http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:00:11 GMT en-us hourly 1 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 — President Donald Trump offered mixed messages on Monday about the path ahead for the U.S. war against Iran, declaring that he was in no rush to end the conflict while also expressing confidence that further negotiations with Tehran will soon take place in Pakistan. 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/sports/cavaliers/2026/04/20/mitchell-scores-30-harden-adds-28-as-cavaliers-beat-raptors-115-105-for-2-0-seri/stories/20260420112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/04/20/mitchell-scores-30-harden-adds-28-as-cavaliers-beat-raptors-115-105-for-2-0-seri/stories/20260420112#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:31:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/04/20/mitchell-scores-30-harden-adds-28-as-cavaliers-beat-raptors-115-105-for-2-0-seri/stories/20260420112 CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, James Harden added 28 and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) gestures to the crowd. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots over Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23). Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) grabs a rebound next to Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/20/isaac-paredes-first-2-home-runs-season-power-slumping-astros-9-2-victory/stories/20260420113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/20/isaac-paredes-first-2-home-runs-season-power-slumping-astros-9-2-victory/stories/20260420113#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:26:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/20/isaac-paredes-first-2-home-runs-season-power-slumping-astros-9-2-victory/stories/20260420113 CLEVELAND — Isaac Paredes hit his first two home runs of the season and Christian Walker also went deep as the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 9-2 on Monday night for just their third victory in 15 games. Houston Astros' Isaac Paredes hits a solo home run. Houston Astros' Isaac Paredes celebrates after his solo home run. Houston Astros' Isaac Paredes, left, and Christian Walker, right, celebrate a win. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/20/rookie-sal-stewart-hits-8th-homer-reds-top-rays-6-1-4th-straight-win/stories/20260420114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/20/rookie-sal-stewart-hits-8th-homer-reds-top-rays-6-1-4th-straight-win/stories/20260420114#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:30:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/20/rookie-sal-stewart-hits-8th-homer-reds-top-rays-6-1-4th-straight-win/stories/20260420114 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rookie Sal Stewart homered, doubled, stole a base and scored twice as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Monday night for their fourth straight win. Cincinnati Reds' Sal Stewart celebrates as he runs the bases following hit two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jesse Scholtens. Cincinnati Reds right fielder Rece Hinds makes a sliging catch on a fly out by Tampa Bay Rays' Richie Palacios. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/20/to-editor-northeast-ind-linked-toledo/stories/20260420094 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/20/to-editor-northeast-ind-linked-toledo/stories/20260420094#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/20/to-editor-northeast-ind-linked-toledo/stories/20260420094 I live in Steuben County, Indiana. We are blessed with 101-plus lakes in our county. It contributes considerably to our coffers. The sun sets over Toledo’s skyline on Oct. 22, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/20/to-editor-toledo-airport-needs-dedicated-leadership/stories/20260421004 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/20/to-editor-toledo-airport-needs-dedicated-leadership/stories/20260421004#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/20/to-editor-toledo-airport-needs-dedicated-leadership/stories/20260421004 The Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport deserves new management. A new regional airport authority should be established to take over operational control from the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. Northwest Ohio must reject the long-standing status quo of our failing regional airport. Established passenger airlines and flights to major hubs connect-ing northwest Ohio to the world are a necessity in the 21st century economy. That is the standard — not the paltry flight options to Florida by one airline existing today. Derek Merrin, a Republican candidate running for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District primary, speaks during an event at Schaller Memorial Building in Perrysburg on March 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/20/editorial-just-do-it-right/stories/20260421005 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/20/editorial-just-do-it-right/stories/20260421005#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/20/editorial-just-do-it-right/stories/20260421005 The ballroom President Trump wants to build where the White House East Wing once stood is on hold because he can’t be bothered to follow legal procedure for construction at the White House. Construction on the new White House ballroom is seen from the Washington Monument on April 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/20/reconstruction-utility-projects-force-street-closures-metropark-still-accessible/stories/20260420111 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/20/reconstruction-utility-projects-force-street-closures-metropark-still-accessible/stories/20260420111#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:00:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/20/reconstruction-utility-projects-force-street-closures-metropark-still-accessible/stories/20260420111 Utility work will close part of Ottawa Street for four days starting Tuesday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. The LaPlaisance Road bridge over I-75 in Monroe, Mich., on April 28, 2020. 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.