http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:55:39 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/04/20/three-on-trial-toledo-email-scam-that-rooked-hundreds-upwards-120-mill/stories/20260420109 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/04/20/three-on-trial-toledo-email-scam-that-rooked-hundreds-upwards-120-mill/stories/20260420109#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:30:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/04/20/three-on-trial-toledo-email-scam-that-rooked-hundreds-upwards-120-mill/stories/20260420109 When someone in the Huron County Treasurer’s Office was tricked four years ago into changing the account into which a county bill was to be paid, $165,693 ended up in the hands of Nigerian hackers. A gavel https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/20/neighbors-dont-feel-safe-after-shooting-six-year-old-boy-joe-e-brown-park/stories/20260420110 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/20/neighbors-dont-feel-safe-after-shooting-six-year-old-boy-joe-e-brown-park/stories/20260420110#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:09:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/20/neighbors-dont-feel-safe-after-shooting-six-year-old-boy-joe-e-brown-park/stories/20260420110 Some neighbors across from a park where a 6-year-old boy was shot on Friday say they feel vulnerable. Sheila Dormoh talks about the shooting of a 6-year-old boy at Joe E. Brown Park on Monday in Toledo. John Kindred talks about the shooting of a 6-year-old boy at Joe E. Brown Park on Monday. Joe E. Brown Park on Monday. John Kindred talks about the shooting of a 6-year-old boy at Joe E. Brown Park. Jennifer Ballard talks about the shooting of a 6-year-old boy at Joe E. Brown Park. Joe E. Brown Park. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/04/20/velocity-unveils-new-facility-swanton-pledges-commitment-lucas-county/stories/20260420099 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/04/20/velocity-unveils-new-facility-swanton-pledges-commitment-lucas-county/stories/20260420099#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:37:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/04/20/velocity-unveils-new-facility-swanton-pledges-commitment-lucas-county/stories/20260420099 For the past four years, Jon Adamski has lived within walking distance from work. People take a tour of Velocity's new 100,000 square feet Enterprise Solutions Repair, and Logistics Facilities. People take a tour of Velocity's new 100,000 square feet Enterprise Solutions Repair, and Logistics Facilities. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/04/20/drug-treatment-facility-no-longer-accepts-women-court-scrambles-for-replacement/stories/20260420081 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/04/20/drug-treatment-facility-no-longer-accepts-women-court-scrambles-for-replacement/stories/20260420081#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:40:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/04/20/drug-treatment-facility-no-longer-accepts-women-court-scrambles-for-replacement/stories/20260420081 Beds are no longer available for women who need substance abuse treatment at the Lucas County Correctional Treatment Facility. Toledo Municipal Court. August 30, 2018. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/20/labor-secretary-lori-chavez-deremer-trumps-cabinet-abuse-power-allegations/stories/20260420106 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/20/labor-secretary-lori-chavez-deremer-trumps-cabinet-abuse-power-allegations/stories/20260420106#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:37:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/20/labor-secretary-lori-chavez-deremer-trumps-cabinet-abuse-power-allegations/stories/20260420106 WASHINGTON — Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Trump’s Cabinet, the administration announced Monday, after a series of alleged abuses of her position’s power, including having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol on the job. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer arrives at an event to honor the 2025 Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami in the East Room of the White House on March 5 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/20/lc4-closed-tuesday-wednesday-street-reconstruction/stories/20260420104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/20/lc4-closed-tuesday-wednesday-street-reconstruction/stories/20260420104#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:34:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/20/lc4-closed-tuesday-wednesday-street-reconstruction/stories/20260420104 The 13th Street reconstruction project will close Lucas County Canine Care & Control to the public Tuesday and Wednesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/04/20/military-marchers-set-out-from-hopkinton-to-start-the-130th-boston-marathon/stories/20260420076 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/04/20/military-marchers-set-out-from-hopkinton-to-start-the-130th-boston-marathon/stories/20260420076#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:48:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/04/20/military-marchers-set-out-from-hopkinton-to-start-the-130th-boston-marathon/stories/20260420076 HOPKINTON, Mass. — Defending champion John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record on Monday, riding a tailwind to outrun the fastest field in event history and win in an unofficial 2 hours, 1 minute, 52 seconds for his second straight victory. Marcel Hug, of Switzerland, breaks the tape to win the men's wheelchair division at the Boston Marathon April 20 in Boston. John Korir, of Kenya, breaks the tape to win the Boston Marathon April 20 in Boston. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/20/multi-sport-standout-echelberry-adds-to-talented-clay-baseball-core/stories/20260420022 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/20/multi-sport-standout-echelberry-adds-to-talented-clay-baseball-core/stories/20260420022#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:19:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/20/multi-sport-standout-echelberry-adds-to-talented-clay-baseball-core/stories/20260420022 The Clay baseball team is expecting another contending season in the Northern Lakes League, and among the Eagles’ top players is multisport sophomore Landon Echelberry, who transferred from Findlay, and believes the group could be in store for a standout year. Clay pitcher Landon Echelberry hurls against Perrysburg in a high school baseball game at Oregon Recreation Park on April 17 in Oregon. Clay’s Landon Echelberry stiff arms Napoleon’s Quinten Maynard during a high school football game at Clay High School in Oregon on September 12, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/20/oil-prices-rise-us-stocks-give-back-bit-their-record-breaking-rally/stories/20260420101 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/20/oil-prices-rise-us-stocks-give-back-bit-their-record-breaking-rally/stories/20260420101#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:00:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/20/oil-prices-rise-us-stocks-give-back-bit-their-record-breaking-rally/stories/20260420101 NEW YORK — Oil prices climbed Monday following the latest rise of tensions between the United States and Iran, but the moves were more modest than they were earlier in the war. U.S. stocks, meanwhile, gave back a bit of their record-breaking rally. Trader Michael Milano, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on April 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/04/20/apple-ceo-tim-cook-step-down-after-more-than-decade/stories/20260420102 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/04/20/apple-ceo-tim-cook-step-down-after-more-than-decade/stories/20260420102#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:56:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/04/20/apple-ceo-tim-cook-step-down-after-more-than-decade/stories/20260420102 Tim Cook, the executive who led Apple to become a $4 trillion company and defined its identity in the post-Steve Jobs era, is stepping down as CEO, Apple said on Monday. Apple CEO Tim Cook is seen on a big screen live broadcasting his speech at the opening of the China Development Forum 2026 held at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on March 22. Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks on stage during an announcement of new products at Apple Park on Sept. 9, 2025, in Cupertino, Calif. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/20/body-found-framework-ohio-turnpike-bridge/stories/20260420100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/20/body-found-framework-ohio-turnpike-bridge/stories/20260420100#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:51:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/20/body-found-framework-ohio-turnpike-bridge/stories/20260420100 The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating after a body was found in the framework of a bridge on the Ohio Turnpike. Ohio State Highway Patrol. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/20/photo-gallery-mock-interviews-junior-achievement-students/stories/20260420095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/20/photo-gallery-mock-interviews-junior-achievement-students/stories/20260420095#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:27:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/20/photo-gallery-mock-interviews-junior-achievement-students/stories/20260420095 Members of the Rotary Club of Toledo and others conducted mock interviews with Junior Achievement fifth-year students Monday at the Canticle Arts Center at Lourdes University in Sylvania. Jamieson Dickson, a Northview High School senior, interviews with Gavin Sniecinski, of Cardinal Staffing. Gary Corrigan, of Corrigan and Associates, front left, interviews Cyvannah Green, a Southview High School senior. Sydney Young, a Springfield High School senior, interviews with Pat Bowe, with The Andersons. Stephen Ommert, of First Energy, front left, interviews Cooper Bradley, a Clay High School senior. Jamieson Dickson, a Northview High School senior, interviews with Gavin Sniecinski, of Cardinal Staffing. Cyvannah Green, a Southview High School senior, interviews with Gary Corrigan, of Corrigan and Associates, during a mock interview. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/20/kid-mayors-share-big-ideas-maumee-embark-citywide-tour/stories/20260420085 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/20/kid-mayors-share-big-ideas-maumee-embark-citywide-tour/stories/20260420085#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:31:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/20/kid-mayors-share-big-ideas-maumee-embark-citywide-tour/stories/20260420085 During their one day in office, Maumee’s kid mayors learned a skill that is crucial for any job in government: putting out fires. Peyson Hossler, a third-grade student at St. Joseph Catholic School and Maumee kid mayor, sprays a fire hose on April 20 at the Maumee Fire Department station. Chief Brandon Loboschefski explains while Colton Reck, Riley Winright, and Peyson Hossler, Maumee's kid mayors for 2026, watch a firefighter put on his gear at Maumee Fire Departments station on April 20. Chief Brandon Loboschefski salutes Maumee's kid mayors as they enter the Maumee Fire Department's station Monday. Chief Brandon Loboschefski talks to Colton Reck and Riley Winright, third-grade students and kid mayors, inside an ambulance at the Maumee Fire Department's station April 20. Colton Reck, a third-grade student at Fairfield Elementary, sprays a fire hose at Maumee Fire Department's station on Illinois Avenue on April 20. Riley Winright, a third-grade student at Fort Miami Elementary, activates the jaws of life while Peyson Hossler, a third-grade student at St. Joseph Catholic School, watches at the Maumee Fire Department station on Illinois Avenue on April 20. Lieutenant Sam Johnson demonstrates how to use a fire hose to Peyson Hossler, a third-grade student at St. Joseph Catholic School and Maumee kid mayor, on April 20 at the Maumee Fire Department station. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/20/new-community-police-station-operational-by-summer/stories/20260420089 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/20/new-community-police-station-operational-by-summer/stories/20260420089#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:21:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/20/new-community-police-station-operational-by-summer/stories/20260420089 A new community police station could be coming to West Toledo within the next few months. The Sylvania Avenue and Jackman Road intersection. A for sale sign at a property at the Sylvania Avenue and Jackman Road intersection in Toledo on April 20. A for sale sign at a property at the Sylvania Avenue and Jackman Road intersection. The Sylvania Avenue and Jackman Road intersection. Traffic goes through the Sylvania Avenue and Jackman Road intersection. A for sale sign at a property at the Sylvania Avenue and Jackman Road intersection. Traffic goes through the Sylvania Avenue and Jackman Road intersection. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/20/rafaelas-tie-breaking-two-run-single-helps-red-sox-8-6-win-over-tigers/stories/20260420088 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/20/rafaelas-tie-breaking-two-run-single-helps-red-sox-8-6-win-over-tigers/stories/20260420088#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:07:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/20/rafaelas-tie-breaking-two-run-single-helps-red-sox-8-6-win-over-tigers/stories/20260420088 BOSTON — Pinch hitter Ceddanne Rafaela had a tiebreaking, two-run infield single in the seventh inning and the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-6 on Monday in Boston’s annual Patriots’ Day game to salvage a split of their four-game series. Boston Red Sox' Ceddanne Rafaela hits a two run pinch hit single down the right field line in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers on April 20 in Boston. Boston Red Sox' starting pitcher Sonny Gray, left, is visited on the mound by manager Alex Cora, right. Boston Red Sox' Caleb Durbin dives headfirst into home plate as he scores on a second inning throwing error by Detriot Tigers' pitcher Jack Flaherrty, right. Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran runs a gauntlet of young fans as he heads onto the field for the start of a baseball game. A giant national flag covered the Green Monster left field wall at Fenway Park before the annual Patriot's Day baseball game of the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/04/20/doubts-over-talks-between-iran-and-u-s-after-violence-flares-in-strait-of-hormuz/stories/20260420075 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/04/20/doubts-over-talks-between-iran-and-u-s-after-violence-flares-in-strait-of-hormuz/stories/20260420075#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:43:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/04/20/doubts-over-talks-between-iran-and-u-s-after-violence-flares-in-strait-of-hormuz/stories/20260420075 ISLAMABAD — Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran two days before a tenuous cease-fire is set to expire, even as renewed conflict around the Strait of Hormuz raised questions about whether the meeting would take place. A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft prepares to land at Nur Khan airbase, ahead of second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, April 20. Women share a moment as they look at a smartphone at the main gate of the Tehran University as a banner shows portraits of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, right, and the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini in Tehran, Iran, April 19. An army soldier, left, walks as police officer drives motorcycle on an empty road ahead of second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 20. Displaced people cross a destroyed bridge as they return to their villages, following a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, in Tayr Felsay village, southern Lebanon April 19. A muslim walks outside a mosque where a commemorative religious event in honor of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is taking place, organized by the Shiite Muslim Community of Greece in Athens on April 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/20/county-seeking-people-to-sit-on-citizens-levy-review-committee/stories/20260420082 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/20/county-seeking-people-to-sit-on-citizens-levy-review-committee/stories/20260420082#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:34:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/20/county-seeking-people-to-sit-on-citizens-levy-review-committee/stories/20260420082 The Board of Lucas County Commissioners is seeking qualified residents to serve on the county’s citizens levy review committee. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/20/businesses-claim-refunds-trump-tariffs/stories/20260420084 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/20/businesses-claim-refunds-trump-tariffs/stories/20260420084#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:22:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/20/businesses-claim-refunds-trump-tariffs/stories/20260420084 NEW YORK — A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so is scheduled to launch Monday. A customs agent wears a patch for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, Oct. 27, 2017, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/20/toledo-police-officer-charged-with-domestic-violence-assault/stories/20260420087 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/20/toledo-police-officer-charged-with-domestic-violence-assault/stories/20260420087#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:57:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/20/toledo-police-officer-charged-with-domestic-violence-assault/stories/20260420087 A 12-year veteran Toledo police officer has been charged with domestic violence and assault following an incident Sunday morning. Eli McCord. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/20/national-museum-great-lakes-institution-of-year/stories/20260420080 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/20/national-museum-great-lakes-institution-of-year/stories/20260420080#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:34:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/20/national-museum-great-lakes-institution-of-year/stories/20260420080 The National Museum of the Great Lakes has been named Institution of the Year by the Ohio Museums Association. The National Museum of the Great Lakes entrance is shown on Apr. 19, 2024 in East Toledo. It has been named Institution of the Year by the Ohio Museums Association.