http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:10:38 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/04/23/25-area-students-announced-as-block-scholarship-winners/stories/20260422112 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/04/23/25-area-students-announced-as-block-scholarship-winners/stories/20260422112#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:45:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/04/23/25-area-students-announced-as-block-scholarship-winners/stories/20260422112 Twenty-five students from 19 area secondary schools were announced as the 2026 recipients of the Mr. and Mrs. William Block, Jr., Scholarships to local colleges. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/23/data-center-discussion-company-is-interested-waterville-township/stories/20260423024 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/23/data-center-discussion-company-is-interested-waterville-township/stories/20260423024#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:39:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/23/data-center-discussion-company-is-interested-waterville-township/stories/20260423024 Rumors of a data center coming to Waterville Township drew a standing-room-only crowd to the trustees meeting Wednesday night. Suzanne Peats holds a “No Data Center” sign as cars drive by before a Waterville Township Board Meeting about the data center in Waterville on April 22. David Noe signs a petition against data centers before a Waterville Township Board Meeting about the data center in Waterville on April 22. Waterville residents sign a petition against data centers before a Waterville Township Board Meeting about the data center in Waterville on April 22. Waterville residents sign a petition against data centers before a Waterville Township Board Meeting about the data center in Waterville on April 22. Waterville residents sign a petition against data centers before a Waterville Township Board Meeting about the data center in Waterville on April 22. Keith Moosmen speaks to the board of trustees during a Waterville Township Board Meeting about the data center in Waterville on April 22. Waterville residents listen as Christina Egan speaks during a Waterville Township Board Meeting about the data center in Waterville on April 22. Waterville township trustee Toby Miller speaks during a Waterville Township Board Meeting about the data center in Waterville on April 22. Suzanne Peats wears “No Data Center” pin during a Waterville Township Board Meeting about the data center in Waterville on April 22. Waterville township trustee Julie Theroux speaks during a Waterville Township Board Meeting about the data center in Waterville on April 22. Brett Warner speaks during a Waterville Township Board Meeting about the data center in Waterville on April 22. Keith Moosmen speaks to the board of trustees during a Waterville Township Board Meeting about the data center in Waterville on April 22. A person takes notes during a Waterville Township Board Meeting about the data center in Waterville on April 22. Christina Egan speaks during a Waterville Township Board Meeting about the data center in Waterville on April 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/23/neighbors-push-back-gas-stations-weighs-limits/stories/20260422089 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/23/neighbors-push-back-gas-stations-weighs-limits/stories/20260422089#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/23/neighbors-push-back-gas-stations-weighs-limits/stories/20260422089 Residents in South Toledo protested a Sheetz gas station proposed for their neighborhood two years ago, and now they are putting up another fight. Laura Draheim, Sarna Dorf, and Cheryl Bath stand together near a speed bump along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Laura Draheim listens as her neighbors talk about their concerns regarding a proposed Sheetz gas station near their neighborhood, while sitting inside her home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Sarna Dorf listens as Cheryl Bath discusses her concerns over a proposed Sheetz gas station near their neighborhood, inside of Laura Draheim’s home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Cheryl Bath stands in front of a speed bump outside of Laura Draheim’s home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Laura Draheim speaks about how things have changed in her neighborhood while sitting inside her home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Cheryl Bath talks about how she remembers the neighborhood inside of Laura Draheim’s home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Sarna Dorf listens as Cheryl Bath discusses her concerns over a proposed Sheetz gas station near their neighborhood, outside of Laura Draheim’s home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Sarna Dorf listens as her neighbors talk about potential next steps and solutions in opposition of a Sheetz gas station moving in near their neighborhood, inside of Laura Draheim’s home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. Cheryl Bath and Sarna Dorf discuss their concerns over a proposed Sheetz gas station near their neighborhood inside of Laura Draheim’s home along Nantuckett Drive in Sylvania Township on April 21. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/04/23/Daily-log-4-23-2/stories/20260415117 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/04/23/Daily-log-4-23-2/stories/20260415117#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:13:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/04/23/Daily-log-4-23-2/stories/20260415117 Births https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/bgsu-polls-shows-key-ohio-races-dead-heat-ahead-primary-election/stories/20260422110 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/bgsu-polls-shows-key-ohio-races-dead-heat-ahead-primary-election/stories/20260422110#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:46:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/bgsu-polls-shows-key-ohio-races-dead-heat-ahead-primary-election/stories/20260422110 BOWLING GREEN — As Ohio’s primary gets under way and candidates begin to look toward the general election, recent findings from Bowling Green State University show high-profile races in a dead heat. Wood County Board of Elections deputy director Carol DeJong rolls out one of 12 voting machines that will used for early in-person voting at the Wood County Board of Elections in Bowling Green in 2020. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/county-leaders-discuss-proposed-property-tax-bill-panel-discussion/stories/20260417112 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/county-leaders-discuss-proposed-property-tax-bill-panel-discussion/stories/20260417112#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:53:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/county-leaders-discuss-proposed-property-tax-bill-panel-discussion/stories/20260417112 A group of school board and community leaders from Lucas, Wood, and Fulton counties will discuss the future of property taxes at the Penta Career Center Wednesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/22/bus-driver-found-drunk-on-the-job-toledo-police-say/stories/20260422098 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/22/bus-driver-found-drunk-on-the-job-toledo-police-say/stories/20260422098#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:20:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/22/bus-driver-found-drunk-on-the-job-toledo-police-say/stories/20260422098 Police are investigating a 71-year-old bus driver who was found to be intoxicated while on the job. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/land-bank-announces-15-year-successes-new-report/stories/20260422102 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/land-bank-announces-15-year-successes-new-report/stories/20260422102#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:15:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/land-bank-announces-15-year-successes-new-report/stories/20260422102 A new report from Bowling Green State University is highlighting the impact the Lucas County Land Bank has made in the community since its founding. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz speaks during a news conference announcing some findings in a report on the Lucas County Land Bank's activities on April 22. Lucas County Treasurer Lindsay Webb speaks during a news conference announcing some findings in a report on the Lucas County Land Bank's activities on April 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/22/design-of-the-future-vistula-metropark-begins-park-district-honors-2-people/stories/20260422095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/22/design-of-the-future-vistula-metropark-begins-park-district-honors-2-people/stories/20260422095#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:52:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/22/design-of-the-future-vistula-metropark-begins-park-district-honors-2-people/stories/20260422095 Metroparks Toledo board members have hired an environmental consultant to provide advice for building the upcoming Vistula Metropark and extend the Glass City Riverwalk into North Toledo. Tim Gallaher, outside Ward Pavilion after the meeting. From left is Zuri Carter, Metroparks Toledo natural resources director, and Tim Gallaher, center, with natural resources crew leader LaRae Sprow in the foreground holding the framed photo Mr. Gallaher was presented as a retirement gift. The photo, of the Maumee River in Waterville, was taken by local nature photographer Art Weber. Jack Mayer, next to the Ward Pavilion fireplace after the meeting. Jack Mayer addressing the audience inside Ward Pavilion during the meeting. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/event-marks-expansion-chessie-circle-trail-wood-county/stories/20260422104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/event-marks-expansion-chessie-circle-trail-wood-county/stories/20260422104#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:43:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/event-marks-expansion-chessie-circle-trail-wood-county/stories/20260422104 Rich Jarosz and his dog Maggie May, a 5-year-old fox red Labrador retriever, were on their daily walk in the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg Township Wednesday when they paused to watch a ribbon cutting for phase one of the Chessie Circle Trail. Residents, local government, and park officials cut the ribbon for phase one of the Chessie Circle Trail in the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg Township on April 22. Phase one of the Chessie Circle Trail in the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg Township was officially open April 22. Phase two of the Chessie Circle Trail in the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg Township will begin next year. Rich Jarosz and his dog, Maggie May, were on their daily walk in the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg Township when they paused to watch the ribbon cutting event for phase one of the Chessie Circle Trail. Wood County Prosecutor Paul Dobson said the Chessie Circle Trail is one more element to the Wood County parks system. Perrysburg Mayor Mark Weber would like to see trails in the city hook up eventually to the Chessie Circle Trail. Dave Simmons was birding in the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg Township Wednesday when he watched the ribbon cutting ceremony to open phase one of the Chessie Circle Trail. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/concert-close-warehouse-district-street/stories/20260422111 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/concert-close-warehouse-district-street/stories/20260422111#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:39:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/concert-close-warehouse-district-street/stories/20260422111 In conjunction with Party in the Park: On the Road, part of Superior Street will be closed Friday, city officials announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/toledo-library-distributing-gun-locks-at-all-branches/stories/20260422094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/toledo-library-distributing-gun-locks-at-all-branches/stories/20260422094#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:05:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/toledo-library-distributing-gun-locks-at-all-branches/stories/20260422094 Libraries across Toledo and Lucas County will now offer free gun locks, city officials said, aiming to secure firearms that could be used to harm their owners or others. Toledo Police Sgt. Joseph Okos demonstrates how to use a gun lock outside of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library's downtown branch on April 22, following a news conference announcing the distribution of free gun locks at area libraries. Toledo Police Sergeant Joseph Okos helps Toledo Councilman Vanice Williams use a gun lock outside of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library's downtown branch on April 22, following a news conference announcing the distribution of free gun locks at area libraries. Donna Malone, chapter lead for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, speaks during a news conference at the downtown library announcing the distribution of free gun locks at all libraries in Lucas County on April 22. Toledo Police Sergeant Joseph Okos demonstrates how to use a gun lock outside of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library's downtown branch on April 22, following a news conference announcing the distribution of free gun locks at area libraries. Jason Kucsma, executive director of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, speaks during a news conference at the downtown library announcing the distribution of free gun locks at all libraries in Lucas County on April 22. Matt Raad of the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System speaks during a news conference at the downtown library announcing the distribution of free gun locks at all libraries in Lucas County on April 22. Kevin Braun, Toledo Police assistant chief, speaks during a news conference at the downtown library announcing the distribution of free gun locks at all libraries in Lucas County on April 22. Toledo Councilman Theresa Morris holds up a gun lock during a news conference at the downtown library announcing the distribution of free gun locks at all libraries in Lucas County on April 22. Toledo Police Sergeant Joseph Okos demonstrates how to use a gun lock outside of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library's downtown branch on April 22, following a press conference announcing the distribution of free gun locks at area libraries. Toledo Councilman Erin Kramer speaks during a news conference at the downtown library announcing the distribution of free gun locks at all libraries in Lucas County on April 22. Toledo Councilman Theresa Morris speaks during a news conference at the downtown library announcing the distribution of free gun locks at all libraries in Lucas County on April 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/04/22/charges-dropped-against-south-toledo-man-whose-drumming-irked-union-leader/stories/20260422107 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/04/22/charges-dropped-against-south-toledo-man-whose-drumming-irked-union-leader/stories/20260422107#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:45:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/04/22/charges-dropped-against-south-toledo-man-whose-drumming-irked-union-leader/stories/20260422107 A misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge against a South Toledo man whose drumming in his garage irked an influential neighbor has been dismissed in Toledo Municipal Court. Patrick Chaney had relocated his drums to another location after being cited for playing them in the garage at his house in South Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/odot-rural-intercity-bus-service-serves-nearby-cities/stories/20260422097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/odot-rural-intercity-bus-service-serves-nearby-cities/stories/20260422097#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:15:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/odot-rural-intercity-bus-service-serves-nearby-cities/stories/20260422097 As Greyhound and other private, intercity bus companies pruned their route maps and dropped smaller cities along remaining corridors, rural communities increasingly lost transportation connections beyond private automobiles. Laura Koprowski, CEO of the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority, speaks during a news conference April 22 to promote Ohio's GoBus intercity bus service, which recently began operation of three routes linking Toledo with rural cities in the state. GoBus coaches on display at a news conference April 22 at the University of Toledo transit hub. University of Toledo mascot Rocky the Rocket takes the driver's seat of a GoBus coach on display during a news conference April 22 at the UT transit hub to promote the buses connecting major Ohio cities with rural communities. A GoBus route map in effect as of March, 2026, showing new routes linking northwest Ohio with other parts of the state as well as a new route linking Columbus and the Pittsburgh airport. Seen during a promotional news conference April 22 at the University of Toledo. Interior view of seating in a GoBus coach on display at the University of Toledo transit hub on April 22. All 56 seats have power outlets and wifi service. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/police-divisions-to-collect-unused-pills-for-drug-take-back-day/stories/20260420092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/police-divisions-to-collect-unused-pills-for-drug-take-back-day/stories/20260420092#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:56:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/police-divisions-to-collect-unused-pills-for-drug-take-back-day/stories/20260420092 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, encouraging people across the county to safely dispose of expired and unused pills. Pharmacy technician Molly Junkins counts pills at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center on April 20, 2023, in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/22/Coroner-s-office-seeking-family-of-recently-deceased-individuals-1/stories/20260422088 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/22/Coroner-s-office-seeking-family-of-recently-deceased-individuals-1/stories/20260422088#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:17:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/22/Coroner-s-office-seeking-family-of-recently-deceased-individuals-1/stories/20260422088 The Lucas County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding relatives of two people who recently died. The Northwest Ohio Medical Technology Center which houses the Lucas County Coroner's Office, Lucas County Toxicology Lab, and the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/submetering-companies-are-public-utilities-under-state-law-ohio-supreme-court/stories/20260422092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/submetering-companies-are-public-utilities-under-state-law-ohio-supreme-court/stories/20260422092#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:56:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/submetering-companies-are-public-utilities-under-state-law-ohio-supreme-court/stories/20260422092 COLUMBUS — A submetering company is a public utility subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/health-department-to-host-free-naloxone-giveaway-event/stories/20260422087 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/health-department-to-host-free-naloxone-giveaway-event/stories/20260422087#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:49:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/health-department-to-host-free-naloxone-giveaway-event/stories/20260422087 The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department will host a free naloxone giveaway on Friday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/perrysburg-residents-voice-noise-concerns-as-odot-outlines-project-concepts-for/stories/20260421107 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/perrysburg-residents-voice-noise-concerns-as-odot-outlines-project-concepts-for/stories/20260421107#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/perrysburg-residents-voice-noise-concerns-as-odot-outlines-project-concepts-for/stories/20260421107 After 17 years in Perrysburg, Steve Markovic is considering moving. A potential noise-sensitive area map exhibited at an ODOT open house April 21 at Perrysburg Junior High School. The subject was the start of long-range planning for future widening of I-475/U.S. 23 near Perrysburg, including ramp modifications at two major interchanges. An ODOT open house April 21 at Perrysburg Junior High School discussed the start of long-range planning for future widening of I-475/U.S. 23 near Perrysburg, including ramp modifications at two major interchanges. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/perrysburg-renter-dealing-with-outages-lawmaker-seeks-submetering-rules/stories/20260421081 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/perrysburg-renter-dealing-with-outages-lawmaker-seeks-submetering-rules/stories/20260421081#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:52:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/22/perrysburg-renter-dealing-with-outages-lawmaker-seeks-submetering-rules/stories/20260421081 COLUMBUS — Losing electricity is an annoying situation for most people, but it can be even more aggravating when it’s unclear who is responsible for fixing the problem. Jason Gorr had a bad experience with a submetering company on April 21 in Perrysburg. He loses power constantly and nobody will take responsibility. Jason Gorr had a bad experience with a submetering company on April 21 in Perrysburg. He loses power constantly and nobody will take responsibility. Jason Gorr had a bad experience with a submetering company on April 21, in Perrysburg. He loses power constantly and nobody will take responsibility.