http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:05:15 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/03/oil-prices-climb-stocks-halt-record-breaking-rally/stories/20260603110 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/03/oil-prices-climb-stocks-halt-record-breaking-rally/stories/20260603110#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:12:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/03/oil-prices-climb-stocks-halt-record-breaking-rally/stories/20260603110 NEW YORK — Oil prices rose Wednesday following the latest flare-up in fighting to threaten the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks retreated from their records. Specialist John McNierney, left, and trader William Lawrence work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 3. Specialist Anthony Matesic works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/03/mud-hens-high-scoring-victory-iowa/stories/20260603108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/03/mud-hens-high-scoring-victory-iowa/stories/20260603108#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:54:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/03/mud-hens-high-scoring-victory-iowa/stories/20260603108 DES MOINES — For the second time in as many days, the Toledo Mud Hens posted a double-digit run total in defeating the Iowa Cubs. Hao-Yu Lee at the plate as the Toledo Mud Hens took on the St. Paul Saints on Aug. 27. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/03/tigers-complete-sweep-rays-7-2-victory/stories/20260603109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/03/tigers-complete-sweep-rays-7-2-victory/stories/20260603109#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:44:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/03/tigers-complete-sweep-rays-7-2-victory/stories/20260603109 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday. Detroit Tigers pitcher Troy Melton goes into his delivery to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game on June 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler connects for a three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez during the fourth inning of a baseball game on June 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler (13) celebrates his three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez with Matt Vierling (8) and Gleyber Torres (25) during the fourth inning of a baseball game on June 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Mason Englert delivers to the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning of a baseball game on June 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Williamson forces Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler (13) at second base on a fielder's choice by Kerry Carpenter during the seventh inning of a baseball game on June 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/06/03/valentine-theatre-appoints-new-executive-director/stories/20260605013 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/06/03/valentine-theatre-appoints-new-executive-director/stories/20260605013#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:38:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/06/03/valentine-theatre-appoints-new-executive-director/stories/20260605013 Michael Murray has been appointed the Valentine Theatre's executive director. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/03/briggs-jack-nicklaus-ghosts-inverness/stories/20260603103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/03/briggs-jack-nicklaus-ghosts-inverness/stories/20260603103#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:37:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/03/briggs-jack-nicklaus-ghosts-inverness/stories/20260603103 DUBLIN, Ohio — It is one of the few grand stages Jack Nicklaus never conquered. Honorary Starter Jack Nicklaus acknowledges the patrons, as fellow Honorary Starter Tom Watson applauds on the first hole during the first round at the Masters in 2025. Jack Nicklaus signs autographs after completing the third round of the 2003 U.S. Senior Open at Toledo's Inverness Club. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/03/navarre-pool-temporarily-closed/stories/20260603101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/03/navarre-pool-temporarily-closed/stories/20260603101#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/03/navarre-pool-temporarily-closed/stories/20260603101 Toledo city officials have temporarily closed the pool at Navarre Park so crews can fix mechanical issues. Zion Munn, 10, jumps in the pool at the Navarre Park Pool in 2021. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/03/trump-acknowledges-calling-netanyahu-crazy-israel-complicating-peace/stories/20260603102 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/03/trump-acknowledges-calling-netanyahu-crazy-israel-complicating-peace/stories/20260603102#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:01:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/03/trump-acknowledges-calling-netanyahu-crazy-israel-complicating-peace/stories/20260603102 BEIRUT — President Donald Trump acknowledged criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy” in a phone call that involved expletives, saying he was “a little bit perturbed” that Israel’s fighting with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon was holding back peace talks with Iran. President Donald Trump, left, and Kevin Warsh arrive at a swearing-in ceremony for Warsh as Chairman of the Federal Reserve in the East Room of the White House on May 22 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/03/utility-work-closes-parts-of-jefferson-delaware-avenues/stories/20260603099 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/03/utility-work-closes-parts-of-jefferson-delaware-avenues/stories/20260603099#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:55:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/03/utility-work-closes-parts-of-jefferson-delaware-avenues/stories/20260603099 Utility work will close parts of two Toledo streets for different durations, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/06/03/local-sisters-rewrite-their-stories-by-returning-to-boston-marathon/stories/20260602115 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/06/03/local-sisters-rewrite-their-stories-by-returning-to-boston-marathon/stories/20260602115#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:16:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/06/03/local-sisters-rewrite-their-stories-by-returning-to-boston-marathon/stories/20260602115 When Lisa Tucker walked into Dr. Roger Kruse’s office in October with an Achilles heel swollen to the size of a tennis ball and told him she still wanted to run the Boston Marathon in April with her sister, Dr. Kruse did not think it would be possible. Theresa Gonzales and her younger sister Lisa Tucker talk about their experience running the Boston Marathon, once each separately and once together in April, while Lisa receives treatment at ProMedica Wildwood Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital on June 2 in Sylvania Township. Lisa has battled an Achilles injury that almost derailed their 2026 effort. Lisa Tucker receives treatment from Dr. Roger Kruse on her Achilles injury at ProMedica Wildwood Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital on June 2 in Sylvania Township. Lisa Tucker receives treatment from Dr. Roger Kruse on her Achilles injury at ProMedica Wildwood Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital on June 2 in Sylvania Township. Theresa Gonzales and her younger sister Lisa Tucker talk about their experience running the Boston Marathon, once each separately and once together in April. Theresa Gonzales and her younger sister Lisa Tucker talk about their experience running the Boston Marathon, once each separately and once together in April. Lisa Tucker receives treatment from Dr. Roger Kruse on her Achilles injury at ProMedica Wildwood Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital on June 2 in Sylvania Township. Theresa Gonzales and her younger sister Lisa Tucker talk about their experience running the Boston Marathon, once each separately and once together in April. Lisa Tucker receives treatment from Dr. Roger Kruse on her Achilles injury at ProMedica Wildwood Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital on June 2 in Sylvania Township. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/03/clay-baseball-falls-big-walnut-extra-inning-regional-semifinal/stories/20260603098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/03/clay-baseball-falls-big-walnut-extra-inning-regional-semifinal/stories/20260603098#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:19:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/03/clay-baseball-falls-big-walnut-extra-inning-regional-semifinal/stories/20260603098 GROVE CITY, Ohio — In an extra-inning baseball regional seminal battle, Big Walnut defeated Clay 2-1 at Grove City High School on Wednesday, propelled by a go-ahead bunt single in the top of the eighth. Bryce Besgrove reacts after forcing Hayden Krous of Sunbury Big Walnut out at first base during play June 3 in the Division II baseball regional semifinals in Grove City, Ohio. Landon Echelberry delivers during Clay's Division II regional baseball semifinal against Sunbury Big Walnut on June 3 in Grove City, Ohio. Clay players encourage their teammates during Division II regional baseball semifinal action June 3 against Sunbury Big Walnut. Clay coaches address their team after a Division II regional final loss June 3 to Sunbury Big Walnut in a game played in Grove City, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/03/her-medicare-fraud-convictions-vacated-former-maumee-doctor-gets-time-served-in/stories/20260602127 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/03/her-medicare-fraud-convictions-vacated-former-maumee-doctor-gets-time-served-in/stories/20260602127#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:24:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/03/her-medicare-fraud-convictions-vacated-former-maumee-doctor-gets-time-served-in/stories/20260602127 A former Maumee doctor previously convicted of six felony counts of health-care fraud received a misdemeanor sentence for time already served after she successfully appealed her jury trial’s outcome. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/03/owner-of-dog-who-attacked-mother-at-sylvania-school-sentence/stories/20260603085 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/03/owner-of-dog-who-attacked-mother-at-sylvania-school-sentence/stories/20260603085#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:14:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/03/owner-of-dog-who-attacked-mother-at-sylvania-school-sentence/stories/20260603085 The owner of a dog that attacked a mother at Whiteford Elementary School apologized Wednesday before a Sylvania judge spared him jail time. Nikai Roberts, owner of a Rottweiler that attacked a Sylvania parent, is sentenced June 3 at Sylvania Municipal Court in Sylvania. Nikai Roberts, owner of a Rottweiler that attacked a Sylvania parent, is sentenced June 3 at Sylvania Municipal Court in Sylvania. Nikai Roberts, owner of a Rottweiler that attacked a Sylvania parent, is sentenced June 3 at Sylvania Municipal Court in Sylvania. Judge Michael Bonfiglio sentences Nikai Roberts, owner of a Rottweiler that attacked a Sylvania parent, June 3 at Sylvania Municipal Court in Sylvania. Nikai Roberts, owner of a Rottweiler that attacked a Sylvania parent, is sentenced June 3 at Sylvania Municipal Court in Sylvania. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/toledo-library-to-educate-residents-about-the-immigration-system/stories/20260603086 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/toledo-library-to-educate-residents-about-the-immigration-system/stories/20260603086#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:11:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/toledo-library-to-educate-residents-about-the-immigration-system/stories/20260603086 The Toledo Lucas County Public Library will host a talk about the U.S. immigration system on Tuesday. Exterior of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/03/iran-strikes-kuwait-s-main-airport-and-kills-1-as-ceasefire-is-tested-again/stories/20260603089 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/03/iran-strikes-kuwait-s-main-airport-and-kills-1-as-ceasefire-is-tested-again/stories/20260603089#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:52:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/03/iran-strikes-kuwait-s-main-airport-and-kills-1-as-ceasefire-is-tested-again/stories/20260603089 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Kuwait briefly shut its main airport Wednesday after Iranian drones heavily damaged a passenger terminal, killed one person and wounded dozens — the latest in back-and-forth attacks by Iran and the U.S. that test a fragile cease-fire. People gather on paddleboards in shallow water as cargo and service vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 1. A woman holds a poster of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during a pro-government gathering at Islamic Revolution Square in Tehran, Iran, on May 30. People swim on a public beach as smoke, background, rises from an Israeli airstrike that hit the Qlaileh village, seen from the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, on June 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/06/03/waterville-scout-s-project-gives-worn-flags-a-proper-farewell/stories/20260603008 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/06/03/waterville-scout-s-project-gives-worn-flags-a-proper-farewell/stories/20260603008#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/06/03/waterville-scout-s-project-gives-worn-flags-a-proper-farewell/stories/20260603008 Tattered American flags have a new home in Waterville, where one teenager’s Eagle Scout project is preserving a tradition of respect. Andrew Wiczynski with his American flag retirement box. Andrew Wiczynski standing behind his American flag retirement box. Andrew Wiczynski standing next to his American flag retirement box . https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/toledo-schools-to-host-bus-driver-recruitment-event/stories/20260603087 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/toledo-schools-to-host-bus-driver-recruitment-event/stories/20260603087#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:56:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/toledo-schools-to-host-bus-driver-recruitment-event/stories/20260603087 Toledo Public Schools is inviting jobseekers to get behind the wheel of a school bus at a recruitment event on Thursday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/03/ohio-senate-approves-placing-voter-id-amendment-ballot/stories/20260603091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/03/ohio-senate-approves-placing-voter-id-amendment-ballot/stories/20260603091#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:55:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/03/ohio-senate-approves-placing-voter-id-amendment-ballot/stories/20260603091 COLUMBUS — A lawmaker-proposed amendment that basically enshrines Ohio’s current voter ID laws into the state constitution is one step closer to making the November ballot. Ohio Senator Theresa Gavarone speaks during the Italian Bowl XLIV press conference at the University of Toledo’s Grogan Room in Toledo in 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/03/ford-recall-for-seat-belt-issue-and-a-do-not-drive-order-for-some-bronco-sport-and-maverick-vehicles/stories/20260603088 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/03/ford-recall-for-seat-belt-issue-and-a-do-not-drive-order-for-some-bronco-sport-and-maverick-vehicles/stories/20260603088#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:50:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/03/ford-recall-for-seat-belt-issue-and-a-do-not-drive-order-for-some-bronco-sport-and-maverick-vehicles/stories/20260603088 Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs. The company logo is shown on the grille of an unsold 2026 F-series pickup truck on the lot of a Ford dealership Nov. 2, 2025, in Littleton, Colo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/lunch-at-levis-to-close-part-of-st-clair-street-on-thursdays/stories/20260603052 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/lunch-at-levis-to-close-part-of-st-clair-street-on-thursdays/stories/20260603052#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:29:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/lunch-at-levis-to-close-part-of-st-clair-street-on-thursdays/stories/20260603052 Part of St. Clair Street will be closed Thursday for the first of the season’s weekly Lunch at Levis events. Joe McCreary dances with his granddaughter Dottie, 2, as Michael Corwin performs during Lunch at Levis June 12, 2025, at Levis Square in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/06/03/disc-golf-course-plan-creates-conversation-in-maumee/stories/20260528103 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/06/03/disc-golf-course-plan-creates-conversation-in-maumee/stories/20260528103#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:27:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/06/03/disc-golf-course-plan-creates-conversation-in-maumee/stories/20260528103 Disc golf doesn’t get the national TV airtime of some other sports, but one person who occasionally tunes in is Maumee resident Jim Stengle. Parkgoers walk along a wooded area where a disc golf course has been proposed in Maumee on May 31. A wooded area where a disc golf course has been proposed in Maumee on May 31. Bob Savage, Jr., left, and Bill Buri talk while walking through a wooded area that is proposed site of a disc golf course in Maumee on May 31. Jim Stengle speaks with other citizens who are opposed to the proposed disc golf course in Maumee on May 31. A deer stands in a wooded area where a disc golf course has been proposed in Maumee on May 31. A deer stands in a wooded area where a disc golf course has been proposed in Maumee on May 31. The wooded area where a disc golf course has been proposed in Maumee on May 31. Jim Stengle in Maumee on May 31. People walk along the Maumee River near a wooded area that a disc golf course has been proposed in Maumee on May 31. A snail in a wooded area where a disc golf course has been proposed in Maumee on May 31. Jim Stengle walks through a wooded area where a disc golf course has been proposed in Maumee on May 31. Some opponents of the proposed disc golf course, from left, Lauren Koch (front), Ben Heywood (back), Andrew Bamford, Bob Savage, Jr., Erica Vasquez, Dave Vasquez, Cindy Irmen (front), Bill Buri (back), Jim Stengle, Peggy Blodgett, Mark Irmen and Mavi Langley-Jones next to the wooded area where the course is proposed in Maumee on May 31. Peggy Blodgett, front, and other opponents of a new disc golf course walk on a trail in a wooded area where it has been proposed in Maumee on May 31. Lauren Koch sets back on her walk with her dog, Minnder, in Maumee on May 31. Behind her is the wooded area that a disc golf course has been proposed. A deer munches on a leaf in a wooded area where a disc golf course has been proposed in Maumee on May 31.