http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:10:59 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/maumee-vs-maumee-maumee-high-school-alumni-face-off-flag-football-game/stories/20260913102 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/maumee-vs-maumee-maumee-high-school-alumni-face-off-flag-football-game/stories/20260913102#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:23:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/maumee-vs-maumee-maumee-high-school-alumni-face-off-flag-football-game/stories/20260913102 Maumee High School alumnus Mark Pauken said he was never in the starting team when he played football at the school. Gray Team’s Brian Huddleston (2002 grad) takes a snap. Dominic Spinale, in the blue hat, watches. Attendees watch. People watch the game. White Team’s Shawn Waldron (2001 grad) throws a pass. The school band plays. The White Team huddles up. The Gray Team huddles up. Gray Team’s Donquaveus Wyatt (2017 grad), third from the right, celebrates a touchdown with teammates. Gray Team’s Donquaveus Wyatt (2017 grad), left, pulls the flag of White Team’s Sean Halpin (2003 grad). White Team’s Tom Henry (2013 grad) runs the ball. White Team’s Tom Henry (2013 grad), right, gets the shirt of Gray Team’s Donquaveus Wyatt (2017 grad) as he reaches for his flag. Gray Team’s Devin Amstutz (2013 grad), left, dives to get the flag of White Team’s Pete Schlegel. Alumni players keep hydrated. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/canine-cancer-charity-annual-dog-walk/stories/20260909103 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/canine-cancer-charity-annual-dog-walk/stories/20260909103#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:44:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/canine-cancer-charity-annual-dog-walk/stories/20260909103 A local nonprofit that helps combat canine cancer will hold its 15th annual dog walk in Perrysburg to raise money for animal research foundations. Jeff Dreps walks his 7-month-old golden retriever Sandy during the Andy's Army annual walk to raise funds for canine cancer research at Three Meadows Park in Perrysburg in 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/poker-run-motorcyclists-support-disability-organization/stories/20260903101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/poker-run-motorcyclists-support-disability-organization/stories/20260903101#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:59:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/poker-run-motorcyclists-support-disability-organization/stories/20260903101 An organization that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will hold its annual Poker Run fund-raiser. Home Depot employees Alex Post, from left, Juan Chapa, and Celeciana Barton, work on a building at Courageous Acres, Courageous Community Services’ summer camp for children and adults with disabilities in 2022, near Whitehouse. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/09/13/road-warrior-another-roundabout-finished-next-one-starts/stories/20260911130 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/09/13/road-warrior-another-roundabout-finished-next-one-starts/stories/20260911130#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:55:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/09/13/road-warrior-another-roundabout-finished-next-one-starts/stories/20260911130 The roundabout project near Monclova Elementary School wrapped up Friday, but another one — Lucas County’s last of the season — is slated to start Monday. Construction materials sit at Archbold-Whitehouse and Providence-Neapolis-Swanton roads in Providence Township on Sept. 12. Construction preparation takes place at Archbold-Whitehouse and Providence-Neapolis-Swanton roads in Providence Township on Sept. 12. Construction preparation takes place at Archbold-Whitehouse and Providence-Neapolis-Swanton roads in Providence Township on Sept. 12. Construction preparation takes place at Archbold-Whitehouse and Providence-Neapolis-Swanton roads in Providence Township on Sept. 12. A sign warns of impending construction at Archbold-Whitehouse and Providence-Neapolis-Swanton roads in Providence Township on Sept. 12. Motorists drive through the new roundabout at Monclova and Waterville-Monclova roads in Monclova Township on Sept. 12. Motorists drive through the new roundabout at Monclova and Waterville-Monclova roads in Monclova Township on Sept. 12. Motorists drive through the new roundabout at Monclova and Waterville-Monclova roads in Monclova Township on Sept. 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/national-museum-great-lakes-fall-lecture-series/stories/20260910091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/national-museum-great-lakes-fall-lecture-series/stories/20260910091#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:13:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/national-museum-great-lakes-fall-lecture-series/stories/20260910091 The National Museum of the Great Lakes is kicking off its free fall lecture series with a discussion on invasive Grass Carp in Lake Erie. Sabir Gouriny holds a carp fish after catching it from the Maumee River at International Park in Toledo in 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/13/utility-assistance-programs-demand-outpaces-resources/stories/20260828090 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/13/utility-assistance-programs-demand-outpaces-resources/stories/20260828090#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/13/utility-assistance-programs-demand-outpaces-resources/stories/20260828090 Inquiring about the Home Energy Assistance Program by phone is leaving callers looking for answers. Cynthia Savage, director of Pathway, left, and Holly Wilson, Pathway community resource director on Sept. 8 in Toledo. From left, Cynthia Savage, director of Pathway, and Holly Wilson, the organization's community resource director, on Sept. 8 in Toledo. 'We are not trying to create more barriers. We are trying to reduce them,' said Pathway Director Cynthia Savage, right, of her organization's work helping those who need utility assistance. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/13/careers-steering-leaders-connect-education-callings/stories/20260913002 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/13/careers-steering-leaders-connect-education-callings/stories/20260913002#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/13/careers-steering-leaders-connect-education-callings/stories/20260913002 In her role as chief planning and program officer at the Toledo Area Regional Transport Authority, Glass City native Susan Gettum is an expert in project management. Ben Malczewski walks down to a courtyard at University of Toledo’s University Hall in Toledo on Aug. 18. Marc Folk, president and CEO of the Arts Commission, supports Toledo on Aug. 18. Ben Malczewski walks at University of Toledo’s University Hall in Toledo on Aug. 18. Ben Malczewski sits in a courtyard at University of Toledo’s University Hall in Toledo on Aug. 18. Ben Malczewski in a courtyard at University of Toledo’s University Hall in Toledo on Aug. 18. Ben Malczewski stands at University of Toledo’s University Hall in Toledo on Aug. 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/2026/09/13/perrysburg-hosts-community-picnic-america-250th-anniversary/stories/20260910084 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/2026/09/13/perrysburg-hosts-community-picnic-america-250th-anniversary/stories/20260910084#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:44:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/2026/09/13/perrysburg-hosts-community-picnic-america-250th-anniversary/stories/20260910084 The city of Perrysburg is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a community picnic at Fort Meigs Historic Site. Fort Meigs Historic Site is showcased on June 11 in Perrysburg. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/12/lourdes-property-still-shows-life-after-school-closure/stories/20260912080 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/12/lourdes-property-still-shows-life-after-school-closure/stories/20260912080#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:33:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/12/lourdes-property-still-shows-life-after-school-closure/stories/20260912080 Although students didn’t return to Lourdes University this fall, loud music and smiling faces still crowded the campus Saturday morning. Mary Pagels holds a card she crafted using recycled scraps from Sister Roselynn Humbert’s class. John Jerome, right, shows his 1988 Corvette C4. Mary Pagels holds a card she crafted using recycled scraps from Sister Roselynn Humbert’s class. Attendees check out classic cars lined up. Charles and Joann Ott sit next to their 1986 Chevy Silverado 10. Spencer Seeger, 13, and his grandfather, Dennis, look at a car shown. A lady browses the classic cars. Stas Krukowski talks about the importance of the third annual Rosary Care Center Car-Nival Car Show at Lourdes University in Sylvania on Saturday. A woman exits the Tree City Market Falling for Local event at Lourdes University. Becky Evans shops for crochet plush toys. Phil Farina, a local supernatural fiction artist, displays his books. Attendees browse dozens of local artists booths during the Tree City Market Falling for Local event. Attendees browse food trucks during the Tree City Market Falling for Local event. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/12/next-chapter-reflections-incoming-outgoing-teachers/stories/20260806098 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/12/next-chapter-reflections-incoming-outgoing-teachers/stories/20260806098#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/12/next-chapter-reflections-incoming-outgoing-teachers/stories/20260806098 Regardless what end of their career teachers are on, they share the same goal: helping students grow. Fifth-grade teacher at Greenwood Elementary School Cal Coy taught for 33 years, on Aug. 10 in Toledo. Fifth-grade teacher at Greenwood Elementary School Cal Coy taught for 33 years, on Aug. 10 in Toledo. Fifth-grade teacher at Greenwood Elementary School Cal Coy taught for 33 years, on Aug. 10 in Toledo. St. Ursula Academy first-year math teacher Jenna Polturalski and 50th-year social studies and German teacher Dennis Maas bookend each other in front of a school logo at the all girls high school on Sept. 4 in West Toledo. Polturalski played soccer for the school and Maas is 'number one fan' of the Arrows. St. Ursula Academy first-year math teacher Jenna Polturalski and 50th-year social studies and German teacher Dennis Maas bookend each other in front of a school logo at the all girls high school on Sept. 4 in West Toledo. St. Ursula Academy first year math teacher Jenna Polturalski and 50th year social studies and German teacher Dennis Maas bookend each other in front of a school logo at the all girls high school on Sept. 4 in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/09/12/i-75-reconstruction-to-be-topic-of-monroe-open-house-meeting/stories/20260911109 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/09/12/i-75-reconstruction-to-be-topic-of-monroe-open-house-meeting/stories/20260911109#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:43:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/09/12/i-75-reconstruction-to-be-topic-of-monroe-open-house-meeting/stories/20260911109 MONROE — An upcoming I-75 reconstruction project in the city of Monroe and two adjoining townships will be the subject of an open-house meeting Monday evening at Monroe City Hall. Then-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, right, releases a new report detailing 18 of the most economically significant bridges that are being rebuilt or repaired with funding from the Biden-Harris Administration during a news conference as Monroe Mayor Robert Clark, left, listens at the River Raisin Bridge in 2024.. Aerial views of I-75 at the River Raisin bridge in Monroe in 2022 looking also at the Elm Street interchange at the bridge's north end. MDOT plans to remove the Elm ramps as part of an upcoming I-75 reconstruction project that also will feature rebuilding the bridge. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/12/toledo-motorcyclist-dies-in-two-vehicle-crash/stories/20260912075 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/12/toledo-motorcyclist-dies-in-two-vehicle-crash/stories/20260912075#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:48:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/12/toledo-motorcyclist-dies-in-two-vehicle-crash/stories/20260912075 A Toledo motorcyclist died after a Friday night collision with an SUV, according to the Toledo Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/12/71-year-old-motorcyclist-dies-crash/stories/20260912077 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/12/71-year-old-motorcyclist-dies-crash/stories/20260912077#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:43:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/12/71-year-old-motorcyclist-dies-crash/stories/20260912077 A 71-year-old motorcyclist died Friday in South Toledo when he was struck by another vehicle, according to Toledo police. https://www.toledoblade.com/frontpage/2026/09/12/pregnant-bicyclist-injured-crash/stories/20260912076 https://www.toledoblade.com/frontpage/2026/09/12/pregnant-bicyclist-injured-crash/stories/20260912076#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:31:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/frontpage/2026/09/12/pregnant-bicyclist-injured-crash/stories/20260912076 A pregnant woman was seriously injured Friday afternoon when she was struck while riding an e-bike, Toledo police said. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/12/suspect-arrested-shooting-death-woman/stories/20260912074 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/12/suspect-arrested-shooting-death-woman/stories/20260912074#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:28:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/12/suspect-arrested-shooting-death-woman/stories/20260912074 Toledo police are investigating a fatal shooting Friday in central Toledo. Amair Davis, shooting suspect https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/09/11/press-newspapers-closes-54-years-operations/stories/20260911104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/09/11/press-newspapers-closes-54-years-operations/stories/20260911104#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/09/11/press-newspapers-closes-54-years-operations/stories/20260911104 The Press, a weekly newspaper that covered the eastern suburban communities of Toledo for more than 50 years, has closed. H. Kenneth Douthit III, the owner and publisher of the Press, said he could no longer fund the paper because of years of declining advertising and rising printing costs. The The final edition of The Press, which served the eastern suburbs of Toledo for 54 years, was printed on Friday with a publishing date of September 14, 2026. The Press newspaper, which covered the eastern suburbs of Toledo for 54 years, has closed. The Press office on Woodville Road on Friday, September 11, is closed after it was announced on Thursday that the weekly newspaper will stop operations permanently. The Press, a weekly newspaper that covered the eastern suburban communities of Toledo for more than 50 years, has closed. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/11/bgsu-memorial-brings-911-history-new-generation/stories/20260911106 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/11/bgsu-memorial-brings-911-history-new-generation/stories/20260911106#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:05:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/11/bgsu-memorial-brings-911-history-new-generation/stories/20260911106 Nearly 3,000 flags filled the heart of Bowling Green State University’s campus Friday, surrounded by photographs showing how students there experienced the Sept. 11 attacks 25 years ago. A woman stops to view a campus photographer's photo taken on 9/11, which was part of a memorial and photo walk in Bowling Green. Victoria Main, a doctoral student at Bowling Green State University, explores a memorial and photo walk. Carlie Doran, a sophomore at Bowling Green State University, sits and observes a 9/11 memorial on BGSU's campus. Bowling Green State University students pass a 9/11 memorial and photo walk. People pass by a memorial and photo walk. A sea of flags, each representing a person who died during 9/11, is displayed at Bowling Green State University. Photos from 9/11 on Bowling Green State University's campus are displayed. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/11/25-years-after-911-northwest-ohioans-remember-fear-sacrifice-unity/stories/20260911094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/11/25-years-after-911-northwest-ohioans-remember-fear-sacrifice-unity/stories/20260911094#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:45:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/11/25-years-after-911-northwest-ohioans-remember-fear-sacrifice-unity/stories/20260911094 Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, Jeff and Pat Kuhr stood among American flags at Toledo Memorial Park on Friday, remembering where they were when the nation came under attack. Pvt. Kirk Wolfe, a firefighter and paramedic with Sylvania Fire-EMS, looks down at American flags representing the fallen first responders and citizens as he leaves after the 9/11 memorial service on the tragedy's 25th anniversary at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania. Nikhil Shelke, a Northview junior, left, and Maggie Wilcox, a Northview senior, play taps. Assistant Fire Chief Mike Behan rings the bell. Auxiliary Fire Chief Jeffrey Bennett speaks. Members of VFW Post 2898 give a gun salute. Auxiliary Fire Chief Jeffrey Bennett speaks. American flags representing the lost first responders and citizens are planted around the ground. Chad Albert, president and CEO of Toledo Memorial Park, speaks. Rich Crawford gives his recollection of the day of the attacks. A Sylvania Fire-EMS honor guard carries a wreath. American flags representing the lost first responders and citizens are planted around the ground. Mayor Mark Frye speaks. Members of Sylvania Fire-EMS salute. Attendees gather to commemorate the 25th anniversary. Attendees gather to commemorate the 25th anniversary. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/11/man-dies-injuries-bike-crash-car/stories/20260911098 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/11/man-dies-injuries-bike-crash-car/stories/20260911098#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:21:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/11/man-dies-injuries-bike-crash-car/stories/20260911098 Two Toledo residents have died of injuries received after being hit by cars in two unrelated incidents, police said. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/11/ice-should-halt-use-ankle-monitors-haitian-immigrants-faith-leaders-say/stories/20260911092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/11/ice-should-halt-use-ankle-monitors-haitian-immigrants-faith-leaders-say/stories/20260911092#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:38:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/11/ice-should-halt-use-ankle-monitors-haitian-immigrants-faith-leaders-say/stories/20260911092 COLUMBUS — Officers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement should end the “dehumanizing and shameful practice of placing ankle monitors on people who have committed no crime,” faith leaders told Gov. Mike DeWine and several members of Ohio’s congressional delegation on Friday. Rev. Julia Joyce-Miesse, director of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Granville, speaks during a news conference at Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbus on Sept. 11.