http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:01:35 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/23/neighbors-push-back-gas-stations-weighs-limits/stories/20260422089 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/23/neighbors-push-back-gas-stations-weighs-limits/stories/20260422089#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/23/neighbors-push-back-gas-stations-weighs-limits/stories/20260422089 Residents in South Toledo protested a Sheetz gas station proposed for their neighborhood two years ago, and now they are putting up another fight. Laura Draheim, Sarna Dorf, and Cheryl Bath stand together near a speed bump along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Laura Draheim listens as her neighbors talk about their concerns regarding a proposed Sheetz gas station near their neighborhood, while sitting inside her home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Sarna Dorf listens as Cheryl Bath discusses her concerns over a proposed Sheetz gas station near their neighborhood, inside of Laura Draheim’s home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Cheryl Bath stands in front of a speed bump outside of Laura Draheim’s home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Laura Draheim speaks about how things have changed in her neighborhood while sitting inside her home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Cheryl Bath talks about how she remembers the neighborhood inside of Laura Draheim’s home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Sarna Dorf listens as Cheryl Bath discusses her concerns over a proposed Sheetz gas station near their neighborhood, outside of Laura Draheim’s home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Sarna Dorf listens as her neighbors talk about potential next steps and solutions in opposition of a Sheetz gas station moving in near their neighborhood, inside of Laura Draheim’s home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Cheryl Bath and Sarna Dorf discuss their concerns over a proposed Sheetz gas station near their neighborhood inside of Laura Draheim’s home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/22/design-of-the-future-vistula-metropark-begins-park-district-honors-2-people/stories/20260422095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/22/design-of-the-future-vistula-metropark-begins-park-district-honors-2-people/stories/20260422095#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:52:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/22/design-of-the-future-vistula-metropark-begins-park-district-honors-2-people/stories/20260422095 Metroparks Toledo board members have hired an environmental consultant to provide advice for building the upcoming Vistula Metropark and extend the Glass City Riverwalk into North Toledo. Tim Gallaher, outside Ward Pavilion after the meeting. From left is Zuri Carter, Metroparks Toledo natural resources director, and Tim Gallaher, center, with natural resources crew leader LaRae Sprow in the foreground holding the framed photo Mr. Gallaher was presented as a retirement gift. The photo, of the Maumee River in Waterville, was taken by local nature photographer Art Weber. Jack Mayer, next to the Ward Pavilion fireplace after the meeting. Jack Mayer addressing the audience inside Ward Pavilion during the meeting. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/21/city-toledo-proposes-property-readiness-grant-incentivize-investment/stories/20260421104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/21/city-toledo-proposes-property-readiness-grant-incentivize-investment/stories/20260421104#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:03:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/21/city-toledo-proposes-property-readiness-grant-incentivize-investment/stories/20260421104 The city of Toledo is planning to launch a new grant program that would incentivize private investment by identifying and reducing pre-development barriers. One Government Center (Michael V. DiSalle Government Center) on Dec. 26, 2018. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/21/councilman-expected-to-introduce-moratorium-to-prevent-demolition-of-tps-schools/stories/20260421101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/21/councilman-expected-to-introduce-moratorium-to-prevent-demolition-of-tps-schools/stories/20260421101#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:19:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/21/councilman-expected-to-introduce-moratorium-to-prevent-demolition-of-tps-schools/stories/20260421101 A Toledo city councilman has proposed extending a moratorium on demolition permits for historic buildings after Toledo Public Schools announced its intention to close several buildings. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/20/new-community-police-station-operational-by-summer/stories/20260420089 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/20/new-community-police-station-operational-by-summer/stories/20260420089#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:21:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/20/new-community-police-station-operational-by-summer/stories/20260420089 A new community police station could be coming to West Toledo within the next few months. The Sylvania Avenue and Jackman Road intersection. A for sale sign at a property at the Sylvania Avenue and Jackman Road intersection in Toledo on April 20. A for sale sign at a property at the Sylvania Avenue and Jackman Road intersection. The Sylvania Avenue and Jackman Road intersection. Traffic goes through the Sylvania Avenue and Jackman Road intersection. A for sale sign at a property at the Sylvania Avenue and Jackman Road intersection. Traffic goes through the Sylvania Avenue and Jackman Road intersection. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/20/national-museum-great-lakes-institution-of-year/stories/20260420080 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/20/national-museum-great-lakes-institution-of-year/stories/20260420080#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:34:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/20/national-museum-great-lakes-institution-of-year/stories/20260420080 The National Museum of the Great Lakes has been named Institution of the Year by the Ohio Museums Association. The National Museum of the Great Lakes entrance is shown on Apr. 19, 2024 in East Toledo. It has been named Institution of the Year by the Ohio Museums Association. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/15/proposed-sheetz-heads-back-plan-commission-technicality/stories/20260415123 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/15/proposed-sheetz-heads-back-plan-commission-technicality/stories/20260415123#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:33:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/15/proposed-sheetz-heads-back-plan-commission-technicality/stories/20260415123 A proposed Sheetz gas station will head back to the Toledo City Plan Commission after a technicality prevented it from moving forward to city council. People wait in line for a raffle and free Sheetz items during the grand opening of the first Sheetz in the Toledo area in Maumee on in 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/14/council-president-says-city-will-resume-discussions-republic-services-trash/stories/20260414126 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/14/council-president-says-city-will-resume-discussions-republic-services-trash/stories/20260414126#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:31:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/14/council-president-says-city-will-resume-discussions-republic-services-trash/stories/20260414126 After the mayor’s administration pulled an item from Toledo City Council’s agenda regarding the city’s future waste management provider, Council President Vanice Williams said the city is returning to the table with Republic Services. A Republic Services truck was parked in the lot of the Zablocki Center Dec. 12, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/14/council-president-officer-s-takedown-of-15-year-old-girl-unnecessary/stories/20260414092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/14/council-president-officer-s-takedown-of-15-year-old-girl-unnecessary/stories/20260414092#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:25:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/14/council-president-officer-s-takedown-of-15-year-old-girl-unnecessary/stories/20260414092 Toledo City Council President Vanice Williams said a police officer’s takedown of a 15-year-old girl was unnecessary, based on her review of body and dash camera footage. Vanice Williams speaks during a news conference at One Government Center in Toledo on April 14. Council member Nick Komives speaks during a news conference at One Government Center in Toledo on April 14. Tina Butts of The Movement, Councilman Brittany Jones, and Dedra Brown of The Movement listen as Council President Vanice Williams speaks during a press conference at One Government Center in Toledo on April 14. Council President Vanice Williams speaks during a news conference at One Government Center in Toledo on April 14. Council President Vanice Williams wipes a tear from her face as Councilman Brittany Jones speaks during a news conference at One Government Center in Toledo on April 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/14/photo-gallery-mayor-waves-to-green-flag-for-residential-road-repair/stories/20260414111 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/14/photo-gallery-mayor-waves-to-green-flag-for-residential-road-repair/stories/20260414111#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:56:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/14/photo-gallery-mayor-waves-to-green-flag-for-residential-road-repair/stories/20260414111 Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and other city officials kicked off Toledo's residential road repair season with an informal, but ceremonious waving of the green flag at a news conference at Prentice Park on Tuesday in East Toledo. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and council member Mac Driscoll ceremoniously commences Toledo's residential road repair season by waving the green flag during a news conference at Prentice Park. City employees rip up the warped brick road of Prentice Avenue. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz touts past and present road work as he ceremoniously commences Toledo's residential road repair season during a news conference at Prentice Park. City crews rip up the warped brick road of Prentice Avenue. A man watches from the porch of a home as crews rip up the warped brick road of Prentice Avenue. Council member Mac Driscoll helps ceremoniously commence Toledo's residential road repair season by waving the green flag during a news conference at Prentice Park. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz ceremoniously commences Toledo's residential road repair season by waving the green flag. City crews rip up the warped brick road of Prentice Avenue. City crews rip up the warped brick road of Prentice Avenue. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz touts past and present road work as he ceremoniously commences Toledo's residential road repair season during a news conference at Prentice Park. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, standing near other city officials, touts past and present road work as he ceremoniously commences Toledo's residential road repair season during a news conference at Prentice Park. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz touts past and present road work as he ceremoniously commences Toledo's residential road repair season during a news conference at Prentice Park. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/14/architect-designer-named-for-new-south-toledo-branch-library/stories/20260414093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/14/architect-designer-named-for-new-south-toledo-branch-library/stories/20260414093#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:14:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/14/architect-designer-named-for-new-south-toledo-branch-library/stories/20260414093 The Collaborative and Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning will design the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s new branch library in South Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/13/downtowns-surging-momentum-no-accident-rotary-speakers-say/stories/20260413092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/13/downtowns-surging-momentum-no-accident-rotary-speakers-say/stories/20260413092#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:57:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/13/downtowns-surging-momentum-no-accident-rotary-speakers-say/stories/20260413092 Cheryl Hardy takes pride in being imperfect. Lance Woodworth of Destination Toledo speaks during the Rotary Club of Toledo meeting on April 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/10/city-pulls-trash-contract-vote-from-council-agenda/stories/20260410110 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/10/city-pulls-trash-contract-vote-from-council-agenda/stories/20260410110#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:51:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/10/city-pulls-trash-contract-vote-from-council-agenda/stories/20260410110 The mayor’s administration is pulling an item from Toledo City Council’s agenda that would have allowed the city to contract with Priority Waste LLC as its next trash provider. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/09/cherry-street-mission-announces-plans-to-open-thrift-store/stories/20260408089 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/09/cherry-street-mission-announces-plans-to-open-thrift-store/stories/20260408089#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/09/cherry-street-mission-announces-plans-to-open-thrift-store/stories/20260408089 The Cherry Street Mission has announced plans to open its first-ever retail social enterprise, Cherry Street Mission Thrift. The Cherry Street Mission in Toledo on March 21, 2020. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/08/mayor-sets-sights-300-000-residents/stories/20260408112 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/08/mayor-sets-sights-300-000-residents/stories/20260408112#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:16:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/08/mayor-sets-sights-300-000-residents/stories/20260408112 What will the city of Toledo look like in 2045? Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz delivers the 'State of the City' address from a warehouse near the sites of future development along the Maumee River on April 8 in the Vistula neighborhood north of downtown Toledo. Toledo City Council President Erin Kramer introduces Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz for the State of the City. Guests listen to Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz deliver the State of the City address. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz delivers the State of the City address. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz delivers the State of the City address. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz delivers the State of the City address. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz delivers the State of the City address. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz delivers the State of the City address. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz delivers the State of the City address. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz delivers the State of the City address. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz delivers the State of the City address. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz's wife Sarah and father Walter listen ot his State of the City address. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz delivers the State of the City address. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz delivers the State of the City address. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz delivers the State of the City address. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz delivers the State of the City address. Toledo 'Kid Mayor' Jamie Howard announces she will be 29 when the U.S. Open comes to Toledo in 2045 as she helps introduce Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz. Guests listen to Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz deliver the State of the City address. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz delivers the State of the City address. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/07/toledo-seeks-extension-tax-agreement-with-owens-corning/stories/20260407124 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/07/toledo-seeks-extension-tax-agreement-with-owens-corning/stories/20260407124#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:42:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/07/toledo-seeks-extension-tax-agreement-with-owens-corning/stories/20260407124 Toledo City Council will consider extending the Tax Increment Financing agreement with the city, the Lucas County Port Authority, and Owens Corning World headquarters for another 30 years. An aerial view of Owens Corning headquarters in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/06/hensville-festival-street-concept-continues-take-shape/stories/20260406010 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/06/hensville-festival-street-concept-continues-take-shape/stories/20260406010#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:35:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/06/hensville-festival-street-concept-continues-take-shape/stories/20260406010 Fans heading to Fifth Third Field on Tuesday for the Mud Hens home opener can view the beginnings of a new era for Hensville. The Toledo Mud Hens prepare for the opening day festivities of their Minor League Baseball season at Fifth-Third Field and surrounding Hensville neighborhood on April 6. The Toledo Mud Hens prepare for the opening day festivities of their Minor League Baseball season at Fifth-Third Field and surrounding Hensville neighborhood on April 6. The Toledo Mud Hens prepare for the opening day festivities of their Minor League Baseball season at Fifth-Third Field and surrounding Hensville neighborhood on April 6. The Toledo Mud Hens prepare for the opening day festivities of their Minor League Baseball season at Fifth-Third Field and surrounding Hensville neighborhood on April 6. The Toledo Mud Hens prepare for the opening day festivities of their Minor League Baseball season at Fifth-Third Field and surrounding Hensville neighborhood on April 6. The Toledo Mud Hens prepare for the opening day festivities of their Minor League Baseball season at Fifth-Third Field and surrounding Hensville neighborhood on April 6. An architecture rendering of North St. Clair Street, or the festival street, after the Hensville expansion, as submitted to Toledo City Council. The Toledo Mud Hens prepare for the opening day festivities of their Minor League Baseball season at Fifth-Third Field and surrounding Hensville neighborhood on April 6. The Toledo Mud Hens prepare for the opening day festivities of their Minor League Baseball season at Fifth-Third Field and surrounding Hensville neighborhood on April 6. The Toledo Mud Hens prepare for the opening day festivities of their Minor League Baseball season at Fifth-Third Field and surrounding Hensville neighborhood on April 6. The Toledo Mud Hens prepare for the opening day festivities of their Minor League Baseball season at Fifth-Third Field and surrounding Hensville neighborhood on April 6. The Toledo Mud Hens prepare for the opening day festivities of their Minor League Baseball season at Fifth-Third Field and surrounding Hensville neighborhood on April 6. The Toledo Mud Hens prepare for the opening day festivities of their Minor League Baseball season at Fifth-Third Field and surrounding Hensville neighborhood on April 6. Architecture rendering of the proposed expansion of Hensville, as submitted to Toledo City Council in 2025. Architecture rendering of North St. Clair Street after the Hensville expansion, as submitted to Toledo City Council in 2025. The Toledo Mud Hens prepare for the opening day festivities of their Minor League Baseball season at Fifth-Third Field and surrounding Hensville neighborhood on April 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/02/engage-toledo-continues-24-7-operations-despite-budget-cuts/stories/20260402138 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/02/engage-toledo-continues-24-7-operations-despite-budget-cuts/stories/20260402138#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:54:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/02/engage-toledo-continues-24-7-operations-despite-budget-cuts/stories/20260402138 The budget approved by Toledo City Council made a variety of cuts to city services, but Engage Toledo will continue 24/7 operations. Mike Morey speaks with a resident at the Engage Toledo call center in 2021 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/01/funding-available-through-city-s-vibrancy-initiative-program/stories/20260401122 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/01/funding-available-through-city-s-vibrancy-initiative-program/stories/20260401122#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:46:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/01/funding-available-through-city-s-vibrancy-initiative-program/stories/20260401122 The city of Toledo is making hundreds of thousands of dollars available for initiatives designed to strengthen neighborhoods and support local businesses. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/01/toledo-city-council-continues-conversation-trash-partner/stories/20260331118 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/01/toledo-city-council-continues-conversation-trash-partner/stories/20260331118#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:25:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/01/toledo-city-council-continues-conversation-trash-partner/stories/20260331118 Although Toledo City Council did not vote on the city’s next waste-management partner, those attending council’s meeting Tuesday made it clear that their support is with Republic Services.