http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:45:16 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/20/bgsu-scientists-find-evidence-new-volcanic-activity-antarctica/stories/20260419042 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/20/bgsu-scientists-find-evidence-new-volcanic-activity-antarctica/stories/20260419042#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/20/bgsu-scientists-find-evidence-new-volcanic-activity-antarctica/stories/20260419042 BOWLING GREEN — Researchers from Bowling Green State University found new evidence that two large volcanic seamounts on the seafloor in Antarctica have been recently active underneath the surface of the ocean. BGSU geology professor Kurt Panter, left, and doctoral student Katie Shanks, right, were part of a voyage to Antarctica that revealed new findings about volcanism in the Ross Sea. BGSU researchers helped to definitively answer that flat-top seamounts in the western Ross Sea are volcanic, not sedimentary. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/19/8-children-killed-domestic-shootings-across-multiple-homes-louisiana-police-say/stories/20260419111 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/19/8-children-killed-domestic-shootings-across-multiple-homes-louisiana-police-say/stories/20260419111#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:43:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/19/8-children-killed-domestic-shootings-across-multiple-homes-louisiana-police-say/stories/20260419111 A Louisiana father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family Sunday morning that stretched across two houses in a Shreveport neighborhood left shaken by one of the nation’s deadliest mass shootings in recent years, police said. Satonia Small, with the organization Something Safe To Do, speaks to the news media and others gathered close to where a mass shooting took place in Shreveport, La., on April 19. Police tape blocks off a house in Shreveport, La., that is one of the locations tied to a mass shooting on April 19. Police gather on Harrison Street near Bernstein Avenue, in Shreveport, La., at a location being investigated for a mass shooting on April 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/19/paolo-banchero-scores-23-magic-beat-pistons-112-101/stories/20260419126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/19/paolo-banchero-scores-23-magic-beat-pistons-112-101/stories/20260419126#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:07:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/19/paolo-banchero-scores-23-magic-beat-pistons-112-101/stories/20260419126 DETROIT — Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round series, extending the longest home playoff losing streak in NBA history. Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) grabs a rebound in front of Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II, top right. Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) goes to the basket past Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0). Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) discusses a play with Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, left. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/19/hannah-green-rallies-win-jm-eagle-la-championship/stories/20260419125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/19/hannah-green-rallies-win-jm-eagle-la-championship/stories/20260419125#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:03:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/19/hannah-green-rallies-win-jm-eagle-la-championship/stories/20260419125 LOS ANGELES — Hannah Green won the JM Eagle LA Championship on Sunday for the third time in first four years and the first at El Caballero, holing a 12-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole after a back-nine comeback. Frida Kinhult hits from the second tee during the final round of the LPGA's JM Eagle LA Championship golf tournament at El Caballero Country Club on April 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/19/matt-fitzpatrick-delivers-another-playoff-winner/stories/20260419124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/19/matt-fitzpatrick-delivers-another-playoff-winner/stories/20260419124#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:56:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/19/matt-fitzpatrick-delivers-another-playoff-winner/stories/20260419124 HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.  — Matt Fitzpatrick of England delivered another magnificent shot in a playoff at Harbour Town on Sunday to quiet the pro-American crowd and take down the world's best player, hitting 4-iron to 13 feet for birdie to defeat Scottie Scheffler for his second title in the RBC Heritage. Matt Fitzpatrick, of England, right, hugs his wife Katherine Gaal after winning. Matt Fitzpatrick, of England, poses with the trophy after winning. Matt Fitzpatrick, of England, celebrates after winning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/19/tyler-reddick-passes-kyle-larson-final-lap-ot-win-nascar-cup-series/stories/20260419123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/19/tyler-reddick-passes-kyle-larson-final-lap-ot-win-nascar-cup-series/stories/20260419123#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:37:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/19/tyler-reddick-passes-kyle-larson-final-lap-ot-win-nascar-cup-series/stories/20260419123 KANSAS CITY, Kan. — NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick is riding the kind of Cup Series hot streak that Michael Jordan once enjoyed in his playing days. Tyler Reddick celebrates in Victory Lane. Tyler Reddick does a burnout after winning. Tyler Reddick celebrates in Victory Lane after winning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/19/briggs-loaded-toledo-ohio-state-schedule-highlights-our-top-10-area-college/stories/20260419114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/19/briggs-loaded-toledo-ohio-state-schedule-highlights-our-top-10-area-college/stories/20260419114#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:17:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/19/briggs-loaded-toledo-ohio-state-schedule-highlights-our-top-10-area-college/stories/20260419114 Now that spring football is over, time to start making fall plans. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith catches a pass for a touchdown against Michigan defensive back Zeke Berry during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Nov. 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/19/tj-friedl-3-run-double-9th-reds-rally-7-4-win/stories/20260419122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/19/tj-friedl-3-run-double-9th-reds-rally-7-4-win/stories/20260419122#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:00:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/19/tj-friedl-3-run-double-9th-reds-rally-7-4-win/stories/20260419122 MINNEAPOLIS — TJ Friedl hit a go-ahead, three-run double in the ninth inning, Rece Hinds added a two-run double in the 10th, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Sunday for a three-game sweep. Cincinnati Reds' TJ Friedl celebrates after his RBI double against the Minnesota Twins. Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer celebrates after scoring on an RBI double hit by TJ Friedl. Cincinnati Reds' Elly de la Cruz reacts after scoring on a double hit by Eugenio Suárez during the 10th inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/19/dillon-dingler-hits-3-run-hr-tigers-beat-struggling-crochet-red-sox-6-2/stories/20260419121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/19/dillon-dingler-hits-3-run-hr-tigers-beat-struggling-crochet-red-sox-6-2/stories/20260419121#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:54:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/19/dillon-dingler-hits-3-run-hr-tigers-beat-struggling-crochet-red-sox-6-2/stories/20260419121 BOSTON — Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer during Detroit’s four-run fifth inning against Boston’s struggling ace Garrett Crochet, leading the Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday at chilly and rainy Fenway Park. Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler gestures after hitting a home run during the fifth inning. Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet throws from the mound during the first inning. Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez throws during the fourth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/04/19/walleye-finish-2nd-central-division-face-bloomington-1st-round-playoffs/stories/20260419119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/04/19/walleye-finish-2nd-central-division-face-bloomington-1st-round-playoffs/stories/20260419119#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:19:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/04/19/walleye-finish-2nd-central-division-face-bloomington-1st-round-playoffs/stories/20260419119 It took all 72 games of the ECHL regular season for the Toledo Walleye to find out who they would play in the first round of the Kelly Cup playoffs. Toledo’s Reilly Funk and Bloomington’s Kylor Wall chase after the puck during the third period of an ECHL hockey game in at the Huntington Center downtown Toledo on March 29. The Walleye defeated the Bloomington Bison, 4-3. Toledo’s Carson Bantle and Bloomington’s Seung Jae Lee chase after the puck during the first period of an ECHL hockey game in at the Huntington Center downtown Toledo on March 29. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/19/to-editor-us-does-not-meet-just-standard/stories/20260420015 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/19/to-editor-us-does-not-meet-just-standard/stories/20260420015#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/19/to-editor-us-does-not-meet-just-standard/stories/20260420015 Gasoline prices and fluctuations in the stock market are not the only consequences of the war in Iran. Human suffering and death are real. Injustice is real. Consequences of waging unjust wars are real. Regular gas is priced at $3.97 at a bp gas station in Cincinnati on April 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/19/to-editor-war-result-failed-negotiations/stories/20260420016 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/19/to-editor-war-result-failed-negotiations/stories/20260420016#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/19/to-editor-war-result-failed-negotiations/stories/20260420016 The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran may be the costliest war in the history of all three countries. For America, not just in dollars, military bases, and equipment, but in trust. Police officers stand guard at a checkpoint on a barricaded road to ensure security ahead of the second round of the U.S. Iran officials talks, in Islamabad on April 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/19/editorial-gov-campaigns-disappointing/stories/20260420005 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/19/editorial-gov-campaigns-disappointing/stories/20260420005#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/19/editorial-gov-campaigns-disappointing/stories/20260420005 If the performance in office of Ohio’s next governor is as disappointing as both candidates’ campaigns for office, the state of decline gripping three quarters of the population, including northwest Ohio, will surely accelerate. Dr. Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, speaks during a roundtable at UAW Local 14 in Toledo on April 9. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/volunteers-return-2nd-wood-county-4-h-day-service/stories/20260419117 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/volunteers-return-2nd-wood-county-4-h-day-service/stories/20260419117#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:06:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/volunteers-return-2nd-wood-county-4-h-day-service/stories/20260419117 BOWLING GREEN — Michael Burwell, executive director of the Kids Coalition Against Hunger, had set the bar high for his group of volunteers on Sunday. Brennan Schroeder, 7, waits to pour soy in a bag while packing meals. A volunteer pours rice in a bag while preparing meals. Eliana Russell, 7, gets a scoop of rice to bag while preparing meals. Attendees look around at the different volunteering activities to do. Volunteers raise their gloved hands in the air before packing meals. Brennan Schroeder, 7, pours soy into a bag while preparing meals. Brennan Schroeder, 7, pours soy into a bag while preparing meals. Blake Villar, 10, pours soy into a bag while preparing meals during the Wood County 4-H Hands to Larger Service Day at the Wood County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green on Sunday, April 19, 2026. From let, Sophia Villar, 11, Blake Villar, 10, and Cathy Hanna prepares meals. Gabe Patterson, 15, brands a piece of a bed. Volunteers make beds. Carys Kellermeier, 10, sews a pillow. Michelle Kellermeier, left, and Carys Kellermeier, 10, make pillows. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/19/jose-ramirez-hits-2-homers-brayan-rocchio-drives-3-guardians-beat-orioles/stories/20260419120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/19/jose-ramirez-hits-2-homers-brayan-rocchio-drives-3-guardians-beat-orioles/stories/20260419120#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:24:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/19/jose-ramirez-hits-2-homers-brayan-rocchio-drives-3-guardians-beat-orioles/stories/20260419120 CLEVELAND — José Ramírez homered twice, Brayan Rocchio had three hits and three RBIs, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Orioles 8-4 on Sunday to take three of four from Baltimore. Cleveland Guardians' José Ramírez celebrates as he runs the bases with a solo home run in the fifth inning. Cleveland Guardians' Juan Brito, right, is congratulated by Steven Kwan (38) as he scores in the fourth inning. Baltimore Orioles' Taylor Ward (8) gestures as he runs the bases with a home run in the fifth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/19/mud-hens-drop-series-finale-louisville/stories/20260419118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/19/mud-hens-drop-series-finale-louisville/stories/20260419118#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:31:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/19/mud-hens-drop-series-finale-louisville/stories/20260419118 LOUISVILLE — The Toledo Mud Hens managed a run in the top of the ninth inning but failed to push across the tying tally, falling 2-1 and dropping the series to host Louisville on Sunday. Toledo’s Ben Malgeri follows through on a swing during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on April 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/19/toledo-womens-tennis-earns-resilient-win-over-bowling-green-ahead-mac-tourney/stories/20260419107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/19/toledo-womens-tennis-earns-resilient-win-over-bowling-green-ahead-mac-tourney/stories/20260419107#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:59:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/19/toledo-womens-tennis-earns-resilient-win-over-bowling-green-ahead-mac-tourney/stories/20260419107 University of Toledo women’s tennis is playing its best at the right time. Toledo’s Iva Jankovic returns the ball. Toledo’s Anastasia Akuginova serves. Toledo gets ready to play Bowling Green. Toledo’s Iva Jankovic serves. Toledo’s Anastasia Akuginova serves. Toledo’s Anastasia Akuginova celebrates a point against Bowling Green. Toledo’s Iva Jankovic returns the ball. Toledo’s Neha Guru returns the ball. Bowling Green’s Qianyu Liu serves. Bowling Green’s Libby Blair returns the ball. Bowling Green’s Kiera Taylor returns the ball. Bowling Green’s Tia Clemens and Qianyu Liu celebrate a point. Bowling Green’s Qianyu Liu and Tia Clemens wait for the serve. Toledo’s Iva Jankovic waits for her teammate to serve the ball. Toledo’s Neha Guru celebrates a point. Bowling Green’s Konstantina Adamopoulou returns the ball. Toledo’s Jone Ibanez celebrates a point. Bowling Green’s Leticia Fonseca returns the ball. Bowling Green’s Leticia Fonseca celebrates a point. Toledo’s Anastasia Akuginova and Gaby Rondon celebrate a win. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-best-bites-downtown-toledo/stories/20260419113 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-best-bites-downtown-toledo/stories/20260419113#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:15:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-best-bites-downtown-toledo/stories/20260419113 Locals tried various foods from various restaurants during Best Bites in downtown Toledo on April 18. Mini potpies are offered inside of Registry Bistro. Whitney Beczynski, co-owner of Bite Catering, dishes up a Swedish meatball tasting plate for a customer inside of The Mez. Brian Cowdrey, September Killy, Melissa Amspoker, and Jim Amspoker cheers margaritas together at Migos. Sue Donbrosky and Brenda Stalder look at their guided map before heading to the next location while standing outside of PizzaPapalis. From left, Lisa and Tim Leeds, walk with Annie and Jim Szydlowski, leaving Registry Bistro. Mini desserts are offered inside of Registry Bistro. Josh Mossing takes a picture of a French fry appetizer from Papa Kato’s. Sue Donbrosky holds her punch-hole lanyard, to keep track of the different locations visited. Heather Woods and Breanna DeSandro reach for the small bites offered at Registry Bistro. Bite-sized cocktails offered inside of Registry Bistro. Mariah Smith, of Papa Kato’s, hands out bite-sized appetizers to attendees. Maricris Medel takes a picture of a French fry appetizer from Papa Kato’s. Erin Lottier, of Swanky Scoops, hands Chris Doniere ice cream inside of The Mez. Whitney Beczynski, co-owner of Bite Catering, hands Brandi Doniere a Swedish meatball tasting plate inside of The Mez. Evelyn Meredith and Paul Coltrane stands outside of Ye Old Dirty Bird with food and drinks. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/04/19/trump-says-us-seizes-iranian-flagged-cargo-ship-strait-hormuz-pass-blockade/stories/20260419112 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/04/19/trump-says-us-seizes-iranian-flagged-cargo-ship-strait-hormuz-pass-blockade/stories/20260419112#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:51:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/04/19/trump-says-us-seizes-iranian-flagged-cargo-ship-strait-hormuz-pass-blockade/stories/20260419112 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said the U.S. forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first such interception since the blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, on April 18. A police officer stands guard at a checkpoint on a barricaded road to ensure security ahead of the second round of the U.S. Iran officials talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 19. Army troops patrol at a road to ensure security ahead of the second round of the U.S. Iran officials talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 19. A tanker sits anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, on April 18. Police officers stand guard at a checkpoint on a barricaded road to ensure security ahead of the second round of the U.S. Iran officials talks in Islamabad on April 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-half-o-ween-screams/stories/20260419110 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-half-o-ween-screams/stories/20260419110#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:08:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-half-o-ween-screams/stories/20260419110 Scary fun was offered at Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on Saturday. Scott Wilson and his daughter Emma get a caricature done during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. People explore spooky vendors during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. The cast of "Carrie" performs during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. People get an astrology reading during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. A person walks by two hearses during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Kristina Burgard, dressed as Mother Nature, and Marina Hunsinger look at handmade crystal horns during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Jason Raby and his son Alex, 10, watch a movie together during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Eli Jachimiak competes in the scream contest during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Nyx Hayes reacts to a scream in the scream contest during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Evelynn Adkins, 8, reacts to her scream in the scream contest during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Evelynn Adkins, 8, celebrates winning the scream contest during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18.