http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:44:56 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/06/04/editorial-city-of-oregon-s-disruptive-dispute/stories/20260604023 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/06/04/editorial-city-of-oregon-s-disruptive-dispute/stories/20260604023#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:42:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/06/04/editorial-city-of-oregon-s-disruptive-dispute/stories/20260604023 The city of Oregon and the Oregon Economic Development Foundation have a historically successful partnership that’s coming unglued over a petty financial dispute. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/06/04/to-the-editor-we-have-good-reason-to-question-our-leaders/stories/20260604018 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/06/04/to-the-editor-we-have-good-reason-to-question-our-leaders/stories/20260604018#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:40:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/06/04/to-the-editor-we-have-good-reason-to-question-our-leaders/stories/20260604018 Why doesn’t the public demand enforceable ethical standards from its political “servants”? President Donald Trump applauds with Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., as he delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Feb. 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/06/04/editorial-it-s-your-own-kid/stories/20260603010 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/06/04/editorial-it-s-your-own-kid/stories/20260603010#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:38:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/06/04/editorial-it-s-your-own-kid/stories/20260603010 If nothing else, police officers tempted to shoot off their mouths to kids should remember that everything is digitally recorded these days. Bodycam footage provided by the Toledo Police Department of an incident involving a stop of a group of teens for jaywalking. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/06/04/to-the-editor-ohio-s-energy-proposal-shortsighted/stories/20260604010 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/06/04/to-the-editor-ohio-s-energy-proposal-shortsighted/stories/20260604010#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:32:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/06/04/to-the-editor-ohio-s-energy-proposal-shortsighted/stories/20260604010 Ohio needs more electricity. That is not political opinion — it is reality. Zartman https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/06/04/lessenberry-public-servant-never-got-around-to-autobiography/stories/20260604017 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/06/04/lessenberry-public-servant-never-got-around-to-autobiography/stories/20260604017#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:30:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/06/04/lessenberry-public-servant-never-got-around-to-autobiography/stories/20260604017 BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Former Michigan Congressman John Joseph “Joe” Schwarz, who died last week at 88, was one of the most remarkable people I’ve ever met. He had enough successful high-powered careers for several men, and never really retired. John "Joe" Schwarz, former Michigan senator and physician, talks about his upcoming day after voting at Fremont School in Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 3, 2004. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/06/04/coroner-s-rulings-6-4/stories/20260604098 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/06/04/coroner-s-rulings-6-4/stories/20260604098#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:26:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/06/04/coroner-s-rulings-6-4/stories/20260604098 The Lucas County Coroner has ruled in the following deaths: The Northwest Ohio Medical Technology Center which houses the Lucas County Coroner's Office, Lucas County Toxicology Lab, and the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/06/04/daily-log-6-4-2/stories/20260527113 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/06/04/daily-log-6-4-2/stories/20260527113#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:24:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/06/04/daily-log-6-4-2/stories/20260527113 Births https://www.toledoblade.com/b-partners/homes/2026/06/04/fountain-point-villas-100-fountain-point-circle-perrysburg-2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-17/stories/20260603104 https://www.toledoblade.com/b-partners/homes/2026/06/04/fountain-point-villas-100-fountain-point-circle-perrysburg-2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-17/stories/20260603104#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/b-partners/homes/2026/06/04/fountain-point-villas-100-fountain-point-circle-perrysburg-2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-17/stories/20260603104 Welcome to Fountain Point Villas! default https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/06/04/toledo-crime-log-6-4-26/stories/20260602114 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/06/04/toledo-crime-log-6-4-26/stories/20260602114#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/06/04/toledo-crime-log-6-4-26/stories/20260602114 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/sports/high-school/2026/06/03/patrick-henry-baseball/stories/20260603117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/03/patrick-henry-baseball/stories/20260603117#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:11:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/03/patrick-henry-baseball/stories/20260603117 HAMLER, Ohio — Patrick Henry pitcher Mack Hieber stood in the on-deck circle waiting for a chance that never came. Patrick Henry senior pitcher Mack Hieber tossed nine strikeouts in five innings pitched in the Patriots' 6-5 Division IV regional semifinal loss to St. Henry on Wednesday. Patrick Henry left fielder Martin Rutter swings and misses a pitch in the Patriots' 6-5 Division IV regional semifinal loss to St. Henry on Wednesday. Patrick Henry sophomore second baseman Jackson Meienburg advanced to third base on a wild pitch and would later score a run in the Patriots' 6-5 Division IV semifinal loss to St. Henry on Wednesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/landmark-monument-woodlawn-cemetery-rededicated-following-restoration/stories/20260603106 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/landmark-monument-woodlawn-cemetery-rededicated-following-restoration/stories/20260603106#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:20:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/03/landmark-monument-woodlawn-cemetery-rededicated-following-restoration/stories/20260603106 A 1,000-ton, 26-foot-tall pyramid commemorating the life of the Toledo Newsboys Association founder was rededicated Wednesday in West Toledo, following restoration. A wreath is placed on John Gunckel’s grave during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. Jim Ravas, president and CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo, speaks during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. Owner of Woodlawn Cemetery Jay Secor speaks during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. Historian Tedd Long speaks during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. People listen to speakers during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. Sunlight sits on John Gunckel’s grave during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. Historian Tedd Long speaks during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. Commissioner Lisa Sobecki and council member Erin Kramer give proclamations to Jay Secor during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. People look at the restored pyramid during the rededication of the restored John E. Gunckel Memorial held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo on June 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/03/photo-gallery-campmed/stories/20260603116 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/03/photo-gallery-campmed/stories/20260603116#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:39:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/03/photo-gallery-campmed/stories/20260603116 Students get a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on Wednesday. Karmin Rodriguez, left, wraps Ari Cooke’s arm as they learn how to put on casts during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. Med student Desiree Schafer signs Kadilyhne England’s cast during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. Rosaleah Moore-Yowpp wraps Serenity Woodruff’s arm as students learn how to put on casts during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. Lorelei Clapp cuts a piece of gauze while learning to to put on a cast during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. Karmin Rodriguez wraps Ari Cooke’s arm as they learn how to put on casts during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. karmin Rodriguez, right, wraps Ari Cooke’s arm as they learn how to put on casts during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. Haley Strine, left, Addy Hendricks, and Lorelei Clapp learn hot to put on a cast during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. Levi Kreinbrink signs Kadilyhne England’s cast during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. 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.