http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:01:19 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/14/ut-leader-create-ai-institute-campus/stories/20260911093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/14/ut-leader-create-ai-institute-campus/stories/20260911093#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/14/ut-leader-create-ai-institute-campus/stories/20260911093 COLUMBUS — The University of Toledo could soon be home to an artificial intelligence institute. Grace Bochenek, vice president of research and innovation at the University of Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/13/careers-steering-leaders-connect-education-callings/stories/20260913002 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/13/careers-steering-leaders-connect-education-callings/stories/20260913002#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/13/careers-steering-leaders-connect-education-callings/stories/20260913002 In her role as chief planning and program officer at the Toledo Area Regional Transport Authority, Glass City native Susan Gettum is an expert in project management. Ben Malczewski walks down to a courtyard at University of Toledo’s University Hall in Toledo on Aug. 18. Marc Folk, president and CEO of the Arts Commission, supports Toledo on Aug. 18. Ben Malczewski walks at University of Toledo’s University Hall in Toledo on Aug. 18. Ben Malczewski sits in a courtyard at University of Toledo’s University Hall in Toledo on Aug. 18. Ben Malczewski in a courtyard at University of Toledo’s University Hall in Toledo on Aug. 18. Ben Malczewski stands at University of Toledo’s University Hall in Toledo on Aug. 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/13/mud-hens-offense-stifled-final-road-game/stories/20260913110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/13/mud-hens-offense-stifled-final-road-game/stories/20260913110#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:58:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/13/mud-hens-offense-stifled-final-road-game/stories/20260913110 DES MOINES — After scoring a run in the first inning, the Toledo Mud Hens were blanked for the rest of Sunday’s game as they fell to the Iowa Cubs 2-1 in their final road game of the season. Toledo’s Austin Gomber throws a pitch during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Sept. 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/09/13/vamos-team-europe-regains-solheim-cup-the-united-states-ciganda-woad/stories/20260913111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/09/13/vamos-team-europe-regains-solheim-cup-the-united-states-ciganda-woad/stories/20260913111#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:50:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/09/13/vamos-team-europe-regains-solheim-cup-the-united-states-ciganda-woad/stories/20260913111 DEN BOSCH, Netherlands — Lottie Woad assured it. Carlota Ciganda — who else? — sealed it. Anna Nordqvist Europe team captain holds the trophy aloft after her team won the Solheim Cup. Anna Nordqvist, Europe team captain, kisses the trophy. Lottie Woad of Europe of Europe celebrates with teammates after they won the Solheim Cup. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/13/eugenio-suarez-hits-3-run-homer-lift-reds-past-brewers-4-3/stories/20260913109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/13/eugenio-suarez-hits-3-run-homer-lift-reds-past-brewers-4-3/stories/20260913109#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:20:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/13/eugenio-suarez-hits-3-run-homer-lift-reds-past-brewers-4-3/stories/20260913109 MILWAUKEE — Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and Tyler Stephenson had a sacrifice fly in the eighth as the Cincinnati Reds slipped past the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Sunday. Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suárez hits a three-run home run. Milwaukee Brewers' Jake Bauers reacts after hitting a home run. Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz throws out Milwaukee Brewers' Luis Lara at first base. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/13/kwan-bazzana-help-guardians-beat-twins-9-2/stories/20260913108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/13/kwan-bazzana-help-guardians-beat-twins-9-2/stories/20260913108#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:18:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/13/kwan-bazzana-help-guardians-beat-twins-9-2/stories/20260913108 MINNEAPOLIS — Steven Kwan homered to lead off the game, Tanner Bibee had seven strikeouts in 6 2/3 strong innings, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 9-2 on Sunday to pull within a half-game of the American League Central-leading Chicago White Sox. Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee delivers. Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan delivers. Minnesota Twins' Royce Lewis hits a flyout. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/13/jobe-strikes-out-career-high-8-tigers-extend-rockies-slide-7-games-with-8-1/stories/20260913107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/13/jobe-strikes-out-career-high-8-tigers-extend-rockies-slide-7-games-with-8-1/stories/20260913107#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:09:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/13/jobe-strikes-out-career-high-8-tigers-extend-rockies-slide-7-games-with-8-1/stories/20260913107 DETROIT — Jackson Jobe struck out eight a career-high over 6 1/3 innings while pitching into the seventh inning for the first time, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to four. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe throws. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene reacts after hitting a two-run home run. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle watches after hitting a triple. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/13/lions-escape-31-30-win-over-saints-ot/stories/20260913106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/13/lions-escape-31-30-win-over-saints-ot/stories/20260913106#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:00:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/13/lions-escape-31-30-win-over-saints-ot/stories/20260913106 DETROIT — Tyler Shough threw an incomplete pass in the end zone on a 2-point conversion attempt, allowing the Detroit Lions to escape with a 31-30 win in overtime over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12). Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) carries against New Orleans Saints safety Julian Blackmon (23) and Justin Reid. New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) passes. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/maumee-vs-maumee-maumee-high-school-alumni-face-off-flag-football-game/stories/20260913102 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/maumee-vs-maumee-maumee-high-school-alumni-face-off-flag-football-game/stories/20260913102#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:23:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/maumee-vs-maumee-maumee-high-school-alumni-face-off-flag-football-game/stories/20260913102 Maumee High School alumnus Mark Pauken said he was never in the starting team when he played football at the school. Gray Team’s Brian Huddleston (2002 grad) takes a snap. Dominic Spinale, in the blue hat, watches. Attendees watch. People watch the game. White Team’s Shawn Waldron (2001 grad) throws a pass. The school band plays. The White Team huddles up. The Gray Team huddles up. Gray Team’s Donquaveus Wyatt (2017 grad), third from the right, celebrates a touchdown with teammates. Gray Team’s Donquaveus Wyatt (2017 grad), left, pulls the flag of White Team’s Sean Halpin (2003 grad). White Team’s Tom Henry (2013 grad) runs the ball. White Team’s Tom Henry (2013 grad), right, gets the shirt of Gray Team’s Donquaveus Wyatt (2017 grad) as he reaches for his flag. Gray Team’s Devin Amstutz (2014 grad), left, dives to get the flag of White Team’s Pete Schlegel. Alumni players keep hydrated. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/13/briggs-blame-ohio-states-epic-collapse-starts-ryan-day-coaches/stories/20260913105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/13/briggs-blame-ohio-states-epic-collapse-starts-ryan-day-coaches/stories/20260913105#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:56:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/13/briggs-blame-ohio-states-epic-collapse-starts-ryan-day-coaches/stories/20260913105 The good news for Ohio State: The last time it lost three of four games, things turned out pretty well, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes blew a 20-point lead in falling to Texas on Saturday night. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/13/trevor-lawrence-throws-4-td-passes-jaguars-rout-browns-34-10/stories/20260913103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/13/trevor-lawrence-throws-4-td-passes-jaguars-rout-browns-34-10/stories/20260913103#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:40:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/13/trevor-lawrence-throws-4-td-passes-jaguars-rout-browns-34-10/stories/20260913103 JACKSONVILLE — Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars waited seven agonizing months to play another meaningful game at EverBank Stadium. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) passes. Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown (1) celebrates his touchdown catch. Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken looks on. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/canine-cancer-charity-annual-dog-walk/stories/20260909103 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/canine-cancer-charity-annual-dog-walk/stories/20260909103#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:44:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/canine-cancer-charity-annual-dog-walk/stories/20260909103 A local nonprofit that helps combat canine cancer will hold its 15th annual dog walk in Perrysburg to raise money for animal research foundations. Jeff Dreps walks his 7-month-old golden retriever Sandy during the Andy's Army annual walk to raise funds for canine cancer research at Three Meadows Park in Perrysburg in 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/13/photo-gallery-card-show/stories/20260913101 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/13/photo-gallery-card-show/stories/20260913101#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:07:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/13/photo-gallery-card-show/stories/20260913101 Sports and Pokemon cards were displayed at the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sunday. Adam Daniel, right, checks out sports cards at Tom Meikle's booth during the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. Some of Tom Meikle’s sports cards were displayed during the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. Some of Tom Meikle’s sports memorabilia were displayed during the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. Some of Tom Meikle’s sports memorabilia were displayed during the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. Kody Dreps talks about his Pokémon cards during the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. Kody Dreps’ Pokémon cards were displayed during the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. People check out vendor booths during the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. A sign sits outside the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/poker-run-motorcyclists-support-disability-organization/stories/20260903101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/poker-run-motorcyclists-support-disability-organization/stories/20260903101#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:59:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/poker-run-motorcyclists-support-disability-organization/stories/20260903101 An organization that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will hold its annual Poker Run fund-raiser. Home Depot employees Alex Post, from left, Juan Chapa, and Celeciana Barton, work on a building at Courageous Acres, Courageous Community Services’ summer camp for children and adults with disabilities in 2022, near Whitehouse. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/09/13/road-warrior-another-roundabout-finished-next-one-starts/stories/20260911130 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/09/13/road-warrior-another-roundabout-finished-next-one-starts/stories/20260911130#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:55:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/09/13/road-warrior-another-roundabout-finished-next-one-starts/stories/20260911130 The roundabout project near Monclova Elementary School wrapped up Friday, but another one — Lucas County’s last of the season — is slated to start Monday. Construction materials sit at Archbold-Whitehouse and Providence-Neapolis-Swanton roads in Providence Township on Sept. 12. Construction preparation takes place at Archbold-Whitehouse and Providence-Neapolis-Swanton roads in Providence Township on Sept. 12. Construction preparation takes place at Archbold-Whitehouse and Providence-Neapolis-Swanton roads in Providence Township on Sept. 12. Construction preparation takes place at Archbold-Whitehouse and Providence-Neapolis-Swanton roads in Providence Township on Sept. 12. A sign warns of impending construction at Archbold-Whitehouse and Providence-Neapolis-Swanton roads in Providence Township on Sept. 12. Motorists drive through the new roundabout at Monclova and Waterville-Monclova roads in Monclova Township on Sept. 12. Motorists drive through the new roundabout at Monclova and Waterville-Monclova roads in Monclova Township on Sept. 12. Motorists drive through the new roundabout at Monclova and Waterville-Monclova roads in Monclova Township on Sept. 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/national-museum-great-lakes-fall-lecture-series/stories/20260910091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/national-museum-great-lakes-fall-lecture-series/stories/20260910091#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:13:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/13/national-museum-great-lakes-fall-lecture-series/stories/20260910091 The National Museum of the Great Lakes is kicking off its free fall lecture series with a discussion on invasive Grass Carp in Lake Erie. Sabir Gouriny holds a carp fish after catching it from the Maumee River at International Park in Toledo in 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/09/13/trump-calls-ukraine-halt-strikes-russian-diesel-saying-attacks-causing-shortage/stories/20260913100 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/09/13/trump-calls-ukraine-halt-strikes-russian-diesel-saying-attacks-causing-shortage/stories/20260913100#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:54:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/09/13/trump-calls-ukraine-halt-strikes-russian-diesel-saying-attacks-causing-shortage/stories/20260913100 KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage. Firefighters put out a fire at warehouse stores after a Russian air attack in Odesa, Ukraine, on Sept. 13. Firefighters put out a fire at warehouse stores after a Russian air attack in Odesa, Ukraine, on Sept. 13. A woman walks by the burning warehouse at the city entrance following Russian air attack in Odesa, Ukraine, on Sept. 13. In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, a residential building is seen in fire following a Russian air attack in Odesa, Ukraine, on Sept. 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/09/13/russia-hits-poland-ukraine-border-area-attacks-targeting-gas-stations/stories/20260913099 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/09/13/russia-hits-poland-ukraine-border-area-attacks-targeting-gas-stations/stories/20260913099#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:54:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/09/13/russia-hits-poland-ukraine-border-area-attacks-targeting-gas-stations/stories/20260913099 A Russian drone hit a gas station near Ukraine’s border with Poland, Ukrainian authorities said, the latest in a series of targeted attacks as both sides escalate their air war. A woman walks by the burning warehouse at the city entrance following Russian air attack in Odesa, Ukraine, on Sept. 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/13/utility-assistance-programs-demand-outpaces-resources/stories/20260828090 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/13/utility-assistance-programs-demand-outpaces-resources/stories/20260828090#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/13/utility-assistance-programs-demand-outpaces-resources/stories/20260828090 Inquiring about the Home Energy Assistance Program by phone is leaving callers looking for answers. Cynthia Savage, director of Pathway, left, and Holly Wilson, Pathway community resource director on Sept. 8 in Toledo. From left, Cynthia Savage, director of Pathway, and Holly Wilson, the organization's community resource director, on Sept. 8 in Toledo. 'We are not trying to create more barriers. We are trying to reduce them,' said Pathway Director Cynthia Savage, right, of her organization's work helping those who need utility assistance. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/09/13/season-arts-sees-touring-theater-firsts-upcoming-season/stories/20260913024 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/09/13/season-arts-sees-touring-theater-firsts-upcoming-season/stories/20260913024#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/09/13/season-arts-sees-touring-theater-firsts-upcoming-season/stories/20260913024 Guard your hearts, because the American Theatre Guild is opening the brand-new national tour of The Bodyguard at The Stranahan. For a month, the tour’s cast and crew will eat, sleep and, most of all, rehearse for the Oct. 15 opening. A musical adaptation of the 1992 romantic thriller starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, The Bodyguard will run through Oct. 18. Beloved jukebox musical 'Mamma Mia!' will stop in Toledo from April 27 to May 2, 2027. The brand-new national tour of 'The Bodyguard' will rehearse in Toledo for a month ahead of the show's Oct. 15-18 opening. The critically acclaimed Broadway show 'The Outsiders' is coming to town July 13-18, 2027, at The Stranahan. Crowd favorite 'The Book of Mormon' will share its secrets with Toledo audiences Feb. 18-21, 2027. The critically acclaimed Broadway show 'The Outsiders' is coming to town July 13-18, 2027, at The Stranahan. Crowd favorite 'The Book of Mormon' will share its secrets with Toledo audiences Feb. 18-21, 2027. Beloved jukebox musical 'Mamma Mia!' will stop in Toledo from April 27 to May 2, 2027. The critically acclaimed Broadway show 'The Outsiders' is coming to town July 13-18, 2027, at The Stranahan.