http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:51:45 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/tv-radio/2026/10/21/sylvania-brendan-coulter-voice/stories/20261016008 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/tv-radio/2026/10/21/sylvania-brendan-coulter-voice/stories/20261016008#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/tv-radio/2026/10/21/sylvania-brendan-coulter-voice/stories/20261016008 For Brendan Coulter, a spot on Season 30 of NBC’s The Voice was a dream years in the making. Sylvania native Brendan Coulter performs on Season 30 of NBC's The Voice. Sylvania native Brendan Coulter performs during the Blind Auditions for Season 30 of NBC’s The Voice. Judges of Season 30 of NBC’s The Voice are pictured: (l-r) Kelly Clarkson, Riley Green, Queen Latifah, and Adam Levine. Sylvania native Brendan Coulter stands beside fellow Battle contestant Keiyanna Osmond during Season 30 of NBC’s The Voice. Sylvania native Brendan Coulter performs during the Blind Auditions for Season 30 of NBC’s The Voice. Sylvania native Brendan Coulter performs during the Blind Auditions for Season 30 of NBC’s The Voice. Sylvania native Brendan Coulter sings with fellow Battle contestant Keiyanna Osmond during Season 30 of NBC’s The Voice. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/10/21/residents-evacuated-in-place-chemical-glycidyl-methacrylate-north-toledo-plant/stories/20261021097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/10/21/residents-evacuated-in-place-chemical-glycidyl-methacrylate-north-toledo-plant/stories/20261021097#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:27:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/10/21/residents-evacuated-in-place-chemical-glycidyl-methacrylate-north-toledo-plant/stories/20261021097 A North Toledo chemical leak that resulted in the late-night evacuation of 983 residents has enough of an explosive potential that hazmat crews will not approach it until at least 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, when the 12-hour window of time for explosion risk subsides. Karim Baroudi, MPH, REHS Health Commissioner talks about the the hazardous materials incident and the chemical involved, glycidyl methacrylate, at MC Tank Transport Inc., during a news conference on Oct. 21 at the Lucas County EMS Training Center. Acting Fire Chief Michael Posadny talks about the the hazardous materials incident and the chemical involved, glycidyl methacrylate, at MC Tank Transport Inc., during a news conference on Oct. 21 at the Lucas County EMS Training Center. Acting Fire Chief Michael Posadny talks about the the hazardous materials incident and the chemical involved, glycidyl methacrylate, at MC Tank Transport Inc., during a news conference on Oct. 21 at the Lucas County EMS Training Center. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz talks about the the hazardous materials incident and the chemical involved, glycidyl methacrylate, at MC Tank Transport Inc., during a news conference on Oct. 21 at the Lucas County EMS Training Center. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz talks about the the hazardous materials incident and the chemical involved, glycidyl methacrylate, at MC Tank Transport Inc., during a news conference on Oct. 21 at the Lucas County EMS Training Center. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/10/21/area-schools-voter-support-budget-cuts/stories/20261019074 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/10/21/area-schools-voter-support-budget-cuts/stories/20261019074#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/10/21/area-schools-voter-support-budget-cuts/stories/20261019074 MILLBURY, Ohio — Lake schools could lose about 20 teachers and make millions of dollars in cuts if voters reject an earned income tax levy on Nov. 3. The district is among several in Lucas and Wood counties asking voters to approve school taxes or bond issues this fall as they confront Kindergarten teacher Jen Maguire helps Elliot Hartman with his letters at Lake Elementary School in Lake Township on Oct. 20. Abigail Brown colors a pumpkin patch in art class at Lake Elementary School in Lake Township on Oct. 20. Lake Local Schools in Lake Township on Oct. 19. Second grade teacher Grace Robinson helps Harper Kolhofer with her math worksheet at Lake Elementary School in Lake Township on Oct. 20. Lake schools Superintendent Marjoe Cooper says the district could face about $3.2 million in budget cuts, including the elimination of about 20 teaching positions, if voters reject a 1 percent earned income tax levy on Nov. 3. The Lake Local Schools campus in Lake Township on Oct. 19. Abigail Brown, right, and Charlotte King color pumpkin patches in art class at Lake Elementary School in Lake Township on Oct. 20. Lake High School at the Lake Local Schools campus in Lake Township on Oct. 19. Second grader Elliana Gatling works on her math problems at Lake Elementary School in Lake Township on Oct. 20. Lake Elementary School at the Lake Local Schools campus in Lake Township on Oct. 19. Preschoolers sing a directions song at Lake Elementary School in Lake Township on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Lake Middle School at the Lake Local Schools campus in Lake Township on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. Kindergartener Carter Babb paints dots on his sheet of paper at Lake Elementary School in Lake Township on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Harper Kolhofer fills in her math worksheet at Lake Elementary School in Lake Township on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/21/plan-it-calendar-10-22-10-28/stories/20261007096 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/21/plan-it-calendar-10-22-10-28/stories/20261007096#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:56:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/21/plan-it-calendar-10-22-10-28/stories/20261007096 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Toledo resident Shaun Hoilien during the Adams Street Zombie Crawl on Oct. 8 2022 in Downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/21/ohio-state-qb-julian-sayin-out-indefinitely-after-injuring-throwing-arm-1/stories/20261021096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/21/ohio-state-qb-julian-sayin-out-indefinitely-after-injuring-throwing-arm-1/stories/20261021096#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:54:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/21/ohio-state-qb-julian-sayin-out-indefinitely-after-injuring-throwing-arm-1/stories/20261021096 Ohio State coach Ryan Day said Tuesday night that quarterback Julian Sayin will be out indefinitely after injuring his throwing arm in the fourth quarter Saturday against Indiana. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) makes a pass deep upfield during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana on Oct. 17 in Bloomington, Ind. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) returned to the sideline with his arm in a sling after leaving the game in the second half of an NCAA college football game, on Oct. 17 in Bloomington, Ind. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/10/21/editorial-ai-hits-kroger/stories/20261021010 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/10/21/editorial-ai-hits-kroger/stories/20261021010#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:48:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/10/21/editorial-ai-hits-kroger/stories/20261021010 Cincinnati grocery giant Kroger, a $147 billion behemoth with 2,700 stores including 203 in Ohio and more than 20 in northwest Ohio, is in the midst of a huge change that will shape how consumers see artificial intelligence. The Kroger on Holland-Sylvania Road in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/10/21/to-the-editor-third-party-challenger-could-play-spoiler-in-ohio-senate-race/stories/20261021012 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/10/21/to-the-editor-third-party-challenger-could-play-spoiler-in-ohio-senate-race/stories/20261021012#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:46:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/10/21/to-the-editor-third-party-challenger-could-play-spoiler-in-ohio-senate-race/stories/20261021012 Third party candidates present interesting challenges for political analysts. On the one hand, they rarely win major elections because the structural and financial decks are stacked against them. On the other hand, knowing who their supporters are, and which major party candidate they would have supported were it not for the third party challengers, become important concerns in particularly close elections. Voting sticker during a League of Women Voters registration drive Sept. 26 at Perrysburg High School in Perrysburg. Jackson https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/10/21/hussain-army-field-marshal-hold-power-in-pakistan/stories/20261021028 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/10/21/hussain-army-field-marshal-hold-power-in-pakistan/stories/20261021028#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:44:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/10/21/hussain-army-field-marshal-hold-power-in-pakistan/stories/20261021028 WHILE OUTSIDE the country Pakistan is scoring points for mediating peace between the United States and Iran; inside the country, however, the situation is not rosy. Political turmoil is taking a heavy toll on Pakistan and its citizens. An Army soldier stands guard on an overhead bridge to ensure security for the U.S. and Iran talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/10/21/real-estate-transfers-10-21/stories/20261021001 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/10/21/real-estate-transfers-10-21/stories/20261021001#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/10/21/real-estate-transfers-10-21/stories/20261021001 Recent real estate transactions in Lucas and Wood counties include the following property transfers recorded with county officials. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/10/20/nba-season-tips-off-with-pistons-rallying-to-beat-celtics-121-113-spoiling-paul-george-s-debut/stories/20261020112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/10/20/nba-season-tips-off-with-pistons-rallying-to-beat-celtics-121-113-spoiling-paul-george-s-debut/stories/20261020112#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:14:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/10/20/nba-season-tips-off-with-pistons-rallying-to-beat-celtics-121-113-spoiling-paul-george-s-debut/stories/20261020112 DETROIT — Javonte Green scored 19 points after not playing in the first half and Cade Cunningham finished with 22 points and eight assists, helping the Detroit Pistons come back and beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 on Tuesday. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives on Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit on Oct. 20. Boston Celtics forward Paul George (13) points after hitting a shot against the Detroit Pistons in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit on Oct. 20. Boston Celtics forward Paul George (13) is fouled by Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit on Oct. 20. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots on Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit on Oct. 20. Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) drives on Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit on Oct. 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/20/alert-hazardous-materials-prompt-evacuation-in-toledo/stories/20261020118 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/20/alert-hazardous-materials-prompt-evacuation-in-toledo/stories/20261020118#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:59:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/20/alert-hazardous-materials-prompt-evacuation-in-toledo/stories/20261020118 The Toledo Fire & Rescue Department ordered evacuations late Tuesday within a one-mile radius of a hazardous materials incident at MC Tank Transport Inc., near Enterprise Boulevard and Progress Avenue in North Toledo. Hazardous materials have been released on Progress Avenue in Toledo. Residents within a mile should evacuate, and residents within three miles should shelter in place, officials said. A haze hangs in the air on Alexis Road after a hazardous materials release in Toledo on Oct. 20. A person walks through a haze near Laskey Road on Oct. 21 after a hazardous materials release in Toledo. A haze hangs in the air after a hazardous materials release as a motorist drives north on Douglas Road in Toledo on Oct. 20. A police officer blocks entry to Enterprise Boulevard at Alexis Road after a hazardous materials release in Toledo on Oct. 20. A haze hangs in the air after a hazardous materials release in Toledo on Oct. 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/20/matthew-scores-maple-leafs-beat-blue-jackets/stories/20261020117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/20/matthew-scores-maple-leafs-beat-blue-jackets/stories/20261020117#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:30:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/20/matthew-scores-maple-leafs-beat-blue-jackets/stories/20261020117 COLUMBUS — Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist in his 700th NHL game and the Toronto Maple Leafs scored four straight goals in the second period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on Tuesday for their second road victory of the season. Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Marshall Rifai (83) celebrates his goal with left wing Gavin McKenna (92) in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Columbus on Oct. 20. Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) blocks a shot by Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus on Oct. 20. Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander, center, celebrates his goal with Kirill Marchenko (86) and Colton Sissons (15) in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Columbus on Oct. 20. Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Columbus on Oct. 20. Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) blocks a shot by Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus on Oct. 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/20/western-kentucky-edges-bgsu-men-s-basketball-exhibition/stories/20261020115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/20/western-kentucky-edges-bgsu-men-s-basketball-exhibition/stories/20261020115#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:17:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/20/western-kentucky-edges-bgsu-men-s-basketball-exhibition/stories/20261020115 BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Bowling Green State University men’s basketball team cut a 13-point deficit in the second half down to a single point, but the Falcons could not gain the lead in a 65-62 exhibition loss Tuesday at Western Kentucky. Bowling Green’s Josiah Shackelford shoots the ball as Toledo’s Austin Parks and Leroy Blyden, Jr., attempt to block him during a men’s college basketball game at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Feb. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/20/photo-gallery-trunk-or-treat/stories/20261020116 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/20/photo-gallery-trunk-or-treat/stories/20261020116#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:03:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/20/photo-gallery-trunk-or-treat/stories/20261020116 Residents attend the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ Trunk or Treat in South Toledo on Tuesday. People go single file through during the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ Trunk or Treat in South Toledo on Oct. 20. Promyse Easter, 6, gets candy at one of the trunks during the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ Trunk or Treat in South Toledo on Oct. 20. People go by the various trunks during the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ Trunk or Treat in South Toledo on Oct. 20. People go by the various trunks during the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ Trunk or Treat in South Toledo on Oct. 20. A long line can be seen during the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ Trunk or Treat in South Toledo on Oct. 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/20/political-attack-ad-features-dr-acton-s-estranged-mother/stories/20261020095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/20/political-attack-ad-features-dr-acton-s-estranged-mother/stories/20261020095#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:17:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/20/political-attack-ad-features-dr-acton-s-estranged-mother/stories/20261020095 COLUMBUS — Dr. Amy Acton’s estranged mother is attacking her daughter in a new political advertisement being shared on social media. Donna Arthur, Dr. Amy Acton's estranged mother, and Amy Acton. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/10/20/alberta-rejects-independence-canada/stories/20261020114 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/10/20/alberta-rejects-independence-canada/stories/20261020114#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:32:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/10/20/alberta-rejects-independence-canada/stories/20261020114 EDMONTON, Alberta — Voters in oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, according to referendum results released Tuesday, delivering a boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for national unity as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats rally Canadians around their country. Supporters wait for results at the pro-Canada watch party in Edmonton, Alberta, on Oct. 19. Forever Canadian founder Thomas Lukaszuk speaks at the pro-Canada watch party in Edmonton, Alberta, on Oct. 19. Supporters react to voting results at the pro Canada watch party in Edmonton, Alberta, on Oct. 19. Alberta Prosperity Project supporters watch the referendum results start to appear in Edmonton, Alberta, on Oct. 19. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney signs an autograph as he attends a national unity rally in Red Deer, Alberta, on Oct. 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/20/councilmen-lack-support-vote-flock-termination/stories/20261020106 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/20/councilmen-lack-support-vote-flock-termination/stories/20261020106#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:58:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/20/councilmen-lack-support-vote-flock-termination/stories/20261020106 Toledo City Council will wait at least two more weeks to consider a resolution calling for the city to terminate its contracts with Flock Group Inc., the company behind its controversial license plate-reading cameras. A Flock Safety camera sits at the corner of West Central Avenue and Auburn Avenue in Toledo on Aug. 20 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/20/budget-hearings-further-dispute-courts-commissioners/stories/20261020092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/20/budget-hearings-further-dispute-courts-commissioners/stories/20261020092#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:44:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/20/budget-hearings-further-dispute-courts-commissioners/stories/20261020092 Lucas County court officials were directed Tuesday to not attend budget hearings before the board of commissioners. Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken during a meeting on Oct. 20 at One Government Center in Toledo. Lucas County Commissioner Anita Lopez during a meeting on Oct. 20 at One Government Center in Toledo. From left, Lucas County Commissioners Pete Gerken, Lisa Sobecki, and Anita Lopez during a meeting on Oct. 20 at One Government Center in Toledo. Lucas County Commissioner Lisa Sobecki during a meeting on Oct. 20 at One Government Center in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/10/20/perrysburg-musical-theatre-presents-les-mis-rables/stories/20261020107 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/10/20/perrysburg-musical-theatre-presents-les-mis-rables/stories/20261020107#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:38:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/10/20/perrysburg-musical-theatre-presents-les-mis-rables/stories/20261020107 Perrysburg Musical Theatre presents Les Misérables, the Tony Award-winning musical and a powerful story of love, sacrifice, and the enduring human spirit. Cast members run through scenes of Les Miserables: School Edition presented by the Perrysburg Musical Theatre during rehearsal at the Perrysburg School Board Offices in Perrysburg in 2023. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/10/20/sister-oj-simpson-awareness-domestic-violence/stories/20261020102 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/10/20/sister-oj-simpson-awareness-domestic-violence/stories/20261020102#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:11:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/10/20/sister-oj-simpson-awareness-domestic-violence/stories/20261020102 Denise Brown had no idea what the term domestic violence was until 1994, when it happened to her sister, Nicole Brown Simpson, Ms. Brown said. At left, Denise Brown, sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, talks with Lisa McDuffie, CEO of YWCA of Northwest Ohio, during a meet and greet before a speech on Oct. 20 at the Toledo Club. From left, Lucas County Commissioner Lisa Sobecki, talks with Lisa McDuffie, CEO of YWCA of Northwest Ohio, and Denise Brown, sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, during a meet and greet before a speech on Oct. 20 at the Toledo Club. From left, Kimberly Howard greets Denise Brown, sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, during a meet and greet before a speech on Oct. 20 at the Toledo Club.