http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:48:01 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/21/starmer-on-precipice-pressure-builds-uk-leader-resign/stories/20260621147 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/21/starmer-on-precipice-pressure-builds-uk-leader-resign/stories/20260621147#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:58:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/21/starmer-on-precipice-pressure-builds-uk-leader-resign/stories/20260621147 LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a career-defining decision: step down or fight a possible challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham. Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with local residents as he visits a housing development in north London on June 19. Britain's Labour party candidate Andy Burnham speaks to supporters after the Makerfield by-election in Ashton in Makerfield, England on June 19. Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with local residents as he visits a housing development in north London. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/no-ripping-this-place-apart-old-west-end-return-arboretum-after-shooting/stories/20260621148 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/no-ripping-this-place-apart-old-west-end-return-arboretum-after-shooting/stories/20260621148#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:13:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/no-ripping-this-place-apart-old-west-end-return-arboretum-after-shooting/stories/20260621148 The music returned to the Old West End before fear could take root. Misha Brewer, left, and Arnie Koester, right, dance. Gary Douglass, an Old West End resident, gave hugs to attendees of the concert, hoping to bring comfort to his neighbors. Carl Re serves food out of his stand. Dozens of attendees set up lawn chairs for the Old West End Association's first concert of their annual summer series. Mary Glassmeier made popcorn for the attendees of the Old West End Association's concert. Dozens of attendees set up lawn chairs. Misha Brewer dances with Lena Hissaoui during the Beef Carvers concert. The Beef Carvers perform at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum in the Old West End on June 21, 2026. The Beef Carvers perform at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum in the Old West End on June 21, 2026. The Beef Carvers perform at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum. Simon Wilkinson plays catch with his brothers Henry and Louie Wilkinson. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/21/vance-meets-top-iranian-officials-switzerland-trump-threatens-tehran/stories/20260621146 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/21/vance-meets-top-iranian-officials-switzerland-trump-threatens-tehran/stories/20260621146#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:45:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/21/vance-meets-top-iranian-officials-switzerland-trump-threatens-tehran/stories/20260621146 OBBUERGEN, Switzerland — High-level U.S.-Iran talks on their interim deal to end the war had a tense start Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran took offense at comments by President Donald Trump, who threatened to attack and told Iran's president to watch what he says. U.S. Vice President JD Vance, right, meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict, at the Bürgenstock Resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, in Switzerland on June 21. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, and Switzerland's Foreign Minister Federal councillor Ignazio Cassis, right, shake hands. U.S. Vice President JD Vance waits to meet with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/hollands-annual-strawberry-festival-adds-curbside-service/stories/20260621144 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/hollands-annual-strawberry-festival-adds-curbside-service/stories/20260621144#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:50:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/hollands-annual-strawberry-festival-adds-curbside-service/stories/20260621144 The annual Holland Strawberry Festival at Community Homecoming Park had something for everyone. Luke Wolff takes a big bite of strawberries. Xavier Kellerbauer, 13, reacts to winning over his sister Kaylyn, 10, in the water shooting game. Kids roll down a hill as they wait for the Strawberry Festival parade to begin. Layla Trosin, 10, left, Mia Jenson, 10, and her 8-year-old brother Chase ride the Avenger. Harper Reil, 5, screams as she goes down the slide. Girls scream as they go upside down on a ride. Sam Cotterman hugs his daughter Luca, 9, as they watch the Hang Glider. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/21/mud-hens-get-bats-going-earn-series-split-red-wings/stories/20260621145 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/21/mud-hens-get-bats-going-earn-series-split-red-wings/stories/20260621145#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:32:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/21/mud-hens-get-bats-going-earn-series-split-red-wings/stories/20260621145 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Toledo Mud Hens were able to salvage a series split against the Rochester Red Wings with a 9-6 victory in Sunday’s finale. Toledo’s Tyler Gentry runs to third during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/port-clinton-museum-host-maritime-themed-fund-raiser/stories/20260621138 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/port-clinton-museum-host-maritime-themed-fund-raiser/stories/20260621138#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:31:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/port-clinton-museum-host-maritime-themed-fund-raiser/stories/20260621138 PORT CLINTON — The Ottawa County Museum is hosting a maritime-themed community fund-raiser on Saturday, featuring music, exhibits, local vendors, and more. The Toledo Harbor Lighthouse seen on a boat tour as part of the Toledo Lighthouse Festival in Lake Erie on Sept. 14, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/06/21/toledo-native-nfl-player-chris-wormley-hosts-celebrity-softball-game/stories/20260621126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/06/21/toledo-native-nfl-player-chris-wormley-hosts-celebrity-softball-game/stories/20260621126#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:22:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/06/21/toledo-native-nfl-player-chris-wormley-hosts-celebrity-softball-game/stories/20260621126 The stars were out for Toledo native and NFL player Chris Wormley’s first-ever charity softball game at Fifth Third Field on Saturday, featuring some of the most accomplished athletes from the area and other notable figures. Toledo native and NFL player Chris Wormley hosted his first-ever celebrity softball game at Fifth Third Field. All proceeds from the event benefited the Wormley Family Foundation. Toledo native and NFL player Storm Norton hits the ball during the home run derby portion of Chris Wormley's celebrity softball game at Fifth Third Field. Professional eater Joey Chestnut sits in the dugout prior to Chris Wormley's celebrity softball game at Fifth Third Field. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/21/toledo-hockey-hall-famer-duncan-named-coach-fresno-falcons/stories/20260621116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/21/toledo-hockey-hall-famer-duncan-named-coach-fresno-falcons/stories/20260621116#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:20:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/21/toledo-hockey-hall-famer-duncan-named-coach-fresno-falcons/stories/20260621116 After scoring huge goals throughout a Hall of Fame hockey career, the goal now for former Storm forward Iain Duncan is to give back to the game he loves. Iain Duncan, hall of fame inductee, talks about his time as a player during the 2024 Toledo Hockey Hall of Fame ceremony at the Imagination Station on Jan. 26, 2024. Former Storm Hockey player Iain (cq) Duncan, left, is recognized by fans before joining other former Storm players on the ice during the Toledo hockey history night before the Walleye hockey game on March 7, 2010. Coach Iain Duncan talking to Brent Bain during Toledo Cherokee practice at the Toledo Ice House. Iain Duncan who played hockey for BGSU (83-87), Winnipeg Jets (86-91) and the Toledo Storm (93-95) is shown in this 1993 Blade photo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/library-program-explore-africa-role-changing-global-politics/stories/20260621136 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/library-program-explore-africa-role-changing-global-politics/stories/20260621136#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:32:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/library-program-explore-africa-role-changing-global-politics/stories/20260621136 The University of Toledo and Toledo Lucas County Public Library will present the Understanding the World: Power, Politics and Global Change program on Thursday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/photo-gallery-lemonade-stand/stories/20260621139 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/photo-gallery-lemonade-stand/stories/20260621139#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:03:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/photo-gallery-lemonade-stand/stories/20260621139 Sister work a lemonade stand on Sunday in hopes of financing a trip to Chicago. Elliana Riggs pours a peach tea lemonade next to her sister, Elsa Riggs, at their West Toledo lemonade stand on June 21. Elliana Riggs passes a sour blue raspberry lemonade to Steven Valdez, who passed by the stand while running to the gym on June 21 in West Toledo. For the past two summers, the girls have worked at the stand to earn money for their vacation; this year, they're saving up for a trip to Chicago. Aleda Riggs and Elliana Riggs wave to cars passing down Sylvania Avenue in West Toledo, hoping to attract customers to their lemonade stand on June 21. Steven Valdez ran five miles to the gym and stopped to purchase a lemonade from Aleda, Elliana, and Elsa Riggs in West Toledo on June 21. Aleda Riggs and Elliana Riggs wave to cars passing down Sylvania Avenue in West Toledo, hoping to attract customers to their lemonade stand on June 21. Aleda Riggs takes payment for Steven Valdez's lemonade, while Elliana Riggs begins preparing his drink on June 21 in West Toledo. Elliana Riggs holds a sign to cars passing down Sylvania Avenue in West Toledo, hoping to attract customers to their lemonade stand on June 21. The lemonade stand was built by the girls' mother, who said they are earning their trip to Chicago later this summer. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/21/speed-networking-event-aims-connect-professionals/stories/20260621137 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/21/speed-networking-event-aims-connect-professionals/stories/20260621137#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:54:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/21/speed-networking-event-aims-connect-professionals/stories/20260621137 The African American Leadership Council, an affinity group of United Way of Greater Toledo, will host a speed networking event on Wednesday for professionals of all backgrounds. Volunteer Giullia McCoy of Emerging Leaders, left, helps pound a ball into a bag being put together by African American Leadership Council director Tim Clark during a bag packing event to donate activity kits to area kids in 2023 at United Way of Greater Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/21/road-warrior-napoleon-bypass-reconstruction/stories/20260621134 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/21/road-warrior-napoleon-bypass-reconstruction/stories/20260621134#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:27:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/21/road-warrior-napoleon-bypass-reconstruction/stories/20260621134 NAPOLEON — Barrier wall was complete, crossovers were finished, and temporary signs were in place Saturday along the Napoleon Bypass portion of U.S. 6/24. With a temporary barrier wall in place, the Napoleon Bypass portion of U.S. 6/24 was ready June 20 to receive westbound traffic in the eastbound left lane. That change is planned for Monday. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/06/21/photo-gallery-drum-circle/stories/20260621133 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/06/21/photo-gallery-drum-circle/stories/20260621133#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:21:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/06/21/photo-gallery-drum-circle/stories/20260621133 A drum circle drew residents to an event organized by Drum4Peace and the Djobi ensemble at Collingwood Arts Center in West Toledo on Saturday. Emmanuel Djobi leads a drum circle organized by Drum4Peace and the Djobi ensemble at the Collingwood Arts Center in West Toledo on June 20. Theresa Alexander, center, plays in a drum circle organized by Drum4Peace and the Djobi ensemble at the Collingwood Arts Center in West Toledo on June 20. Joshua Baglione plays drums next to Seth and Lyra Runion during a drum circle organized by Drum4Peace and the Djobi ensemble at the Collingwood Arts Center in West Toledo on June 20. Attendees learned to play drums and joined together in a drum circle organized by Drum4Peace and the Djobi ensemble at the Collingwood Arts Center in West Toledo on June 20. Donald Lynn plays the tambourine during a drum circle organized by Drum4Peace and the Djobi ensemble at the Collingwood Arts Center in West Toledo on June 20. Cairo Alexander plays drums at a drum circle organized by Drum4Peace and the Djobi ensemble at the Collingwood Arts Center in West Toledo on June 20. Emmanuel Djobi leads a drum circle organized by Drum4Peace and the Djobi ensemble at the Collingwood Arts Center in West Toledo on June 20. Captain Mack plays in a drum circle organized by Drum4Peace and the Djobi ensemble at the Collingwood Arts Center in West Toledo on June 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/06/21/dad-daughter-team-children-program/stories/20260619002 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/06/21/dad-daughter-team-children-program/stories/20260619002#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:07:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/06/21/dad-daughter-team-children-program/stories/20260619002 Evan McKinney didn’t get the typical Father’s Day gift from his daughter this year. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/21/teen-injured-atv-crash-point-place/stories/20260621132 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/21/teen-injured-atv-crash-point-place/stories/20260621132#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:25:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/21/teen-injured-atv-crash-point-place/stories/20260621132 A teenager was injured early Sunday morning when she was thrown from an all-terrain vehicle in Point Place, according to police. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/father-legacy-cleats-young-athletes/stories/20260512108 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/father-legacy-cleats-young-athletes/stories/20260512108#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:44:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/father-legacy-cleats-young-athletes/stories/20260512108 A father’s legacy lives on in the cleats his son hands to the next generation. Dwayne Morehead III, founder of Morehead Cleat Foundation, passes out 50 pairs of cleats to kids at Joe E. Brown Park in Toledo on June 13. Dwayne Morehead III, owner of the Morehead Cleat Foundation which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free cleats to youth in the Toledo community, with a picture of his father Dwayne Morehead, Jr., on May 19 in Toledo. Cleats are donated to the Morehead Cleat Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free cleats to youth in the Toledo community on May 19 in Toledo. Bonita Morehead, Dwayne Morehead III’s mother, looks for the correct sized cleat to give a kid at Joe E. Brown Park in Toledo on June 13. Dwayne Morehead III, founder of Morehead Cleat Foundation, puts up a sign in memory of his father, Dwayne Morehead, Jr., who passed away a few years ago due to a heart attack, alongside his mother, Bonita, and his siblings Dallas, and Kierra Morehead at Joe E. Brown Park in Toledo on June 13. Dallas Morehead, 13, Dwayne Morehead III, founder of Morehead Cleat Foundation, and his mother, Bonita, stand together before handing out 50 pairs of cleats to kids at Joe E. Brown Park in Toledo on June 13. Children and their families line up to receive a free pair of cleats from the Morehead Cleat Foundation, started in memory of Dwayne Morehead, Jr., who passed away a few years ago due to a heart attack, at Joe E. Brown Park in Toledo on June 13. Kayden Lee, 13, gets his free pair of cleats from the Morehead Cleat Foundation at Joe E. Brown Park in Toledo Djani Ndele, 9, gets his free pair of cleats from the Morehead Cleat Foundation at Joe E. Brown Park in Toledo in Toledo on June 13. Kayden Lee, 13, stands holding his brand new free pair of cleats from the Morehead Cleat Foundation at Joe E. Brown Park in Toledo on June 13. Children wait to receive their free pair of cleats by Dwayne Morehead III, founder of Morehead Cleat Foundation, at Joe E. Brown Park in Toledo on June 13. Fifty pairs of cleats sit to be donated to kids by Dwayne Morehead III, founder of Morehead Cleat Foundation, at Joe E. Brown Park in Toledo on June 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/21/france-restricts-public-alcohol-consumption-outdoor-sports-heat-wave-europe/stories/20260621131 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/21/france-restricts-public-alcohol-consumption-outdoor-sports-heat-wave-europe/stories/20260621131#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:24:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/21/france-restricts-public-alcohol-consumption-outdoor-sports-heat-wave-europe/stories/20260621131 PARIS — France put emergency services and military forces on wildfire alert, restricted public alcohol consumption and canceled some outdoor sports events to cope with a heat wave unfurling across parts of Europe. Multiple drowning deaths have been reported. Young boys prepare to dive in the Seine river, in Samois-sur-Seine, south of Paris, on June 19. A thunderstorm moves over the beach of the Baltic Sea in Travemuende, Germany, on June 19. People visit the beach of the Baltic Sea during hot weather in Travemuende, Germany, on June 19. A man delivers plastic bottles of water during a hot day in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 20. People visit the banks of the Rhine near the Loreley as a cargo ship passes by in Goarshausen, Germany, on June 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/perspectives-panel-to-address-the-future-of-the-american-economy/stories/20260618104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/perspectives-panel-to-address-the-future-of-the-american-economy/stories/20260618104#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:10:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/21/perspectives-panel-to-address-the-future-of-the-american-economy/stories/20260618104 The American economy is shifting at unprecedented scales — are Toledoans ready for what comes next? From top left: Thomas Winston, Tom Bush, Aravind Chandrasekaran, Barbara A. Ritter, Christopher Briem Christopher Briem, a regional economist at the University of Pittsburgh Aravind Chandrasekaran, interim dean of the Ohio State University Fisher college of business and professor of operations and business analytics Barbara A. Ritter, dean of the Neff college of business and innovation at the University of Toledo Tom Bush, the CEO of Actual Reality Technologies, a Toledo-based AI consultancy Thomas Winston, the president and CEO of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/21/health-care-sector-lifeline-struggling-job-seekers/stories/20260621043 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/21/health-care-sector-lifeline-struggling-job-seekers/stories/20260621043#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/21/health-care-sector-lifeline-struggling-job-seekers/stories/20260621043 WASHINGTON — While millions of Americans are struggling to find jobs in a tough labor market, health care is emerging as a lifeline for career changers. Health-care employers continue to hire at a solid pace due to the country's aging population and the necessity of medical services, allowing some Americans to start careers in the industry. Cynthia Webster was able to easily start a career in health care after being out of the work force for six years. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/energy/2026/06/21/solar-cold-storage-helps-african-farmers-cut-losses-and-reach-global-markets/stories/20260621059 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/energy/2026/06/21/solar-cold-storage-helps-african-farmers-cut-losses-and-reach-global-markets/stories/20260621059#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/energy/2026/06/21/solar-cold-storage-helps-african-farmers-cut-losses-and-reach-global-markets/stories/20260621059 NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan farmer Yvonne Anyonyi Mumiah walks in the early morning between rows of rosemary, basil, and other crops destined for European supermarkets. She once worried that transport delays or extreme heat could spoil much of her harvest, but now relies on a solar-powered cool storage service to keep her produce fresh. Workers arrange fresh herbs inside a solar-powered cold room at Citadel Agri Merchants in Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya, on May 22. Citadel Agri Merchants Managing Director Yvonne Anyonyi Mumiah gestures during an interview in Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya, on May 22. View of solar-powered cold storage units at Citadel Agri Merchants in Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya. Soko Fresh CEO Denis Karema speaks in Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya, on May 22. Workers carry fresh herbs from Soko Fresh solar-powered cold rooms at Citadel Agri Merchants in Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya, on May 22.