http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:03:07 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/15/cardiovascular-health-topic-utoledo-health-educational-program/stories/20261116018 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/15/cardiovascular-health-topic-utoledo-health-educational-program/stories/20261116018#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2026 21:43:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/15/cardiovascular-health-topic-utoledo-health-educational-program/stories/20261116018 The next UToledo Health community conversation at the Monroe Street Neighborhood Center will focus on cardiovascular health. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/15/community-event-helps-families-turkey-dinners-clothes-bikes/stories/20261115107 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/15/community-event-helps-families-turkey-dinners-clothes-bikes/stories/20261115107#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2026 20:00:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/15/community-event-helps-families-turkey-dinners-clothes-bikes/stories/20261115107 Andrew Sutton, CEO of Dallas-based GainLife, wanted to be a part of an event that helped families and children. Angelica Martinez and Royce Roach, 1, check out his new bike during the Margie Barilla Foundation and GainLife event and giveaway at the Sullivan Center at Gesu Catholic Church in Toledo on Nov. 15. Kayden Walker, 11, gets help carrying his new bike from Tierra Sutton during the Margie Barilla Foundation and GainLife event and giveaway at the Sullivan Center at Gesu Catholic Church in Toledo on Nov. 15. Adorn Sutton, 6, meets a character from Laurel's Characters and Co. during the Margie Barilla Foundation and GainLife event and giveaway at the Sullivan Center at Gesu Catholic Church in Toledo on Nov. 15. Andrew Sutton, CEO of GainLife, speaks in an interview during the Margie Barilla Foundation and GainLife event and giveaway at the Sullivan Center at Gesu Catholic Church in Toledo on Nov. 15. Ben McElroy, office manager of the Margie Barilla Foundation, unpacks a scooter during the Margie Barilla Foundation and GainLife event and giveaway at the Sullivan Center at Gesu Catholic Church in Toledo on Nov. 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/15/englewood-residents-to-be-included-in-new-public-art/stories/20261113113 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/15/englewood-residents-to-be-included-in-new-public-art/stories/20261113113#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2026 17:55:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/15/englewood-residents-to-be-included-in-new-public-art/stories/20261113113 Current and former Englewood residents are invited to share photographs that will be engraved as part of a pair of sculptures created for the new Swayne Field Shopping Center by Blissfield artist Ken Thompson. The public art installation will feature a pair of structures, each supporting a canopy A view of the proposed canopy panels shows the undersides, where Blissfield artist Ken Thompson plans to engrave community-contributed photographs to create what he calls a "family quilt." An example of an engraved panel to be installed on the undersides of two canopy structures at the newly renovated Swayne Field Shopping Center. Renderings of the proposed public art installation at the Swayne Field Shopping Center. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/14/families-39th-blade-holiday-parade/stories/20261114086 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/14/families-39th-blade-holiday-parade/stories/20261114086#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2026 20:14:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/14/families-39th-blade-holiday-parade/stories/20261114086 Jocelyn Marker stood along Huron Street holding a small basketball hoop hooked onto a box with a sign that read: “Shoot your best shot.” The University of Toledo marching band performs during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo on Nov. 14. Dorothy “Dottie” Duncan, 4, and Evelyn, 8, take a picture with a member of the Toledo Distinguished Clown Corps during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo on Nov. 14. Members of Toledo Distinguished Clown Corps hand out candy to children during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo on Nov. 14. A member of Toledo Distinguished Clown Corps walks alongside the University of Toledo marching band during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. The University of Toledo marching band performs during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Alia Martin, 8, and Eleanor Pollick, 8, watch as floats parade by during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Elissar Bhiri, 4, and Isabela Garczynski, 3, high-five a rat from the Nutcracker float during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Anthony Wayne High School marching band performs during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Children watch as floats and performers pass by during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Children play with their balloon animals as floats and performers pass by during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Children hold out their bags as paraders hand out candy during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. King Adams, 9, throws candy to paradegoers from a Jeep during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Members of Brownstone Stables wave to paradegoers during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Members of Touch A Dream dance company perform during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Members of Bass Line Music Studio perform during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Audrey Tscherne, 9, and Mckinley Box, 8, lie down to soak up the sun during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Santa Claus waves to parade attendees during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Santa Claus waves to parade attendees during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Aimee Hummer holds her cousin, Kaynin Hummer, 3, while waving to Santa Claus during the 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade in Toledo, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/volunteers-sworn-in-advocates-abused-neglected-children/stories/20261113111 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/volunteers-sworn-in-advocates-abused-neglected-children/stories/20261113111#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:54:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/volunteers-sworn-in-advocates-abused-neglected-children/stories/20261113111 Kathy Wagner, executive director of a Toledo nonprofit, said she wants to be a volunteer because she feels blessed and wants to help others. “I’m appreciative of the life that I have. I want to do something where I am giving back. When I look at my first grandson, I see how happy and Andre White waits to take the oath while holding his 2-year-old, Rowyn, during the swearing-in ceremony for graduates of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program at the Lucas County Juvenile Justice Center in Toledo on Nov. 13. Andre White takes the oath while holding his 2-year-old, Rowyn, during the swearing-in ceremony for graduates of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program at the Lucas County Juvenile Justice Center in Toledo on Nov. 13. Chris Caryer, director of Lucas County CASA, speaks during the swearing-in ceremony for graduates of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program at the Lucas County Juvenile Justice Center in Toledo on Nov. 13. Chris Caryer, director of Lucas County CASA, speaks. Judge Amy Stoner, left, Judge Linda Knepp lead the oath. Judge Amy Stoner, left, Judge Linda Knepp lead the oath. Barbara Harrison, right, takes the oath during the swearing-in ceremony. Sister Cheryl Decker takes the oath. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/photo-gallery-veterans-day-luncheon/stories/20261113107 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/photo-gallery-veterans-day-luncheon/stories/20261113107#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:18:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/photo-gallery-veterans-day-luncheon/stories/20261113107 Attendees gathered for the annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering in Toledo on Friday. Francis Sondys, U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served four years, chats with attendees during the annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering in Toledo on Nov. 13. Carolyn Nagy, U.S. Army veteran inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, chats with Kira Smith, 15, during the annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering in Toledo on Nov. 13. Edward Yancy, U.S. Army veteran, holds his hat for the national anthem during the annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering in Toledo on Nov. 13. Danny Hale, U.S. Army veteran, talks with his grandson, Donovan, 15, during the annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering in Toledo on Nov. 13. Kimesha Williams sings the national anthem during the annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering in Toledo on Nov. 13. Denise Whitney, U.S. Navy veteran, pets her dog, Gypsy, during the annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering in Toledo on Nov. 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/photo-gallery-best-pictures-of-the-week-ending-nov-12/stories/20261113102 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/photo-gallery-best-pictures-of-the-week-ending-nov-12/stories/20261113102#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:25:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/photo-gallery-best-pictures-of-the-week-ending-nov-12/stories/20261113102 From a judo class to Veterans Day ceremonies, Blade photographers head out every day to capture the triumphs, tragedies, and oddities of life in Lucas County and beyond. Bowling Green students worship the spiritual leader, Pudge the Cat, as he addresses the pawing with pawing as the Falcons play against Cleveland St. in a men's college basketball game at the Stroh Center on Nov. 9 in Bowling Green, Ohio. Ottawa Hills forward Maeve Mackey celebrates scoring a goal against Columbus Academy in a Division V high school girls soccer state semifinal at Frost-Kalnow Stadium on Nov. 10 in Tiffin. Toledo’s Evalyse Cole and Youngstown’s Mia Kalich reach for the ball during a women’s basketball game at the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Nov. 10. Toledo defeated Youngstown State, 64-60. St. Francis´ Adam Czerniakowski, right, and Jonny Brennan reacts to losing against Avon during the Division II state semifinal soccer match on Nov. 11 at Robert J. Bishop Jr. Stadium in Clyde. Avon defeated St. Francis, 2-1. Bowling Green’s Nakai Amachree, right, avoids a tackle attempt by Kent State’s Antonio Bottiggi on a touchdown run during a Mid-American Conference college football game Nov. 10 at BGSU’s Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green. Ottawa Hills coach Jennifer Kozy hugs goalie Autumn Tomblin, who also hit the clinching penalty kick, after defeating Columbus Academy in a Division V high school girls soccer state semifinal at Frost-Kalnow Stadium on Nov. 10 in Tiffin. Maumee´s Cooper Roberts kicks the ball against Richfield Revere during an OHSAA Division Regional Soccer Final on Nov. 8 at Robert J. Bishop Jr. Stadium in Clyde. Revere defeated Maumee 4-1. Toledo’s Natiah Nelson’s hair wraps around her face as she drives to the basket during a women’s basketball game at the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Nov. 10. Rocky meets with students during a women’s basketball game at the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Nov. 10. Toledo defeated Youngstown State, 64-60. Bowling Green forward Tristan Beckford spins to the basket against Cleveland St. in a men's college basketball game at the Stroh Center on Nov. 9 in Bowling Green. Nolan Dyer, U.S. Marine Corps Training Chief, holds his son, Benjamin, 1, during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. MM1 Charmayne Akins, a First Class Petty Officer, salutes during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Bowling Green’s Tristan Beckford reacts to a foul during a men’s basketball game at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Nov. 12. Students listen as a bugler plays taps during a Veterans Day assembly at Central Catholic High School in Toledo on Nov. 10. Zack Huhn, Chief SuperIntelligence Officer at Enterprise Technology Association, walks to the stage during the 2nd annual Great Lakes AI Week on Nov. 10 at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union at Bowling Green State University. Petee Talley, left, and others wave signs supporting board of elections workers on Nov. 9 at the Lucas County Board of Elections in Toledo. Members of the League of Women Voters of Ohio and the Ohio AFL-CIO team up to host "honk and wave" appreciation events for election workers in Toledo and Bowling Green. A student stands for the national anthem during a Veterans Day assembly at Central Catholic High School in Toledo on Nov. 10. From left (facing camera), staff members Stacie Nowak, Tori Buckley and Julie Radwanski enjoy the meal during a Thanksgiving lunch with the University of Toledo president at UT’s Lancelot Thompson Student Union in Toledo on Nov. 9. Heidelberg sophomore Hannah Robinson, left, prays during a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 near the Tangeman Veterans Memorial on the campus of Heidelberg University in Tiffin. The United Veterans Council of Seneca County performs a Volley of Three during a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11, near the Tangeman Veterans Memorial on the campus of Heidelberg University in Tiffin. Kennedy Lorigan, an astrophysics sophomore, left, and Courtney Petersberger, a psychology senior, chat as they enjoy the meal during a Thanksgiving lunch with the University of Toledo president at UT’s Lancelot Thompson Student Union in Toledo on Nov. 9. Nora Posner, a two-year resident of Glass Peaks Senior Living, embraces Carol Nadaud, a retired longtime employee of Glass Peaks Senior Living, speaks about her 37 years of experience at the facility in Toledo on Nov. 10. University of Toledo fans cheer against UMass in a MAC college football game at Glass Bowl Stadium on Nov. 11 in West Toledo. University of Toledo RB Connor Walendzak brekas free for a touchdown against UMass in a MAC college football game at Glass Bowl Stadium on Nov. 11 in West Toledo. Dean Davis looks at a sculpture before installing it at Toledo Pickle Co. in Toledo on Nov. 10. Zepf Center director of youth services Andrea Murdock, left, leads walkers on the Light the Night Community Walk, the annual event to raise awareness of youth housing instability, on Nov. 12 in central Toledo. Liesl Kraft, 18, who is playing the Snow Queen, with her 3-year-old sister, Elowyn Kraft, as they get ready for a photo during The Nutcracker at Tea with Clara at Inverness Club in Toledo on Nov. 8. St. Francis´ Jonny Brennan heads the ball against Avon´s Valentino Cruzado during the Division II state semifinal soccer match on Nov. 11 at Robert J. Bishop Jr. Stadium in Clyde. Avon defeated St. Francis, 2-1. Maumee´s Cooper Roberts scores a goal against Richfield Revere during an OHSAA Division Regional Soccer Final on Nov. 8 at Robert J. Bishop Jr. Stadium in Clyde. Revere defeated Maumee 4-1. Zoltan Ivan and Luke Sitkaukaus practice their moves as Russ Burke, sensei, watches during an adaptive judo class at Judan Judo in Toledo on Nov. 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/photo-gallery-veterans-day-5k/stories/20261113098 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/photo-gallery-veterans-day-5k/stories/20261113098#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:44:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/photo-gallery-veterans-day-5k/stories/20261113098 Students ran during the St. Francis de Sales Student Council annual Veterans Day 5K at Ottawa Park Golf Course in Toledo on Friday. Students take off from the starting line during the St. Francis de Sales Student Council annual Veterans Day 5K at Ottawa Park Golf Course in Toledo on Nov. 13. Students run during the St. Francis de Sales Student Council annual Veterans Day 5K at Ottawa Park Golf Course in Toledo on Nov. 13. Will Dwyer, Elliot Toon, and Lucas Demski race to the finish line during the St. Francis de Sales Student Council annual Veterans Day 5K at Ottawa Park Golf Course in Toledo on Nov. 13. Cameron Flenner, 12, races to the finish line during the St. Francis de Sales Student Council annual Veterans Day 5K at Ottawa Park Golf Course in Toledo on Nov. 13. Matt Selmek, U.S. Army veteran, runs alongside his grandsons Ethan, 16, and Daniel Barton, 12, during the St. Francis de Sales Student Council annual Veterans Day 5K at Ottawa Park Golf Course in Toledo on Nov. 13. Matt Selmek, U.S. Army veteran, runs alongside his grandsons Ethan, 16, left, and Daniel Barton, 12, right, during the St. Francis de Sales Student Council annual Veterans Day 5K at Ottawa Park Golf Course in Toledo on Nov. 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/photo-gallery-light-the-night-community-walk/stories/20261113097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/photo-gallery-light-the-night-community-walk/stories/20261113097#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:14:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/photo-gallery-light-the-night-community-walk/stories/20261113097 Walkers participated in the Light the Night Community Walk, an annual event to raise awareness of youth housing instability, on Thursday. Zepf Center hosts its annual event to raise awareness of youth housing instability, the Light the Night Community Walk, on Nov. 12 in central Toledo. Zepf Center director of youth services Andrea Murdock, left, leads walkers on the Light the Night Community Walk, the annual event to raise awareness of youth housing instability, on Nov. 12 in central Toledo. Zepf Center CFO David Oppenlander shares laugh at the Light the Night Community Walk, the annual event to raise awareness of youth housing instability, on Nov. 12 in central Toledo. Zepf Center shelter coordinator Desi Ash shares laugh at the Light the Night Community Walk, the annual event to raise awareness of youth housing instability, on Nov. 12 in central Toledo. Zepf Center director of youth services Andrea Murdock addresses guests at the Light the Night Community Walk, the annual event to raise awareness of youth housing instability, on Nov. 12 in central Toledo. Zepf Center CFO David Oppenlander shares laugh at the Light the Night Community Walk, the annual event to raise awareness of youth housing instability, on Nov. 12 in central Toledo. Young Ellison Burrow, 4, walks for the Zepf Center with walkers on the Light the Night Community Walk, the annual event to raise awareness of youth housing instability, on Nov. 12 in central Toledo. Zepf Center walkers light the sidewalk for its Light the Night Community Walk, the annual event to raise awareness of youth housing instability, on Nov. 12 in central Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/new-co-working-space-opens-bowling-green/stories/20261112118 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/new-co-working-space-opens-bowling-green/stories/20261112118#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/13/new-co-working-space-opens-bowling-green/stories/20261112118 BOWLING GREEN — When Kati Thompson routinely drove by an abandoned building in downtown Bowling Green, she said she saw opportunity. People explore work spaces. The Falcon Conference Room at the new Four Corners Center + COWORK building. New work spaces at the new Four Corners Center + COWORK building. Mayor Mike Aspacher and Executive Director for Economic Development Kati Thompson cut the ribbon for the new Four Corners Center + COWORK building. Executive Director for Economic Development Kati Thompson speak. Mayor Mike Aspacher speaks. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/community-meals-offered-thanksgiving/stories/20261108041 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/community-meals-offered-thanksgiving/stories/20261108041#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:52:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/community-meals-offered-thanksgiving/stories/20261108041 Thanksgiving is traditionally a family holiday, but family takes many forms, including community. Volunteers serve meals during the Thanksgiving meal at Pilgrim Church in Toledo in 2025. A Thanksgiving meal gets served to a guest during a Cherry Street Mission-hosted event at Life Revitalization Center Thursda in 2024 in Toledo. Volunteer George Kulakowski hands Carmen Tomas a piece of pumpkin pie during the Thanksgiving meal at Pilgrim Church in Toledo in 2025. Allen Kelley and his wife Elizabeth pray before eating their Thanksgiving meal at Pilgrim Church in Toledo in 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/unison-health-opens-campus-offering-youth-safe-place-heal-close-to-home/stories/20261112102 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/unison-health-opens-campus-offering-youth-safe-place-heal-close-to-home/stories/20261112102#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:19:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/unison-health-opens-campus-offering-youth-safe-place-heal-close-to-home/stories/20261112102 Young people who have experienced trauma need care tailored to their needs. A view of guests and staff talking during the opening celebration, seen from the Calming Room at Unison Health’s new Child Wellness Campus, a 12-bed facility offering short-term, trauma-informed care for youth ages 6 to 21. Officials, board members and organizers cut the ribbon. Amy Kobold, chief operating officer of Unison Health, speaks. State Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo), displays a piece of the ribbon. Nicole Vestal, deputy director, explains the calming cave’s purpose during a tour of Unison Health’s new Child Wellness Campus. A bedroom at Unison Health’s new Child Wellness Campus. A bedroom at Unison Health’s new Child Wellness Campus, which provides short-term, trauma-informed residential care for youth ages 6 to 21 with complex behavioral health, emotional and developmental needs, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. During the opening celebration of the new Child Wellness Campus, Amy Kobold, chief operating officer of Unison Health, describes the purpose of the Calming Room, a quiet, supportive space where youth can go when they feel overstimulated, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. Joel Potts, chief government and external affairs officer for the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, speaks. State Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo), speaks. Guests and staff talk during the opening celebration of Unison Health’s new Child Wellness Campus. Unison Health's building on Cherry Street in downtown Toledo March 12. Half of the building will be renovated to become a 12-bed, short-term residential facility for children. Unison Health's building on Cherry Street in downtown Toledo March 12. Half of the building will be renovated to become a 12-bed, short-term residential facility for children. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/art-therapy-workshop-focus-gratitude-with-mini-art-journal/stories/20261111077 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/art-therapy-workshop-focus-gratitude-with-mini-art-journal/stories/20261111077#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:38:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/art-therapy-workshop-focus-gratitude-with-mini-art-journal/stories/20261111077 Small Practice, Big Impact, a free art therapy workshop, will be held Tuesday at the Sanger Branch Library. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/2nd-annual-great-lakes-ai-week-ends-with-couple-surprises/stories/20261112100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/2nd-annual-great-lakes-ai-week-ends-with-couple-surprises/stories/20261112100#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:29:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/2nd-annual-great-lakes-ai-week-ends-with-couple-surprises/stories/20261112100 The second annual Great Lakes AI Week ended Thursday on the University of Toledo’s main campus, with some discussions that went beyond achieving more efficiency in the business world. Grace Bochenek, UT vice president for research and innovation, speaks. Darren Moore, CEO of UDD Tech USA, and Ahmad Y. Javaid, interim chair of UT's electrical engineering and computer science department, listen as Grace Bochenek, UT vice president for research and innovation, speaks. Darren Moore, CEO of UDD Tech USA, and Ahmad Y. Javaid, interim chair of UT's electrical engineering and computer science department, listen as Grace Bochenek, UT vice president for research and innovation, speaks. Attendees listen to speakers. Frank LaRose, Ohio Secretary of State, speaks. Max Nevermann, AI Strategy Analyst at IMEG, speaks. Vince Corci, event emcee, listens to speakers. James Holloway, University of Toledo president, speaks. James Holloway, University of Toledo president, speaks. Rocky the Rocket listens to speakers. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/woodward-high-school-student-artwork-displayed-mcdonald-s/stories/20261111114 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/woodward-high-school-student-artwork-displayed-mcdonald-s/stories/20261111114#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:59:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/woodward-high-school-student-artwork-displayed-mcdonald-s/stories/20261111114 A Woodward High School junior has won $1,000 for himself and $500 for his school by putting his artistic skills to work. Axel Garcia Lopez, a 17-year-old Woodward High School student, speaks about his artwork to be displayed inside the McDonald’s on East Manhattan Boulevard in North Toledo on Nov. 11. Luke Humbard, McDonald’s franchise owner and operator, speaks before unveiling artwork created by Axel Garcia Lopez, a 17-year-old Woodward High School student, to be displayed inside the McDonald’s on East Manhattan Boulevard in North Toledo on Nov. 11. Axel Garcia Lopez, a 17-year-old Woodward High School student, is presented a check by Luke Humbard, McDonald’s franchise owner and operator, through the Golden Arches Mural Program before unveiling his artwork to be displayed inside the McDonald’s on East Manhattan Boulevard in North Toledo on Nov. 11. Axel Garcia Lopez, a 17-year-old Woodward High School student, unveils his artwork alongside Luke Humbard, McDonald’s franchise owner and operator, and Angie McClue, his art teacher, inside the McDonald’s on East Manhattan Boulevard in North Toledo on Nov. 11. Angie McClue, Woodward High School art teacher, speaks before unveiling artwork created by Axel Garcia Lopez, a 17-year-old Woodward High School student, to be displayed inside the McDonald’s on East Manhattan Boulevard in North Toledo, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Axel Garcia Lopez, a 17-year-old Woodward High School student, shakes hands with Luke Humbard, McDonald’s franchise owner and operator, after unveiling his artwork to be displayed inside the McDonald’s on East Manhattan Boulevard in North Toledo on Nov. 11. Councilmen Erin Kramer and Cerssandra McPherson stand with Axel Garcia Lopez, a 17-year-old Woodward High School student, Luke Humbard, McDonald’s franchise owner and operator, and Council President Vanice Williams after unveiling Axel's artwork to be displayed inside the McDonald’s on East Manhattan Boulevard in North Toledo on Nov. 11. In the middle, Axel Garcia Lopez, a 17-year-old Woodward High School student, kneels next to supporters, elected officials, and his art teacher after having his artwork unveiled inside the McDonald’s on East Manhattan Boulevard in North Toledo on Nov. 11. Axel Garcia Lopez, a 17-year-old Woodward High School student, speaks about his artwork to be displayed inside the McDonald’s on East Manhattan Boulevard in North Toledo on Nov. 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/veterans-can-get-free-estate-planning-workshop/stories/20261111113 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/veterans-can-get-free-estate-planning-workshop/stories/20261111113#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:52:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/12/veterans-can-get-free-estate-planning-workshop/stories/20261111113 Free basic estate planning services are being offered to veterans in honor of their military service. Harold Savage, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, smiles while taking to a friend during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/11/photo-gallery-veterans-day-ceremony-in-tiffin/stories/20261111108 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/11/photo-gallery-veterans-day-ceremony-in-tiffin/stories/20261111108#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:29:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/11/photo-gallery-veterans-day-ceremony-in-tiffin/stories/20261111108 Residents gathered during a Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday near the Tangeman Veterans Memorial on the campus of Heidelberg University. Sandi Frankart, left, of United Veterans Council of Seneca County helps present the colors during a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 near the Tangeman Veterans Memorial on the campus of Heidelberg University in Tiffin. Mark Brickner, right, of United Veterans Council of Seneca County helps present the colors during a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 near the Tangeman Veterans Memorial on the campus of Heidelberg University in Tiffin. Jody O´ Millian, President of the United Veterans Council of Seneca County, salutes during the National Anthem during a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 near the Tangeman Veterans Memorial on the campus of Heidelberg University in Tiffin. Heidelberg student Rylee Simmons sings "Lift Every Voice" during a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 near the Tangeman Veterans Memorial on the campus of Heidelberg University in Tiffin. Heidelberg University President Rob Huntington speaks during a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 near the Tangeman Veterans Memorial on the campus of Heidelberg University in Tiffin. The United Veterans Council of Seneca County performs a Volley of Three during a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 near the Tangeman Veterans Memorial on the campus of Heidelberg University in Tiffin. Heidelberg students pray during a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 near the Tangeman Veterans Memorial on the campus of Heidelberg University in Tiffin. Heidelberg sophomore Hannah Robinson, left, prays during a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 near the Tangeman Veterans Memorial on the campus of Heidelberg University in Tiffin. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/11/hundreds-of-veterans-honored-at-university-of-toledo-s-breakfast/stories/20261111095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/11/hundreds-of-veterans-honored-at-university-of-toledo-s-breakfast/stories/20261111095#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:33:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/11/hundreds-of-veterans-honored-at-university-of-toledo-s-breakfast/stories/20261111095 The University of Toledo’s veterans appreciation breakfast drew nearly 600 attendees, recognizing local veterans for their service and connecting them with military-focused resources. Harold Turner gets breakfast during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Timothy Gonzales, Navy veteran and commander at VFW Post 2984, stands with his son, Timothy Gonzales III, during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. John Heath, past commander of Lucas County Post 587, wears various pins and a bald eagle tie during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Gary Hayes, U.S. Navy veteran, sits in the bleachers with a cup of coffee during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Sara Elias, active U.S. Army service member and Air Force veteran, sits with her husband Eric, active Air Force service member and Marine Corps veteran, during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Gunnery Sgt. Warren Cantrell, Nolan Dyer, U.S. Marine Corps Training Chief, Jeremiah Workman, U.S. Marine Corps eight-year combat veteran, and Master Sgt. Steven Kosinski, retiree, stand together during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Dan Cummins, former television news anchor at WTOL 11, speaks during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Eric Buetikofer, director of military and veterans affairs at the University of Toledo, speaks during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Shirley Degoldsby, U.S. Air Force veteran, stands with her brother, Gerald Spencer, Navy veteran, during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Shirley Degoldsby, U.S. Air Force veteran, holds an old picture of herself next to her brother, Gerald Spencer, Navy veteran, during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Nolan Dyer, U.S. Marine Corps training chief, holds his son, Benjamin, 1, during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCoy listens to speakers during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Myrnalis Belfort, a 17-year-old Rossford High School student, passes out orange juice to veterans during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Attendees stand to salute the colors during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Fourth graders from Waterville Primary School sing military branch theme songs for veterans during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Jeremiah Workman, U.S. Marine Corps eight-year combat veteran, speaks during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Jeremiah Workman, U.S. Marine Corps eight-year combat veteran, speaks during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Master Sgt. Steven Kosinski speaks during the remembrance ceremony at the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. MM1 Charmayne Akins, a First Class Petty Officer, salutes during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCoy salutes during the annual Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast at the University of Toledo on Nov. 11 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/11/poetry-workshops-offer-adults-time-to-work-with-lucas-county-poet-laureate/stories/20261109079 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/11/poetry-workshops-offer-adults-time-to-work-with-lucas-county-poet-laureate/stories/20261109079#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/11/poetry-workshops-offer-adults-time-to-work-with-lucas-county-poet-laureate/stories/20261109079 Lucas County Poet Laureate Sandra Rivers-Gill is leading a monthly series of poetry workshops for adults at four library branches. Newly named Lucas County Poet Laureate Sandra Rivers-Gill speaks at a commissioners meeting at One Government Center in downtown Toledo on Sept. 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/10/residents-make-custom-chocolate-bars-in-point-place-workshop/stories/20261109100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/10/residents-make-custom-chocolate-bars-in-point-place-workshop/stories/20261109100#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:21:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/10/residents-make-custom-chocolate-bars-in-point-place-workshop/stories/20261109100 When Stephanie Jones of Toledo toured Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey, Pa., in August, she was so sick with adenovirus that she passed up a chance to make her own chocolate bar. Pamela Lawrence, co-owner of Luvable Sweets and Fine Chocolates, a South Toledo family business, talks during a workshop Nov. 9 at Point Place Branch Library in North Toledo. Christina Nishiki of Toledo uses a plastic spoon to tap melted milk chocolate while making a chocolate bar during a hands-on seminar Nov. 9 at Point Place Branch Library in North Toledo.