http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:31:09 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/03/16/10-year-old-girl-injured-in-south-toledo-shooting/stories/20260316075 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/03/16/10-year-old-girl-injured-in-south-toledo-shooting/stories/20260316075#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:09:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/03/16/10-year-old-girl-injured-in-south-toledo-shooting/stories/20260316075 A 10-year-old girl was hurt when someone shot at the car in which she was riding. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/03/16/driver-killed-in-3-truck-ohio-turnpike-crash-identified/stories/20260316076 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/03/16/driver-killed-in-3-truck-ohio-turnpike-crash-identified/stories/20260316076#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:24:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/03/16/driver-killed-in-3-truck-ohio-turnpike-crash-identified/stories/20260316076 ELMORE, Ohio — A trucker from New York has been identified as the driver killed Sunday morning in the collision of three tractor-trailers on the Ohio Turnpike in Ottawa County. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/03/16/bellevue-man-shot-police-critical-condition-following-vehicle-pursuit/stories/20260316092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/03/16/bellevue-man-shot-police-critical-condition-following-vehicle-pursuit/stories/20260316092#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:38:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/03/16/bellevue-man-shot-police-critical-condition-following-vehicle-pursuit/stories/20260316092 BELLEVUE, Ohio — A man who fired a handgun at law enforcement officers following a vehicle pursuit is in critical condition after he was shot by police, law enforcement officials said on Monday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/03/16/disagreements-divide-lucas-county-republican-party-officials/stories/20260316089 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/03/16/disagreements-divide-lucas-county-republican-party-officials/stories/20260316089#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:56:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/03/16/disagreements-divide-lucas-county-republican-party-officials/stories/20260316089 Tensions are rising within the Lucas County Republican Party, with the chairmen of the central committee and the party at odds with each other. Barbara Orange, executive chairman of the Lucas County Republican Party, said a special meeting called by the party’s central committee chairman to consider her removal was not called properly under party bylaws. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/03/16/sunshine-ceo-urges-new-expectations-for-people-with-disabilities/stories/20260316083 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/03/16/sunshine-ceo-urges-new-expectations-for-people-with-disabilities/stories/20260316083#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:45:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/03/16/sunshine-ceo-urges-new-expectations-for-people-with-disabilities/stories/20260316083 For more than seven decades, Sunshine Communities has been at the forefront of serving some of northwest Ohio’s most forgotten people. Jason Abodeely, Sunshine Communities president and CEO, speaks during the Rotary Club meeting on March 16. Jason Abodeely, Sunshine Communities president and CEO, speaks during the Rotary Club meeting on March 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/03/16/letter-details-387-jobs-being-lost-closure-lourdes/stories/20260316088 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/03/16/letter-details-387-jobs-being-lost-closure-lourdes/stories/20260316088#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:26:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/03/16/letter-details-387-jobs-being-lost-closure-lourdes/stories/20260316088 The notice filed by Lourdes University with the state about job losses because of the school’s closing details the roles played by each of the 387 people who will be out of a job when the university closes. A woman walks past Madonna Hall on Feb. 16 at Lourdes University in Sylvania. Lourdes University will be closing at the end of the semester. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/03/16/city-demolitions-causing-distress-owners-tenants/stories/20260316078 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/03/16/city-demolitions-causing-distress-owners-tenants/stories/20260316078#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:40:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/03/16/city-demolitions-causing-distress-owners-tenants/stories/20260316078 Crews in Toledo are picking up the pace of demolitions after a busy season of snow and ice removal, giving rise to residents’ concerns about how the city knocks down buildings. A nearby demolition on Wednesday caused damage to a house rented by Adam Caudy and his family in central Toledo. His pregnant wife and 3-year-old son were home at the time, Mr. Caudy said. A nearby demolition on Wednesday caused damage to a house rented by Adam Caudy and his family in central Toledo. His pregnant wife and 3-year-old son were home at the time, Mr. Caudy said. A nearby demolition on Wednesday caused damage to a house rented by Adam Caudy and his family in central Toledo. His pregnant wife and 3-year-old son were home at the time, Mr. Caudy said. A nearby demolition on Wednesday caused damage to a house rented by Adam Caudy and his family in central Toledo. His pregnant wife and 3-year-old son were home at the time, Mr. Caudy said. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/03/16/craig-bridge-closed-tuesday-maintenance/stories/20260316087 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/03/16/craig-bridge-closed-tuesday-maintenance/stories/20260316087#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:36:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/03/16/craig-bridge-closed-tuesday-maintenance/stories/20260316087 The Craig Memorial Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic for maintenance Tuesday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. A drone view takes in the drawspans of the Craig Memorial Bridge, which remained stuck in the raised position April 12, 2022 following an electrical failure March 21, 2022. T https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/03/16/ohio-lawmakers-seek-ban-local-officials-signing-nondisclosure-agreements/stories/20260316077 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/03/16/ohio-lawmakers-seek-ban-local-officials-signing-nondisclosure-agreements/stories/20260316077#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:50:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/03/16/ohio-lawmakers-seek-ban-local-officials-signing-nondisclosure-agreements/stories/20260316077 COLUMBUS — Certain local elected officials would be prohibited from entering into nondisclosure agreements under legislation being considered in the Ohio House. The William McKinley Monument is silhouetted in front of the west side of the Ohio Statehouse on April 15, 2024, in Columbus. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/03/16/church-volunteers-use-3-d-printing-to-create-adaptive-toys-for-children/stories/20260312031 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/03/16/church-volunteers-use-3-d-printing-to-create-adaptive-toys-for-children/stories/20260312031#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:37:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/03/16/church-volunteers-use-3-d-printing-to-create-adaptive-toys-for-children/stories/20260312031 Danny Royer had never heard of the Ability Center of Greater Toledo when he visited around 2023, he said. From left, Danny Royer, founder of Faithful Fabricators, Jennifer Engelmann, Youth and Family Services Coordinator at the Ability Center, and Maggie Dreier, Director of Independent Living at the Ability Center, with a toddler mobility trainer March 11, at The Ability Center in Toledo. From left, Danny Royer, founder of Faithful Fabricators, Maggie Dreier, Director of Independent Living at the Ability Center, and Jennifer Engelmann, Youth and Family Services Coordinator at the Ability Center with a toddler mobility trainer. Toddler mobility trainer donated by Danny Royer, founder of Faithful Fabricators. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/03/16/toledo-opera-to-host-opera-cabaret/stories/20260318009 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/03/16/toledo-opera-to-host-opera-cabaret/stories/20260318009#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:43:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/03/16/toledo-opera-to-host-opera-cabaret/stories/20260318009 The Toledo Opera will highlight the talent of its vocalists in Saturday’s Opera Cabaret. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/03/16/consulting-firm-validates-monroe-commissioners-concerns-attorney-billing-practic/stories/20260307018 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/03/16/consulting-firm-validates-monroe-commissioners-concerns-attorney-billing-practic/stories/20260307018#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/03/16/consulting-firm-validates-monroe-commissioners-concerns-attorney-billing-practic/stories/20260307018 MONROE — A financial report by Plante Moran supports the concerns of some Monroe County commissioners regarding the billing practices of county indigent defense lawyer Ronald Bruce. Commissioners Henry Lievens and David Vensel listen to public comments during a meeting of the Monroe County commissioners Nov. 4 at the Monroe County Courthouse. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/03/16/revolutionary-war-talk-leads-months-of-america250-events-in-waterville/stories/20260223062 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/03/16/revolutionary-war-talk-leads-months-of-america250-events-in-waterville/stories/20260223062#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:20:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/03/16/revolutionary-war-talk-leads-months-of-america250-events-in-waterville/stories/20260223062 Though Ohio did not become a state until 1803, its place in American history began long before that. Author Larry Nelson enjoys the morning in his countryside home on Feb. 26 in Weston, Ohio. He will be giving an historical talk in Waterville in March. Larry Nelson inspects some of the cannons at Fort Meigs in 1986 during his time as site manager at the historic site in Perrysburg. Author Larry Nelson enjoys the morning in his countryside home. Author Larry Nelson enjoys the morning in his countryside home. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/03/16/odot-taking-comments-about-airport-highway-interchange-project/stories/20260312121 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/03/16/odot-taking-comments-about-airport-highway-interchange-project/stories/20260312121#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:19:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/03/16/odot-taking-comments-about-airport-highway-interchange-project/stories/20260312121 A planned conversion of the Airport Highway interchange on I-475/U.S. 23 into a diverging-diamond layout is the subject of a “virtual open house” the Ohio Department of Transportation has opened until April 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/03/15/fantasticon-welcomes-fantasy-fans-vendors-near-and-far/stories/20260315129 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/03/15/fantasticon-welcomes-fantasy-fans-vendors-near-and-far/stories/20260315129#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:59:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/03/15/fantasticon-welcomes-fantasy-fans-vendors-near-and-far/stories/20260315129 Spiderman, Batman, Red Sonja, and a few creatures with tails strolled the streets of downtown Toledo on their way to the Glass City Center. Hundreds of people visit Fantasticon. Dressed as the Crow Reese Bowling, of Monroe, Mich., flips through comic books. Landyn Korb and Chance Walker look a trading cards. A person looks at handmade neon signs. Tara Parra points out a piece of art to Cole Sweet. Sam Oddo, dressed as Caine from The Amazing Digital Circus, walks around Fantasticon. Pichu and Psyduck from Pokemon are strapped into a stroller. People browse different vendors during Fantasticon. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/03/15/toledo-councilman-accuses-firstenergy-failing-residents-after-power-outage/stories/20260315137 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/03/15/toledo-councilman-accuses-firstenergy-failing-residents-after-power-outage/stories/20260315137#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:39:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/03/15/toledo-councilman-accuses-firstenergy-failing-residents-after-power-outage/stories/20260315137 A Toledo City Council member is accusing FirstEnergy of failing residents after a weekend power outage left thousands in the dark across parts of the city. A fallen tree blocking a street in South Toledo on March 16. Council member Sam Melden talks about leaf pickup efforts during a press conference at Westwood Park in Toledo on Oct. 29, 2025. A fallen tree blocking a street in South Toledo on March 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/03/15/tractor-trailer-driver-dies-striking-stopped-commercial-vehicle/stories/20260315130 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/03/15/tractor-trailer-driver-dies-striking-stopped-commercial-vehicle/stories/20260315130#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:07:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/03/15/tractor-trailer-driver-dies-striking-stopped-commercial-vehicle/stories/20260315130 ELMORE, Ohio — The driver of a commercial vehicle died Sunday morning during a three-vehicle crash in Ottawa County. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/03/15/officials-to-discuss-status-of-museum-project-at-town-hall/stories/20260313010 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/03/15/officials-to-discuss-status-of-museum-project-at-town-hall/stories/20260313010#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:27:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/03/15/officials-to-discuss-status-of-museum-project-at-town-hall/stories/20260313010 The Toledo Museum of Art will hold a town hall meeting March 20 to discuss its ongoing gallery reinstallation project. The Toledo Museum of Art on May 8, 2024, in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/03/15/toledo-botanical-garden-to-host-caterpillar-documentary-screening/stories/20260312127 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/03/15/toledo-botanical-garden-to-host-caterpillar-documentary-screening/stories/20260312127#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:02:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/03/15/toledo-botanical-garden-to-host-caterpillar-documentary-screening/stories/20260312127 The Toledo Naturalists’ Association will hold a caterpillar documentary screening Thursday at the Toledo Botanical Garden. Blooming flowers at the Toledo Botanical Garden in Toledo on May 29, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/03/15/maumee-residents-learn-ways-to-deal-with-lanternflies/stories/20260311125 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/03/15/maumee-residents-learn-ways-to-deal-with-lanternflies/stories/20260311125#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:41:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/03/15/maumee-residents-learn-ways-to-deal-with-lanternflies/stories/20260311125 A Maumee official recently showed residents how to make a death trap for lanternflies from two milk jugs, a plastic window screen, a wooden plank, a plastic bag, and a zip tie. Phil Kirk, chairman of the Rotary Club of Maumee Environmental Committee, talks during a community event.