http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:14:44 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/08/20/toledo-crime-log-8-20-26/stories/20260818116 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/08/20/toledo-crime-log-8-20-26/stories/20260818116#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/08/20/toledo-crime-log-8-20-26/stories/20260818116 Click on icons in the map to find details of reported crimes. For a full list of all reported crimes in Toledo this week, consult the table below. Toledo police light bar. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/19/photo-gallery-first-day-school/stories/20260819117 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/19/photo-gallery-first-day-school/stories/20260819117#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:10:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/19/photo-gallery-first-day-school/stories/20260819117 St. Patrick of Heatherdowns invited community men to “show up” for students on their first day of school. Father Mark Davis leads a prayer after community members welcomed in kids on the first day of school at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns on Aug. 19. Kendall Hayes, a third grader, heads in on the first day of school at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns on Aug. 19. Kids head in on the first day of school at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns on Aug. 19. Kids head in on the first day of school at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns on Aug. 19. Julian Pettaway, an eighth grader, heads in with parents Brittani and Nathaniel Pettaway on the first day of school at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns on Aug. 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/man-arrested-fatal-shooting/stories/20260819115 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/man-arrested-fatal-shooting/stories/20260819115#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:41:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/man-arrested-fatal-shooting/stories/20260819115 An arrest has been made in a fatal shooting early Wednesday morning, Toledo police said. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/19/oregon-council-consider-stop-signs-easthampton-improve-safety/stories/20260819101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/19/oregon-council-consider-stop-signs-easthampton-improve-safety/stories/20260819101#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:36:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/19/oregon-council-consider-stop-signs-easthampton-improve-safety/stories/20260819101 Oregon may be installing stop signs at several intersections along Easthampton Drive to improve safety. A yield sign where a new stop sign could be installed at the intersection of Easthampton Drive and Hazelton Drive in Oregon. City Council is expected to vote on Monday. A yield sign where the city of Oregon is considering installing new stop signs at the intersection of Easthampton Drive and North Reach Drive in Oregon on Aug. 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/08/19/sandusky-county-judge-suspended-unethical-vulgar-conduct/stories/20260819098 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/08/19/sandusky-county-judge-suspended-unethical-vulgar-conduct/stories/20260819098#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:39:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/08/19/sandusky-county-judge-suspended-unethical-vulgar-conduct/stories/20260819098 COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended Sandusky County Judge Jon Ickes for two years for numerous judicial conduct violations. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/lucas-county-sheriff-adds-flock-policy-transparency-dashboard/stories/20260819104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/lucas-county-sheriff-adds-flock-policy-transparency-dashboard/stories/20260819104#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:28:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/lucas-county-sheriff-adds-flock-policy-transparency-dashboard/stories/20260819104 Lucas County Sheriff Mike Navarre has imposed a new policy on Flock cameras and published a transparency portal in response to privacy concerns raised by Commissioner Pete Gerken. Sheriff Mike Navarre poses for a photo in his office at the Lucas County Sheriff's office in downtown Toledo in 2025. Commissioner Pete Gerken speaks during a news conference demanding an audit of the county sheriff's Flock cameras on Aug. 18 at One Government Center in downtown Toledo. Commissioner Pete Gerken speaks during a news conference demanding an audit of the county sheriff's Flock cameras on Aug. 18 at One Government Center in downtown Toledo. Commissioner Pete Gerken speaks during a news conference demanding an audit of the county sheriff's Flock cameras on Aug. 18 in Toledo. Commissioner Pete Gerken speaks during a news conference demanding an audit of the county sheriff's Flock cameras on Aug. 18 at One Government Center in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/08/19/ohio-bill-skyrocketing-foster-care-costs/stories/20260819097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/08/19/ohio-bill-skyrocketing-foster-care-costs/stories/20260819097#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:48:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/08/19/ohio-bill-skyrocketing-foster-care-costs/stories/20260819097 COLUMBUS — The cost of placing a child in foster care has increased significantly over the last five years in Lucas County and across Ohio even as the number of foster children has decreased. State Rep. Justin Pizzulli discusses House Bill 984 during a news conference at the Ohio Statehouse on Aug. 19. He was joined by, from left, state Rep. Darnell Brewer, Scioto County Job and Family Services Director Tammy Moore Morton, and Scioto County Commissioner Scottie Powell. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/overturned-truck-closes-i-75-southbound-near-i-475-in-toledo/stories/20260819092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/overturned-truck-closes-i-75-southbound-near-i-475-in-toledo/stories/20260819092#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:27:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/overturned-truck-closes-i-75-southbound-near-i-475-in-toledo/stories/20260819092 The southbound lanes of I-75 just after the I-475 exit in Toledo reopened just before 3 p.m. Wednesday after crews cleared an overturned tractor-trailer from the highway. A tractor-trailer is on its side on southbound I-75 between the I-475 and Detroit Avenue exits in Toledo at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/19/projects-to-close-various-east-toledo-streets/stories/20260819099 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/19/projects-to-close-various-east-toledo-streets/stories/20260819099#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:38:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/19/projects-to-close-various-east-toledo-streets/stories/20260819099 The Toledo Department of Transportation announced various East Toledo road closures to make way for city projects. Consaul Street, between Bakewell Street and Birmingham Terrace, will be closed for a Safe Routes to School project Thursday and Friday. The street will reopen for the weekend and https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/19/toledo-among-4-u-s-communities-chosen-for-pediatric-chronic-disease-pilot-progra/stories/20260819090 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/19/toledo-among-4-u-s-communities-chosen-for-pediatric-chronic-disease-pilot-progra/stories/20260819090#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:28:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/19/toledo-among-4-u-s-communities-chosen-for-pediatric-chronic-disease-pilot-progra/stories/20260819090 In 2025, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department reported that nearly 52 percent of all Lucas County resident deaths were a result of chronic disease. U.S. Deputy Surgeon General Rear Admiral Paul Jung joins local leaders at a news conference announcing the launch of Great Health for America, a new public health initiative bringing resources and federal oversight, at the Toledo Club on Aug. 19 in Toledo. John Hobbs, III, Toledo city councilman welcomes guests at a news conference announcing the launch of Great Health for America, a new public health initiative bringing resources and federal oversight, at the Toledo Club on Aug. 19 in Toledo. U.S. Deputy Surgeon General Rear Admiral Paul Jung joins local leaders at a news conference announcing the launch of Great Health for America, a new public health initiative bringing resources and federal oversight, at the Toledo Club on Aug. 19 in Toledo. U.S. Deputy Surgeon General Rear Admiral Paul Jung joins local leaders at a news conference announcing the launch of Great Health for America, a new public health initiative bringing resources and federal oversight, at the Toledo Club on Aug. 19 in Toledo. U.S. Deputy Surgeon General Rear Admiral Paul Jung joins local leaders at a news conference announcing the launch of Great Health for America, a new public health initiative bringing resources and federal oversight, at the Toledo Club on Aug. 19 in Toledo. U.S. Deputy Surgeon General Rear Admiral Paul Jung joins local leaders at a news conference announcing the launch of Great Health for America, a new public health initiative bringing resources and federal oversight, at the Toledo Club on Aug. 19 in Toledo. Brittany Jones, Toledo council member, discusses data around nutrition at a news conference announcing the launch of Great Health for America, a new public health initiative bringing resources and federal oversight, at the Toledo Club on Aug. 19 in Toledo. Matt Old, Erie County Commissioner, discusses advancements in public school meal nutrition at a news conference announcing the launch of Great Health for America, a new public health initiative bringing resources and federal oversight, at the Toledo Club on Aug. 19 in Toledo. Sandusky Schools Superintendent Luther Johnson discusses local sourcing of produce at a news conference announcing the launch of Great Health for America, a new public health initiative bringing resources and federal oversight, at the Toledo Club on Aug. 19 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/08/19/gov-dewine-touts-ranking-as-best-state-for-business-at-toledo-stop/stories/20260819087 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/08/19/gov-dewine-touts-ranking-as-best-state-for-business-at-toledo-stop/stories/20260819087#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:21:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/08/19/gov-dewine-touts-ranking-as-best-state-for-business-at-toledo-stop/stories/20260819087 Gov. Mike DeWine is taking a victory lap across the state to celebrate CNBC ranking Ohio as America’s best state for business. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine holds a simulated newborn patient as Cristina Alvarado, director of immersive and simulation-based learning at the University of Toledo, left, and medical student Mary Grace Hamlin speak to him during a Heart of Opportunity Tour stop at the University of Toledo in Toledo on Aug. 19. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine listens as Nik Podraza, interim dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at The University of Toledo, gives a brief presentation during a Heart of Opportunity Tour stop at the University of Toledo in Toledo on Aug. 19. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is handed a simulated newborn patient as Cristina Alvarado, director of immersive and simulation-based learning at the University of Toledo, during a Heart of Opportunity Tour stop at the University of Toledo in Toledo on Aug. 19. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, center left, and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, center right, get an overview of the university during a Heart of Opportunity Tour stop at the University of Toledo in Toledo on Aug. 19. Kate Abu-Absi, program coordinator for alumni and student engagement at the University of Toledo College of Law, gives a presentation to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine during a Heart of Opportunity Tour stop at the University of Toledo in Toledo on Aug. 19. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine gets an overview of the university during a Heart of Opportunity Tour stop at the University of Toledo in Toledo on Aug. 19. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during a Heart of Opportunity Tour stop at the University of Toledo in Toledo on Aug. 19. Panelists, from left, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, James Holloway, president of the University of Toledo, and Wendy Gramza, president and CEO of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, during a Heart of Opportunity Tour stop at the University of Toledo in Toledo on Aug. 19. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during a Heart of Opportunity Tour stop at the University of Toledo in Toledo on Aug. 19. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine shakes hands during a Heart of Opportunity Tour stop at the University of Toledo in Toledo on Aug. 19. Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel speaks during a Heart of Opportunity Tour stop at the University of Toledo in Toledo on Aug. 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/coroner-identifies-2-people-killed-in-south-toledo-fire-explosion/stories/20260819100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/coroner-identifies-2-people-killed-in-south-toledo-fire-explosion/stories/20260819100#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:16:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/coroner-identifies-2-people-killed-in-south-toledo-fire-explosion/stories/20260819100 Authorities have identified two people who were killed after several explosions rocked a South Toledo business Tuesday morning. North-looking aerial view of the ruins of the Brent Industries facility on South Avenue, from which smoke still rose late in the morning of Aug. 18, 2026 after explosions and a fire there. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/fire-sparks-at-former-st-anthony-s-church/stories/20260819091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/fire-sparks-at-former-st-anthony-s-church/stories/20260819091#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:24:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/fire-sparks-at-former-st-anthony-s-church/stories/20260819091 A small fire at St. Anthony Church in Toledo’s Junction neighborhood was discovered Wednesday morning, the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department said. St. Anthony’s Church. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/19/community-service-day-planned-for-north-end/stories/20260819088 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/19/community-service-day-planned-for-north-end/stories/20260819088#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:20:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/19/community-service-day-planned-for-north-end/stories/20260819088 The North Toledo Coalition is looking to round up volunteers for its Day of Service from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Volunteers will pick up trash throughout the neighborhood and help organize as well as clean Salem Lutheran Church’s donation closet, kitchen, and food pantry, according https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/08/19/sylvania-schools-to-host-town-halls-on-upcoming-levy/stories/20260819004 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/08/19/sylvania-schools-to-host-town-halls-on-upcoming-levy/stories/20260819004#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:11:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/08/19/sylvania-schools-to-host-town-halls-on-upcoming-levy/stories/20260819004 Sylvania schools will provide multiple opportunities for community members to learn about district finances and ask questions about the 1 percent earned-income tax levy that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. The district will host three town hall meetings at the Sylvania Senior Center, 7140 W. The Sylvania Schools administration building. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/19/plant-swap-stands-take-root-across-nw-ohio-se-michigan/stories/20260813119 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/19/plant-swap-stands-take-root-across-nw-ohio-se-michigan/stories/20260813119#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:58:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/19/plant-swap-stands-take-root-across-nw-ohio-se-michigan/stories/20260813119 Hayleigh Garcia’s interest in houseplants began organically. Erie Road Plant Swap Stand on Aug. 14 in Temperance, Michigan. Hayleigh Garcia, right, stands with her daughter, Amira Garcia, 11, at their free plant stand, which offers a variety of plants and flowers, outside their home in Oregon on Aug. 15. Parsley is one of many different types of plants offered at Hayleigh Garcia’s free plant stand outside of her home in Oregon, on Aug. 15. Amber Stacey with her pop up greenhouse, Erie Road Plant Swap Stand, on Aug. 14 in Temperance, Michigan. Plants inside Amber Stacey’s pop up greenhouse, Erie Road Plant Swap Stand on Aug. 14 in Temperance, Michigan. Plants inside Amber Stacey’s pop up greenhouse, Erie Road Plant Swap Stand on Aug. 14 in Temperance, Michigan. Plants inside Amber Stacey’s pop up greenhouse, Erie Road Plant Swap Stand on Aug. 14 in Temperance, Michigan. Ashley Bake’s plant stand at her home in East Toledo on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Ashley Bake’s plant stand at her home in East Toledo on Aug. 14. Ashley Bake’s plant stand at her home in East Toledo on Aug. 14. Ashley Bake’s plant stand at her home in East Toledo on Aug. 14. Ashley Bake’s plant stand at her home in East Toledo on Aug. 14. Ashley Bake’s plant stand at her home in East Toledo on Aug. 14. Ashley Bake’s plant stand at her home in East Toledo on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Hayleigh Garcia’s free plant stand offers various plants such as succulents and herbs outside of her home in Oregon on Aug. 15. Hayleigh Garcia’s free plant stand offers various plants such as succulents and herbs outside of her home in Oregon on Aug. 15. Hayleigh Garcia stands with her free plant stand, which offers various plants and flowers, outside of her home in Oregon on Aug. 15. Hayleigh Garcia’s free plant stand offers various plants such as succulents and herbs outside of her home in Oregon on Aug. 15. Hayleigh Garcia stands with her free plant stand, which offers various plants and flowers, outside of her home in Oregon on Aug. 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/ottawa-county-woman-killed-in-crash-on-turnpike/stories/20260819084 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/ottawa-county-woman-killed-in-crash-on-turnpike/stories/20260819084#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:49:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/ottawa-county-woman-killed-in-crash-on-turnpike/stories/20260819084 WOODVILLE, Ohio — An Ottawa County woman died in a one-vehicle crash on the Ohio turnpike Wednesday morning, the Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported.  Melody K. Wilburn, 49, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, was driving east near milepost 75 in Woodville Township just before 4 a.m. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/3-people-shot-in-separate-incidents-in-toledo-1/stories/20260819083 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/3-people-shot-in-separate-incidents-in-toledo-1/stories/20260819083#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:39:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/19/3-people-shot-in-separate-incidents-in-toledo-1/stories/20260819083 Three people were shot in separate incidents Wednesday morning, the Toledo Police Department reported. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/08/19/daily-log-8-19-4/stories/20260812117 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/08/19/daily-log-8-19-4/stories/20260812117#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:50:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/08/19/daily-log-8-19-4/stories/20260812117 Births https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/08/18/gerken-doubles-down-on-flock-audit/stories/20260818081 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/08/18/gerken-doubles-down-on-flock-audit/stories/20260818081#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:34:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/08/18/gerken-doubles-down-on-flock-audit/stories/20260818081 Local officials are calling on law enforcement to audit their use of Flock cameras, saying they enable widespread surveillance. Commissioner Pete Gerken speaks during a news conference demanding an audit of the county sheriff's Flock cameras on Aug. 18 at One Government Center in downtown Toledo. Commissioner Pete Gerken speaks during a news conference demanding an audit of the county sheriff's Flock cameras on Aug. 18 at One Government Center in downtown Toledo. Commissioner Pete Gerken speaks during a news conference demanding an audit of the county sheriff's Flock cameras on Aug. 18 at One Government Center in downtown Toledo. Commissioner Pete Gerken speaks during a news conference demanding an audit of the county sheriff's Flock cameras on Aug. 18 at One Government Center in downtown Toledo.