http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:22:05 GMT en-us hourly 1 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/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/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. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/25/editorial-acton-addresses-school-needs/stories/20260726046 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/25/editorial-acton-addresses-school-needs/stories/20260726046#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/25/editorial-acton-addresses-school-needs/stories/20260726046 The Ohio Democratic candidate for governor has rolled out a good starting position for property tax relief, one that seeks to put the burden on the state of Ohio to properly fund education. Dr. Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, speaks during a roundtable at UAW Local 14 in Toledo on April 9. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/25/editorial-tpd-chief-ready/stories/20260726045 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/25/editorial-tpd-chief-ready/stories/20260726045#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/25/editorial-tpd-chief-ready/stories/20260726045 Continuity of leadership at the Toledo Police Department is assured by Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz’s choice of Assistant Chief Kevin Braun to succeed Chief Michael Troendle when he retires effective Nov. 1. New Police Chief Kevin Braun speaks during a news conference to announce the appointment of the new Toledo Police Chief Kevin Braun after Police Chief Michael Troendle's retirement announcement at the One Government Center in downtown Toledo on July 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/07/25/walton-does-traveling-megaship-count-cruising/stories/20260726036 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/07/25/walton-does-traveling-megaship-count-cruising/stories/20260726036#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/07/25/walton-does-traveling-megaship-count-cruising/stories/20260726036 Back in the day my late wife and I had a clear first choice for travel vacations. We didn’t drive across country to Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon. We didn’t go to an all-inclusive resort in the Poconos. Col­um­nist Tho­mas Wal­ton misses be­ing able to re­lax on a cruise trip as in days gone by, but if he ever does again, he’ll be sure to avoid any pricey features such as $100 a day pre­mium open bar tabs. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/07/25/shribman-the-parting-left-mainers/stories/20260726048 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/07/25/shribman-the-parting-left-mainers/stories/20260726048#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/07/25/shribman-the-parting-left-mainers/stories/20260726048 FRYEBURG, Maine — “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.” Except this one has a bad temper. Troy Jack­son, Demo­cratic can­di­date for gov­er­nor of Maine, ‘com­manded re­spect in Au­gusta, and Dem­o­crats will line up be­hind him com­fort­ably,’ ac­cord­ing to one Maine po­lit­i­cal col­um­nist. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/25/to-editor-ads-only-attack-dem-candidate/stories/20260726038 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/25/to-editor-ads-only-attack-dem-candidate/stories/20260726038#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/25/to-editor-ads-only-attack-dem-candidate/stories/20260726038 The vicious ads against Dr. Amy Acton are as misogynistic as they are misleading and fail to outline any of Vivek Ramaswamy’s policies. As a physician and director of the Ohio Department of Health, it was her job to protect us from a pandemic that killed over 1.2 million people in our country, 7.1 million worldwide, with estimated totals between 15 million and 35 million deaths. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton speaks at a primary election night campaign event after winning the party's nomination for governor in Columbus on May 5.