Toledo Blade Latest Headlines http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:21:52 GMT en-us hourly 1 Levis Commons hosts free events ahead of Fourth of July https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/23/levis-commons-hosts-free-events-ahead-fourth-of-july/stories/20260622073 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/23/levis-commons-hosts-free-events-ahead-fourth-of-july/stories/20260622073#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/23/levis-commons-hosts-free-events-ahead-fourth-of-july/stories/20260622073 Levis Commons Town Center is kicking off Independence Day festivities with a weekend of free, family-friendly entertainment. Crystal Bowersox performs at Eddie's Attic on July 28, 2015, in Atlanta. Downtown street affected by sewer work; 3 residential streets close for paving https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/23/downtown-street-affected-by-sewer-work-3-residential-streets-close-paving/stories/20260623113 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/23/downtown-street-affected-by-sewer-work-3-residential-streets-close-paving/stories/20260623113#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:42:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/23/downtown-street-affected-by-sewer-work-3-residential-streets-close-paving/stories/20260623113 Sewer repairs will close one of two eastbound lanes on a downtown block of Monroe Street on Wednesday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. Stock photo of road closed signs. TPS authorizes transportation and bell time changes for 2027-28 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/23/tps-authorizes-transportation-bell-time-changes-2027-2028/stories/20260623124 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/23/tps-authorizes-transportation-bell-time-changes-2027-2028/stories/20260623124#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:05:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/23/tps-authorizes-transportation-bell-time-changes-2027-2028/stories/20260623124 Toledo Public Schools building. Toledo City Council approves Flock camera contract extension in 8-4 vote https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/23/toledo-city-council-approves-flock-camera-contract-extension-8-4-vote/stories/20260623121 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/23/toledo-city-council-approves-flock-camera-contract-extension-8-4-vote/stories/20260623121#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:20:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/23/toledo-city-council-approves-flock-camera-contract-extension-8-4-vote/stories/20260623121 After weeks of debate over public safety and privacy concerns, Toledo City Council approved a one-year extension of the city’s contract with Flock Group Inc. on Tuesday. The Toledo City Council met on June 23 in council chambers at One Government Center. Plant store offers laid-back, after-hours networking event https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/23/plant-store-offers-laid-back-after-hours-networking-event/stories/20260623065 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/23/plant-store-offers-laid-back-after-hours-networking-event/stories/20260623065#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:27:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/23/plant-store-offers-laid-back-after-hours-networking-event/stories/20260623065 Plant House-Toledo will offer a more organic form of networking with Friday’s Community Chill and Connect event. Plants and other wares in Plant House Toledo in West Toledo on Jan. 14, 2025. Earned income levy for Maumee schools to be on November ballot https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/23/earned-income-levy-for-maumee-schools-to-be-on-november-ballot/stories/20260623103 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/23/earned-income-levy-for-maumee-schools-to-be-on-november-ballot/stories/20260623103#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:56:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/23/earned-income-levy-for-maumee-schools-to-be-on-november-ballot/stories/20260623103 Maumee school leaders said they can no longer depend on state funding to meet costs, and will go to voters for help. Maumee High School photographed March 13, 2018. Judge denies bond for teenager accused of shooting Glass City Academy classmate https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/23/stolen-gun-sparked-shooting-at-glass-city-academy-detective/stories/20260623098 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/23/stolen-gun-sparked-shooting-at-glass-city-academy-detective/stories/20260623098#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:46:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/23/stolen-gun-sparked-shooting-at-glass-city-academy-detective/stories/20260623098 Vashawn Dixon with defense lawyer Joseph Westmeyer on June 23 in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. Rib Off moving to Oregon next year, will feature local bands https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/23/rib-off-moving-to-gaf-site-in-oregon-next-year/stories/20260623101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/23/rib-off-moving-to-gaf-site-in-oregon-next-year/stories/20260623101#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:26:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/23/rib-off-moving-to-gaf-site-in-oregon-next-year/stories/20260623101 The Northwest Ohio Rib Off has a new home. Dave Hilsheimer works the grill at the Old Town Barbeque booth during the Northwest Ohio Rib Off at Lucas County Fairgrounds in Maumee on July 25, 2025. Jason Boyd, grill master of Old Town BBQ, cooks ribs on the grill during the Northwest Ohio Rib Off at Lucas County Fairgrounds in Maumee on July 27, 2025. Downtown nonprofits clarify roles for next phase of growth https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/23/downtown-nonprofits-clarify-roles-improvement-district-connectoledo/stories/20260622080 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/23/downtown-nonprofits-clarify-roles-improvement-district-connectoledo/stories/20260622080#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:35:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/23/downtown-nonprofits-clarify-roles-improvement-district-connectoledo/stories/20260622080 As more people and projects return to downtown Toledo, the two nonprofits helping guide its growth are drawing a clearer line between the work of managing downtown today and planning what it becomes tomorrow. Karen Poore, executive director of the Downtown Toledo Improvement District, in downtown Toledo. Karen Poore, executive director of the Downtown Toledo Improvement District, in downtown Toledo. Karen Poore, executive director of the Downtown Toledo Improvement District, in downtown Toledo. Karen Poore, executive director of the Downtown Toledo Improvement District, in downtown Toledo. Pettaway gets life for Jasmine Queen shooting https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/23/pettaway-gets-life-parole-eligibility-after-25-years-for-jasmine-queen-shooting/stories/20260623096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/23/pettaway-gets-life-parole-eligibility-after-25-years-for-jasmine-queen-shooting/stories/20260623096#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:47:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/23/pettaway-gets-life-parole-eligibility-after-25-years-for-jasmine-queen-shooting/stories/20260623096 One of two men convicted of the fatal shooting outside an after-hours club that killed a popular South Toledo waitress received a life sentence with parole possible after 25 years from a Lucas County judge Tuesday morning. Marvin Pettaway Jasmine Queen was fatally shot after a fight inside the Weekend Restaurant and Lounge at 5217 Hill Ave., Unit 26, that “spilled out into the parking lot." Monroe County Community College readies to offer EV and hybrid course https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/23/monroe-county-community-college-readies-to-offer-ev-and-hybrid-course/stories/20260611088 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/23/monroe-county-community-college-readies-to-offer-ev-and-hybrid-course/stories/20260611088#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:12:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/23/monroe-county-community-college-readies-to-offer-ev-and-hybrid-course/stories/20260611088 MONROE — Electric and hybrid vehicles will be the focus of a new curriculum push at Monroe County Community College. David Larner searches for leaks on a vehicle at Monroe County Community College on June 17. Instructor Jason Bohmer, center, helps Caleb Sandy, right, and David Larner, left, repair a vehicle at Monroe County Community College on June 17. Chuck Sanecki speaks to Gavin Hamilton while repairing a vehicle at Monroe County Community College on June 17. Instructor Jason Bohmer helps Caleb Sandy repair a car at Monroe County Community College on June 17. Monroe County Community College students will learn how to repair cars like this one, a Chevy Bolt parked inside the lab at the college's career technology center on June 17. Hybrid vehicles like the Chevy Volt, plugged in at Monroe County Community College on June 17, have large batteries that are charged by the engine while driving. Chuck Sanecki, lab tech at Monroe County Community College, stands in front of an electric vehicle at the college's career technology center June 17. Cars are lifted up for students to work on at Monroe County Community College's Career Technology Center on June 17. David Larner watches as instructor Jason Bohmer searches for leaks on a vehicle at Monroe County Community College on June 17. Community resource fair to offer employment opportunities, support services https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/23/community-resource-fair-offer-employment-opportunities-support-services/stories/20260621135 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/23/community-resource-fair-offer-employment-opportunities-support-services/stories/20260621135#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:19:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/23/community-resource-fair-offer-employment-opportunities-support-services/stories/20260621135 Goodwill of Northwest Ohio and Davis University will host a free career and community resource fair on Thursday in downtown Toledo. Sign at an entrance to the Job Connections Center in DeVeaux Village Shopping Center. Oregon the latest community to restrict vape and tobacco shops https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/06/22/oregon-is-the-latest-to-restrict-vaping-and-tobacco-shops/stories/20260619110 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/06/22/oregon-is-the-latest-to-restrict-vaping-and-tobacco-shops/stories/20260619110#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/06/22/oregon-is-the-latest-to-restrict-vaping-and-tobacco-shops/stories/20260619110 Oregon is the latest area community to impose a moratorium on applications for the installation of new tobacco and vapor store facilities. Vape Up, one of six vape stores on Navarre Avenue in Oregon, sells vaporizers on June 19. The city is considering a moratorium on new vape and tobacco store applications. Vape Up, one of six vape stores on Navarre Avenue in Oregon, is open for business on June 19. The city is considering a moratorium on new vape and tobacco store applications. Vape Up, one of six vape stores on Navarre Avenue in Oregon, displays disposable vapes on June 19. The city is considering a moratorium on new vape and tobacco store applications. Council debates Flock contract renewal as public safety concerns persist https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/22/council-debates-flock-contract-renewal-public-safety-concerns-persist/stories/20260622077 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/22/council-debates-flock-contract-renewal-public-safety-concerns-persist/stories/20260622077#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:25:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/22/council-debates-flock-contract-renewal-public-safety-concerns-persist/stories/20260622077 Concerns about public safety arose on Monday as Toledo City Council’s Public Safety Committee considered a contract extension with Flock Group Inc. for portable automatic license plate readers. Trevor Chandler, senior director of public affairs of Flock, addresses the Toledo City Council Public Safety Committee on June 22. Susan Kuehn of the Northwest Ohio Peace Coalition expresses her concerns to the Public Safety Committee on Monday. Judge rules Maumee zoning code enforced improperly against building owner https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/22/judge-rules-maumee-zoning-code-enforced-improperly-against-building-owner/stories/20260622091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/22/judge-rules-maumee-zoning-code-enforced-improperly-against-building-owner/stories/20260622091#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:05:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/22/judge-rules-maumee-zoning-code-enforced-improperly-against-building-owner/stories/20260622091 A judge has ruled in favor of a Maumee property owner’s claim that the city improperly canceled an Illinois Avenue building’s nonconforming use under local zoning code. A gavel. Ohio capital budget includes $400K for Van Wert history center https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/22/ohio-capital-budget-includes-400k-van-wert-history-center/stories/20260619096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/22/ohio-capital-budget-includes-400k-van-wert-history-center/stories/20260619096#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:32:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/22/ohio-capital-budget-includes-400k-van-wert-history-center/stories/20260619096 COLUMBUS — The Van Wert Historical Society’s capital improvement campaign received a significant boost in the state capital budget. The William McKinley Monument is silhouetted in front of the west side of the Ohio Statehouse on April 15, 2024, in Columbus. As housing pressures grow, Toledo leaders push for local solutions https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/22/housing-pressures-grow-toledo-leaders-push-local-solutions/stories/20260622084 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/22/housing-pressures-grow-toledo-leaders-push-local-solutions/stories/20260622084#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:55:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/22/housing-pressures-grow-toledo-leaders-push-local-solutions/stories/20260622084 Housing affects nearly every aspect of one’s daily life — but for many Toledoans, stable and affordable homes still remain far out of reach. ProMedica director of community health and impact Adrienne Bradley speaks during a panel discussion on affordable housing. Matt Klesta, senior community policy analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, provides stats during a panel discussion on affordable housing during a Rotary Club meeting at the Glass City Center on Monday. Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity CEO Erin McPartland speaks during a panel discussion on affordable housing. Also pictured are, from left, Fair Housing Center CEO George Thomas, Lucas County Land Bank president David Mann, ProMedica director of community health and impact Adrienne Bradley, and moderator Kendra Smith. Robert Pastor asks a question of the panel. George Thomas, Fair Housing Center, speaks at a panel discussion on affordable housing. Parts of Richards, Angola roads to close for work https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/22/parts-richards-angola-roads-close-work/stories/20260622083 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/22/parts-richards-angola-roads-close-work/stories/20260622083#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:25:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/22/parts-richards-angola-roads-close-work/stories/20260622083 Resurfacing will close part of Richards Road for three days, starting Tuesday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. Stock photo of road closed signs. Overnight power outage affects South Toledo, Maumee https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/22/overnight-power-outage-affects-south-toledo-maumee-firstenergy/stories/20260622070 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/22/overnight-power-outage-affects-south-toledo-maumee-firstenergy/stories/20260622070#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:13:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/22/overnight-power-outage-affects-south-toledo-maumee-firstenergy/stories/20260622070 A circuit-breaker problem caused an extended power outage overnight in parts of South Toledo and Maumee along with neighboring areas, a FirstEnergy spokesman said. Man injured in central city shooting https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/22/man-injured-in-central-city-shooting-toledo/stories/20260622071 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/22/man-injured-in-central-city-shooting-toledo/stories/20260622071#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:58:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/22/man-injured-in-central-city-shooting-toledo/stories/20260622071 A 29-year-old man was injured after he was shot multiple times in central Toledo.