http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:08 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/11/11/small-oil-spill/stories/20261111091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/11/11/small-oil-spill/stories/20261111091#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:38:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/11/11/small-oil-spill/stories/20261111091 An oil spill from a Toledo Edison transformer closed River Road in Maumee for several hours Wednesday morning. A Clean Harbors crew removes spilled transformer oil from River Road at Colwell Street on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. A Clean Harbors crew removes spilled transformer oil from River Road at Colwell Street on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/11/11/beloved-figure-at-west-toledo-senior-living-facility-retires/stories/20261110132 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/11/11/beloved-figure-at-west-toledo-senior-living-facility-retires/stories/20261110132#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:14:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/11/11/beloved-figure-at-west-toledo-senior-living-facility-retires/stories/20261110132 When Nora Posner moved into Glass Peaks Senior Living in West Toledo, she wasn’t particularly happy about the change. Her outlook improved as she got to know Carol Nadaud, the facility’s activities director, through their frequent encounters in the hallway. “No matter where I Nora Posner, a two-year resident of Glass Peaks Senior Living, embraces Carol Nadaud, a retired longtime employee of Glass Peaks Senior Living, as she speaks about her 37 years of experience at the facility in Toledo on Nov. 10. Carol Nadaud, a retired longtime employee of Glass Peaks Senior Living, speaks about her 37 years of experience at the facility in Toledo on Nov. 10. Nora Posner, a two-year resident of Glass Peaks Senior Living, speaks with Carol Nadaud, a retired longtime employee of Glass Peaks Senior Living, about her 37 years of experience at the facility in Toledo on Nov. 10. Nora Posner, a two-year resident of Glass Peaks Senior Living, Carol Nadaud, a retired longtime employee, and Fagie Benstein, former employee and resident, sit together inside the facility in Toledo on Nov. 10. Fagie Benstein, former employee and resident of Glass Peaks Senior Living, Carol Nadaud, a retired longtime employee, and Nora Posner, a two-year resident, sit together outside the facility in Toledo on Nov. 10. Fagie Benstein, former employee and resident of Glass Peaks Senior Living, Carol Nadaud, a retired longtime employee, and Nora Posner, a two-year resident, stand together outside the facility in Toledo on Nov. 10. Julie Edwards, executive director of Glass Peaks Senior Living Fagie Benstein, former employee and resident, Carol Nadaud, a retired longtime employee, Nora Posner, a two-year resident, sit together outside the facility in Toledo on Nov. 10. Glass Peaks Senior Living facility in Toledo on Nov. 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/11/toledo-attorney-s-approach-to-resolving-legal-disputes-gains-national-reach/stories/20261022084 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/11/toledo-attorney-s-approach-to-resolving-legal-disputes-gains-national-reach/stories/20261022084#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/11/toledo-attorney-s-approach-to-resolving-legal-disputes-gains-national-reach/stories/20261022084 Toledo attorney Peter Silverman’s efforts to help people resolve legal disputes without spending a fortune on litigation have gained national reach through a partnership with the American Arbitration Association. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/11/11/plan-it-calendar-11-12-11-18/stories/20261028111 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/11/11/plan-it-calendar-11-12-11-18/stories/20261028111#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/11/11/plan-it-calendar-11-12-11-18/stories/20261028111 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Santa Claus claps as the Christmas tree is lit during the tree lighting event at Levis Commons in Perrysburg on Nov. 17, 2023. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/11/11/irs-raises-2027-standard-deduction-and-child-tax-credit-in-its-annual-inflation-adjustments-1/stories/20261111089 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/11/11/irs-raises-2027-standard-deduction-and-child-tax-credit-in-its-annual-inflation-adjustments-1/stories/20261111089#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:45:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/11/11/irs-raises-2027-standard-deduction-and-child-tax-credit-in-its-annual-inflation-adjustments-1/stories/20261111089 NEW YORK — The IRS released its annual inflation adjustments for the 2027 tax year, raising the standard deduction and the child tax credit. These adjustments will apply for tax returns filed in 2028. A draft version of the IRS 1040 tax form for 2026 is photographed on Sept. 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/11/editorial-ai-week-needs-advocacy-agenda/stories/20261111011 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/11/editorial-ai-week-needs-advocacy-agenda/stories/20261111011#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:38:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/11/11/editorial-ai-week-needs-advocacy-agenda/stories/20261111011 Great Lakes AI Week is intended to make sure Greater Toledo is not AI weak. Sign inside BGSU's auditorium from the inaugural Great Lakes AI Week in November, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/11/to-the-editor-city-leaders-lost-public-confidence/stories/20261110007 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/11/to-the-editor-city-leaders-lost-public-confidence/stories/20261110007#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:36:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/11/11/to-the-editor-city-leaders-lost-public-confidence/stories/20261110007 In the aftermath of Toledo voters’ rejection of Issue 16, city officials seem determined to interpret the result as an unwillingness to support police, fire, and other essential public safety services. Perhaps they should consider another explanation: Voters simply didn’t trust city hall with another $25 million a year. One Government Center. Baun https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/11/ohio-lawmakers-start-lame-duck-by-easing-access-to-sawed-off-shotguns/stories/20261110101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/11/ohio-lawmakers-start-lame-duck-by-easing-access-to-sawed-off-shotguns/stories/20261110101#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:26:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/11/ohio-lawmakers-start-lame-duck-by-easing-access-to-sawed-off-shotguns/stories/20261110101 COLUMBUS — Ohioans would no longer be required to register sawed-off shotguns, short-barreled rifles, and firearm suppressors under legislation approved by the Ohio General Assembly Tuesday. Ohio Statehouse on April 15, 2024, in Columbus. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/11/poetry-workshops-offer-adults-time-to-work-with-lucas-county-poet-laureate/stories/20261109079 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/11/poetry-workshops-offer-adults-time-to-work-with-lucas-county-poet-laureate/stories/20261109079#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/11/11/poetry-workshops-offer-adults-time-to-work-with-lucas-county-poet-laureate/stories/20261109079 Lucas County Poet Laureate Sandra Rivers-Gill is leading a monthly series of poetry workshops for adults at four library branches. Newly named Lucas County Poet Laureate Sandra Rivers-Gill speaks at a commissioners meeting at One Government Center in downtown Toledo on Sept. 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/11/week-10-game-day-preview-toledo-football-vs-massachusetts/stories/20261110012 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/11/week-10-game-day-preview-toledo-football-vs-massachusetts/stories/20261110012#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/11/week-10-game-day-preview-toledo-football-vs-massachusetts/stories/20261110012 Toledo football is 8-1 this century against Massachusetts and has won by an average of 23 points in six matchups. The Rockets, however, will take on a revitalized Minutemen team, who under second-year head coach Joe Harasymiak is having their best season since 2012 when the program first joined A host of Toledo players take down Western Michigan’s Jalen Buckley during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo on Oct. 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/10/wright-state-s-scoring-run-too-much-for-toledo-men-s-basketball-to-overcome/stories/20261110133 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/10/wright-state-s-scoring-run-too-much-for-toledo-men-s-basketball-to-overcome/stories/20261110133#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:28:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/10/wright-state-s-scoring-run-too-much-for-toledo-men-s-basketball-to-overcome/stories/20261110133 Despite facing a five-point deficit to Wright State at halftime, three consecutive Toledo men’s basketball team baskets to open the second half tied the game. Toledo junior guard Mynor Strong looks to pass the ball during a men's college basketball game at The University of Toledo's Savage Arena in Toledo on Nov. 10. Toledo junior forward Jaylan Ouwinga shoots the ball during a men's college basketball game at The University of Toledo's Savage Arena in Toledo on Nov. 10. Toledo redshirt senior guard Sean Jones dribbles the ball down the court during a men's college basketball game at The University of Toledo's Savage Arena in Toledo on Nov. 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/11/10/bgsu-football-outlasts-kent-state-snaps-3-game-skid/stories/20261111088 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/11/10/bgsu-football-outlasts-kent-state-snaps-3-game-skid/stories/20261111088#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:24:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/11/10/bgsu-football-outlasts-kent-state-snaps-3-game-skid/stories/20261111088 BOWLING GREEN— Without its starting quarterback and seasonal leading rusher, the Bowling Green State University football team outlasted Kent State in a 33-28 win on Tuesday. Bowling Green’s Austin Novosad throws a pass during the Falcons' Nov. 10 game against Kent State. Kent State’s Dru DeShields, left, gets sacked by Bowling Green’s Elijah Durham-Smith, center, and Myles Bradley. Bowling Green’s Nakai Amachree runs the ball. Bowling Green’s Nakai Amachree, right, avoids a tackle attempt by Kent State’s Antonio Bottiggi en route to a touchdown. Bowling Green’s Dorian Pringle celebrates a defensive stop. Bowling Green’s Cashmire Lewis, left, tackles Kent State’s Mason King. Bowling Green coach Eddie George looks on. Bowling Green players react to referees awarding them a touchdown following a review. Bowling Green’s Eli Jacon-Duffy runs in for a touchdown. Bowling Green’s Kentrell White, left, handles the ball as Kent State’s Garrett Long goes for the tackle. Bowling Green’s Eli Jacon-Duffy, left, celebrates a touchdown with teammate James Thomas, Jr. A pass intended for Bowling Green’s Pauly Sadler falls incomplete. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/10/ottawa-hills-girls-soccer-advances-to-state-finals-freshman-keeper-tomblin-pk/stories/20261110109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/10/ottawa-hills-girls-soccer-advances-to-state-finals-freshman-keeper-tomblin-pk/stories/20261110109#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:00:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/10/ottawa-hills-girls-soccer-advances-to-state-finals-freshman-keeper-tomblin-pk/stories/20261110109 TIFFIN — Ottawa Hills freshman goalkeeper Autumn Tomlin asked for her number to be called at the biggest moment of the season, and the young netminder delivered  — not with a save but with a game-winning goal. Ottawa Hills coach Jennifer Kozy hugs goalkeeper Autumn Tomblin, who also hit the clinching penalty kick, after defeating Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills goalie Autumn Tomblin celebrates after hitting the winning penalty kick against Columbus Academy in a Division V high school girls soccer state semifinal at Frost-Kalnow Stadium on Nov. 10 in Tiffin. Ottawa Hills goalie Autumn Tomblin celebrates after scoring the clinching penalty kick against Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills fans celebrate with team after defeating Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills fans break the fence holding them back to celebrate with the team after defeating Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills goalie Autumn Tomblin is lifted by teammates after stopping penalties and scoring the clinching penalty kick against Columbus Academy in a Division V high school girls soccer state semifinal at Frost-Kalnow Stadium on Nov. 10 in Tiffin. Ottawa Hills goalie Autumn Tomblin is rushed by teammates after scoring the clinching penalty kick against Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills goalie Autumn Tomblin stops a penalty kick. Ottawa Hills penalty kicker Ellis Carter scores against Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills goalie Autumn Tomblin is rushed by teammates after scoring the clinching penalty kick against Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills midfielder Anna Flanagan fights for the ball against Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills forward Maeve Mackey heads the ball on goal. Ottawa Hills defender Quinn Culler gains control against Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills goalie Autumn Tomblin clebrates stopping a penalty kick. Ottawa Hills forward Maeve Mackey celebrates scoring a goal;. Columbus Academy forward Lexi Forchione shoots against Ottawa Hills. Ottawa Hills forward Parker Moran gains ball control against Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills forward Parker Moran fights for ball control against Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills midfielder Ashleigh Speakman reacts after hitting the post against Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills midfielder Ellis Carter, right, celebrates her goal against Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills midfielder Ellis Carter eyes the ball against Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills midfielder Ellis Carter puts the moves on the Columbus Academy defender on. her way to scoring. Ottawa Hills forward Maeve Mackey strikes the ball against Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills midfielder Ellis Carter dribbles through contact against Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills midfielder Kiersten Hoelle heads the ball against Columbus Academy. Ottawa Hills midfielder Ellis Carter puts the moves on a Columbus Academy defender. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/11/10/photo-gallery-bowling-green-vs-kent-state/stories/20261110137 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/11/10/photo-gallery-bowling-green-vs-kent-state/stories/20261110137#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:44:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/11/10/photo-gallery-bowling-green-vs-kent-state/stories/20261110137 Bowling Green defeats Kent State 33-28 in a Mid-American Conference college football game at Bowling Green State University’s Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green on Tuesday. Bowling Green players react to referees awarding them a touchdown following a review. Bowling Green’s Austin Novosad throws a pass. A pass intended for Bowling Green’s Pauly Sadler goes incomplete. Bowling Green coach Eddie George looks on. Bowling Green’s Nakai Amachree, right, avoids a tackle attempt by Kent State’s Antonio Bottiggi on a touchdown run. Bowling Green’s Nakai Amachree runs the ball. Bowling Green’s Eli Jacon-Duffy runs in for a touchdown. Kent State’s Dru DeShields, left, gets sacked by Bowling Green’s Elijah Durham-Smith, center, and Myles Bradley. Bowling Green’s Cashmire Lewis, left, tackles Kent State’s Mason King. Bowling Green’s Eli Jacon-Duffy, left, celebrates a touchdown with teammate James Thomas, Jr. Bowling Green’s Kentrell White, left, handles the ball as Kent State’s Garrett Long goes for the tackle. Bowling Green’s Dorian Pringle celebrates a defensive stop. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/11/10/2-seriously-injured-hit-run-crash/stories/20261110136 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/11/10/2-seriously-injured-hit-run-crash/stories/20261110136#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:47:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/11/10/2-seriously-injured-hit-run-crash/stories/20261110136 Two people were seriously injured Tuesday when their vehicle was hit by a red-light runner at the intersection of Dorr and Hawley streets, Toledo Police Department reported. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/10/liberty-benton-girls-soccer-tops-worthington-christian-reach-d-iv-state-final/stories/20261110135 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/10/liberty-benton-girls-soccer-tops-worthington-christian-reach-d-iv-state-final/stories/20261110135#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:32:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/10/liberty-benton-girls-soccer-tops-worthington-christian-reach-d-iv-state-final/stories/20261110135 MARION, Ohio — Liberty-Benton girls soccer coach Andy Modd didn’t even realize it was his daughter that scored. Liberty-Benton got goals from Kylie Modd, left, and Emma Lieb during the Eagles' Division IV state semifinal win over Worthington Christian on Tuesday at Marion Harding High School. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/10/bedford-volleyball-wins-regional-semifinal/stories/20261110134 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/10/bedford-volleyball-wins-regional-semifinal/stories/20261110134#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:30:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/10/bedford-volleyball-wins-regional-semifinal/stories/20261110134 LINCOLN PARK, Mich. — Bedford’s volleyball team swept Dearborn 3-0 on Tuesday to earn a spot in the Michigan Division 1 volleyball regional finals. Bedford’s head coach Bree Russow talks with a player during the MHSAA Division 1 state quarterfinal high school volleyball match at Dearborn High School in Dearborn, Mich., in 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/11/10/game-updates-and-analysis-bgsu-7-kent-state-7-2nd-quarter/stories/20261110130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/11/10/game-updates-and-analysis-bgsu-7-kent-state-7-2nd-quarter/stories/20261110130#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:14:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/11/10/game-updates-and-analysis-bgsu-7-kent-state-7-2nd-quarter/stories/20261110130 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team is hosting Kent State for a midweek Mid-American Conference clash. Below are quarter-by-quarter analysis and updates from Tuesday’s game. Football players for BGSU and Kent State warm up prior to a Mid-American Conference game. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/11/10/kennedy-family-joins-lawsuit-block-trump-arch/stories/20261110131 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/11/10/kennedy-family-joins-lawsuit-block-trump-arch/stories/20261110131#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:53:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/11/10/kennedy-family-joins-lawsuit-block-trump-arch/stories/20261110131 One of America’s most storied political dynasties — the Kennedy family — is joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block construction of the president’s 250-foot triumphal arch. Washington commuters drive South over the Memorial Bridge that spans the Potomac River toward a traffic circle at the entrance of Arlington National Cemetery, the proposed site for President Donald Trump's Triumphal Arch on Nov. 6 as seen from the Washington Monument. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/10/city-council-considers-data-privacy-rules-flock-debate/stories/20261110125 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/10/city-council-considers-data-privacy-rules-flock-debate/stories/20261110125#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:34:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/11/10/city-council-considers-data-privacy-rules-flock-debate/stories/20261110125 With Toledo City Council split over the future of Flock surveillance cameras, councilmen are considering broader guidelines to protect residents’ data and govern the city’s use of technology. Toledo City Council held an agenda review meeting on Nov. 10.