http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:30:09 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/31/to-the-editor-let-s-make-northwest-ohio-safer/stories/20260731003 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/31/to-the-editor-let-s-make-northwest-ohio-safer/stories/20260731003#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:39:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/31/to-the-editor-let-s-make-northwest-ohio-safer/stories/20260731003 LIKE MANY northwest Ohioans, I want safer streets and secure neighborhoods, and families protected from crime. The contributing factors to crime are many, but leadership, nationally, and within our community, factors into the equation. Our representatives in government matter. I’m tired of soft-on-crime politicians pointing the finger at the police rather than holding criminals accountable. Merrin https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/31/editorial-facing-up-to-ai/stories/20260801009 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/31/editorial-facing-up-to-ai/stories/20260801009#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/31/editorial-facing-up-to-ai/stories/20260801009 Telling people that artificial intelligence is nothing to fear, or even worse, that “it will not take your job,” feels unrealistic, given the impact that AI has already had. The OpenAI logo is displayed on a cell phone in front of an image generated by ChatGPT's Dall-E text-to-image model on Dec. 8, 2023 in Boston. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/07/31/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-7-31/stories/20260731081 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/07/31/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-7-31/stories/20260731081#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:27:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/07/31/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-7-31/stories/20260731081 Click the image above to view the full cartoon. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/31/editorial-call-out-russian-aid-to-iran/stories/20260731008 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/31/editorial-call-out-russian-aid-to-iran/stories/20260731008#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:26:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/31/editorial-call-out-russian-aid-to-iran/stories/20260731008 Russia’s strategic assistance to Iran in its attacks on American installations and servicemen makes Russia our enemy. U.S. President Donald Trump greets Russian President Vladimir Putin, Aug. 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/30/to-the-editor-kaptur-works-for-us/stories/20260730015 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/30/to-the-editor-kaptur-works-for-us/stories/20260730015#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:31:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/30/to-the-editor-kaptur-works-for-us/stories/20260730015 Marcy Kaptur stands up for veterans, and she is responsible for the World War II Memorial now in Washington. She has been active at working for the protection of Lake Erie. She gives good advice to legislators with her strong moral compass. Also, she works hard for the middle class instead of for billionaires. We in northwest Ohio are very lucky to have such an advocate. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur speaks during a new conference and ribbon cutting ceremony at The Glen in Toledo on July 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/07/30/lessenberry-mich-too-nostalgic-for-1956-now-it-s-a-poor-state/stories/20260730014 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/07/30/lessenberry-mich-too-nostalgic-for-1956-now-it-s-a-poor-state/stories/20260730014#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:29:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/07/30/lessenberry-mich-too-nostalgic-for-1956-now-it-s-a-poor-state/stories/20260730014 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Back in the 1960s, people sought spiritual gurus to help them center themselves and find meaning. Later, we used “guru” to mean any kind of expert. Peter Drucker, for example, was the “management guru.” Trucks zoom past the Michigan 'welcome sign' at the state line north of Toledo on northbound I-75 on March 26, 2019. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/30/editorial-toledo-must-seek-drone-work/stories/20260730027 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/30/editorial-toledo-must-seek-drone-work/stories/20260730027#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:42:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/30/editorial-toledo-must-seek-drone-work/stories/20260730027 The website DroneXL reported some interesting news late last week that may have repercussions for Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/30/editorial-counting-on-supreme-court/stories/20260730017 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/30/editorial-counting-on-supreme-court/stories/20260730017#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:32:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/30/editorial-counting-on-supreme-court/stories/20260730017 We look forward to the Supreme Court taking up President Trump’s attempt to impose his conspiracy-laden election views on the administration of mail-in voting in this country. The Supreme Court is seen on June 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/07/30/editorial-cartoon-maumee-dearest-7-30/stories/20260730084 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/07/30/editorial-cartoon-maumee-dearest-7-30/stories/20260730084#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:19:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/07/30/editorial-cartoon-maumee-dearest-7-30/stories/20260730084 Click the image above to view the full cartoon. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/07/28/hussain-close-calls-but-columnist-always-makes-deadline/stories/20260729006 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/07/28/hussain-close-calls-but-columnist-always-makes-deadline/stories/20260729006#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:43:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/07/28/hussain-close-calls-but-columnist-always-makes-deadline/stories/20260729006 I have been writing this column since 1994. In the recent past it has been rather easy to transmit the column (and occasionally other articles) to my editors at The Blade. It used to be a difficult task in the past. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/28/to-editor-president-planning-troops-quell-protests/stories/20260729020 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/28/to-editor-president-planning-troops-quell-protests/stories/20260729020#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:55:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/28/to-editor-president-planning-troops-quell-protests/stories/20260729020 The 2026 midterm election primaries are winding down, the candidate slates are being finalized, ballots will soon be printed, and it may all be a waste of time and money. President Donald Trump speaks at the funeral of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., at the Washington National Cathedral on July 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/28/editorial-bridge-canada-finally-opened/stories/20260729011 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/28/editorial-bridge-canada-finally-opened/stories/20260729011#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/28/editorial-bridge-canada-finally-opened/stories/20260729011 The first passenger vehicle over the new bridge to Canada — a Mustang driven by the governor of Michigan — marks a new day in the history of commerce with Canada, one that we trust will survive the present U.S. administration. The Gordie Howe International Bridge is pictured in Windsor, Ontario, on the first day it's open to vehicles on July 27. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/28/to-the-editor-policy-group-upholds-91-000-poverty-level-for-family-of-3/stories/20260723008 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/28/to-the-editor-policy-group-upholds-91-000-poverty-level-for-family-of-3/stories/20260723008#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:29:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/28/to-the-editor-policy-group-upholds-91-000-poverty-level-for-family-of-3/stories/20260723008 Policy Matters Ohio and the Blade’s editorial board agree about at least one thing: Incomes in Ohio are too low. We showed that in our recent report, “Still Working for Too Little in Ohio,” which a Blade reporter put to good use shortly before the editorial board raised its criticisms. An aerial view from a drone of a South Toledo neighborhood, April 28, 2021. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/07/27/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-7-28-26/stories/20260727083 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/07/27/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-7-28-26/stories/20260727083#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:12:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/07/27/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-7-28-26/stories/20260727083 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/27/editorial-democrats-need-iran-exit-strategy/stories/20260728020 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/27/editorial-democrats-need-iran-exit-strategy/stories/20260728020#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/27/editorial-democrats-need-iran-exit-strategy/stories/20260728020 Over the weekend Democrats meeting in Pennsylvania to kick off their push for victory in the midterm elections cited as a campaign goal ending the war in Iran. President Donald Trump walks after arriving on Marine One on the Ellipse on July 27. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/27/to-editor-no-fair-worth-dying-for/stories/20260728003 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/27/to-editor-no-fair-worth-dying-for/stories/20260728003#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/27/to-editor-no-fair-worth-dying-for/stories/20260728003 The letter from Barbara Orange, the chairman of the Lucas Country Republican Party, said that, “in 2020, then Health Director Amy Acton signed the orders that shut our state and its fairs down. Small businesses. Schools. Churches. Weddings. Funerals. Barbara Orange thanks guests listening to Ohio governor hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy speaking at the Lincoln Day Dinner fund raiser for the Lucas County Republican Party at The Pinnacle event center on March 14 in Maumee. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/07/26/editorial-cartoon-kirk-walters-7-26-26/stories/20260726109 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/07/26/editorial-cartoon-kirk-walters-7-26-26/stories/20260726109#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:02:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/07/26/editorial-cartoon-kirk-walters-7-26-26/stories/20260726109 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/26/editorial-romance-scam-targets-lonely/stories/20260727009 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/26/editorial-romance-scam-targets-lonely/stories/20260727009#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:26:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/26/editorial-romance-scam-targets-lonely/stories/20260727009 New Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson is warning seasoned citizens of a crime wave targeting them that is much easier prevented than solved. This image taken from video released by the Office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson shows Wilson speaks during a press conference on June 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/25/to-the-editor-monsignor-schmits-actions-were-appropriate/stories/20260726050 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/25/to-the-editor-monsignor-schmits-actions-were-appropriate/stories/20260726050#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/25/to-the-editor-monsignor-schmits-actions-were-appropriate/stories/20260726050 I feel compelled to write this letter having known Msgr. Jerome Schmit for 40 years as a beneficiary of the CYO organization in many capacities. I played, coached, and refereed basketball games under the supervision of the CYO organization headed by Monsignor Schmit. I also had the privilege of serving on the Board of Athletic Control with monsignor at Central Catholic High School for a number of years. Based on my association with the late monsignor, I can attest that I have not known anyone in northwest Ohio who has done more for the youth of the area than Monsignor Schmit. City crews remove the Msgr. Jerome Schmit Way sign at N. St. Clair Street and Washington Street on July 20 in Toledo.