http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:18 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/video-troopers-nearly-hit-by-suspected-impaired-driver-during-stop/stories/20261029093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/video-troopers-nearly-hit-by-suspected-impaired-driver-during-stop/stories/20261029093#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:09:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/video-troopers-nearly-hit-by-suspected-impaired-driver-during-stop/stories/20261029093 The Ohio State Highway Patrol is sharing video on social media of a close call involving troopers from the Toledo Post to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. Dashcam footage of a suspected drug-impaired driver nearly striking troopers conducting sobriety tests on another driver. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/10/29/online-town-hall-addresses-health-concerns-chemical-leak/stories/20261028114 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/10/29/online-town-hall-addresses-health-concerns-chemical-leak/stories/20261028114#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/10/29/online-town-hall-addresses-health-concerns-chemical-leak/stories/20261028114 Environmental researchers urged North Toledo residents to take precautions against possible chemical exposure during an online town hall Wednesday, a week after a hazardous chemical leak forced nearly 1,000 people from their homes. The view outside MC Tank Transport, the site of the glycidyl methacrylate leak, in Toledo on Oct. 23. The tank that leaked, top front, seen with an air monitor on top during a news conference outside MC Tank Transport, the site of the glycidyl methacrylate leak, in Toledo on Oct. 23. An aerial view shows MC Tank Transport, the site of the glycidyl methacrylate leak, in Toledo on Oct. 23. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/toledo-police-fire-unions-warn-of-staffing-strains-if-tax-levy-fails/stories/20261028124 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/toledo-police-fire-unions-warn-of-staffing-strains-if-tax-levy-fails/stories/20261028124#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:49:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/29/toledo-police-fire-unions-warn-of-staffing-strains-if-tax-levy-fails/stories/20261028124 Toledo’s police and fire union leaders warn that potential layoffs if Issue 16 fails could further strain departments they say are already struggling to keep up with calls for service. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/10/29/perrysburg-land-use-proposal-raises-concerns-about-data-centers-annexation/stories/20261028120 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/10/29/perrysburg-land-use-proposal-raises-concerns-about-data-centers-annexation/stories/20261028120#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:41:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/10/29/perrysburg-land-use-proposal-raises-concerns-about-data-centers-annexation/stories/20261028120 A proposal to guide future development along I-75 in Perrysburg is raising concerns among residents who fear it could pave the way for data centers and the annexation of neighboring township land. Mark Easterling, planning and zoning administrator for the city of Perrysburg, talks to participants at the city of Perrysburg's I-75 Corridor Land Use Plan open house. The city of Perrysburg's I-75 Corridor Land Use Plan open house. The city of Perrysburg I-75 Corridor Land Use Plan open house. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/29/ohio-secretary-of-state-candidates-clash-over-election-security-voting-access/stories/20261028090 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/29/ohio-secretary-of-state-candidates-clash-over-election-security-voting-access/stories/20261028090#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:31:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/29/ohio-secretary-of-state-candidates-clash-over-election-security-voting-access/stories/20261028090 COLUMBUS — Ohio’s three candidates for secretary of state have sharply different ideas about how to run the state’s elections, from tightening voter identification requirements and eliminating ballot drop boxes to expanding voting access and protecting voter information. The three candidates for Ohio secretary of state are Republican Robert Sprague, left, Libertarian Tom Pruss, and Democrat Allison Russo. Robert Sprague Allison Russo Tom Pruss https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/10/29/daily-log-10-29-3/stories/20261027111 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/10/29/daily-log-10-29-3/stories/20261027111#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:47:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/10/29/daily-log-10-29-3/stories/20261027111 Births https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/10/29/chance-encounter-memorable-flight-navy-veteran/stories/20261028108 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/10/29/chance-encounter-memorable-flight-navy-veteran/stories/20261028108#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/10/29/chance-encounter-memorable-flight-navy-veteran/stories/20261028108 NAPOLEON  — It was a chance meeting in a Henry County soybean field that brought two veterans from different generations together on Wednesday. Former Navy Pilot Barry Behnfeldt, left, talks with WWII Navy veteran Robert "Bob" Masters, originally from Liberty Center, before giving him a ride in his 1941 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 on Oct. 28 at the Henry County Airport in Napoleon. Former Navy Pilot Barry Behnfeldt, right, gives WWII Navy veteran Robert "Bob" Masters, originally from Liberty Center, a ride in his 1941 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 on Oct. 28 at the Henry County Airport in Napoleon. What makes this particularly meaningful is the shared Navy history. Bob served aboard the original USS Enterprise (CV-6) during WWII, while Barry served aboard the second USS Enterprise (CVN-65) in 1996 as an F/A-18 pilot with VFA-83. Two generations of Enterprise sailors, separated by more than 50 years of naval aviation history, coming together for a flight in an authentic WWII-era Navy trainer. Former Navy Pilot Barry Behnfeldt, right, gives WWII Navy veteran Robert "Bob" Masters, originally from Liberty Center, a ride in his 1941 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 on Oct. 28 at the Henry County Airport in Napoleon. Former Navy Pilot Barry Behnfeldt gives WWII Navy veteran Robert "Bob" Masters, originally from Liberty Center, a ride in his 1941 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 on Oct. 28 at the Henry County Airport in Napoleon. Former Navy Pilot Barry Behnfeldt, top, straps in WWII Navy veteran Robert "Bob" Masters, originally from Liberty Center, before giving him a ride in his 1941 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 on Oct. 28 at the Henry County Airport in Napoleon. Former Navy Pilot Barry Behnfeldt, top, straps in WWII Navy veteran Robert "Bob" Masters, originally from Liberty Center, before giving him a ride in his 1941 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 on Oct. 28 at the Henry County Airport in Napoleon. Former Navy Pilot Barry Behnfeldt, left, talks with WWII Navy veteran Robert "Bob" Masters, originally from Liberty Center, before giving him a ride in his 1941 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Henry County Airport in Napoleon. Former Navy Pilot Barry Behnfeldt, right, gives WWII Navy veteran Robert "Bob" Masters, originally from Liberty Center, a ride in his 1941 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 on Oct. 28 at the Henry County Airport in Napoleon. Former Navy Pilot Barry Behnfeldt, left, talks with WWII Navy veteran Robert "Bob" Masters, originally from Liberty Center, before giving him a ride in his 1941 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 on Oct. 28 at the Henry County Airport in Napoleon. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/29/house-speaker-johnson-returns-to-rally-republicans-for-ohio-s-9th-congressional/stories/20261028121 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/29/house-speaker-johnson-returns-to-rally-republicans-for-ohio-s-9th-congressional/stories/20261028121#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:39:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/29/house-speaker-johnson-returns-to-rally-republicans-for-ohio-s-9th-congressional/stories/20261028121 For U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.), this midterm election is a “bridge election.” U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) said Ohio's 9th congressional district is one of the most important races for congressional Republicans this election cycle. Derek Merrin, the Republican nominee for Ohio's 9th congressional district, praised U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) for several legislative wins. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/10/29/toledo-crime-log-10-29-26/stories/20261027096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/10/29/toledo-crime-log-10-29-26/stories/20261027096#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/10/29/toledo-crime-log-10-29-26/stories/20261027096 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/environment/2026/10/28/more-plans-are-revealed-for-future-metropark-in-toledo-s-historic-vistula-distri/stories/20261028094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/10/28/more-plans-are-revealed-for-future-metropark-in-toledo-s-historic-vistula-distri/stories/20261028094#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:07:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/10/28/more-plans-are-revealed-for-future-metropark-in-toledo-s-historic-vistula-distri/stories/20261028094 Two years from now, Metroparks Toledo hopes to open a new Metropark along the Maumee River in the heart of Toledo’s historic Vistula District. Artist rendering of what is expected to be called Vistula Meadows Metropark when it opens in 2028. A waterfront playground and boardwalk will be one of the key features of the future Vistula Meadows Metropark. This is an artist rendition of what it might look like. Another artist rendition of the future Vistula Meadows Metropark. Another artist rendition of the future Vistula Meadows Metropark. Another artist rendition of the future Vistula Meadows Metropark. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/10/28/judge-orders-jones-rape-cases-idled-capital-murder-case-proceeds/stories/20261028106 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/10/28/judge-orders-jones-rape-cases-idled-capital-murder-case-proceeds/stories/20261028106#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:17:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/10/28/judge-orders-jones-rape-cases-idled-capital-murder-case-proceeds/stories/20261028106 The judge overseeing the death penalty case in Kei’mani Latigue’s killing agreed Wednesday to postpone three unrelated rape trials against Darnell Jones until after his capital case is tried. Darnell Jones listens during a pre-trial conference in 2025 at the Lucas County Courthouse in Toledo. Mr. Jones is accused of murdering his 13-year-old daughter Kei’mani Latigue. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/28/3-candidates-compete-for-open-seat-in-ohio-s-44th-house-district/stories/20261027099 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/28/3-candidates-compete-for-open-seat-in-ohio-s-44th-house-district/stories/20261027099#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/28/3-candidates-compete-for-open-seat-in-ohio-s-44th-house-district/stories/20261027099 With no incumbent on the ballot for Ohio’s 44th House District, residents in the uniquely drawn region will have new representation in the next General Assembly, and three candidates are making their cases for the job. Ed Schimmel, left, David Fournier, middle, and Lyndsey Stough. An attorney living in Whitehouse, David Fournier is running as a Democrat to represent Ohio's 44th House district. Northwood Mayor Ed Schimmel, a Republican, is running as a Republican to represent Ohio's 44th House district. Sylvania City Councilman Lyndsey Stough is running as an independent for Ohio's 44th House district. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/10/28/springfield-to-cut-millions-from-budget-if-levy-fails/stories/20261028118 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/10/28/springfield-to-cut-millions-from-budget-if-levy-fails/stories/20261028118#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:27:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/10/28/springfield-to-cut-millions-from-budget-if-levy-fails/stories/20261028118 Springfield schools will have to cut an estimated $500,000 even if voters approve an income tax levy Tuesday, but that figure could rise to $2.5 million if the levy fails, Superintendent Matt Geha told the board of education. “We have made cuts already in the last two years,” Mr. Geha Superintendent Matt Geha speaks attend the Springfield school board meeting at the district offices in 2025 in Holland. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/28/computer-breakdown-disrupts-csx-railroad-operations/stories/20261028109 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/28/computer-breakdown-disrupts-csx-railroad-operations/stories/20261028109#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:15:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/28/computer-breakdown-disrupts-csx-railroad-operations/stories/20261028109 A “technology outage” that disrupted internal data systems at the CSX Transportation railroad sharply curtailed its operations in its second day Wednesday, including in the Toledo area. CSX Transportation, Walbridge Yard, view looking south from State Rt. 795 in Lake Township in 2023. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/28/bus-mobilizes-black-voters-election/stories/20261028089 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/28/bus-mobilizes-black-voters-election/stories/20261028089#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:01:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/28/bus-mobilizes-black-voters-election/stories/20261028089 A statewide effort to mobilize Black voters stopped in Toledo, rallying turnout ahead of a close midterm election by knocking on doors, parading through the city, and promoting events. Shayla Davis, president and CEO of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, speaks during a news conference in front of the Black Voters Matter bus in south Toledo on Oct. 28. Petee Talley, front, CEO of the Ohio Unity Coalition, speaks during a news conference in front of the Black Voters Matter bus in south Toledo on Oct. 28. MiKayla Evans, senior class vice president at Scott High School, speaks during a Black voter rally at Scott High School in West Toledo on Oct. 28. Members of the Toledo Slang Gang get ready to escort the Black Voters Matter bus in south Toledo on Oct. 28. Anita Madison, Toledo coordinator for the Ohio Unity Coalition, speaks during a news conference in front of the Black Voters Matter bus in south Toledo on Oct. 28. Scott High School students cheer during a Black voter rally at Scott High School in West Toledo on Oct. 28. Members of the Toledo Slang Gang escort the Black Voters Matter bus in south Toledo on Oct. 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/10/28/imagination-station-unveils-plans-new-outdoor-lab-festival-park/stories/20261021080 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/10/28/imagination-station-unveils-plans-new-outdoor-lab-festival-park/stories/20261021080#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:56:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/10/28/imagination-station-unveils-plans-new-outdoor-lab-festival-park/stories/20261021080 Festival Park in downtown Toledo will be transformed into a science and nature lab free for all to explore and learn. Lori Hauser, CEO of Imagination Station, Bill Rudolph, chairman of Rudolph Libbe Group; Matthew Willbur, architect and senior project manager of the Collaborative; and Sloan Eberly Mann, chief education officer at Imagination Station listen to remarks on Oct. 28 at Toledo's Festival Park. Imagination Station's Outdoor STEAM Lab will transform Festival Park into a nature-based play area with interactive exhibits. Bill Rudolph, chairman of Rudolph Libbe Group, speaks on Oct. 28 during a news conference at Festival Park in downtown Toledo. The Glass City Riverwalk in downtown Toledo and the Maumee River will play integral roles in a new outdoor STEAM Lab planned for Festival Park. Lori Hauser, CEO of Imagination Station, speaks on Oct. 28 in Toledo's Festival Park, along with, from left, Matt Killam, chief outreach officer of Metroparks Toledo; Bill Rudolph, chairman of Rudolph Libbe Group; Matthew Willbur, architect and senior project manager of the Collaborative; and Sloan Eberly Mann, chief education officer at Imagination Station. Lori Hauser, CEO of Imagination Station, announces on Oct. 28 the science center's plans to turn Festival Park in downtown Toledo into a free outdoor science, technology and nature lab. Staff and leadership from Imagination Station, Metroparks Toledo, the Collaborative, and Rudolph Libbe Group gather in Festival Park for a partnership photo on Oct. 28 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/28/utility-work-closes-block-of-superior-street/stories/20261028095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/28/utility-work-closes-block-of-superior-street/stories/20261028095#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:31:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/28/utility-work-closes-block-of-superior-street/stories/20261028095 Summit Street’s ongoing reconstruction in North Toledo will result in two new detours Thursday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/10/28/the-moment-we-ve-been-predicting-is-here-toledo-prepares-for-possible-failure-of-1/stories/20261028105 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/10/28/the-moment-we-ve-been-predicting-is-here-toledo-prepares-for-possible-failure-of-1/stories/20261028105#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:37:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/10/28/the-moment-we-ve-been-predicting-is-here-toledo-prepares-for-possible-failure-of-1/stories/20261028105 Toledo could lay off 73 employees, eliminate its police and fire recruitment classes in 2027, and end curbside recycling and other city services if voters reject a proposed income tax increase next week. Abby Arnold, deputy mayor of the City of Toledo, speaks in a panel discussion during the Women of Toledo’s Signature Luncheon: 2026 International Women's Day at the Glass City Center in Toledo on March 10.. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/10/28/november-is-correct-recycling-month/stories/20261028104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/10/28/november-is-correct-recycling-month/stories/20261028104#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:12:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/10/28/november-is-correct-recycling-month/stories/20261028104 Next time you throw a used pizza box into a recycling bin, think about whether it’s an acceptable item. The wrong decision can cost tens of thousands of dollars to the community. “We are committed to making recycling accessible to all residents in Lucas County,” Lucas County Toledo Councilman Nick Komives speaks about the importance of recycling correctly at the Clean Toledo Recycling Center on Oct. 28. Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful Executive Director Adam Cassi urged the public to reduce waste, especially around the holidays. Behind him is Lucas County Commissioner Anita Lopez, Ben Pushka, and Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz talks about the cost to taxpayers when the wrong items are thrown into the recycling bin. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/28/photo-gallery-toledo-swat-team-rappels-down-hospital-in-special-visit/stories/20261028107 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/28/photo-gallery-toledo-swat-team-rappels-down-hospital-in-special-visit/stories/20261028107#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:07:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/28/photo-gallery-toledo-swat-team-rappels-down-hospital-in-special-visit/stories/20261028107 Members of the Toledo Police Department’s SWAT Team rappelled down the side of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo on Wednesday, giving patients and families a fun superhero show. Colt Netcher, 5, high fives Wolverine as members of the Toledo Police Department SWAT Team rappel down the side of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo on Oct. 28. Josiah Smith, 9, looks up as members of the Toledo Police Department SWAT Team rappel down the side of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo on Oct. 28. Ava Hull, 7, smiles as members of the Toledo Police Department SWAT Team rappel down the side of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo on Oct. 28. Josiah Smith, 9, looks up as members of the Toledo Police Department SWAT Team rappel down the side of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo on Oct. 28. Superman high fives kids as members of the Toledo Police Department SWAT Team rappel down the side of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo on Oct. 28. The Flash high fives kids through the window as members of the Toledo Police Department SWAT Team rappel down the side of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo on Oct. 28. Dressed as Spiderman Colt Netcher, 5, high fives Spiderman as members of the Toledo Police Department SWAT Team rappel down the side of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo on Oct. 28. Kids wait for the next superhero to rappel down as members of the Toledo Police Department SWAT Team rappel down the side of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo on Oct. 28. The Green Arrow waves to kids as members of the Toledo Police Department SWAT Team rappel down the side of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo on Oct. 28. The Hulk rappels down as members of the Toledo Police Department SWAT Team rappel down the side of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo on Oct. 28. The Hulk stops to wave at the kids as members of the Toledo Police Department SWAT Team rappel down the side of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo on Oct. 28. A boy waits for the next superhero to rappel down as members of the Toledo Police Department SWAT Team rappel down the side of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo on Oct. 28.