http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:27 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/25/photo-gallery-northwest-ohio-teen-book-festival-celebrated/stories/20260425092 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/25/photo-gallery-northwest-ohio-teen-book-festival-celebrated/stories/20260425092#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:53:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/25/photo-gallery-northwest-ohio-teen-book-festival-celebrated/stories/20260425092 Authors lead teens in workshops during the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival held at the Toledo School for the Arts on Saturday in uptown Toledo. Keynote speaker and bestselling young adult literature author Susan Dennard gives a presentation on the work that is art at the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival in the Toledo School for the Arts on April 25 in uptown Toledo. Artist Mark Crilley leads a character illustration workshop at the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival in the Toledo School for the Arts on April 25 in uptown Toledo. Guests attend the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival in the Toledo School for the Arts on April 25 in uptown Toledo. Authors Maya Van Wagenen, center, and Chanelle Desamours, right, lead a panel on 'main character energy' at the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival in the Toledo School for the Arts on April 25 in uptown Toledo. Students peruse book shelves at the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival in the Toledo School for the Arts on April 25 in uptown Toledo. Students listen to a panel on 'main character energy' at the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival in the Toledo School for the Arts on April 25 in uptown Toledo. Amanda McGuire-Rzicznek looks for friends at the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival in the Toledo School for the Arts on April 25 in uptown Toledo. Young adult literature author Tricia Springstubb greets the crowd at the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival in the Toledo School for the Arts on April 25 in uptown Toledo. Author Kelcey Ervick greets the crowd at the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival in the Toledo School for the Arts on April 25 in uptown Toledo. Keynote speaker and bestselling young adult literature author Susan Dennard gives a presentation on the work that is art at the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival in the Toledo School for the Arts on April 25 in uptown Toledo. Young adult literature author Tricia Springstubb greets the crowd at the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival in the Toledo School for the Arts on April 25 in uptown Toledo. Books for sale and perusal are on display at the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival in the Toledo School for the Arts on April 25 in uptown Toledo. A young fan listens author Susan Dennard listens to her keynote presentation at the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival in the Toledo School for the Arts on April 25 in uptown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/23/community-support-for-glass-city-marathon-continues-to-grow/stories/20260424004 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/23/community-support-for-glass-city-marathon-continues-to-grow/stories/20260424004#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:32:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/23/community-support-for-glass-city-marathon-continues-to-grow/stories/20260424004 The popularity of running can be found simply in the rise of local race numbers. Glass City Marathon Director Clint McCormick and Marathon Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Barga pose for a photo in Holland on April 14. Glass City Marathon Director Clint McCormick and Marathon Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Barga pose for a photo in Holland on April 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/22/plan-it-calendar-4-23-4-29/stories/20260406085 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/22/plan-it-calendar-4-23-4-29/stories/20260406085#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:22:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/22/plan-it-calendar-4-23-4-29/stories/20260406085 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Warren Cantrell just misses the ball as kids and families play pickle ball with Marines representing Toys for Tots during a family holiday event at the Toledo Pickle Co. in downtown Toledo on Dec. 20, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/20/bgsu-scientists-find-evidence-new-volcanic-activity-antarctica/stories/20260419042 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/20/bgsu-scientists-find-evidence-new-volcanic-activity-antarctica/stories/20260419042#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/20/bgsu-scientists-find-evidence-new-volcanic-activity-antarctica/stories/20260419042 BOWLING GREEN — Researchers from Bowling Green State University found new evidence that two large volcanic seamounts on the seafloor in Antarctica have been recently active underneath the surface of the ocean. BGSU geology professor Kurt Panter, left, and doctoral student Katie Shanks, right, were part of a voyage to Antarctica that revealed new findings about volcanism in the Ross Sea. BGSU researchers helped to definitively answer that flat-top seamounts in the western Ross Sea are volcanic, not sedimentary. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-half-o-ween-screams/stories/20260419110 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-half-o-ween-screams/stories/20260419110#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:08:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-half-o-ween-screams/stories/20260419110 Scary fun was offered at Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on Saturday. Scott Wilson and his daughter Emma get a caricature done during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. People explore spooky vendors during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. The cast of "Carrie" performs during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. People get an astrology reading during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. A person walks by two hearses during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Kristina Burgard, dressed as Mother Nature, and Marina Hunsinger look at handmade crystal horns during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Jason Raby and his son Alex, 10, watch a movie together during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Eli Jachimiak competes in the scream contest during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Nyx Hayes reacts to a scream in the scream contest during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Evelynn Adkins, 8, reacts to her scream in the scream contest during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Evelynn Adkins, 8, celebrates winning the scream contest during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/18/powell-farmer-s-legacy-grows-with-spring-season/stories/20260418005 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/18/powell-farmer-s-legacy-grows-with-spring-season/stories/20260418005#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/18/powell-farmer-s-legacy-grows-with-spring-season/stories/20260418005 No one is happier with the arrival of spring in northwest Ohio than Leo Jeffers. Like many farmers, he is passionate about Mother Earth and the opportunity to have a role in farming from planting to harvest. Working many hours in the fields on the family’s 80-acre farm is just the beginning for Leo and his brother, Clayton. Leo Jeffers and his 1974 International tractor are ready for the planting season. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/16/local-trivia-hosts-keep-format-fun-and-fresh/stories/20260325084 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/16/local-trivia-hosts-keep-format-fun-and-fresh/stories/20260325084#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:51:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/16/local-trivia-hosts-keep-format-fun-and-fresh/stories/20260325084 Rich Kincaid and Ron Guyor are among the local kings of trivia, but it wasn’t always that way. Pat McCarty, known as Guy in the 419, talks to those gathered during a trivia game at Voodoo Brewing Company. Pat McCarty has pared down his hosting duties over the last few years but still hosts regular trivia nights in Sylvania Township, Swanton, and Temperance. Teams deliberate during a trivia game hosted by Guy in the 419 at Voodoo Brewing Company. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/15/plan-it-calendar-4-16-4-22/stories/20260330094 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/15/plan-it-calendar-4-16-4-22/stories/20260330094#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:31:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/15/plan-it-calendar-4-16-4-22/stories/20260330094 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Funny Bone comedy club at Levis Commons in 2018. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/12/powell-work-of-u-s-space-program-spectacular/stories/20260412052 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/12/powell-work-of-u-s-space-program-spectacular/stories/20260412052#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/12/powell-work-of-u-s-space-program-spectacular/stories/20260412052 Call it what fits your emotions at this momentous time in world history. NASA’s Artemis II moon rocket lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39-B in Cape Canaveral, Fla., on April 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/08/plan-it-calendar-4-9-4-15/stories/20260409002 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/08/plan-it-calendar-4-9-4-15/stories/20260409002#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:29:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/08/plan-it-calendar-4-9-4-15/stories/20260409002 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Pop Evil will perform Thursday at the Cla-zel Theater in Bowling Green. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/05/photo-gallery-evil-easter-bunny-visits-monroe/stories/20260405128 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/05/photo-gallery-evil-easter-bunny-visits-monroe/stories/20260405128#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:20:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/05/photo-gallery-evil-easter-bunny-visits-monroe/stories/20260405128 An Evil Easter Bunny delivered scares at The Michigan Museum of Horror in Monroe on Saturday. A kid pretends to be scared while sitting next to the Evil Easter Bunny for a picture at The Michigan Museum of Horror in Monroe on April 4. Amber Mosley and Kelye Richards, who drove from Columbus, Ohio, sit next to the Evil Easter Bunny for a picture at The Michigan Museum of Horror n Monroe on April 4. Grace Makinney sits next to the Evil Easter Bunny while holding her “death certificate” for a picture at The Michigan Museum of Horror in Monroe on April 4. Olivia Herron, 10, of Toledo waits outside of the entrance to meet the Evil Easter Bunny at The Michigan Museum of Horror n Monroe on April 4. An attendee takes a selfie with the Evil Easter Bunny for a picture at The Michigan Museum of Horror n Monroe on April 4. A child stares as he is sat down next to the Evil Easter Bunny for a picture at The Michigan Museum of Horror in Monroe on April 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/05/powell-wishing-everyone-a-joyous-easter-sunday/stories/20260405048 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/05/powell-wishing-everyone-a-joyous-easter-sunday/stories/20260405048#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/05/powell-wishing-everyone-a-joyous-easter-sunday/stories/20260405048 Wishing everyone a joyous Easter Sunday, such a special day. Maui artist Douglas Chung painted this watercolor of the Lahaina United Methodist Church, which was destroyed by fire two years ago. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/01/plan-it-calendar-4-2-4-8/stories/20260317093 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/01/plan-it-calendar-4-2-4-8/stories/20260317093#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:16:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/01/plan-it-calendar-4-2-4-8/stories/20260317093 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/29/powell-turning-a-passion-for-pets-into-a-profession/stories/20260329035 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/29/powell-turning-a-passion-for-pets-into-a-profession/stories/20260329035#comments Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/29/powell-turning-a-passion-for-pets-into-a-profession/stories/20260329035 Erianna Sherrod’s love of animals — beginning with a pet hamster named Layla — has blossomed into a thriving business. Name any town or neighborhood in northwest Ohio, and chances are she has cared for dogs or cats belonging to clients who trust her with their precious furry friends. Erianna with one of her furry friends. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/25/plan-it-calendar-3-26-4-1/stories/20260311098 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/25/plan-it-calendar-3-26-4-1/stories/20260311098#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:28:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/25/plan-it-calendar-3-26-4-1/stories/20260311098 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Shoppers browse at the Spring Crafters’ Showcase at Tam-O-Shanter. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/22/powell-reminiscing-on-life-at-the-blade/stories/20260322043 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/22/powell-reminiscing-on-life-at-the-blade/stories/20260322043#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/22/powell-reminiscing-on-life-at-the-blade/stories/20260322043 It was a long bus ride and a long walk until I arrived at the Blade building with the big doors. It was then that fear overcame me, and I walked around the block instead of gathering the courage to open the big door for what Mother called a great opportunity. An aerial view from a drone of The Blade building at sunset in Toledo on March 2. In 1956, Mary Alice Powell, Blade Food Editor. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/18/plan-it-calendar-3-19-3-25/stories/20260302095 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/18/plan-it-calendar-3-19-3-25/stories/20260302095#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:37:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/18/plan-it-calendar-3-19-3-25/stories/20260302095 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. University of Toledo students throw colored powder on each other to celebrate Holi at UT’s Centennial Mall in Toledo on April 18, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/15/powell-irish-immigrant-patrick-maguire-celebrates-heritage/stories/20260309091 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/15/powell-irish-immigrant-patrick-maguire-celebrates-heritage/stories/20260309091#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/15/powell-irish-immigrant-patrick-maguire-celebrates-heritage/stories/20260309091 Patrick Maguire. In this 2004 file photo, Patrick Maguire, president of the Michigan chapter of the Ancient Order of Hiberians in America, was a key person in getting the monument to the Great Irish Potato Famine of 1845 built in Irish Hills, Mich. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/11/plan-it-calendar-3-12-3-18/stories/20260224079 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/11/plan-it-calendar-3-12-3-18/stories/20260224079#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:33:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/11/plan-it-calendar-3-12-3-18/stories/20260224079 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. The Stone Crusher monster truck races during Monster Jam practice at the Huntington Center on March 15, 2024 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/08/powell-springing-forward-into-gardening-season/stories/20260303023 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/08/powell-springing-forward-into-gardening-season/stories/20260303023#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/03/08/powell-springing-forward-into-gardening-season/stories/20260303023 Today begins Daylight Saving Time. I hope you remembered to set your clocks ahead. It’s such a welcome date on the calendar. Although it comes every year, it feels especially welcome this time, on the heels of a very cold winter. Hope­fully, this year's crop of zin­nias will be as pretty as they were last year.