http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:25:57 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/31/diamondbacks-score-4-8th-beat-guardians-4-1-move-into-second-nl/stories/20260731117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/31/diamondbacks-score-4-8th-beat-guardians-4-1-move-into-second-nl/stories/20260731117#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:21:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/31/diamondbacks-score-4-8th-beat-guardians-4-1-move-into-second-nl/stories/20260731117 CLEVELAND (AP) — Geraldo Perdomo and Gabriel Moreno had back-to-back RBI singles off Erik Sabrowski in a four-run eighth inning, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night. Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno, left, and pitcher Brandyn Garcia (55) celebrate. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/31/clippers-down-mud-hens-4th-straight-win-series/stories/20260731113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/31/clippers-down-mud-hens-4th-straight-win-series/stories/20260731113#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:44:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/31/clippers-down-mud-hens-4th-straight-win-series/stories/20260731113 COLUMBUS — In a similar result to the night before, the Columbus Clippers belted four home runs to pull away for a 9-4 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens on Friday night. Toledo’s Corey Julks eyes the ball while batting during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on July 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/31/sal-stewart-hits-2-run-hr-drives-4-as-reds-come-back-beat-pirates-8-7/stories/20260731115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/31/sal-stewart-hits-2-run-hr-drives-4-as-reds-come-back-beat-pirates-8-7/stories/20260731115#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:00:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/31/sal-stewart-hits-2-run-hr-drives-4-as-reds-come-back-beat-pirates-8-7/stories/20260731115 CINCINNATI — Sal Stewart hit a two-run homer, had four RBIs, and scored the winning run as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on Friday night. Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes pitches. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/07/31/toddler-shot-east-toledo/stories/20260731114 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/07/31/toddler-shot-east-toledo/stories/20260731114#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:47:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/07/31/toddler-shot-east-toledo/stories/20260731114 Toledo police are investigating the shooting of a toddler who was wounded Friday evening in East Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/31/editorial-facing-up-to-ai/stories/20260801009 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/31/editorial-facing-up-to-ai/stories/20260801009#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/31/editorial-facing-up-to-ai/stories/20260801009 Telling people that artificial intelligence is nothing to fear, or even worse, that “it will not take your job,” feels unrealistic, given the impact that AI has already had. The OpenAI logo is displayed on a cell phone in front of an image generated by ChatGPT's Dall-E text-to-image model on Dec. 8, 2023 in Boston. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/31/max-clark-make-mlb-debut-after-successful-mud-hens-tenure/stories/20260730090 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/31/max-clark-make-mlb-debut-after-successful-mud-hens-tenure/stories/20260730090#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:37:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/31/max-clark-make-mlb-debut-after-successful-mud-hens-tenure/stories/20260730090 Top Detroit Tigers prospect Max Clark is making his move to the majors after officially being called up from the Toledo Mud Hens on Friday. The 21-year-old started the season in Triple-A, where he appeared in 90 games for the Mud Hens and led the team in hits (100) and stolen bases (21).  Toledo’s Max Clark makes contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field in Toledo, July 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/31/tens-thousands-migrants-voluntarily-leave-crossing-spanish-territory-ceuta/stories/20260731106 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/31/tens-thousands-migrants-voluntarily-leave-crossing-spanish-territory-ceuta/stories/20260731106#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:01:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/31/tens-thousands-migrants-voluntarily-leave-crossing-spanish-territory-ceuta/stories/20260731106 CEUTA, Spain — Tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into Spain’s tiny Ceuta territory returned voluntarily to Morocco on Friday, a day after the influx triggered chaos in the North African city and reignited the immigration debate in Europe and beyond. At least 57 migrants died on the journey. Migrants return to Morocco from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, on July 31. Migrants rest outside the Temporary Center for Immigrants (CETI) after crossing from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, on July 31. CETI is the Spanish acronym for the migrant reception center. A migrant runs from Spanish police officers as they cordon off access to the beach for people crossing from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, on July 31. Belongings left behind by migrants float in the sea after they crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, on July 31. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/31/hamas-will-disarm-israel-halts-strikes-withdraws-gaza/stories/20260731105 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/31/hamas-will-disarm-israel-halts-strikes-withdraws-gaza/stories/20260731105#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:00:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/31/hamas-will-disarm-israel-halts-strikes-withdraws-gaza/stories/20260731105 CAIRO — Hamas said Friday that it will begin disarming as part of a deal announced by President Trump that also requires Israel to end its strikes and withdraw from Gaza. It marks a potential breakthrough in ending the war, but implementation faces major challenges. A Palestinian man rides his bicycle by the rubble of buildings that were destroyed during the Israel Hamas war, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on July 31. A Palestinian man rides his bicycle by the rubble of buildings that were destroyed during the Israel Hamas war, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on July 31. Palestinian walk by the rubble of buildings that were destroyed during the Israel Hamas war, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on July 31. A Palestinian man rides his bicycle by the rubble of buildings that were destroyed during the Israel Hamas war, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on July 31. Palestinian barber Mousa al-Kharibi gives a man a haircut inside a tent, by the rubble of buildings that were destroyed during the Israel Hamas war, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip on July 31. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/31/haeran-ryu-takes-1-shot-lead-2-rounds-british-womens-open/stories/20260731104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/31/haeran-ryu-takes-1-shot-lead-2-rounds-british-womens-open/stories/20260731104#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:00:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/31/haeran-ryu-takes-1-shot-lead-2-rounds-british-womens-open/stories/20260731104 LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Haeran Ryu birdied No. 18 to complete a 2-under 69 for a one-shot lead after two rounds of the British Women’s Open on Friday as the South Korean star pursues a third consecutive major victory. Haeran Ryu, of South Korea, lines up a putt on the 2nd green during the second round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England on July 31. Haeran Ryu, of South Korea, drives off the 4th tee during the second round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 31. Shiho Kuwaki, of Japan, drives off the 4th tee during the second round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 31. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, drives off the 3rd tee during the second round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 31. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, plays a shot out of a bunker on the 3rd hole during the second round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St Annes, England, on July 31. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/07/31/families-get-book-bags-health-care-services-seaway-marketplace/stories/20260731094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/07/31/families-get-book-bags-health-care-services-seaway-marketplace/stories/20260731094#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:35:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/07/31/families-get-book-bags-health-care-services-seaway-marketplace/stories/20260731094 In the middle of a crowded supermarket, Nigeria Martin, 11, and Nevaeh Martin, 14, carried new book bags full of school goodies: water bottles, books, jumprope, and fidgets.  The girls were two among hundreds of children who lined up with their families at the Seaway Marketplace of Messiah Barbara, 7, packs his new backpack during the Let's Get a Healthy Start Back-to-School event hosted by Mercy Health, SSOE, and Seaway Marketplace on July 31 at Seaway Marketplace in Toledo. 500 backpacks were distributed to local children for the new school year. Sophie Sebesta, 5, looks through her new backpack during the Let's Get a Healthy Start Back-to-School event hosted by Mercy Health, SSOE, and Seaway Marketplace on July 31 at Seaway Marketplace in Toledo. 500 backpacks were distributed to local children for the new school year. Jamari Barbara, 8, loads his new backpack with supplies during the Let's Get a Healthy Start Back-to-School event hosted by Mercy Health, SSOE, and Seaway Marketplace on July 31 at Seaway Marketplace in Toledo. 500 backpacks were distributed to local children for the new school year. Marianalynn Bruce, 6, is happy with her new backpack during the Let's Get a Healthy Start Back-to-School event hosted by Mercy Health, SSOE, and Seaway Marketplace on July 31 at Seaway Marketplace in Toledo. 500 backpacks were distributed to local children for the new school year. Children receive new backpack as parents sign up for services during the Let's Get a Healthy Start Back-to-School event hosted by Mercy Health, SSOE, and Seaway Marketplace on July 31 at Seaway Marketplace in Toledo. 500 backpacks were distributed to local children for the new school year. Cindy Pisano of Mercy Health presents Sir Thomas, 7, with a new backpack during the Let's Get a Healthy Start Back-to-School event hosted by Mercy Health, SSOE, and Seaway Marketplace on July 31 at Seaway Marketplace in Toledo. 500 backpacks were distributed to local children for the new school year. Cassia Broadnax, 2, picks up a new backpack with her father Damon Broadnax during the “Let's Get a Healthy Start Back-to-School” event hosted by Mercy Health, SSOE and Seaway Marketplace on July 31 at Seaway Marketplace in Toledo. 500 backpacks were distributed to local children for the new school year. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/31/us-stocks-rise-finish-wild-july-amazon-soars-apple-sinks-inflation/stories/20260731101 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/31/us-stocks-rise-finish-wild-july-amazon-soars-apple-sinks-inflation/stories/20260731101#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:58:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/31/us-stocks-rise-finish-wild-july-amazon-soars-apple-sinks-inflation/stories/20260731101 NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rose Friday to finish a wild July for Wall Street as Amazon leaped, Apple sank and rising oil prices worsened worries about inflation staying high. Specialist Mark Fitzgerald works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/07/31/ut-human-trafficking-expert-urges-statewide-adoption-screening-tool/stories/20260730099 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/07/31/ut-human-trafficking-expert-urges-statewide-adoption-screening-tool/stories/20260730099#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:53:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/07/31/ut-human-trafficking-expert-urges-statewide-adoption-screening-tool/stories/20260730099 COLUMBUS — It is past time for Ohio to step up its approach to human trafficking, University of Toledo Professor Celia Williamson said Friday. Celia Williamson, Ph.D., speaks during the Toledo Human Trafficking Summit hosted by CareSource at the Main Library in Toledo on April 23, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/07/31/huntington-center-host-ahl-exhibition-games-between-grand-rapids-cleveland/stories/20260731098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/07/31/huntington-center-host-ahl-exhibition-games-between-grand-rapids-cleveland/stories/20260731098#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:37:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/07/31/huntington-center-host-ahl-exhibition-games-between-grand-rapids-cleveland/stories/20260731098 Coming up in September, the Huntington Center will host two American Hockey League preseason games that involve the top minor-league clubs of the Detroit Red Wings and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Dan Watson addresses the media during his introductory press conference with the Grand Rapids Griffins at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., on June 15, 2023. Former Toledo Walleye goaltender Pat Nagle plays in a game for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. Toledo Walleye head coach Dan Watson, top left, watches as the team commits to a line change against the Cincinnati Cyclones in an ECHL hockey game on April 7, 2023 at the Huntington Center in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/07/31/forward-jason-willms-return-walleye/stories/20260731095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/07/31/forward-jason-willms-return-walleye/stories/20260731095#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:36:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/07/31/forward-jason-willms-return-walleye/stories/20260731095 The Toledo Walleye have signed Jason Willms, a forward who began his pro career in Toledo during the 2023-24 season. Toledo’s Jason Willms, who signed with the Walleye on Friday, tries to skate past a defender during a Toledo Walleye versus Wheeling Nailers playoff hockey game at the Huntington Center in 2024 in Toledo. Toledo’s Jason Willms looks to pass during a playoff game between the Toledo Walleye and the Kansas City Mavericks at the Huntington Center in 2024. Toledo’s Jason Willms handles the puck during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals in the ECHL Kelly Cup hockey playoffs between the Toledo Walleye and Kansas City Mavericks at the Huntington Center in Toledo in 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/07/31/2026-high-school-football-5-senior-quarterbacks-watch/stories/20260731088 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/07/31/2026-high-school-football-5-senior-quarterbacks-watch/stories/20260731088#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:33:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/07/31/2026-high-school-football-5-senior-quarterbacks-watch/stories/20260731088 With the 2026 Ohio high school football season approaching, several notable area quarterbacks are entering their final campaigns with one final chance to add to their respective prep careers. Perrysburg QB Brady Maxwell surveys the field at Steinbecker Stadium on Oct. 3. Liberty-Benton's Connor Barbara dodges the outstretched arm of Delta's Hayden Boulton as the Eagles host the Panthers in a first round playoff matchup on Oct. 31. Luke Long practices his throw during his football team’s practice at North Baltimore High School on Sept. 23. Jackson Hessey of Sylvania Southview High School, throws the ball during a football game against Clay High School in Oregon on Aug. 29. Central Catholic's Ali Beydoun (1) throws to the left as the Fighting Irish face off against Bishop Waterson in the OHSAA Division III Football State Championship Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Dec. 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/31/services-set-honor-mary-alice-powell/stories/20260731093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/31/services-set-honor-mary-alice-powell/stories/20260731093#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:19:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/31/services-set-honor-mary-alice-powell/stories/20260731093 Two days of visitation have been set for Mary Alice Powell at Walker Funeral Home. Mary Alice Powell https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/31/heroes-hot-rods-in-oregon-canceled/stories/20260731091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/31/heroes-hot-rods-in-oregon-canceled/stories/20260731091#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/31/heroes-hot-rods-in-oregon-canceled/stories/20260731091 The fifth annual Heroes & Hot Rods, initially scheduled for Sunday, has been canceled because of weather concerns. The event, celebrating first responders from the area, was to be held Sunday at the Oregon Recreation Center’s soccer fields. “Unfortunately, we have to cancel this Heroes and Hot Rods car show on Aug. 3, 2025 in Oregon. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/07/31/parasite-infection-continues-to-spread-across-region/stories/20260731090 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/07/31/parasite-infection-continues-to-spread-across-region/stories/20260731090#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:04:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/07/31/parasite-infection-continues-to-spread-across-region/stories/20260731090 Lucas County has reported 1,207 cases of cyclosporiasis, while 3,016 cases have been confirmed across northwest Ohio, a regional increase of 90 since Thursday, according to figures from the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department. This undated photo taken through a microscope shows Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts found in a fresh stool sample which had been prepared with a formalin solution and stained with safranin. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/31/safer-streets-for-bicyclists-pedestrians-focus-of-presentation/stories/20260730123 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/31/safer-streets-for-bicyclists-pedestrians-focus-of-presentation/stories/20260730123#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:46:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/31/safer-streets-for-bicyclists-pedestrians-focus-of-presentation/stories/20260730123 Health officials are calling on area residents to advocate for a Lucas County plan to make the streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians. Beth Deakins, a YMCA of Greater Toledo executive director of healthy living, delivers a presentation on July 30 at Maumee Branch Library. Amy Abodeely, grant nutritionist at the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, speaks on July 30 at Maumee Branch Library. The informational meeting on the implementation of the Lucas County Active Transportation Plan has just begun at Maumee Branch Library. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/07/31/algal-bloom-remains-on-pace-to-be-moderate-in-size-noaa-says/stories/20260731075 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/07/31/algal-bloom-remains-on-pace-to-be-moderate-in-size-noaa-says/stories/20260731075#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:20:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/07/31/algal-bloom-remains-on-pace-to-be-moderate-in-size-noaa-says/stories/20260731075 The 2026 Lake Erie algal bloom remains on pace to be a moderate-sized bloom. Weeds and algae float in Lake Erie during a scientific informational boat ride at NOAA's 2026 Lake Erie algal bloom forecast around South Bass Island June 25.