http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:27:57 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/04/community-leaders-support-literacy/stories/20260604138 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/04/community-leaders-support-literacy/stories/20260604138#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:16:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/04/community-leaders-support-literacy/stories/20260604138 Local elected officials, educators, and community leaders on Thursday called on area organizations and community members to support student literacy through donations, volunteerism, and advocacy. About 80 people attended a Partners in Education fundraiser on June 4 at Glass City Metropark Pavilion. Lisa Sobecki, president of the Lucas County commissioners, speaks during a Partners in Education fundraiser on June 4 at Glass City Metropark Pavilion. State Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D., Toledo) speaks during a Partners in Education fundraiser on June 4 at Glass City Metropark Pavilion. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/04/commission-offers-artists-chance-to-take-artwork-to-new-heights/stories/20260604104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/04/commission-offers-artists-chance-to-take-artwork-to-new-heights/stories/20260604104#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:38:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/04/commission-offers-artists-chance-to-take-artwork-to-new-heights/stories/20260604104 The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo’s Art in Public Places Program is offering local artists a chance to take their artwork to new heights. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/04/cookout-celebrates-crews-behind-new-whitmer-middle-school/stories/20260602101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/04/cookout-celebrates-crews-behind-new-whitmer-middle-school/stories/20260602101#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:51:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/04/cookout-celebrates-crews-behind-new-whitmer-middle-school/stories/20260602101 With the opening of Whitmer Middle School just months away, administrators from Washington Local Schools served up gratitude at a cookout for the construction crews building the new school. Jake Carrizales, with The Spieker Company, gets lunch during a cookout for construction workers building Whitmer Middle School in Toledo on June 4. Cone-shaped cookies during a cookout for construction workers building Whitmer Middle School in Toledo on June 4. Jereme Baker, a maintenance staff member, places cooked hot dogs out during a cookout for construction workers building Whitmer Middle School in Toledo on June 4. Workers in the foreground move glass as others in the back get lunch during a cookout for construction workers building Whitmer Middle School in Toledo on June 4. Workers get lunch during a cookout for construction workers building Whitmer Middle School in Toledo on June 4. Superintendent Kristie Martin, center, serves hot dogs to workers during a cookout for construction workers building Whitmer Middle School in Toledo on June 4. Roger Valentine, with The Spieker Company, right, gets lunch during a cookout for construction workers building Whitmer Middle School in Toledo on Thursday, June 4, 2026. A maintenance staff member grills hot dogs during a cookout for construction workers building Whitmer Middle School in Toledo on June 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/04/toledo-libraries-offering-free-weekday-meals-for-kids/stories/20260603092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/04/toledo-libraries-offering-free-weekday-meals-for-kids/stories/20260603092#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:06:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/04/toledo-libraries-offering-free-weekday-meals-for-kids/stories/20260603092 More than a dozen library locations in Lucas County will offer free weekday lunches through Connecting Kids to Meals. Volunteer Emani Grinter helps youths under 18 get their lunch Wednesday from Connecting Kids To Meals at the Mott Branch Library in central Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/landmark-monument-woodlawn-cemetery-rededicated-following-restoration/stories/20260603106 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/landmark-monument-woodlawn-cemetery-rededicated-following-restoration/stories/20260603106#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:20:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/landmark-monument-woodlawn-cemetery-rededicated-following-restoration/stories/20260603106 A 1,000-ton, 26-foot-tall pyramid commemorating the life of the Toledo Newsboys Association founder was rededicated Wednesday in West Toledo, following restoration. A wreath is placed on John Gunckel’s grave during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. Jim Ravas, president and CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo, speaks during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. Owner of Woodlawn Cemetery Jay Secor speaks during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. Historian Tedd Long speaks during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. People listen to speakers during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. Sunlight sits on John Gunckel’s grave during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. Historian Tedd Long speaks during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. Commissioner Lisa Sobecki and council member Erin Kramer give proclamations to Jay Secor during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. People look at the restored pyramid during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/toledo-library-to-educate-residents-about-the-immigration-system/stories/20260603086 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/toledo-library-to-educate-residents-about-the-immigration-system/stories/20260603086#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:11:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/toledo-library-to-educate-residents-about-the-immigration-system/stories/20260603086 The Toledo Lucas County Public Library will host a talk about the U.S. immigration system on Tuesday. Exterior of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/toledo-schools-to-host-bus-driver-recruitment-event/stories/20260603087 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/toledo-schools-to-host-bus-driver-recruitment-event/stories/20260603087#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:56:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/toledo-schools-to-host-bus-driver-recruitment-event/stories/20260603087 Toledo Public Schools is inviting jobseekers to get behind the wheel of a school bus at a recruitment event on Thursday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/lunch-at-levis-to-close-part-of-st-clair-street-on-thursdays/stories/20260603052 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/lunch-at-levis-to-close-part-of-st-clair-street-on-thursdays/stories/20260603052#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:29:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/lunch-at-levis-to-close-part-of-st-clair-street-on-thursdays/stories/20260603052 Part of St. Clair Street will be closed Thursday for the first of the season’s weekly Lunch at Levis events. Joe McCreary dances with his granddaughter Dottie, 2, as Michael Corwin performs during Lunch at Levis June 12, 2025, at Levis Square in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/historic-old-west-end-home-gets-second-chance-shine-during-festival/stories/20260604019 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/historic-old-west-end-home-gets-second-chance-shine-during-festival/stories/20260604019#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/historic-old-west-end-home-gets-second-chance-shine-during-festival/stories/20260604019 Homes featured on the Old West End Festival tours are rarely repeated, but the historic home at 624 Delaware Ave. will return to the lineup for the 53rd annual event. Volunteer Bob Kovacs regularly donates craftsmanship to the 624 Delaware Revitalization Project, an ongoing labor of love and preservation at 624 Delaware Ave. in the Old West End historic district neighborhood. Volunteers will work on the house through the Old West End Festival, when the in-progress remodel will be featured as a house tour. Project manager Tom Guyton, center, helps carry a sawhorse as work continues for the 624 Delaware Revitalization Project, an ongoing labor of love and preservation at 624 Delaware Ave. in the Old West End historic district neighborhood on May 30. Project manager Tom Guyton examines the refurbished hardwood floors on the second floor of the 624 Delaware Revitalization Project began at 624 Delaware Ave. in the Old West End historic district neighborhood on May 30. Michael Walker, co-chairman of the festival’s house tours, examines the donated kitchen remodeling at the 624 Delaware Revitalization Project, an ongoing labor of love and preservation at 624 Delaware Ave. in the Old West End historic district neighborhood on May 30. Project manager Tom Guyton details near-collapsed state of the house when the 624 Delaware Revitalization Project began at 624 Delaware Ave. in the Old West End historic district neighborhood on on May 30. Project manager Tom Guyton details the near-collapsed state of the house when the 624 Delaware Revitalization Project began at 624 Delaware Ave. in the Old West End historic district neighborhood on May 30. Michael Walker, co-chairman of the festival’s house tours, discusses his work with the 624 Delaware Revitalization Project, an ongoing going labor of love and preservation at 624 Delaware Ave. in the Old West End historic district neighborhood on May 30. Michael Walker, co-chairman of the festival’s house tours, discusses his work with the 624 Delaware Revitalization Project, an ongoing going labor of love and preservation at 624 Delaware Ave. in the Old West End historic district neighborhood on May 30. Project manager Tom Guyton details near-collapsed state of the house when the 624 Delaware Revitalization Project began at 624 Delaware Ave. in the Old West End historic district neighborhood on May 30. Michael Walker, co-chairman of the festival’s house tours, discusses his work with the 624 Delaware Revitalization Project, an ongoing going labor of love and preservation at 624 Delaware Ave. in the Old West End historic district neighborhood on May 30. Michael Walker, co-chairman of the festival’s house tours, discusses his work with the 624 Delaware Revitalization Project, an ongoing going labor of love and preservation at 624 Delaware Ave. in the Old West End historic district neighborhood on May 30. Michael Walker, co-chairman of the festival’s house tours, discusses his work with the 624 Delaware Revitalization Project, an ongoing labor of love and preservation at 624 Delaware Ave. in the Old West End historic district neighborhood on May 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/02/toledo-considers-free-pool-access-during-extreme-heat/stories/20260602119 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/02/toledo-considers-free-pool-access-during-extreme-heat/stories/20260602119#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:09:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/02/toledo-considers-free-pool-access-during-extreme-heat/stories/20260602119 Toledo residents could gain free access to city pools during periods of extreme heat under a proposal being considered by Toledo City Council. Kids enjoy Willys Pool in Toledo in June, 2025. Toledo residents could gain free access to city pools during periods of extreme heat under a proposal being considered by Toledo City Council. Toledo City Council discusses voting on the waiver of pool admission fees. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/02/lets-get-moving-offers-new-opportunities-engage-community-fitness/stories/20260529102 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/02/lets-get-moving-offers-new-opportunities-engage-community-fitness/stories/20260529102#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:35:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/02/lets-get-moving-offers-new-opportunities-engage-community-fitness/stories/20260529102 The City of Toledo is expanding its Let’s Get Moving series to introduce additional morning walks and community fitness events. Dayna Triplett, with Xtreme Hip-Hop, front, leads a cardio workout set to music during the Let's Get Moving kickoff party at Jermain Park in Toledo on June 28, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/02/american-composers-highlight-of-saturday-symphony-performance/stories/20260602048 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/02/american-composers-highlight-of-saturday-symphony-performance/stories/20260602048#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:59:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/02/american-composers-highlight-of-saturday-symphony-performance/stories/20260602048 The works of four renowned American composers will be presented Saturday during a Toledo Symphony performance in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/01/folk-duo-perform-live-at-the-library-music-series/stories/20260430003 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/01/folk-duo-perform-live-at-the-library-music-series/stories/20260430003#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:43:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/01/folk-duo-perform-live-at-the-library-music-series/stories/20260430003 Folk band HuDost is set to be featured as part of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Live at the Library music series on June 11. The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Main Branch on Sept. 24, 2019. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/01/farmers-market-franklin-park-mall/stories/20260528095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/01/farmers-market-franklin-park-mall/stories/20260528095#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:18:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/01/farmers-market-franklin-park-mall/stories/20260528095 The Westgate Farmers Market, despite its name, is now at Franklin Park Mall and is having a slower-than-usual start to the season. Brylee Keblesh, owner of Country Grains, hands a customer their purchase at the Westgate Farmers Market on May 27 at Franklin Park Mall. Shoppers mill around the Westgate Farmers Market, which moved to the Franklin Park Mall due to construction at Westgate on May 27. Shoppers mill around the Westgate Farmers Market, which moved to the Franklin Park Mall due to construction at Westgate on May 27. Shoppers mill around the Westgate Farmers Market, which moved to the Franklin Park Mall due to construction at Westgate on May 27. Shoppers mill around the Westgate Farmers Market, which moved to the Franklin Park Mall due to construction at Westgate on May 27. Katie Daugherty, owner of Katie Blooms, sells flowers at the Westgate Farmers Market on May 27 at Franklin Park Mall. Jack and Melissa Carls, owners of Olde Tyme Kettle Corn, make and package kettle corn at the Westgate Farmers Market on May 27 at Franklin Park Mall. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/31/flower-show-celebrates-horticultural-beauty-america/stories/20260531124 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/31/flower-show-celebrates-horticultural-beauty-america/stories/20260531124#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 21:59:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/31/flower-show-celebrates-horticultural-beauty-america/stories/20260531124 Jeanne Lesniewicz stared at her entry in the Happy Birthday, America! flower show Sunday afternoon. A cocktail ring on display. A patriotic cocktail ring on display. Gretchen Downs, left, and Joanie Foster look at the entries for cocktail ring. Jeanne Lesniewicz, left, gets her photo taken by Kate Philabaum with her ribbon for her functional tablescape entry. Judy Lang, the chair of the show, shows some of the functional tablescapes on display. Phil and Kathy Ellis look at some of the horticulture entries. A patriotic botanical embellishment is seen on display. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/30/photo-gallery-mud-hens-walleye-take-over-main-library/stories/20260530099 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/30/photo-gallery-mud-hens-walleye-take-over-main-library/stories/20260530099#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 23:24:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/30/photo-gallery-mud-hens-walleye-take-over-main-library/stories/20260530099 The Mud Hens and Walleye hosted a takeover at the Main Library in downtown Toledo on Saturday. Caden Wineland, 4, hits on the tee-ball during a Mud Hens and Walleye takeover. Kids play hockey in the atrium during a Mud Hens and Walleye takeover. Ahmya Montgomery, 6, left, and Ahmir Montgomery, 8, chase down the ball while playing hockey in the atrium during a Mud Hens and Walleye takeover. Mascot Cattrick gets swarmed by kids after he made a catch while playing football during a Mud Hens and Walleye takeover. Mason Bachorik, 5, right, plays hockey in the atrium during a Mud Hens and Walleye takeover. Mason Bachorik, 5, throws a pitch during a Mud Hens and Walleye takeover. Ahmir Montgomery, 8, left, handles the ball while playing hockey in the atrium during a Mud Hens and Walleye takeover. Joined by mascot Spike, NFL player Chris Wormley reads a book to the families in attendance during a Mud Hens and Walleye takeover. Kids play football on the roof during a Mud Hens and Walleye takeover. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/30/michigan-based-comic-con-hosts-first-event-glass-city-center/stories/20260530092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/30/michigan-based-comic-con-hosts-first-event-glass-city-center/stories/20260530092#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 19:47:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/30/michigan-based-comic-con-hosts-first-event-glass-city-center/stories/20260530092 A cosplayer dressed as an evil version of Batman walked among other comic book and anime fans Saturday morning at the Glass City Center. The Jewitt family, from left, Theodore, 10, Michael, Michele and Jason, 7, dressed in a Pokemon theme, speak to comic book creator Charles Yates. Marlon Robinson, cosplaying as The Batman Who Laughs, checks out some of the comics of that character. Tae Hattery adds a final touch to the Wednesday Workshop booth. An inflatable of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man looms over. Surrounded by pins, Damian Black, of Black Bazaar, works at his booth. Edward Sexton, Jr., cosplays as a character from Ghostbusters. Marlon Robinson cosplays as The Batman Who Laughs during Really Cool Comic-Con at the Glass City Center in Toledo on Saturday, May 30, 2026. People check out the different vendors. Joe Gillen, of the Midwest R2 Builders Club, controls one of the droids. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/mothers-families-receive-resources-annual-community-baby-shower/stories/20260529093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/mothers-families-receive-resources-annual-community-baby-shower/stories/20260529093#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 20:26:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/mothers-families-receive-resources-annual-community-baby-shower/stories/20260529093 Donnesha Smith of Toledo had no idea how many resources are available in Toledo to help families until she visited the Lagrange Branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library Friday. Women speak with vendors during Mercy Health’s annual Community Baby Shower at Lagrange Branch Library in Toledo on May 29. Shontae McSwain speaks with vendors during Mercy Health’s annual Community Baby Shower at Lagrange Branch Library in Toledo on May 29. Taliyah Nix, right, talks with Tara Hayes with Health Partners of Western Ohio during Mercy Health’s annual Community Baby Shower at Lagrange Branch Library in Toledo on May 29. Women speak with vendors during Mercy Health’s annual Community Baby Shower at Lagrange Branch Library in Toledo on May 29. Women speak with vendors during Mercy Health’s annual Community Baby Shower at Lagrange Branch Library in Toledo on May 29. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/artists-capture-waterville-scenes-during-art-about-event/stories/20260529092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/artists-capture-waterville-scenes-during-art-about-event/stories/20260529092#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 21:49:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/artists-capture-waterville-scenes-during-art-about-event/stories/20260529092 Art is returning to downtown Waterville with a longtime community painting event aimed at expanding the city’s public art presence. Local artist Richard Maxfield works on his "en plein aire" watercolor. Local artist Richard Maxfield works on his "en plein aire" watercolor. Local artist Richard Maxfield works on his "en plein aire" watercolor. Local artist Richard Maxfield works on his "en plein aire" watercolor in downtown Waterville on Friday, May 29, 2026. The new mural on Mechanic Street in downtown Waterville on Friday, May 29, 2026. The new mural on Mechanic Street in downtown Waterville on Friday, May 29, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/photo-gallery-best-pictures-for-week-ending-may-28/stories/20260529087 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/photo-gallery-best-pictures-for-week-ending-may-28/stories/20260529087#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 13:26:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/photo-gallery-best-pictures-for-week-ending-may-28/stories/20260529087 Blade photographers head out every day to capture the triumphs, tragedies, and oddities of life in Lucas County and beyond. At right, Maureen Czerniakowski helps her granddaughter Lola, 2, cross a bridge along the Riverwalk May 26 in Toledo Anthony Wayne’s Jett Smith warms up before his at bat at sunset during the OHSAA Division II high school baseball district semifinal between Anthony Wayne and St. Francis de Sales at Carter Park in Bowling Green on May 26. Anthony Wayne’s Avrie Plontz dives safely into second past Fremont Ross’ Rubi Almaguer during the softball D-II district final at BGSU’s Meserve Field in Bowling Green on May 22. Anthony Wayne defeated Fremont Ross, 7-0. Clay’s Brayden Toneff gets hit by a pitch during the OHSAA Division II high school baseball district semifinal between St. John’s Jesuit and Clay at Carter Park in Bowling Green on May 26. Star of “The Paper” and “The Office” Oscar Nuñez throws out the first pitch during The Paper night at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 23. David Oravecz, a retired United States Marine Corps non-commissioned officer who is the executive director of the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission, walks up to pay his respects to the memorial wreaths during the Memorial Day Ceremony at the All Wars Memorial, Civic Center Mall in Toledo May 23. Clay celebrates their 1-0 win over St. Francis in the D-II baseball district final at Carter Park in Bowling Green on May 28. J.J. Paines-Franklin shares popcorn with his frend Ronin Niegeroes, 13, each of Pierce Middle School, as kids from regional schools enjoy a Toledo Mud Hens daytime baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on May 27 in downtown Toledo. A Great Blue Heron takes flight May 26 at Side Cut Metropark in Maumee. Toledo’s Max Clark dives into second base during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo May 24. Toledo’s Woo-Suk Go loses his hat while throwing a pitch during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo May 24. One of the firefighter explorer group members runs by a car fire before helping put it out during a mock disaster event held by Bedford Township Fire Department at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Monroe, Mich., on May 23. Leona Simmons, Thomas Middle School, raises a foul ball collected in the stands as kids from regional schools enjoy a Toledo Mud Hens daytime baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on May 27 in downtown Toledo. Toledo Mud Hens infielder Max Burt makes the throw to get the double play against Columbus in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth Third Field on May 27 in downtown Toledo. Volunteer Nikkey Richardson of the Mecca Court No. 73 and her granddaughter Chloe Highsmith, 4, place flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day on May 22 at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. About 200 volunteers will be placing over 6,000 American Flags on veterans’ graves. Gary and Elizabeth Deal with a photo of their late daughter, Christina Deal, at their home in Jerusalem Township on May 25. Christina was murdered in 2003. Kids chase foam during the Perrysburg Memorial Day Parade in Perrysburg on May 25. A first grade class listens as Jordan Mosby, an eighth grade student, explains the types of produce he is growing in the Big Green Garden at East Broadway Elementary in Toledo May 22. Marleta Smith and her escort Gavin Eckhart dance together during the 58th Debutante Cotillion at Parkway Place in Toledo on May 23. Gabby Padilla, of El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico, facing camera at right, performs at the Cultura Sobre Ruedas (Culture on Wheels) event at the Believe Center in Toledo on May 24. People enjoy the warm weather at the Toledo Botanical Gardens in Toledo on May 26. Lake pitcher Parker Dart celebrates defeating Perry, 2-0, during a Division IV regional semifinal softball game May 27 in Clyde. Railroad workers stand next to a train derailment on the CSX track that crosses East Manhattan Boulevard in Toledo May 23. Shells fly from the guns during the 21-gun salute at the memorial service at Fort Meigs Union Cemetery in Perrysburg on May 25. Veronica Falter carries a “Freedom is not free” sign in the Perrysburg Memorial Day Parade in Perrysburg on May 25. Clay celebrates their win over Northview during the softball D-II district final at BGSU’s Meserve Field in Bowling Green on May 22. The rifle squad of the American Legion Post 468 give a rifle salute during a Memorial Day memorial service at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania on May 25. James Mann prays during an Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) prayer service May 27 at the Masjid of Al-Islam in Toledo. Imam Ibrahim Rahim leads an Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) prayer service May 27 at the Masjid of Al-Islam in Toledo. Toledo/Sylvania Elks Lodge No. 53 march with a large American flag during the Memorial Day parade in Sylvania on May 25.