http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 09 May 2026 11:33:29 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/05/09/maddie-knows-shaping-sourdough-and-spring-dinner-parties/stories/20260510050 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/05/09/maddie-knows-shaping-sourdough-and-spring-dinner-parties/stories/20260510050#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/05/09/maddie-knows-shaping-sourdough-and-spring-dinner-parties/stories/20260510050 I can’t get my sourdough loaf to be completely smooth and round before proofing. Tips? https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/05/09/who-head-oversee-evacuation-passengers-crew-hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship/stories/20260509086 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/05/09/who-head-oversee-evacuation-passengers-crew-hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship/stories/20260509086#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 11:21:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/05/09/who-head-oversee-evacuation-passengers-crew-hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship/stories/20260509086 TENERIFE, Spain (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization arrived in Spain on Saturday to oversee the evacuation of more than 140 passengers and crew from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed to the Canary Islands. A passenger on the the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, MV Hondius, takes a photo of the ship's weighing anchor in Praia, during the voyage to Spain's port of Tenerife on May 6. Crew members of the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, MV Hondius, wait their turns for a first interview with epidemiologists, during the voyage to Spain's port of Tenerife on May 6. A passenger checks his camera inside his cabin on the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, MV Hondius, during the voyage to Spain's port of Tenerife on May 6. Passengers on the the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, MV Hondius, watch epidemiologists board the boat in Praia, during their voyage to Spain's port of Tenerife on May 6. Passengers on the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, MV Hondius, scan the horizon with binoculars during their voyage to Spain's port of Tenerife on May 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/05/09/roomba-pioneer-household-market-ai-powered-pet-robot/stories/20260509005 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/05/09/roomba-pioneer-household-market-ai-powered-pet-robot/stories/20260509005#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 11:04:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/05/09/roomba-pioneer-household-market-ai-powered-pet-robot/stories/20260509005 The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/09/public-shaming-criminal-charges-turnpike-arsenal-tackle-toll-evasion/stories/20260504100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/09/public-shaming-criminal-charges-turnpike-arsenal-tackle-toll-evasion/stories/20260504100#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 10:57:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/09/public-shaming-criminal-charges-turnpike-arsenal-tackle-toll-evasion/stories/20260504100 The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is going after scofflaws taking advantage of the open-road tolling system it introduced in 2024, and that includes bringing criminal charges against certain alleged offenders. Trucks use the E-ZPass lanes on the mainline of the Ohio Turnpike toll plaza May 6 in Swanton. The Ohio Turnpike last month released a list of 315 “rogue trucking companies” and independent owners it said each owed $5,000 or more in unpaid tolls. Trucks use the E-ZPass lanes on the mainline of the Ohio Turnpike toll plaza May 6 in Swanton. Emergency personnel respond to one of several crashes on the Ohio Turnpike in Swanton Township on Aug. 15, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/05/09/brownfields-pitched-alternative-farmland-ohio-data-centers/stories/20260508091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/05/09/brownfields-pitched-alternative-farmland-ohio-data-centers/stories/20260508091#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/05/09/brownfields-pitched-alternative-farmland-ohio-data-centers/stories/20260508091 COLUMBUS — Tech companies should focus on former commercial or industrial sites when seeking locations for new data centers, according to Jack Irvin of the Ohio Farm Bureau. Concerns about farmland loss, energy demands, and local impacts have fueled growing opposition to proposed data center developments in parts of Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/05/09/behind-the-wheel-these-are-the-top-used-suvs-under-20-000-for-teen-drivers/stories/20260509008 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/05/09/behind-the-wheel-these-are-the-top-used-suvs-under-20-000-for-teen-drivers/stories/20260509008#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/05/09/behind-the-wheel-these-are-the-top-used-suvs-under-20-000-for-teen-drivers/stories/20260509008 Teen drivers are inexperienced, take risks, and are easily distracted when they’re behind the wheel. Those factors are among the findings that contribute to what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says is the leading cause of death and injury in teens age 13 to 19 years old: motor vehicle crashes. The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a practical SUV that offers Teen Driver technology, which lets parents monitor their child's driving habits from home. The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is a midsize SUV with an array of standard driver assist features to help keep a teen driver safe on the road. Pictured is a 2021 Mazda CX-5. For 2018, the CX-5 offered standard blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert and earned top ratings in crash testing. The 2020 Forester offers standard all-wheel drive and many standard driver assist features that can help a teen new to driving. The 2022 ID.4 is an electric SUV that offers an impressive list of standard safety features and a subscription-based system that helps in the case of a crash. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/05/09/secretive-business-buying-ube-internet-food-craze/stories/20260509004 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/05/09/secretive-business-buying-ube-internet-food-craze/stories/20260509004#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 11:05:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/05/09/secretive-business-buying-ube-internet-food-craze/stories/20260509004 Jeffrey Cesari grew up eating ube, a purple yam native to the Philippines, whenever he visited his relatives there. But seven months ago, when he encountered it in a latte at a Turkish cafe, it suddenly sparked a business idea. Coconut Ube coffee served at Vietnamese Coffee shop in Fountain Valley, Calif. Jeffrey Cesari sampled different types of ube powder from the Philippines for an ube latte mix he wants to launch this summer. Ube is mostly grown in the Philippines, where production of the root crop declined in 2025. A purple yam known as ube is served on a plate. Jeffrey Cesari took a two-hour boat ride to meet with a 73-year-old farmer and others who could help him buy ube. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/08/isbel-gets-first-walk-off-hit-makes-pair-great-catches-lift-royals-over-tigers/stories/20260508125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/08/isbel-gets-first-walk-off-hit-makes-pair-great-catches-lift-royals-over-tigers/stories/20260508125#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 03:58:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/08/isbel-gets-first-walk-off-hit-makes-pair-great-catches-lift-royals-over-tigers/stories/20260508125 KANSAS CITY, Mo.  — Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 Friday night for their sixth win in eight games. Kansas City Royals players celebrate after Kyle Isbel hit a single to drive in the game-winning run. Kansas City Royals' Kyle Isbel watches his single to drive in the game-winning run during the ninth inning. Kansas City Royals' Nick Loftin slides home to score the game-winning run on a single by Kyle Isbel. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/08/mud-hens-even-series-memphis-behind-7-run-second-inning/stories/20260508117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/08/mud-hens-even-series-memphis-behind-7-run-second-inning/stories/20260508117#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 03:35:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/08/mud-hens-even-series-memphis-behind-7-run-second-inning/stories/20260508117 The Toledo Mud Hens broke the bats out early against the Memphis Redbirds on Friday at Fifth Third Field, as a seven-run second inning lifted the Mud Hens to a 10-4 victory and evened the series at two games each. Toledo Mud Hens' Gage Workman hits a triple. The ball pops out of Toledo’s Gage Workman's glove. Toledo’s Max Anderson high-fives teammates after scoring the first run. Toledo’s Max Anderson gives the thumbs up to the dugout after hitting a double. Toledo’s Jace Jung fields the ball to make the out. Toledo’s Sawyer Gipson-Long and Jace Jung high five after an out. Toledo’s Max Clark hits the ball. Toledo’s Sawyer Gipson-Long throws the ball. Toledo’s Matt Koperniak makes the throw to second. Toledo’s Gage Workman hits a triple. Toledo’s Nelson Velazquez jumps to make the out. Toledo’s Max Anderson fields the ball. Toledo’s interim manager Mike Hessman walks back to the dugout. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/jeeno-thitikul-takes-advantage-changing-weather-69-open-3-shot-lead/stories/20260508121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/jeeno-thitikul-takes-advantage-changing-weather-69-open-3-shot-lead/stories/20260508121#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 03:04:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/jeeno-thitikul-takes-advantage-changing-weather-69-open-3-shot-lead/stories/20260508121 WEST CALDWELL, N.J. — Jeeno Thitikul took advantage on a friendly change in the weather Friday and closed with four birdies over her last seven holes to build a three-shot lead in the Mizuho Americas Open. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, waves after making a putt on the 13th hole during the second round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament on April 24 in Houston. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/05/08/little-birdie-told-me-oak-harbor-now-warbler-capital-of-world/stories/20260509069 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/05/08/little-birdie-told-me-oak-harbor-now-warbler-capital-of-world/stories/20260509069#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 01:28:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/05/08/little-birdie-told-me-oak-harbor-now-warbler-capital-of-world/stories/20260509069 OAK HARBOR, Ohio — Let us take a break from the war in Iran, growing anxiety about a deadly threat called Hantavirus, and the cutthroat politics associated with the 2026 election for a different piece of breaking news with global implications. A Northern Parula spotted on the first day of the Biggest Week in American Birding on May 8 at Magee Marsh in Oak Harbor. A Blackburnian Warbler spotted. A male Downy Woodpecker spotted. An American Redstart spotted. At left, Connie Ernske of Holgate looks for warblers. At right, Keith Reinbolt of Tiffin photographs birds. At center, Rich Ernst of upstate New York helps his daughter Michelle, 7, spot a Blackburnian Warbler. Guests attend opening night ceremonies. Guests attend opening night ceremonies. Guests attend opening night ceremonies. Quinton Babcock, mayor of Oak Harbor, which hails itself as "The Warbler Capital of the World," talks with visiting media. Tracy Marr talks with guests. Kimberly Kaufman, Black Swamp Bird Observatory executive director, welcomes guests. Guests attend opening night ceremonies. Kimberly Kaufman, Black Swamp Bird Observatory executive director, welcomes guests during opening night ceremonies. Mindy Rice Withrow, Black Swamp Birdiong Observatory chair, welcomes guests. Guests look at birding materials. Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Rep., welcomes guests. Eric Hopson, of Naples, NY, gets on the mic to tell people he saw a Prothonotary Warblerto check off his "life list" as guests attend. Vendors like Ethan Kistler, who helped found the Ohio Young Birders Club and now runs a worldwide birding tour company, Wings Worlwide, set up for opening night ceremonies. Kimberly Kaufman, Black Swamp Bird Observatory executive director, welcomes guests. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/08/travis-bazzana-hits-his-first-major-league-homer-guardians-6-4-win-over-twins/stories/20260508120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/08/travis-bazzana-hits-his-first-major-league-homer-guardians-6-4-win-over-twins/stories/20260508120#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 02:52:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/08/travis-bazzana-hits-his-first-major-league-homer-guardians-6-4-win-over-twins/stories/20260508120 CLEVELAND — Travis Bazzana hit his first major league home run, rookie Parker Messick allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings and the Cleveland Guardians won their third straight, beating the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Friday night. Cleveland Guardians' Travis Bazzana heads to first base after hitting his first major league home run off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Connor Prielipp. Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers, top, is tagged out by Cleveland Guardians' Austin Hedges, front, at home plate. Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Connor Prelipp delivers against the Cleveland Guardians. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/08/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-9-26/stories/20260508119 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/08/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-9-26/stories/20260508119#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/08/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-9-26/stories/20260508119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/08/astros-beat-reds-10-0-extending-cincinnatis-losing-streak-8/stories/20260508118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/08/astros-beat-reds-10-0-extending-cincinnatis-losing-streak-8/stories/20260508118#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 01:56:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/08/astros-beat-reds-10-0-extending-cincinnatis-losing-streak-8/stories/20260508118 CINCINNATI — Zach Dezenzo and Yordan Alvarez hit two-run homers, Mike Burrows allowed three hits in seven innings, and the Houston Astros beat Cincinnati 10-0 on Friday night, extending the Reds losing streak to eight games. Houston Astros pitcher Mike Burrows reacts after preventing a run. Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) reacts after striking out. Houston Astros pitcher Mike Burrows delivers. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/08/nfl-schedule-release/stories/20260508116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/08/nfl-schedule-release/stories/20260508116#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 00:01:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/08/nfl-schedule-release/stories/20260508116 NEW YORK — The NFL will release its complete regular-season schedule on Thursday. A general view of Lincoln Financial Field during the second half of an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/rory-mcilroy-shoots-67-move-into-contention-truist-championship/stories/20260508115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/rory-mcilroy-shoots-67-move-into-contention-truist-championship/stories/20260508115#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 23:56:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/rory-mcilroy-shoots-67-move-into-contention-truist-championship/stories/20260508115 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It took 27 holes, but Rory McIlroy started to return to his Masters form. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the 16th tee. Sungjae Im, of South Korea, acknowledges the gallery on the 15th green. Tommy Fleetwood, of England, chips onto the 15th green. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/08/photo-gallery-owens-community-college-spring-commencement-ceremony/stories/20260508113 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/08/photo-gallery-owens-community-college-spring-commencement-ceremony/stories/20260508113#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 23:14:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/08/photo-gallery-owens-community-college-spring-commencement-ceremony/stories/20260508113 The Owens Community College Spring Commencement ceremony took place at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 8. Click the image above to view the full gallery. Geneva Haynes embraces her brother, Jonathan Hayes, after receiving her diploma. Graduate student walk out to find their seats before the Owens Community College Spring Commencement ceremony. Amy Wachob, president of Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio, speaks to graduates. Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College, speaks. A graduate smiles while looking back to a friend. Graduate Merryn Lowery fixes her tassel. Jordan Woods stands next to Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College, for a picture after receiving her diploma. Zackery Kester-Stanford, graduating with an associates in science, listens as Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College, speaks. Paige Rodgers shakes the hand of Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College, while receiving her diploma. James Carr receives his diploma from Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College. Attendees in the crowd cheer for their graduate. Graduates smile after receiving their diplomas. Maycee Sheets shakes the hand of Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College, while receiving her diploma. Attendees hold grad themed balloons in the stands. Graduate Darian Jozsa sits with her daughter, Charlotte, 3, on her lap was she plays with her graduation cap tassels. 437 graduates sit in their seats. Barbara Seguine, chair of the occupational therapy assistant program, hugs one of her graduating students, Denny Bruner, after she received her diploma. Graduates wait in line to receive their diplomas. Jason Ridley Jr. does a TikTok dance on the stage before receiving his diploma from Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College. Students move their graduation cap tassels from the right to left side, solidifying their graduation. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/08/virginia-supreme-court-strikes-down-democrats-redrawn-us-house-maps/stories/20260508105 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/08/virginia-supreme-court-strikes-down-democrats-redrawn-us-house-maps/stories/20260508105#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 21:39:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/08/virginia-supreme-court-strikes-down-democrats-redrawn-us-house-maps/stories/20260508105 The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering another major setback to the party in a nationwide battle against Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections. A person votes in the Virginia redistricting referendum at Fairfax Government Center on April 21. A person votes in the Virginia redistricting referendum at Lake Braddock Secondary School on April 21. An election worker tears off "I Voted" stickers during the Virginia redistricting referendum at Fairfax Government Center on April 21. State Senate Minority Leader Ryan McDougle, center, speaks outside the Supreme Court of Virginia after arguments were heard in a redistricting-related case at the court in Richmond, Va., on April 27. Attorney Matthew Seligman, representing Democratic state legislators, speaks with the media following a hearing on new congressional maps before the state Supreme Court in Richmond, Va., on April 27. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/08/ufo-files-shed-light-sightings-but-leave-interpretation-to-public/stories/20260508104 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/08/ufo-files-shed-light-sightings-but-leave-interpretation-to-public/stories/20260508104#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 21:42:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/08/ufo-files-shed-light-sightings-but-leave-interpretation-to-public/stories/20260508104 WASHINGTON — Buzz Aldrin observing a “fairly bright light source” while aboard the Apollo 11. A mysterious object making “multiple 90-degree turns” at a speedy clip. A blaringly bright object doing corkscrew twists over the skies in Kazakhstan. Files on UFOs, released May 8 by the Pentagon, are photographed in Washington. A photo of "flying saucer alleged specimens" in files on UFOs released May 8 by the Pentagon. Files on UFOs, released May 8 by the Pentagon, are photographed in Washington. Files on UFOs, released May 8 by the Pentagon, are photographed in Washington. Files on UFOs, released May 8 by the Pentagon, are photographed in Washington. Files on UFOs, released May 8 by the Pentagon, are photographed in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/08/historical-reenactor-tell-abolitionists-life-story/stories/20260402121 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/08/historical-reenactor-tell-abolitionists-life-story/stories/20260402121#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 20:36:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/08/historical-reenactor-tell-abolitionists-life-story/stories/20260402121 FREMONT — A history presenter will portray former slave-turned-writer and abolitionist Frederick Douglass during a program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.