http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:23:58 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/30/trump-announces-deal-hamas-disarm-gaza-hurdles-remain/stories/20260730122 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/30/trump-announces-deal-hamas-disarm-gaza-hurdles-remain/stories/20260730122#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:23:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/30/trump-announces-deal-hamas-disarm-gaza-hurdles-remain/stories/20260730122 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza, but many hurdles, conditions and long timelines remained to wind down the war in the Palestinian territory. Neither Hamas nor Israel gave immediate indication that they had agreed. Palestinians salvage their belongings from the rubble of a building and tents destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on July 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/07/30/woman-seriously-injured-wood-county-crash/stories/20260730120 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/07/30/woman-seriously-injured-wood-county-crash/stories/20260730120#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:44:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/07/30/woman-seriously-injured-wood-county-crash/stories/20260730120 Two people were injured, one seriously, in a Thursday crash in Wood County’s Lake Township, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/30/peter-malnati-shoots-9-under-61-takes-early-lead-rocket-classic-detroit/stories/20260730121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/30/peter-malnati-shoots-9-under-61-takes-early-lead-rocket-classic-detroit/stories/20260730121#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:28:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/30/peter-malnati-shoots-9-under-61-takes-early-lead-rocket-classic-detroit/stories/20260730121 DETROIT — Peter Malnati has missed more cuts than he has made on the PGA Tour this season, filling his head with doubts about his game. Peter Malnati hits from the 11th tee during the first round of the Rocket Classic golf tournament at the Detroit Golf Club on July 30 in Detroit. Rickie Fowler hits from the 11th tee during the first round of the Rocket Classic golf tournament at the Detroit Golf Club on July 30 in Detroit. Patrick Cantlay prepares to putt on the eighth green during the first round of the Rocket Classic golf tournament at the Detroit Golf Club on July 30 in Detroit. Keegan Bradley hits from the 11th tee during the first round of the Rocket Classic golf tournament at the Detroit Golf Club on July 30 in Detroit. Cameron Young chips onto the eighth green during the first round of the Rocket Classic golf tournament at the Detroit Golf Club on July 30 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/30/photo-gallery-perrysburg-farmers-market/stories/20260730115 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/30/photo-gallery-perrysburg-farmers-market/stories/20260730115#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:29:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/30/photo-gallery-perrysburg-farmers-market/stories/20260730115 Visitors to the Perrysburg Farmers Market browsed everything from eggplants to pup treats on Thursday. Sue Moenter of Bech Farms eyes potential eggplant customers during the evening Perrysburg Farmers Market on July 30 in downtown. Basset Hound Pickles stars at the pup-cup treat coming her way from owner Ashley during the evening Perrysburg Farmers Market on July 30 in downtown. Jaclyn Poll holds a bouquet of flowers as she shops wares during the evening Perrysburg Farmers Market on July 30 in downtown. Jack Wenz of Sylvestri Market makes sure the summer squash meets the measure of excllence during the evening Perrysburg Farmers Market on July 30 in downtown. Young Alex Bold enjoys any icy treat in the heat of evening Perrysburg Farmers Market on July 30 in downtown. Lindsay Williams gets the green while the bag is secured during the evening Perrysburg Farmers Market on July 30 in downtown. Steve Remustat samples the hot beets on the block with Casey Bower and son Caden, 12, and his new and yet unnamed puppy during the evening Perrysburg Farmers Market on July 30 in downtown. A man carries sunflowers during the evening Perrysburg Farmers Market on July 30 in downtown. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/07/30/between-prices-diarrhea-causing-parasite-lettuce-hard-times-restaurants/stories/20260730114 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/07/30/between-prices-diarrhea-causing-parasite-lettuce-hard-times-restaurants/stories/20260730114#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:04:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/07/30/between-prices-diarrhea-causing-parasite-lettuce-hard-times-restaurants/stories/20260730114 It’s been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce. Organic lettuce is displayed in Falls Church, Va., in 2017. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/30/cyberattacksminnesota-water-systems-investigated-iranian-hackers/stories/20260730113 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/30/cyberattacksminnesota-water-systems-investigated-iranian-hackers/stories/20260730113#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:59:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/30/cyberattacksminnesota-water-systems-investigated-iranian-hackers/stories/20260730113 Authorities were working Thursday to find the source of cyberattacks that targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota and came amid warnings that Iranian hackers have been focused on such systems. A water tower is seen on July 30 in Plymouth, Minn. A cyberattack targeted the operating technology at over 30 water systems in Minnesota, including Plymouth's, earlier this week, state officials said. A water tower is seen on July 30 in Plymouth, Minn. A cyberattack targeted the operating technology at over 30 water systems in Minnesota, including Plymouth's, earlier this week, state officials said. A water tower is seen on July 30 in Plymouth, Minn. A cyberattack targeted the operating technology at over 30 water systems in Minnesota, including Plymouth's, earlier this week, state officials said. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/30/early-advantage-powers-columbus-mud-hens/stories/20260730107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/30/early-advantage-powers-columbus-mud-hens/stories/20260730107#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:53:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/30/early-advantage-powers-columbus-mud-hens/stories/20260730107 COLUMBUS — The Toledo Mud Hens outhit the host Columbus Clippers but could not pay it off on the scoreboard, falling 9-5 in the third game of the series on Thursday. Toledo’s Jace Jung hits the ball during a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on May 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/07/30/corps-abruptly-halts-work-invasive-carp-barrier/stories/20260730094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/07/30/corps-abruptly-halts-work-invasive-carp-barrier/stories/20260730094#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:30:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/07/30/corps-abruptly-halts-work-invasive-carp-barrier/stories/20260730094 JOLIET, Ill. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has abruptly halted construction of the multibillion-dollar invasive carp barrier near Chicago that is designed to keep highly destructive invasive carp from getting into the Great Lakes. In this 2012, file photo, invasive carp are seen leaping from the Illinois River near Havana, Ill., after being jolted by an electric current from a research boat. Invasive carp are shown leaping near Memphis in this 2011 file photo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/30/jeeno-thitikul-opens-64-women-british-open/stories/20260730111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/30/jeeno-thitikul-opens-64-women-british-open/stories/20260730111#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:33:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/30/jeeno-thitikul-opens-64-women-british-open/stories/20260730111 LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England  — Jeeno Thitikul took the first step toward the missing prize of her career Thursday when she opened with a 7-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes for a two-shot lead over Haeran Ryu and Shiho Kuwaki of Japan in the Women's British Open. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, chips onto the 14th green during the first round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 30. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, drives off the 16th tee during the first round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 30. Haeran Ryu, of South Korea, tees off the 2nd hole during the first round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 30. Shiho Kuwaki, of Japan, takes a practice swing on the 14th hole during the first round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 30. Nelly Korda, of the U.S. plays a shot out of a bunker on the 3rd hole during the first round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/07/30/new-cyclosporiasis-cases-reported-northwest-ohio/stories/20260730104 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/07/30/new-cyclosporiasis-cases-reported-northwest-ohio/stories/20260730104#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:13:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/07/30/new-cyclosporiasis-cases-reported-northwest-ohio/stories/20260730104 Lucas County has reported 1,194 cases of cyclosporiasis, while 2,926 cases have been confirmed across northwest Ohio, a regional increase of 11 since Wednesday, according to figures from the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department. Brandon Palinski, director of innovation, quality and informatics at the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, shows a photo of the cyclospora parasite at the health department in Toledo on July 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/30/microsoft-best-day-leads-stocks-inflation-worries-remain-bond-market/stories/20260730110 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/30/microsoft-best-day-leads-stocks-inflation-worries-remain-bond-market/stories/20260730110#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:59:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/30/microsoft-best-day-leads-stocks-inflation-worries-remain-bond-market/stories/20260730110 NEW YORK — A monster day for Microsoft’s stock following signals that its big spending on AI is translating into profits led a powerful rebound on Wall Street Thursday, while computer-chip companies regained some of their sharp recent losses. In the bond market, though, worries remained about inflation potentially remaining high for years. A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, on July 30 in New York. Jersey Mike's Subs' chairman of the board of directors Peter Cancro, left, and Eli Manning, right, pose with a ceremonial bell before the planned IPO of Jersey Mike's Subs on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 30 in New York. Jersey Mike's Subs' CEO Charlie Morrison waits for his company's IPO on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 30 in New York. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/30/trump-floats-pulling-blanche-nomination-attorney-general-avoid-gop-demands/stories/20260730108 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/30/trump-floats-pulling-blanche-nomination-attorney-general-avoid-gop-demands/stories/20260730108#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:52:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/30/trump-floats-pulling-blanche-nomination-attorney-general-avoid-gop-demands/stories/20260730108 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday he may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for the full-time post to avoid conceding to Senate Republicans' demands over a sweeping tax audit immunity deal benefiting the president and members of his family. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 15. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is sworn in as he appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 15. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., arrives for a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill on July 30 in Washington. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, arrives for a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill on July 30 in Washington. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., arrives for a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill on July 30 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/07/30/odot-preferred-plan-us-23-71-connector/stories/20260730098 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/07/30/odot-preferred-plan-us-23-71-connector/stories/20260730098#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:30:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/07/30/odot-preferred-plan-us-23-71-connector/stories/20260730098 COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Transportation on Thursday announced its preferred route for a freeway connecting U.S. 23 and I-71. The Ohio Department of Transportation announced its preferred alignment for a freeway connecting U.S. 23 and I-71 on July 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/30/celebrate-romance-author-vendor-event-maumee/stories/20260730056 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/30/celebrate-romance-author-vendor-event-maumee/stories/20260730056#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:28:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/30/celebrate-romance-author-vendor-event-maumee/stories/20260730056 Romancing the Glass City, a bookish event featuring more than 120 vendors and authors, takes place Saturday at the Lucas County Recreation Center. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/07/30/officials-investigate-chemical-odor-oregon/stories/20260730103 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/07/30/officials-investigate-chemical-odor-oregon/stories/20260730103#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:38:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/07/30/officials-investigate-chemical-odor-oregon/stories/20260730103 City and state environmental officials investigated reports of a chemical odor Thursday after residents in part of Oregon reported the smell and several people sought medical evaluations. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/07/30/couple-indicted-manslaughter-newborn-death/stories/20260730102 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/07/30/couple-indicted-manslaughter-newborn-death/stories/20260730102#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:33:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/07/30/couple-indicted-manslaughter-newborn-death/stories/20260730102 An Oregon couple have both been indicted on involuntary manslaughter charges in their newborn daughter’s Feb. 25 death. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/07/30/hitting-the-links-area-high-school-golfers-set-for-successful-2026-season/stories/20260730100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/07/30/hitting-the-links-area-high-school-golfers-set-for-successful-2026-season/stories/20260730100#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:34:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/07/30/hitting-the-links-area-high-school-golfers-set-for-successful-2026-season/stories/20260730100 The high school golf season gets into full swing this week, with several local teams and individuals looking to build on their successes from 2025. St. John’s Charlie Kazmierczak jumps to watch his shot during the Division I boys state golf tournament Oct. 12, 2025, on the North Course at Firestone Country Club. Anthony Wayne’s Piper Phillips during the OHSAA Girls Division I Championship at NCR Golf Course in Kettering, Ohio. Walker Peterson from Ottawa Hills at the OHSAA Boys D2 State Championship Oct 6, 2025. Northview’s Katelyn Feldmann hits her ball to the fairway during the Division I girls state golf tournament Oct. 12, 2025, on the Fazio Course at Firestone Country Club. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/30/photo-gallery-lunchtime-by-the-maumee-river/stories/20260730101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/30/photo-gallery-lunchtime-by-the-maumee-river/stories/20260730101#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:26:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/30/photo-gallery-lunchtime-by-the-maumee-river/stories/20260730101 People soak up summer along downtown Toledo's Maumee River waterfront Thursday, enjoying the scenic views while grabbing a bite from local food trucks during Lunch at Levis. Charles Shelton takes in the river view as Kelly Mondora enjoys her lunch along the Maumee River in Toledo on July 30. Gulls line the docks as a boat moves along in the Maumee River in Toledo on July 30. Charles Shelton takes in the river view along the Maumee River in Toledo on July 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/07/30/2-arrested-after-high-speed-chase-with-u-haul-truck/stories/20260730097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/07/30/2-arrested-after-high-speed-chase-with-u-haul-truck/stories/20260730097#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:16:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/07/30/2-arrested-after-high-speed-chase-with-u-haul-truck/stories/20260730097 OAK HARBOR, Ohio — Two people in a U-Haul truck were arrested after a pursuit through multiple northwest Ohio counties. Deputies used a vehicle-containment tactic to stop a fleeing U-Haul truck on State Rt. 2 in Oregon. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/07/30/state-seeks-penalties-over-alleged-illegal-cattle-operation/stories/20260729054 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/07/30/state-seeks-penalties-over-alleged-illegal-cattle-operation/stories/20260729054#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:04:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/07/30/state-seeks-penalties-over-alleged-illegal-cattle-operation/stories/20260729054 MONTPELIER, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General D. Andrew Wilson’s office is seeking thousands of dollars in penalties from an Indiana couple it claims illegally built a concentrated animal feeding operation, or CAFO, for more than 1,000 cattle some 18 months ago. Sam Mullins is the Ohio Department of Agriculture's chief of livestock permitting.