http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:23:05 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/29/plan-it-calendar-7-30-8-5/stories/20260709102 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/29/plan-it-calendar-7-30-8-5/stories/20260709102#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/29/plan-it-calendar-7-30-8-5/stories/20260709102 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Debra Davis, local artist, places stencils onto gel plate while demonstrating her printmaking process at her home studio in Toledo on July 16. Davis will be one of many artists participating in Toledo’s first-ever printmaking festival, Art Loop: Print Jam. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/26/powell-give-me-a-party-line-over-a-smartphone-any-day/stories/20260726034 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/26/powell-give-me-a-party-line-over-a-smartphone-any-day/stories/20260726034#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/26/powell-give-me-a-party-line-over-a-smartphone-any-day/stories/20260726034 There is nothing like an old prude fumbling with her cell phone. I am one of those characters who, admittedly, is cell phone illiterate. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/22/plan-it-calendar-7-23-7-29/stories/20260624106 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/22/plan-it-calendar-7-23-7-29/stories/20260624106#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:36:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/22/plan-it-calendar-7-23-7-29/stories/20260624106 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Metal windmills spin at the University of Toledo's 32nd annual Art on the Mall at the main campus on July 27, 2025, in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/19/powell-woman-and-dog-support-each-other/stories/20260719043 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/19/powell-woman-and-dog-support-each-other/stories/20260719043#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/19/powell-woman-and-dog-support-each-other/stories/20260719043 It’s a toss up whether Pam Meyer or her dog is the happiest about their relationship. Pam couldn’t be more pleased than she is with her selection at the Toledo Humane Society. And River, the name she chose, is obviously appreciative of Pam’s love and attention. Pam Meyer and her 3-legged dog, River, out for a stroll https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/16/competition-and-community-coalesce-in-local-bingo-haunts/stories/20260702010 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/16/competition-and-community-coalesce-in-local-bingo-haunts/stories/20260702010#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:09:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/16/competition-and-community-coalesce-in-local-bingo-haunts/stories/20260702010 Joyce Bernard flipped through a copy of People magazine as she waited for the 6:30 p.m. lightning bingo round to start. JoAnn Maran raises her hand after getting bingo during bingo at the Sylvania Senior Center in Sylvania on June 29. Sharon Luzius laughs while playing bingo during bingo at the Sylvania Senior Center in Sylvania on June 29. Sharon Luzius places a tile on her bingo card during bingo at the Sylvania Senior Center in Sylvania on June 29. People play bingo together during bingo at the Sylvania Senior Center in Sylvania on June 29. A woman places a tile on a number on her bingo card during bingo at the Sylvania Senior Center in Sylvania on Monday, June 29, 2026. Sharon Price marks out a number on her bingo cards during bingo at the Sylvania Senior Center in Sylvania on June 29. People play bingo together during bingo at the Sylvania Senior Center in Sylvania on June 29. People play bingo together during bingo at the Sylvania Senior Center in Sylvania on June 29. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/15/plan-it-calendar-7-16-7-22/stories/20260622076 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/15/plan-it-calendar-7-16-7-22/stories/20260622076#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:21:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/15/plan-it-calendar-7-16-7-22/stories/20260622076 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Justin Case takes a dollar bill from Raven Peters during Love Fest on July 12, 2025 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/12/powell-the-comfort-of-cornmeal-mush-and-custard-pie/stories/20260712024 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/12/powell-the-comfort-of-cornmeal-mush-and-custard-pie/stories/20260712024#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/12/powell-the-comfort-of-cornmeal-mush-and-custard-pie/stories/20260712024 I was delighted when a friend reached deep into a Sautter's grocery bag and pulled out a tube of Yoder's cornmeal mush, and shouted, surprise! I was even more ecstatic with another food gift, a custard pie, my all-time favorite, but made with a different crust. This one was moistened with 7-UP instead of water. It was flaky, had a gentle tang, and browned beautifully. Both the mush and the custard are examples of American heirloom foods that our ancestors made with ingredients they had on hand: milk, eggs, cornmeal, and butter. Cornmeal mush with maple syrup is a breakfast favorite from the past. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/10/book-signing-wild-birds-unlimited/stories/20260709012 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/10/book-signing-wild-birds-unlimited/stories/20260709012#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:50:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/10/book-signing-wild-birds-unlimited/stories/20260709012 Area experts who contributed to a newly released guidebook, Birds of the Toledo Area: 2026 Edition, will be available for signings at Wild Birds Unlimited on July 18. The latest edition can be ordered online from Amazon. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/09/step-right-up-lucas-county-fair-opens-another-summer-of-fun/stories/20260708003 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/09/step-right-up-lucas-county-fair-opens-another-summer-of-fun/stories/20260708003#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:58:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/09/step-right-up-lucas-county-fair-opens-another-summer-of-fun/stories/20260708003 Quick, name a family-fun event that’s been going on in Lucas County since 1858. Milana Fischer walks her pony during the Lucas County Fair opening ceremonies and parade at the fairgrounds in Maumee on July 10, 2023. Alaina Graber, 8, of Pemberville pets her horse “I’m a Little Prankster” before showing it during the Lucas County Fair July 12, 2023, in Maumee. Joe Ryan, 12, of Monclova, right, and Mia White, 11, of Whitehouse, lead their goats around during the junior fair goat show during the Lucas County Fair at the Lucas County Fairgrounds in Maumee on July 11, 2023. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/08/plan-it-calendar-7-9-7-15/stories/20260617085 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/08/plan-it-calendar-7-9-7-15/stories/20260617085#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:26:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/08/plan-it-calendar-7-9-7-15/stories/20260617085 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Rylan Andrews, 17, of Delta pets his horse “Durango” before showing him during the Lucas County Fair July 12, 2023, in Maumee. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/01/fourth-july-goes-big-america-250th-birthday-bash/stories/20260701005 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/01/fourth-july-goes-big-america-250th-birthday-bash/stories/20260701005#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:20:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/01/fourth-july-goes-big-america-250th-birthday-bash/stories/20260701005 America’s 250th birthday party is in full swing across the region. Fireworks blast over the Maumee River during the Fourth in the 419 fireworks show viewed from Middlegrounds Metropark in Toledo in 2019. A.K. Utter, 5, left, Enzo Utter, 6, center, and Ryker Brescol, 6, react to their sparklers lighting up during 3rd of July fireworks at Fort Meigs in Perrysburg in 2025. Fireworks explode during 4th of July Fireworks at the Glass City Metropark in downtown Toledo in 2025. Dressed head to toe in American flag clothes Sam Jones waits for the 4th of July Fireworks at the Glass City Metropark in downtown Toledo in 2025. People watch fireworks during a Fourth of July celebration in 2020 at Stone Oak Country Club in Holland. People watch from the Anthony Wayne (High Level) Bridge as fireworks blast over the Maumee River during the Fourth in the 419 fireworks show viewed from Middlegrounds Metropark in Toledo in 2019. A couple watches as fireworks fly at a Perrysburg and Maumee joint Fourth of July celebration at Fort Meigs in 2023 in Perrysburg. Attendees watch fireworks during the fireworks party at the Toledo Country Club in 2017. The original party was rained out on July 4th. Hundreds of area residents came out to see the 75th annual Fourth of July Celebration Parade in 2017 in Woodville. Re-enactors fire the cannons during Independence Day 1813 at Fort Meigs in Perrysburg in 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/01/plan-it-calendar-7-2-7-8/stories/20260611081 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/01/plan-it-calendar-7-2-7-8/stories/20260611081#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/01/plan-it-calendar-7-2-7-8/stories/20260611081 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Re-enactors fire the cannons during Independence Day 1813 at Fort Meigs in Perrysburg on July 4, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/28/powell-collections-share-joy/stories/20260628029 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/28/powell-collections-share-joy/stories/20260628029#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/28/powell-collections-share-joy/stories/20260628029 The older we get, the more special our keepsakes are to us. However, it seems that everyone we want to give our treasures to is downsizing. Young people, in general, don’t turn their heads and hearts to antiques. This is another stumbling block that deters the desire to give what we consider valuable away. "Girl Clown" is a painting of Lucille Ball by Red Skelton. "Holly Clown" is a self portrait of Red Skelton. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/24/plan-it-calendar-6-25-7-1/stories/20260609096 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/24/plan-it-calendar-6-25-7-1/stories/20260609096#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/24/plan-it-calendar-6-25-7-1/stories/20260609096 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Tom Homan, of Fremont, plays pickleball at the 2017 Portage River Festival in Elmore, Ohio. This year’s festival is Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/21/children-divorce-remember-barbs-powell/stories/20260621042 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/21/children-divorce-remember-barbs-powell/stories/20260621042#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/21/children-divorce-remember-barbs-powell/stories/20260621042 As a child of divorce, my childhood was colored with black clouds. Granted, there were splashes of sunshine, but on Father's Day 90 years later, my message is on the dark side, but with a wide swath of hope for children of parents who decided to separate. Milton Powell, an Adrian mail carrier, delivers mail on a rural route. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/17/plan-it-calendar-6-18-6-24/stories/20260604121 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/17/plan-it-calendar-6-18-6-24/stories/20260604121#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:42:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/17/plan-it-calendar-6-18-6-24/stories/20260604121 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Musician Andrew Ellis performs during Lunch at Levis on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Levis Square Park in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/14/powell-flag-day-kicks-off-a-patriotic-stretch-toward-july-4/stories/20260608081 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/14/powell-flag-day-kicks-off-a-patriotic-stretch-toward-july-4/stories/20260608081#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/14/powell-flag-day-kicks-off-a-patriotic-stretch-toward-july-4/stories/20260608081 Today is Flag Day. I trust the American flags are flying high as an expression of faith and loyalty to the best country in the world. Our U.S. flag flies proudly from the little green bungalow. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/13/toledo-electrician-local-ghostwriter-publish-supernatural-memoir/stories/20260614024 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/13/toledo-electrician-local-ghostwriter-publish-supernatural-memoir/stories/20260614024#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/13/toledo-electrician-local-ghostwriter-publish-supernatural-memoir/stories/20260614024 Becky Hasty doesn’t expect everyone to understand.   That’s why she called her memoir Incomprehensible.   “Even though I had weird things happen to me, I still couldn’t really comprehend them,” Hasty said. “I Becky Hasty stands inside of her home in Toledo on June 5. Becky Hasty sits holding her book, “Incomprehensible,” inside of her home in Toledo on June 5. Becky Hasty stands outside of her home in Toledo on June 5. Becky Hasty holds her book, “Incomprehensible,” inside of her home in Toledo on June 5. Becky Hasty stands outside of her home in Toledo on June 5. Becky Hasty stands inside of her home in Toledo on June 5. Sitting next to her, a cross and photo frame of her late daughter, Nicole Ann, or “Nikki.” https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/11/watershed-weekend-offers-birds-eye-view-of-glass-city-riverwalk/stories/20260610005 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/11/watershed-weekend-offers-birds-eye-view-of-glass-city-riverwalk/stories/20260610005#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:05:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/11/watershed-weekend-offers-birds-eye-view-of-glass-city-riverwalk/stories/20260610005 Toledo is getting a four-day celebration it has never had this Thursday through Sunday. A sculpture along the Maumee River called Starburst will be dedicated on Thursday, the first day of the four-day Watershed Weekend. The sculpture was designed for Metroparks Toledo by nationally renowned artist Blessing Hancock. It is along Glass City Riverwalk, across from downtown Toledo. Another view of Starburst, a sculpture along the Maumee River that will be dedicated on Thursday, the first day of the four-day Watershed Weekend. The sculpture was designed for Metroparks Toledo by nationally renowned artist Blessing Hancock. It is along Glass City Riverwalk, across from downtown Toledo. Another view of Starburst, a sculpture along the Maumee River that will be dedicated on Thursday, the first day of the four-day Watershed Weekend. The sculpture was designed for Metroparks Toledo by nationally renowned artist Blessing Hancock. It is along Glass City Riverwalk, across from downtown Toledo. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday. Watershed Weekend attendees will be encouraged to go up on its deck and take in a panoramic view of the Glass City Riverwalk. A map of various sites that will be part of Watershed Weekend. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/10/plan-it-calendar-6-11-6-17/stories/20260520103 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/10/plan-it-calendar-6-11-6-17/stories/20260520103#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:21:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/06/10/plan-it-calendar-6-11-6-17/stories/20260520103 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Ashley Spitler, drummer of local band North of Nashville, looks off into the crowd during Party in the Park at Promenade Park in Toledo on June 27, 2025.