http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 14 May 2026 04:09:38 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/14/northwood-man-gets-11-years-in-teen-s-fatal-shooting/stories/20260514101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/14/northwood-man-gets-11-years-in-teen-s-fatal-shooting/stories/20260514101#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 13:57:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/14/northwood-man-gets-11-years-in-teen-s-fatal-shooting/stories/20260514101 BOWLING GREEN — A Northwood man has been sentenced to 11½ years in prison after pleading guilty to reckless homicide in a 15-year-old Woodmore High School student’s death in January as well as unrelated child pornography charges. Jakob Heintzelman https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/14/wood-county-man-pleads-guilty-to-7-pedophilia-related-charges/stories/20260514103 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/14/wood-county-man-pleads-guilty-to-7-pedophilia-related-charges/stories/20260514103#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 13:28:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/14/wood-county-man-pleads-guilty-to-7-pedophilia-related-charges/stories/20260514103 BOWLING GREEN — A Troy Township man is facing a sentence of 20 to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to five felonies Wednesday. A gavel. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/14/photo-gallery-cops-vs-kids-chess-tournament/stories/20260514104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/14/photo-gallery-cops-vs-kids-chess-tournament/stories/20260514104#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 13:08:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/14/photo-gallery-cops-vs-kids-chess-tournament/stories/20260514104 Law enforcement officers compete against kids during Cops vs. Kids chess tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on Wednesday. Ivy Lu, 10, competes against Ralph Green, a school resource officer at Toledo Public Schools, during a kids vs. cops chess tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on May 13. Capt. Richard Grove, with the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office, thinks of his next move against 11-year-old Jackson Polaski during a kids vs. cops chess tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on May 13. Capt. Richard Grove, with the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office, competes against 11-year-old Jackson Polaski during a kids vs. cops chess tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on May 13. Law enforcement officers compete against kids during a kids vs. cops chess tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on May 13. Lukas Zavala, 9, raises his hand after defeating Toledo Police Department Officer Justin Siminiak during a kids vs. cops chess tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on May 13. Ralph Green, a school resource officer with Toledo Public Schools, celebrates a win during a kids vs. cops chess tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on May 13. The chess board reflects in the glasses of Capt. Richard Grove, with the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office, as he competes during a kids vs. cops chess tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on May 13. Ryan Dobrak, a school resource officer with Toledo Public Schools, at right, thinks of his next moves during a kids vs. cops chess tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on May 13. Toledo Police Department Officer Justin Siminiak thinks of his next move during a kids vs. cops chess tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on May 13. Toledo Police Department Officer Justin Siminiak moves a piece during a kids vs. cops chess tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on May 13. Theo Zolnor, 11, left, competes against Toledo Police Department Officer Justin Siminiak during a kids vs. cops chess tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on May 13. Lukas Zavala, 9, right, and Toledo Police Department Officer Justin Siminiak compete during a kids vs. cops chess tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on May 13. Reyansh Mittal, 11, right, competes against Capt. Richard Grove, with the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office, during a kids vs. cops chess tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on May 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/14/toledo-to-start-water-shutoffs-june-1-for-some-residents-with-unpaid-bills/stories/20260513112 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/14/toledo-to-start-water-shutoffs-june-1-for-some-residents-with-unpaid-bills/stories/20260513112#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 10:49:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/14/toledo-to-start-water-shutoffs-june-1-for-some-residents-with-unpaid-bills/stories/20260513112 The city of Toledo will begin disconnecting residential customers with unpaid water bills starting June 1. The city of Toledo will begin disconnecting residential customers with unpaid water bills starting June 1. Patekka Bannister, the acting director of public utilities, and Megan Robson, Toledo's Chief Operating Officer, present the city's residential disconnection plan to Toledo City Council's water quality committee on Wednesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/05/14/Daily-log-5-14-3/stories/20260422124 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/05/14/Daily-log-5-14-3/stories/20260422124#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 10:47:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/05/14/Daily-log-5-14-3/stories/20260422124 Births https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/05/14/toledo-crime-log-5-14-26/stories/20260512100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/05/14/toledo-crime-log-5-14-26/stories/20260512100#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/05/14/toledo-crime-log-5-14-26/stories/20260512100 Click on icons in the map to find details of reported crimes. For a full list of all reported crimes in Toledo this week, consult the table below. Toledo police light bar. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/13/seniors-stingray-project-becomes-family-effort-siblings-prepare-continue/stories/20260511091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/13/seniors-stingray-project-becomes-family-effort-siblings-prepare-continue/stories/20260511091#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/13/seniors-stingray-project-becomes-family-effort-siblings-prepare-continue/stories/20260511091 For months, Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo senior McKenzy Lounsbury has been preparing for an unusual new classmate: a juvenile stingray named Genevieve. McKenzy Lounsbury, center, shows her work of the entire school year to build and stabilize the habitat for Genevieve, a stingray, at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11 in Toledo. Genevieve the stingray swims in her habitat pool built and stabilized by McKenzy Lounsbury during the entire school year at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. McKenzy Lounsbury, reflected in center, shows her work of the entire school year to build and stabilize the habitat for Genevieve, a stingray, at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. McKenzy Lounsbury, center, shows her work of the entire school year to build and stabilize the habitat for Genevieve, a stingray, at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. Kurt Wicklund, senior director of the Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo, discussed how McKenzy Lounsbury, center, worked the entire school year to build and stabilize the habitat for Genevieve, a stingray, at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. Siblings London Redder and McKenzy and Madison Lounsbury admire Genevieve the stingray's habitat at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. Siblings London Redder and McKenzy and Madison Lounsbury admire Genevieve the stingray's habitat at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/05/13/oregon-seeks-changes-in-agreement-with-oregon-economic-development-foundation/stories/20260506113 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/05/13/oregon-seeks-changes-in-agreement-with-oregon-economic-development-foundation/stories/20260506113#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/05/13/oregon-seeks-changes-in-agreement-with-oregon-economic-development-foundation/stories/20260506113 The city of Oregon wants to renegotiate its agreement with the Oregon Economic Development Foundation, the city’s main economic development arm, to safeguard the city’s interests. City of Oregon Municipal https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/05/13/area-doctors-begin-prescribing-time-in-nature-citing-mental-health-benefits/stories/20260513090 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/05/13/area-doctors-begin-prescribing-time-in-nature-citing-mental-health-benefits/stories/20260513090#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 20:52:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/05/13/area-doctors-begin-prescribing-time-in-nature-citing-mental-health-benefits/stories/20260513090 Mercy Health doctors are offering a new prescription to reduce stress, boost mood, protect against depression, and improve sleep: nature. Metroparks Toledo Executive Director Dave Zenk, right, is joined by Mercy Health VP of Business Development Matt Sapara at a news conference announcing NatureRx, a partnership with Mercy Health, at Side Cut Metropark in Maumee on May 13. Metroparks Toledo Executive Director Dave Zenk speaks at a news conference announcing NatureRx, a partnership with Mercy Health, at Side Cut Metropark in Maumee on May 13. Mercy Health VP of Business Development Matt Sapara speaks at a news conference announcing NatureRx, a partnership with Mercy Health, at Side Cut Metropark in Maumee on May 13. A sign outside a news conference at Side Cut Metropark in Maumee promotes the Metroparks' partnership with Mercy Health on May 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/13/springfield-schools-decide-placing-levy-november-ballot/stories/20260513111 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/13/springfield-schools-decide-placing-levy-november-ballot/stories/20260513111#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 23:16:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/13/springfield-schools-decide-placing-levy-november-ballot/stories/20260513111 The Springfield Board of Education will take some time to decide if it will place a levy on the Nov. 3 ballot. P. Ryan Lockwood lll, treasurer, and Sherri Koback, vice president, listen as Matt Geha, superintendent, adjourns the Springfield Local Schools Board of Education meeting at the Everette W. Harris Administrative and Educational Complex in Holland on Jan. 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/05/13/dewine-halts-medicaid-enrollment-home-health-providers-fraud/stories/20260513097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/05/13/dewine-halts-medicaid-enrollment-home-health-providers-fraud/stories/20260513097#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 23:05:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/05/13/dewine-halts-medicaid-enrollment-home-health-providers-fraud/stories/20260513097 COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Medicaid will implement a six-month moratorium on the enrollment of new home health care and hospice businesses, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during a celebration of Bird Ohio Day. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/13/man-pleads-guilty-murder-jasmine-queen-shooting-death/stories/20260513096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/13/man-pleads-guilty-murder-jasmine-queen-shooting-death/stories/20260513096#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 19:29:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/13/man-pleads-guilty-murder-jasmine-queen-shooting-death/stories/20260513096 One of two men charged with the Nov. 2 shooting death of a South Toledo restaurant’s popular server pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon to murder and multiple felonious assault counts. Marvin Pettaway Jasmine Queen was fatally shot Nov. 2 after a fight inside the Weekend Restaurant and Lounge at 5217 Hill Ave., Unit 26, that “spilled out into the parking lot." https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/13/new-citizens-encouraged-to-vote-volunteer-embrace-community/stories/20260513091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/13/new-citizens-encouraged-to-vote-volunteer-embrace-community/stories/20260513091#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 18:39:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/13/new-citizens-encouraged-to-vote-volunteer-embrace-community/stories/20260513091 Representing 15 countries from around the globe, 26 people became new American citizens Wednesday during a naturalization ceremony at Rossford High School. From left, siblings Ibrahim Hamdan, Huda Hamdan, and Fatma Hamdan (hugging their mother Munira Hamdan) all originally from Eritrea celebrate becoming U.S. citizens with their nephews Yazan, 4, and Nagen, 2, during a Naturalization Ceremony May 13 at Rossford High School in Rossford. Miquette McMahon Denie originally from Haiti celebrates becoming a U.S. citizen during a Naturalization Ceremony May 13 at Rossford High School in Rossford. From left, Janet Gekonde, Ibrahim Hamdan, Giacomo Benvegnu, Huda Hamdan, Fatma Hamdan, and Vilayphone Moore take the Oath of Citizenship during a Naturalization Ceremony May 13 at Rossford High School in Rossford. New U.S. citizen Giacomo Benvegnu speaks during a Naturalization Ceremony May 13 at Rossford High School in Rossford. Janet Gekonde takes the Oath of Citizenship during a Naturalization Ceremony May 13 at Rossford High School in Rossford. Ibrahim Hamdan originally from Eritrea takes a selfie during a Naturalization Ceremony May 13 at Rossford High School in Rossford. Vilayphone Moore celebrates becoming a U.S. citizen during a Naturalization Ceremony May 13 at Rossford High School in Rossford. From left, Rossford Mayor Neil McKinnon III and Rossford Fire Chief Richard Syroka are guest speakers during a Naturalization Ceremony May 13 at Rossford High School in Rossford. Judge Jack Zouhary speaks during a Naturalization Ceremony May 13 at Rossford High School in Rossford. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/05/13/ohio-lawmakers-announce-bicameral-data-center-committee/stories/20260513086 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/05/13/ohio-lawmakers-announce-bicameral-data-center-committee/stories/20260513086#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 17:52:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/05/13/ohio-lawmakers-announce-bicameral-data-center-committee/stories/20260513086 COLUMBUS — The Energy Committee chairman in each chamber of the Ohio General Assembly will co-lead a new Joint Data Center Committee, the state lawmakers announced Wednesday State Rep. Adam Holmes (right) and state Sen. Brian Chavez announce the Joint Data Center Committee at the Ohio Statehouse on May 13, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/13/interest-session-for-possible-summer-2027-special-needs-camp/stories/20260511020 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/13/interest-session-for-possible-summer-2027-special-needs-camp/stories/20260511020#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 17:50:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/13/interest-session-for-possible-summer-2027-special-needs-camp/stories/20260511020 Anyone interested in a daylong Family Camp that would serve families with relatives who have special needs is invited to attend an upcoming planning session. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/13/enrights-charged-with-misdemeanors-after-argument-at-meta-site/stories/20260513092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/13/enrights-charged-with-misdemeanors-after-argument-at-meta-site/stories/20260513092#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 17:44:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/13/enrights-charged-with-misdemeanors-after-argument-at-meta-site/stories/20260513092 BOWLING GREEN — Two labor-leader brothers face misdemeanor charges following a dispute last month at the Meta data center construction site in Wood County that for one of them turned physical. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/13/east-toledo-family-center-to-teach-mental-health-and-wellness-during-family-well/stories/20260513093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/13/east-toledo-family-center-to-teach-mental-health-and-wellness-during-family-well/stories/20260513093#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 17:17:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/13/east-toledo-family-center-to-teach-mental-health-and-wellness-during-family-well/stories/20260513093 The East Toledo Family Center will preach mental health and wellness during its Family Wellness Night on May 20. The East Toledo Family Center in East Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/13/tarta-adds-more-days-to-muddy-shuttle-service-schedule/stories/20260512084 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/13/tarta-adds-more-days-to-muddy-shuttle-service-schedule/stories/20260512084#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 17:11:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/13/tarta-adds-more-days-to-muddy-shuttle-service-schedule/stories/20260512084 TARTA has added four more games to its Muddy Shuttle to help get fans to Fifth Third Field to cheer on the Toledo Mud Hens. The TARTA Muddy Shuttle drops fans at Fifth Third Field. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/13/toledo-police-look-outsource-management-impound-lot/stories/20260511100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/13/toledo-police-look-outsource-management-impound-lot/stories/20260511100#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/13/toledo-police-look-outsource-management-impound-lot/stories/20260511100 The Toledo Police Department wants to get out of the towing business by outsourcing management of its impound lot. The Toledo Police Department impound lot in Toledo on May 11. The Toledo Police Department impound lot in Toledo on May 11. The Toledo Police Department impound lot in Toledo on May 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/13/tps-to-host-community-meetings-about-school-transitions/stories/20260511094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/13/tps-to-host-community-meetings-about-school-transitions/stories/20260511094#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 15:23:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/13/tps-to-host-community-meetings-about-school-transitions/stories/20260511094 Toledo Public Schools district leaders have announced a series of essential parent meetings to discuss the impact of the district’s Transformation 2.0 plan. Toledo Public Schools building.