http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:49:45 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/10/29/red-wings-suspend-dylan-larkin-detroit/stories/20261029112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/10/29/red-wings-suspend-dylan-larkin-detroit/stories/20261029112#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:09:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/10/29/red-wings-suspend-dylan-larkin-detroit/stories/20261029112 DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay and taken him off the roster after they said he told the team he will no longer play for the franchise, growing frustrated by its inability to move him months after he asked for a trade. Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin reacts after his attempt was blocked by Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer for a Kraken win during a shootout in an NHL hockey game on Oct. 20 in Seattle. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/29/hot-shooting-dream-beat-valkyries-force-game-7-wnba-finals/stories/20261029113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/29/hot-shooting-dream-beat-valkyries-force-game-7-wnba-finals/stories/20261029113#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:07:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/29/hot-shooting-dream-beat-valkyries-force-game-7-wnba-finals/stories/20261029113 ATLANTA  — The Atlanta Dream’s shooters finally found some daylight. Atlanta Dream's Rhyne Howard, top, and Golden State Valkyries' Tiffany Hayes battle for the ball during the second half of Game 6 of the WNBA basketball finals on Oct. 29 in Atlanta. Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese reacts after the Dream won Game 6 of the WNBA basketball finals against the Golden State Valkyries on on Oct. 29 in Atlanta. Atlanta Dream's Naz Hillmon (00) reacts during the first half of Game 6 of the WNBA basketball finals against the Golden State Valkyries on Oct. 29 in Atlanta. Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese (5) looks to pass past Golden State Valkyries' Juste Jocyte during the first half of Game 6 of the WNBA basketball finals on Oct. 29 in Atlanta. Golden State Valkyries' Tiffany Hayes, left, goes up to shoot against Atlanta Dream's Rhyne Howard during the first half of Game 6 of the WNBA basketball finals on Oct. 29 in Atlanta. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/29/acton-campaign-says-opponent-backed-ad-featuring-dr-acton-s-mom-removed-from-air/stories/20261029109 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/29/acton-campaign-says-opponent-backed-ad-featuring-dr-acton-s-mom-removed-from-air/stories/20261029109#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:43:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/29/acton-campaign-says-opponent-backed-ad-featuring-dr-acton-s-mom-removed-from-air/stories/20261029109 A political ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton has been taken off the air, according to Dr. Acton’s campaign. Donna Arthur, Dr. Amy Acton's mother. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/29/fi/stories/20261030041 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/29/fi/stories/20261030041#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:17:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/29/fi/stories/20261030041 City League Whitmer defender Jermaine Johnson celebrates sacking Perrysburg QB Matthew Helman in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Perrysburg, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/10/29/judge-denies-evidence-suppression-motion-in-latigue-case/stories/20261029099 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/10/29/judge-denies-evidence-suppression-motion-in-latigue-case/stories/20261029099#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:20:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/10/29/judge-denies-evidence-suppression-motion-in-latigue-case/stories/20261029099 Darnell Jones acted knowingly when he waived his right to remain silent and spoke with Columbus police following his arrest last year in the death of daughter Kei’mani Latigue, a Lucas County judge ruled Thursday. Darnell Jones sits in court during an evidence suppression hearing for Darnell Jones in the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas on Sept. 28 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/29/csx-declares-progress-restoring-computer-systems/stories/20261029103 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/29/csx-declares-progress-restoring-computer-systems/stories/20261029103#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:50:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/29/csx-declares-progress-restoring-computer-systems/stories/20261029103 CSX Transportation reported Thursday it had significantly restored computer networks that failed Tuesday, disrupting its railroad operations, but still had work to do. With Toledo's skyline as a backdrop, a CSX Transportation freight train passes through the city's east side earlier this month. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/10/29/historic-drop-alphabet-stock-drags-market-lower/stories/20261029108 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/10/29/historic-drop-alphabet-stock-drags-market-lower/stories/20261029108#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:59:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/10/29/historic-drop-alphabet-stock-drags-market-lower/stories/20261029108 NEW YORK — A historic drop for Alphabet’s stock dragged the U.S. market lower Thursday after the company behind Google and YouTube reported weaker growth for the summer than analysts expected. The report underscored worries about whether all its huge investments in artificial-intelligence technology will pay off. FILE - Traders Drew Cohen, left, and Dylan Halvorsan work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, on Jan. 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/10/29/online-town-hall-addresses-health-concerns-chemical-leak/stories/20261028114 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/10/29/online-town-hall-addresses-health-concerns-chemical-leak/stories/20261028114#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/10/29/online-town-hall-addresses-health-concerns-chemical-leak/stories/20261028114 Environmental researchers urged North Toledo residents to take precautions against possible chemical exposure during an online town hall Wednesday, a week after a hazardous chemical leak forced nearly 1,000 people from their homes. The view outside MC Tank Transport, the site of the glycidyl methacrylate leak, in Toledo on Oct. 23. The tank that leaked, top front, seen with an air monitor on top during a news conference outside MC Tank Transport, the site of the glycidyl methacrylate leak, in Toledo on Oct. 23. An aerial view shows MC Tank Transport, the site of the glycidyl methacrylate leak, in Toledo on Oct. 23. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/10/29/3rd-class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-mc-tank-transport/stories/20261029098 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/10/29/3rd-class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-mc-tank-transport/stories/20261029098#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:38:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/10/29/3rd-class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-mc-tank-transport/stories/20261029098 A third class-action lawsuit has been filed against MC Tank Transport and its parent group, the Kenan Advantage Group, for the gaseous leak of cancer-causing glycidyl methacrylate. A tank leaked cancer-causing glycidyl methacrylate. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/29/high-school-football-playoffs-southview-fremont-ross-rematch-highlights-week-1/stories/20261027112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/29/high-school-football-playoffs-southview-fremont-ross-rematch-highlights-week-1/stories/20261027112#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:34:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/29/high-school-football-playoffs-southview-fremont-ross-rematch-highlights-week-1/stories/20261027112 Fresh off celebrating a Northern Lakes League championship, Fremont Ross earned a first-round playoff matchup with a familiar league foe. Fremont Ross WR Konner Frasure scores before halftime against Springfield in a high school football game at Don Paul Stadium on Oct. 9 in Fremont. Southview’s Ben Dykhuis is brought down by Northview’s Garrett Osborn during a high school football game at Northview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 21. Fremont Ross Qb Breylen Garza looks downfield against Springfield in a high school football game at Don Paul Stadium on Oct. 9 in Fremont. Southview’s Joe Tucker is brought down by Northview’s Keegan Rogers during a high school football game at Northview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 21. Fremont Ross WR Mason Englund scores on a long touchdown reception against Springfield in a high school football game at Don Paul Stadium on Oct. 9 in Fremont. Northview’s Ari Galvan blocks a pass for Southview’s Lance Lucio during a high school football game at Northview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 21. Fremont Ross coach Ken Winters encourqqges his team against Springfield in a high school football game at Don Paul Stadium on Oct. 9 in Fremont. Southview’s head coach Steve Hardy walks on the sideline during a football game between Southview and Perrysburg High School at Southview High School in 2024 in Sylvania. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/10/29/bowliong-green-accept-pumpkins-composting/stories/20261029059 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/10/29/bowliong-green-accept-pumpkins-composting/stories/20261029059#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:12:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/10/29/bowliong-green-accept-pumpkins-composting/stories/20261029059 BOWLING GREEN — City residents’ pumpkins and gourds may be dropped off at Bowling Green’s yard waste drop-off site rather than being thrown away, officials announced. Carved pumpkins and other gourds can be dropped off for composting in Bowling Green. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/10/29/tarta-rebrands-bus-lines-rapid-transit-plans/stories/20261029094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/10/29/tarta-rebrands-bus-lines-rapid-transit-plans/stories/20261029094#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:05:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/10/29/tarta-rebrands-bus-lines-rapid-transit-plans/stories/20261029094 TARTA Metro will be the new name of Toledo’s bus service starting early next year, making room for a new rapid transit service being implemented by the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority. Laura Koprowski, CEO of TARTA, helps celebrate 55 years of connecting northwest Ohio communities at the Glass City Center on Oct. 29 in downtown Toledo. Rick Bailey, deputy CEO for TARTA, discusses some of the company's history as TARTA celebrate 55 years of connecting northwest Ohio communities at the Glass City Center on Oct. 29 in downtown Toledo. Kendra Smith, TARTA board president, addresses guests as TARTA celebrate 55 years of connecting northwest Ohio communities at the Glass City Center on Oct. 29 in downtown Toledo. Guests attend an event for TARTA celebrating 55 years of connecting northwest Ohio communities at the Glass City Center on Oct. 29 in downtown Toledo. A TARTA vehicle was at the Glass City Center on Oct. 29 in downtown Toledo, as the transit agency celebrated 55 years of the service. Kendra Smith, TARTA board president, addresses guests as TARTA celebrate 55 years of connecting northwest Ohio communities at the Glass City Center on Oct. 29 in downtown Toledo. Sam Melden, TARTA's chief communications and customer experience officer, moderates a panel on TARTA's role in the community as the transit service celebrates 55 years of connecting northwest Ohio communities at the Glass City Center on Oct. 29 in downtown Toledo. Guests attend an event for TARTA celebrating 55 years of connecting northwest Ohio communities at the Glass City Center on Oct. 29 in downtown Toledo. Inside a specially lit bus at an event for TARTA celebrating 55 years of connecting northwest Ohio communities at the Glass City Center on Oct. 29 in downtown Toledo. Guests attend an event for TARTA celebrating 55 years of connecting northwest Ohio communities at the Glass City Center on Oct. 29 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/video-troopers-nearly-hit-by-suspected-impaired-driver-during-stop/stories/20261029093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/video-troopers-nearly-hit-by-suspected-impaired-driver-during-stop/stories/20261029093#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:09:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/video-troopers-nearly-hit-by-suspected-impaired-driver-during-stop/stories/20261029093 Two Ohio state troopers performing a field sobriety test on a driver during a traffic stop early Saturday on Monroe Street were nearly struck by another alleged impaired driver who did hit the car that had been stopped, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported. Dashcam footage of a suspected drug-impaired driver nearly striking troopers conducting sobriety tests on another driver. Justin L. Straub https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/29/jd-vance-rally-express-airport/stories/20261029100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/29/jd-vance-rally-express-airport/stories/20261029100#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:07:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/29/jd-vance-rally-express-airport/stories/20261029100 Vice President JD Vance will visit the Toledo area Monday ahead of Election Day, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz said Thursday. Vice President JD Vance waves as he arrives at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, near Fort Worth Texas, on Oct. 29. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/coroner-s-office-seeking-family-of-recently-deceased-man-4-8/stories/20261029097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/coroner-s-office-seeking-family-of-recently-deceased-man-4-8/stories/20261029097#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:14:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/coroner-s-office-seeking-family-of-recently-deceased-man-4-8/stories/20261029097 The Lucas County Coroner’s Office is seeking family members of a 68-year-old Central City man. 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/news/medical/2026/10/29/promedica-bay-park-hospital-earns-level-iii-trauma-center-designation/stories/20261029096 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/10/29/promedica-bay-park-hospital-earns-level-iii-trauma-center-designation/stories/20261029096#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:01:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/10/29/promedica-bay-park-hospital-earns-level-iii-trauma-center-designation/stories/20261029096 ProMedica Bay Park Hospital in Oregon has earned a Level III trauma center by the American College of Surgeons, marking the first time the hospital has achieved a trauma center designation. “This trauma designation is a significant accomplishment for ProMedica Bay Park Hospital and reflects The front sign for ProMedica Bay Park Hospital in Oregon, Ohio, on March 19, 2020. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/woman-hurt-in-crash-at-defiance-county-intersection/stories/20261029092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/woman-hurt-in-crash-at-defiance-county-intersection/stories/20261029092#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:16:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/woman-hurt-in-crash-at-defiance-county-intersection/stories/20261029092 SHERWOOD, Ohio — A Defiance woman was seriously injured in a collision at a rural Defiance County intersection Wednesday night, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported. Ohio State Highway Patrol. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/29/doordash-offers-17-billion-for-instacart-in-what-would-be-a-big-consolidation-for-grocery-delivery/stories/20261029091 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/29/doordash-offers-17-billion-for-instacart-in-what-would-be-a-big-consolidation-for-grocery-delivery/stories/20261029091#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:43:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/29/doordash-offers-17-billion-for-instacart-in-what-would-be-a-big-consolidation-for-grocery-delivery/stories/20261029091 DoorDash is offering $17 billion to buy Instacart to supercharge its grocery delivery business in what would be a big consolidation in grocery delivery. A food delivery rider waits at a traffic light, March 30, 2020, in Lone Tree, Colo. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/29/us-unemployment-claims-slide-to-194-000-the-lowest-since-mid-july/stories/20261029090 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/29/us-unemployment-claims-slide-to-194-000-the-lowest-since-mid-july/stories/20261029090#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:00:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/29/us-unemployment-claims-slide-to-194-000-the-lowest-since-mid-july/stories/20261029090 WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment claims dipped last week to 194,000 — the lowest since mid-July — as layoffs remain low and most Americans enjoy job security. A hiring sign is displayed in Northbrook, Ill., Oct. 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/toledo-police-fire-unions-warn-of-staffing-strains-if-tax-levy-fails/stories/20261028124 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/toledo-police-fire-unions-warn-of-staffing-strains-if-tax-levy-fails/stories/20261028124#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:49:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/toledo-police-fire-unions-warn-of-staffing-strains-if-tax-levy-fails/stories/20261028124 Toledo’s police and fire union leaders warn that potential layoffs if Issue 16 fails could further strain departments they say already are struggling to keep up with calls for service.