http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 29 May 2026 22:04:36 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/29/fbi-searches-2-northwest-ohio-properties/stories/20260529104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/29/fbi-searches-2-northwest-ohio-properties/stories/20260529104#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 22:09:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/29/fbi-searches-2-northwest-ohio-properties/stories/20260529104 The FBI searched multiple properties in northwest Ohio Friday morning. FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia holds a folder marked with the FBI logo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/05/29/ramaswamys-parents-held-green-cards-before-his-birth-campaign-says/stories/20260528101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/05/29/ramaswamys-parents-held-green-cards-before-his-birth-campaign-says/stories/20260528101#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 21:44:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/05/29/ramaswamys-parents-held-green-cards-before-his-birth-campaign-says/stories/20260528101 COLUMBUS — Vivek Ramaswamy’s parents were lawful permanent residents when he was born in Cincinnati in 1985, the Republican gubernatorial candidate’s campaign revealed Friday. Vivek Ramaswamy, candidate for Governor in Ohio, unveils a policy proposal to combat Medicaid fraud during a news conference in Columbus on May 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/29/tough-mudder-event-get-kids-outdoors-celebrates-end-school-year/stories/20260529079 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/29/tough-mudder-event-get-kids-outdoors-celebrates-end-school-year/stories/20260529079#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 21:05:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/29/tough-mudder-event-get-kids-outdoors-celebrates-end-school-year/stories/20260529079 Four of Kori Parker’s nine children attend Greenwood Elementary School. Kindergartner Samiya Carswell competes in a Tough Mudder event on May 29 at Greenwood Elementary School in Toledo. Fourth grader Saniya Hodges competes in a Tough Mudder event on May 29at Greenwood Elementary School in Toledo. The entire school completed obstacle courses in MUD for a focus on physical fitness and fun. Kindergarteners power their way out of mud pit. Kindergartner Rocia Castillo smile while competing. Fourth grader Bobby Fench competes. Kindergartner De’Zyre Cooke competes. With the directions to go over or under, children run the hurdles obstacle. Jacob Smithson shows off proof of participation. Doing an Army crawl through the mud to the finish line was one obstacle. A Greenwood Elementary student climbs a rope during the school's Tough Mudder event Friday in Toledo. Onlookers cheer a student climbing a rope at Greenwood Elementary School's Tough Mudder event Friday in Toledo. Lysiana Wolford, 14, left, and Emmalin Cooper, 13, are in the eighth grade at Jefferson Junior High School. They were at the Greenwood Elementary event to support the younger kids. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/mothers-families-receive-resources-annual-community-baby-shower/stories/20260529093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/mothers-families-receive-resources-annual-community-baby-shower/stories/20260529093#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 20:26:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/mothers-families-receive-resources-annual-community-baby-shower/stories/20260529093 Donnesha Smith of Toledo had no idea how many resources are available in Toledo to help families until she visited the Lagrange Branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library Friday. Women speak with vendors during Mercy Health’s annual Community Baby Shower at Lagrange Branch Library in Toledo on May 29. Shontae McSwain speaks with vendors during Mercy Health’s annual Community Baby Shower at Lagrange Branch Library in Toledo on May 29. Taliyah Nix, right, talks with Tara Hayes with Health Partners of Western Ohio during Mercy Health’s annual Community Baby Shower at Lagrange Branch Library in Toledo on May 29. Women speak with vendors during Mercy Health’s annual Community Baby Shower at Lagrange Branch Library in Toledo on May 29. Women speak with vendors during Mercy Health’s annual Community Baby Shower at Lagrange Branch Library in Toledo on May 29. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/29/police-release-bodycam-footage-profanity-teens/stories/20260529100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/29/police-release-bodycam-footage-profanity-teens/stories/20260529100#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 19:48:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/29/police-release-bodycam-footage-profanity-teens/stories/20260529100 Toledo Police Department officials have identified the involved officers and released body camera footage of a profanity-laced stop of a group of teens for jaywalking. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/29/judge-says-kennedy-center-board-broke-law-trump-name-building-blocks-closure/stories/20260529103 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/29/judge-says-kennedy-center-board-broke-law-trump-name-building-blocks-closure/stories/20260529103#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 19:40:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/29/judge-says-kennedy-center-board-broke-law-trump-name-building-blocks-closure/stories/20260529103 WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seen following a media tour intended to show building damage on April 22 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/29/museum-kicks-off-it-s-friday-community-events/stories/20260528099 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/29/museum-kicks-off-it-s-friday-community-events/stories/20260528099#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 19:32:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/29/museum-kicks-off-it-s-friday-community-events/stories/20260528099 This summer, the Toledo Museum of Art will offer a chance to spend a creative end to the week on three Fridays with special community events featuring music, movement, and art. Afro-Peruvian guitarist Hector Mendoza was featured at It's Friday! at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Salon in 2020. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/29/toledo-man-stevenson-dies-single-vehicle-crash/stories/20260529097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/29/toledo-man-stevenson-dies-single-vehicle-crash/stories/20260529097#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 19:15:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/29/toledo-man-stevenson-dies-single-vehicle-crash/stories/20260529097 FREMONT — A Toledo man has died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash around 9 a.m. Friday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/29/tree-work-to-close-part-of-fearing-boulevard-for-1-day/stories/20260529096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/29/tree-work-to-close-part-of-fearing-boulevard-for-1-day/stories/20260529096#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 18:40:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/29/tree-work-to-close-part-of-fearing-boulevard-for-1-day/stories/20260529096 Tree work will close part of Fearing Boulevard in central Toledo on Saturday, the Toledo Department of Transportation said. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/05/29/fishing-derby-for-kids-16-and-younger-planned-for-june-6/stories/20260529090 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/05/29/fishing-derby-for-kids-16-and-younger-planned-for-june-6/stories/20260529090#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 18:39:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/05/29/fishing-derby-for-kids-16-and-younger-planned-for-june-6/stories/20260529090 Perrysburg’s annual Fishing Derby will be June 6 at Three Meadows Pond. Hudson Haack, 10, left, and Hadley Haack, 9, both of Perrysburg, with the fish Hadley caught during the fishing derby at Three Meadows Park in Perrysburg on Saturday, June 1, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/29/i-75-repairs-in-monroe-county-for-weekend/stories/20260529095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/29/i-75-repairs-in-monroe-county-for-weekend/stories/20260529095#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 18:25:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/29/i-75-repairs-in-monroe-county-for-weekend/stories/20260529095 MONROE — Southbound I-75 will be reduced to one lane for several miles in Monroe County for most of the weekend, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/artists-capture-waterville-scenes-during-art-about-event/stories/20260529092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/artists-capture-waterville-scenes-during-art-about-event/stories/20260529092#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 21:49:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/artists-capture-waterville-scenes-during-art-about-event/stories/20260529092 Art is returning to downtown Waterville with a longtime community painting event aimed at expanding the city’s public art presence. Local artist Richard Maxfield works on his "en plein aire" watercolor. Local artist Richard Maxfield works on his "en plein aire" watercolor. Local artist Richard Maxfield works on his "en plein aire" watercolor. Local artist Richard Maxfield works on his "en plein aire" watercolor in downtown Waterville on Friday, May 29, 2026. The new mural on Mechanic Street in downtown Waterville on Friday, May 29, 2026. The new mural on Mechanic Street in downtown Waterville on Friday, May 29, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/05/29/van-wert-announces-agreement-for-10b-data-center-development/stories/20260529091 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/05/29/van-wert-announces-agreement-for-10b-data-center-development/stories/20260529091#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 15:18:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/05/29/van-wert-announces-agreement-for-10b-data-center-development/stories/20260529091 VAN WERT, Ohio — QTS, a data center developer, will construct a $10 billion data center consisting of seven buildings across 902 acres near U.S. 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/29/to-the-editor-better-days-ahead-for-n-toledo/stories/20260529006 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/29/to-the-editor-better-days-ahead-for-n-toledo/stories/20260529006#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 10:26:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/05/29/to-the-editor-better-days-ahead-for-n-toledo/stories/20260529006 North Toledo residents will often tell you they feel forgotten. They feel overlooked, disenfranchised, and disconnected from the systems that are supposed to serve them. Many have lost trust in government and organizations after years of feeling ignored. The new mural being pained at Jamie Farr Park in North Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/05/29/entrepreneur-bets-ai-support-small-businesses/stories/20260514031 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/05/29/entrepreneur-bets-ai-support-small-businesses/stories/20260514031#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 14:03:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/05/29/entrepreneur-bets-ai-support-small-businesses/stories/20260514031 Most small businesses don’t make it to their fifth birthday. Sarah Horn, founder of Manifest, a company that aims to support small business owners with AI tools and expert coaching, stands inside the Main Library in Toledo on May 18. Sarah Horn, founder of Manifest, stands inside the Main Library in Toledo on May 18. Sarah Horn, founder of Manifest, stands inside the Main Library in Toledo on May 18. Sarah Horn, founder of Manifest, stands inside the Main Library in Toledo on May 18. Owner of A Walk in the Park Dirk Broersma gets a kiss from Milo, a dachshund, in Maumee in 2021. T Elizabeth Bauer, a dog daycare counselor at A Walk in the Park, works with dogs at the Maumee facility. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/05/29/mathematical-model-determine-lake-erie-species-diversity/stories/20260526089 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/05/29/mathematical-model-determine-lake-erie-species-diversity/stories/20260526089#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/05/29/mathematical-model-determine-lake-erie-species-diversity/stories/20260526089 Scientists at the University of Toledo are developing a mathematical framework to aid in measuring the health of ecosystems. UT professor Song Qian works on campus at the University of Toledo. William Hintz is a professor in the University of Toledo department of environmental sciences. Song Qian is a UT professor in the department of environmental sciences and lead author on a study working toward figuring out species diversity levels in Lake Erie. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/photo-gallery-best-pictures-for-week-ending-may-28/stories/20260529087 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/photo-gallery-best-pictures-for-week-ending-may-28/stories/20260529087#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 13:26:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/29/photo-gallery-best-pictures-for-week-ending-may-28/stories/20260529087 Blade photographers head out every day to capture the triumphs, tragedies, and oddities of life in Lucas County and beyond. At right, Maureen Czerniakowski helps her granddaughter Lola, 2, cross a bridge along the Riverwalk May 26 in Toledo Anthony Wayne’s Jett Smith warms up before his at bat at sunset during the OHSAA Division II high school baseball district semifinal between Anthony Wayne and St. Francis de Sales at Carter Park in Bowling Green on May 26. Anthony Wayne’s Avrie Plontz dives safely into second past Fremont Ross’ Rubi Almaguer during the softball D-II district final at BGSU’s Meserve Field in Bowling Green on May 22. Anthony Wayne defeated Fremont Ross, 7-0. Clay’s Brayden Toneff gets hit by a pitch during the OHSAA Division II high school baseball district semifinal between St. John’s Jesuit and Clay at Carter Park in Bowling Green on May 26. Star of “The Paper” and “The Office” Oscar Nuñez throws out the first pitch during The Paper night at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 23. David Oravecz, a retired United States Marine Corps non-commissioned officer who is the executive director of the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission, walks up to pay his respects to the memorial wreaths during the Memorial Day Ceremony at the All Wars Memorial, Civic Center Mall in Toledo May 23. Clay celebrates their 1-0 win over St. Francis in the D-II baseball district final at Carter Park in Bowling Green on May 28. J.J. Paines-Franklin shares popcorn with his frend Ronin Niegeroes, 13, each of Pierce Middle School, as kids from regional schools enjoy a Toledo Mud Hens daytime baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on May 27 in downtown Toledo. A Great Blue Heron takes flight May 26 at Side Cut Metropark in Maumee. Toledo’s Max Clark dives into second base during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo May 24. Toledo’s Woo-Suk Go loses his hat while throwing a pitch during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo May 24. One of the firefighter explorer group members runs by a car fire before helping put it out during a mock disaster event held by Bedford Township Fire Department at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Monroe, Mich., on May 23. Leona Simmons, Thomas Middle School, raises a foul ball collected in the stands as kids from regional schools enjoy a Toledo Mud Hens daytime baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on May 27 in downtown Toledo. Toledo Mud Hens infielder Max Burt makes the throw to get the double play against Columbus in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth Third Field on May 27 in downtown Toledo. Volunteer Nikkey Richardson of the Mecca Court No. 73 and her granddaughter Chloe Highsmith, 4, place flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day on May 22 at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. About 200 volunteers will be placing over 6,000 American Flags on veterans’ graves. Gary and Elizabeth Deal with a photo of their late daughter, Christina Deal, at their home in Jerusalem Township on May 25. Christina was murdered in 2003. Kids chase foam during the Perrysburg Memorial Day Parade in Perrysburg on May 25. A first grade class listens as Jordan Mosby, an eighth grade student, explains the types of produce he is growing in the Big Green Garden at East Broadway Elementary in Toledo May 22. Marleta Smith and her escort Gavin Eckhart dance together during the 58th Debutante Cotillion at Parkway Place in Toledo on May 23. Gabby Padilla, of El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico, facing camera at right, performs at the Cultura Sobre Ruedas (Culture on Wheels) event at the Believe Center in Toledo on May 24. People enjoy the warm weather at the Toledo Botanical Gardens in Toledo on May 26. Lake pitcher Parker Dart celebrates defeating Perry, 2-0, during a Division IV regional semifinal softball game May 27 in Clyde. Railroad workers stand next to a train derailment on the CSX track that crosses East Manhattan Boulevard in Toledo May 23. Shells fly from the guns during the 21-gun salute at the memorial service at Fort Meigs Union Cemetery in Perrysburg on May 25. Veronica Falter carries a “Freedom is not free” sign in the Perrysburg Memorial Day Parade in Perrysburg on May 25. Clay celebrates their win over Northview during the softball D-II district final at BGSU’s Meserve Field in Bowling Green on May 22. The rifle squad of the American Legion Post 468 give a rifle salute during a Memorial Day memorial service at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania on May 25. James Mann prays during an Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) prayer service May 27 at the Masjid of Al-Islam in Toledo. Imam Ibrahim Rahim leads an Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) prayer service May 27 at the Masjid of Al-Islam in Toledo. Toledo/Sylvania Elks Lodge No. 53 march with a large American flag during the Memorial Day parade in Sylvania on May 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/05/29/blue-origin-rocket-explodes-on-the-launch-pad-during-an-engine-firing-test/stories/20260529085 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/05/29/blue-origin-rocket-explodes-on-the-launch-pad-during-an-engine-firing-test/stories/20260529085#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 10:38:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/05/29/blue-origin-rocket-explodes-on-the-launch-pad-during-an-engine-firing-test/stories/20260529085 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange. A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket stands ready for launch at the Cape Canaveral Space Force station in Cape Canaveral, Fla., April 18. A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes during an engine-firing test on May 28 in Cape Canaveral, Fla. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/05/29/tomatoes-become-latest-symbol-of-america-s-affordability-squeeze/stories/20260529084 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/05/29/tomatoes-become-latest-symbol-of-america-s-affordability-squeeze/stories/20260529084#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 10:36:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/05/29/tomatoes-become-latest-symbol-of-america-s-affordability-squeeze/stories/20260529084 NEW YORK — Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs. Tomatoes await customers on the shelves of a supermarket in New York on May 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/29/editorial-endorsement-can-t-trump-voters/stories/20260529008 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/29/editorial-endorsement-can-t-trump-voters/stories/20260529008#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 10:28:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/05/29/editorial-endorsement-can-t-trump-voters/stories/20260529008 Republican Derek Merrin has President Trump’s “complete and total endorsement” in the 9th congressional district rematch with incumbent Democrat Marcy Kaptur. But if he wins, Mr. Merrin will not serve northwest Ohio well unless his first and foremost allegiance is to voters here and the issues that assist them. 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.