http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:20 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/15/ohio-lawmakers-votes-11-9-11-13-26/stories/20261111099 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/15/ohio-lawmakers-votes-11-9-11-13-26/stories/20261111099#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/15/ohio-lawmakers-votes-11-9-11-13-26/stories/20261111099 A look at recent actions in the Ohio General Assembly and how lawmakers representing the area voted. 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/city/2026/11/14/50-way-studios-doors-generation-creative-talent/stories/20261020004 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/14/50-way-studios-doors-generation-creative-talent/stories/20261020004#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:05:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/14/50-way-studios-doors-generation-creative-talent/stories/20261020004 In a downtown Toledo recording studio, young people are turning their creative interests into new skills and potential careers — whether that’s producing music, making videos, hosting podcasts, or discovering talents they didn’t know they had. Owner Craig Thompson works on production in his 50 Way Studios on Oct. 14 in downtown Toledo. Thompson produced a Toledo-positive, city identity video that gained some viral attention. Craig Thompson who owns 50 Way Studios in downtown Toledo is shown on Oct. 14. Craig Thompson works on production in his 50 Way Studios on Oct. 14 in downtown Toledo. Thompson produced a Toledo-positive, city identity video that gained some viral attention. Craig Thompson, right, helps Tiffin University intern Mason Swallow in the studio on Oct. 14. Craig Thompson, left, owner of 50 Way Studios, works with Tiffin University intern Mason Swallow, center, and studio manager Anthony Duran in the downtown studio on Oct. 14. 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/suburbs/2026/11/13/ut-law-seminar-focuses-on-pros-cons-data-centers-following-great-lakes-ai-week/stories/20261113106 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/11/13/ut-law-seminar-focuses-on-pros-cons-data-centers-following-great-lakes-ai-week/stories/20261113106#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:46:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/11/13/ut-law-seminar-focuses-on-pros-cons-data-centers-following-great-lakes-ai-week/stories/20261113106 The recently concluded Great Lakes AI Week was followed up Friday with an online seminar that highlighted many of the legal challenges facing the rapidly emerging artificial intelligence industry, especially in water and energy. The Douglas County Google Data Center complex is visible on March 6 in Lithia Springs, Ga. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/13/toledo-police-fire-unions-anticipate-different-impacts-city-layoffs/stories/20261113130 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/13/toledo-police-fire-unions-anticipate-different-impacts-city-layoffs/stories/20261113130#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2026 02:08:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/13/toledo-police-fire-unions-anticipate-different-impacts-city-layoffs/stories/20261113130 Toledo’s police and fire unions are bracing for sharply different outcomes from the city’s planned layoffs. The city of Toledo is preparing to lay off about 100 employees across all departments effective Jan. 4, with affected workers notified Thursday and Friday, Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz said on Thursday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/11/13/regional-science-summit-emphasizes-role-environmental-surveyors/stories/20261117009 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/11/13/regional-science-summit-emphasizes-role-environmental-surveyors/stories/20261117009#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 22:40:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/11/13/regional-science-summit-emphasizes-role-environmental-surveyors/stories/20261117009 Some of Ohio’s most unsung heroes are environmental surveyors, said Rick Gardner, chief botanist of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves. The Oak Openings region is shown on the screen. Attendees listen during the GRI Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan Science Summit 2026 at the Main Library in Toledo on Nov. 13. During the GRI Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan Science Summit 2026 at the Main Library in Toledo on Nov. 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2026/11/13/man-ambushed-police-pursuer-39-years-prison/stories/20261113103 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2026/11/13/man-ambushed-police-pursuer-39-years-prison/stories/20261113103#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:29:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2026/11/13/man-ambushed-police-pursuer-39-years-prison/stories/20261113103 A man who ambushed a police officer pursuing him on foot after a 100-mph car chase got 39 years in prison Friday morning from a Lucas County judge. Henry Goodlow listens to the proceedings during his plea hearing before Judge Dean Mandros in Lucas County Common Pleas Court on Oct. 20. 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/transportation/2026/11/13/blade-holiday-parade-close-downtown-streets/stories/20261113101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/11/13/blade-holiday-parade-close-downtown-streets/stories/20261113101#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:12:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/11/13/blade-holiday-parade-close-downtown-streets/stories/20261113101 The 39th annual Blade Holiday Parade will close several downtown Toledo streets Saturday morning, city officials announced. The cast of "A Christmas Carol" marches in the 29th annual Blade Holiday Parade in downtown Toledo in 2016. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/13/city-continues-leaf-collection-weekend/stories/20261113002 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/13/city-continues-leaf-collection-weekend/stories/20261113002#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:49:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/13/city-continues-leaf-collection-weekend/stories/20261113002 City crews will continue collecting leaves in certain parts of the city over the weekend, and begin collection in other parts during the week of Nov. 16, officials announced Friday. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz tries his hand at leaf pickup after speaking at a news conference about leaf collection season at Trilby Park in West Toledo in 2024. At his back left is Mark Bates, a maintenance worker for the city. 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/police-fire/2026/11/13/fostoria-woman-dies-wood-county-crash/stories/20261113095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/11/13/fostoria-woman-dies-wood-county-crash/stories/20261113095#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:12:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/11/13/fostoria-woman-dies-wood-county-crash/stories/20261113095 A Fostoria woman died Thursday after her SUV collided with a semi-truck at a Wood County intersection. 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/police-fire/2026/11/12/plane-crash-reported-near-woodville/stories/20261112106 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/11/12/plane-crash-reported-near-woodville/stories/20261112106#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 01:59:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/11/12/plane-crash-reported-near-woodville/stories/20261112106 WOODVILLE, Ohio — A Texas man was seriously injured Thursday when the small plane he was operating crashed in northeast Sandusky County, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported. A plane crashed in a field near U.S. Routes 20 and 23 in Sandusky County on Nov. 21. 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/city/2026/11/12/about-100-toledo-layoffs-planned-city-begins-notifying-affected-employees/stories/20261112117 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/12/about-100-toledo-layoffs-planned-city-begins-notifying-affected-employees/stories/20261112117#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:15:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/12/about-100-toledo-layoffs-planned-city-begins-notifying-affected-employees/stories/20261112117 The city of Toledo is preparing to lay off about 100 employees across its departments effective Jan. 4, with affected workers being notified Thursday and Friday, Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz said. The sun sets over Toledo’s skyline on Oct. 22, 2024.