http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:31:02 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/04/10/slow-start-weak-finish-cost-walleye-4-3-ot-loss-cincinnati/stories/20260410127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/04/10/slow-start-weak-finish-cost-walleye-4-3-ot-loss-cincinnati/stories/20260410127#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:14:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/04/10/slow-start-weak-finish-cost-walleye-4-3-ot-loss-cincinnati/stories/20260410127 Slow starts and weak finishes continue to be a bugaboo for the Walleye recently, with both costing Toledo an extra point on Friday night. Toledo’s Jacob Truscott shoots the puck past Cincinnati’s Spencer Cox. Toledo’s Reilly Funk and Garrett Van Wyhe scramble for the puck against Cincinnati’s Gabriel Bernier and Kurtis Henry. Cincinnati’s Kurtis Henry and Toledo’s Nolan Hutchenson attempt to control the puck. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/10/jalen-duren-scores-20-points-detroit-pistons-beat-charlotte-hornets/stories/20260410139 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/10/jalen-duren-scores-20-points-detroit-pistons-beat-charlotte-hornets/stories/20260410139#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:42:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/10/jalen-duren-scores-20-points-detroit-pistons-beat-charlotte-hornets/stories/20260410139 CHARLOTTE — Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100 on Friday night, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament. Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) battles Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) for the ball. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball. Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) drives into Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White, left. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/04/10/hawks-clinch-playoff-spot-southeast-division-behind-29-points/stories/20260410138 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/04/10/hawks-clinch-playoff-spot-southeast-division-behind-29-points/stories/20260410138#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:37:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/04/10/hawks-clinch-playoff-spot-southeast-division-behind-29-points/stories/20260410138 ATLANTA — CJ McCollum scored 29 points and the Atlanta Hawks used a big third quarter to blow out the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-102 on Friday night, clinching a playoff spot and the Southeast Division title. Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson, center, drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, left, and forward Jonathan Kuminga, right. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) dunks against Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye, center left, and guard Dyson Daniels (5). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/10/olson-hits-long-go-ahead-homer-off-cecconi-6-run-6th-inning-braves-guardians/stories/20260410137 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/10/olson-hits-long-go-ahead-homer-off-cecconi-6-run-6th-inning-braves-guardians/stories/20260410137#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:27:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/10/olson-hits-long-go-ahead-homer-off-cecconi-6-run-6th-inning-braves-guardians/stories/20260410137 ATLANTA — Matt Olson gave Atlanta the lead with a long two-run homer off Slade Cecconi in a six-run sixth inning and the Braves beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-5 on Friday night in a matchup of first-place teams. Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson (28) celebrates a two-run homer. Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) hits an RBI-Single in the third inning. Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan (38) hits a single in the third inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/10/jorge-soler-hits-grand-slam-zach-neto-josh-lowe-also-homer-angels-reds/stories/20260410133 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/10/jorge-soler-hits-grand-slam-zach-neto-josh-lowe-also-homer-angels-reds/stories/20260410133#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:09:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/10/jorge-soler-hits-grand-slam-zach-neto-josh-lowe-also-homer-angels-reds/stories/20260410133 CINCINNATI  — Jorge Soler hit a grand slam in a five-run eighth inning, Zach Neto and Josh Lowe also homered, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-2 on Friday night to snap a seven-game losing streak at Great American Ball Park. Los Angeles Angels' Jorge Soler (12) celebrates with teammates after earning a run. Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz throws. Los Angeles Angels' Josh Lowe hits a single during the second inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/10/new-nonprofit-uses-art-help-homeless/stories/20260410123 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/10/new-nonprofit-uses-art-help-homeless/stories/20260410123#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:51:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/10/new-nonprofit-uses-art-help-homeless/stories/20260410123 Valya Wright didn’t have a job or a place to stay when she came to Toledo in January at six months pregnant. An attendee orders from an ice cream truck during an open house to celebrate Street Art Missions group's launch as a nonprofit at Cherry Street Mission in Toledo on April 10. Valya Wright, left, stands with Andy Howard, right, founder of Street Art Missions, during an open house to celebrate the group's launch as a nonprofit at Cherry Street Mission in Toledo on April 10. Kacey McCreery, community engagement glass artist at the Toledo Museum of Art, demonstrates glass blowing during an open house to celebrate Street Art Missions group's launch as a nonprofit at Cherry Street Mission in Toledo on April 10. Attendees use airbrush tools and stencils to create art during an open house to celebrate Street Art Missions group's launch as a nonprofit at Cherry Street Mission in Toledo on April 10. Azariah Depp, 4, picks up a marker to color on a coloring sheet during an open house to celebrate Street Art Missions group's launch as a nonprofit at Cherry Street Mission in Toledo on April 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/10/mud-hens-cant-sustain-early-lead-loss-saints/stories/20260410132 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/10/mud-hens-cant-sustain-early-lead-loss-saints/stories/20260410132#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:32:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/10/mud-hens-cant-sustain-early-lead-loss-saints/stories/20260410132 The Toledo Mud Hens built an early lead against the St. Paul Saints on Friday but couldn’t hold on to it in a 4-3 loss at Fifth Third Field. Hao-Yu Lee watches a ball fly. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/10/automotive-manufacturer-building-new-facility-rossford/stories/20260410117 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/10/automotive-manufacturer-building-new-facility-rossford/stories/20260410117#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:21:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/10/automotive-manufacturer-building-new-facility-rossford/stories/20260410117 An automotive manufacturer, which is expected to open in 2027 and initially employ 600, is coming to Rossford. A rendering of "Project Sapphire," a new auto manufacturer in Rossford. The site of a future automotive manufacturer in Rossford, off Glenwood Road. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/10/tigers-jansen-records-478th-career-save-moves-into-3rd-mlb-history-win-ove/stories/20260410131 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/10/tigers-jansen-records-478th-career-save-moves-into-3rd-mlb-history-win-ove/stories/20260410131#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:42:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/10/tigers-jansen-records-478th-career-save-moves-into-3rd-mlb-history-win-ove/stories/20260410131 DETROIT — Detroit's Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night to end a five-game skid. Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenley Jansen reacts to the final out against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning. Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez celebrates his home run. Detroit Tigers pitcher Keider Montero throws. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/10/anthony-wayne-softball-edges-past-northview-tight-nll-clash/stories/20260410130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/10/anthony-wayne-softball-edges-past-northview-tight-nll-clash/stories/20260410130#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:29:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/10/anthony-wayne-softball-edges-past-northview-tight-nll-clash/stories/20260410130 Activity on the basepaths helped the Anthony Wayne softball team defeat the visiting Northview Wildcats in a game defined by narrow margins between two Northern Lakes League foes on Friday. Anthony Wayne’s Megan Sumner rounds third base to score on an errant throw against Northview. Anthony Wayne’s Lyla Carrizales scores against Northview. Northview slugger Brooklynn Reinbolt celebrates her solo home run. Anthony Wayne pitcher Piper Phillips throws against Northview. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/10/to-editor-wanted-leaders-assume-roles/stories/20260413009 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/10/to-editor-wanted-leaders-assume-roles/stories/20260413009#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/10/to-editor-wanted-leaders-assume-roles/stories/20260413009 Declining and aging population base. School systems and local governments struggling both financially and producing results. Declining university enrollments. Water quality challenges. Alternative energy shortsightedness. Deteriorating infrastructure. Controversy over data center developments. AI uncertainties. Children’s health-care coordination. Lack of political competition and polarizing singular viewpoints. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-s-grand-moon-finale-is-almost-here-with-a-pacific-splashdown/stories/20260410107 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-s-grand-moon-finale-is-almost-here-with-a-pacific-splashdown/stories/20260410107#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:50:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-s-grand-moon-finale-is-almost-here-with-a-pacific-splashdown/stories/20260410107 HOUSTON — Artemis II’s astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than a half-century. In this image provided by NASA, the Artemis II crew captured this view as the Earth sets behind the Moon during a lunar flyby on April 6. In this image provided by NASA, the Artemis II crew, counterclockwise from top left, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, Commander Reid Wiseman, and Pilot Victor Glover pose with eclipse viewers during a lunar flyby on April 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/10/photo-gallery-anthony-wayne-softball-vs-northview/stories/20260410126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/10/photo-gallery-anthony-wayne-softball-vs-northview/stories/20260410126#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:52:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/10/photo-gallery-anthony-wayne-softball-vs-northview/stories/20260410126 Anthony Wayne took on Northview in a high school softball game at Anthony Wayne on April 10. Anthony Wayne pitcher Piper Phillips hurls against Northview in a high school softball game at Anthony Wayne. Northview outfielder Brynn Mitchell lays out to catch a fly ball against Anthony Wayne in a high school softball game. Anthony Wayne pitcher Piper Phillips hurls against Northview in a high school softball game at Anthony Wayne. Northview slugger Brooklynn Reinbolt celebrates her solo homerun against Anthony Wayne. Northview slugger Brooklynn Reinbolt wears an oversized hat in celebration of her solo homerun. Northview slugger Brooklynn Reinbolt communes with her bat before driving a solo homerun over the right field wall against Anthony Wayne in a high school softball game at Anthony Wayne. Northview pitcher Kaitlyn Eckel can’t make the out against Anthony Wayne in a high school softball game. Northview slugger Brooklynn Reinbolt celebrates her solo homerun. Anthony Wayne’s Mackenzie Barker is out at second base against Northview in a high school softball game. Northview pitcher Kaitlyn Eckel hurls against Anthony Wayne in a high school softball game. Anthony Wayne pitcher Piper Phillips hurls against Northview in a high school softball game at Anthony Wayne. Northview batter Emily Bueschen disagrees with a called strike three against Anthony Wayne. Anthony Wayne’s Megan Sumner rounds third base to score on an errant throw against Northview in a high school softball game. Northview’s Taylah Boylan takes a big swing against Anthony Wayne in a high school softball game. Anthony Wayne baserunner ducks the ball against Northview in a high school softball game. Northview’s Northview Anna Vallone makes the out against Anthony Wayne in a high school softball game. Anthony Wayne batter Ellie Kaczorowski races to first base bat-in-hand against Northview. Anthony Wayne’s Lyla Carrizales scores against Northview in a high school softball game at Anthony Wayne. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/10/former-northview-bgsu-standout-roe-named-new-perrysburg-girls-basketball-coach/stories/20260410124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/10/former-northview-bgsu-standout-roe-named-new-perrysburg-girls-basketball-coach/stories/20260410124#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:46:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/10/former-northview-bgsu-standout-roe-named-new-perrysburg-girls-basketball-coach/stories/20260410124 Perrysburg announced the hiring of Miriam Roe as the school’s new girls basketball coach, pending board approval, on Friday. Former Bowling Green State University standout Miriam (Justinger) Roe was named the new girls basketball coach at Perrysburg High School on Friday. Miriam (Justinger) Roe, pictured here as an assistant coach at Tiffin University, is the new Perrysburg girls basketball coach. Miriam Roe was named the new girls basketball coach at Perrysburg on Friday, pending board approval. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/10/city-pulls-trash-contract-vote-from-council-agenda/stories/20260410110 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/10/city-pulls-trash-contract-vote-from-council-agenda/stories/20260410110#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:51:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/10/city-pulls-trash-contract-vote-from-council-agenda/stories/20260410110 The mayor’s administration is pulling an item from Toledo City Council’s agenda that would have allowed the city to contract with Priority Waste LLC as its next trash provider. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/10/ohioans-could-see-lower-property-tax-bills-july-abolishment-campaign-continues/stories/20260410109 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/10/ohioans-could-see-lower-property-tax-bills-july-abolishment-campaign-continues/stories/20260410109#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:34:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/10/ohioans-could-see-lower-property-tax-bills-july-abolishment-campaign-continues/stories/20260410109 COLUMBUS — Many Ohioans will soon experience the benefits of the property tax reform measures passed by the Ohio General Assembly near the end of 2025, according to the sponsor of all four pieces of legislation. Senate President Rob McColley speaks to the media after the State of the State address by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in the Ohio House chambers at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Columbus. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/04/10/bowling-green-resident-law-enforcement-agent-pleads-guilty-child-porn/stories/20260410119 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/04/10/bowling-green-resident-law-enforcement-agent-pleads-guilty-child-porn/stories/20260410119#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:56:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/04/10/bowling-green-resident-law-enforcement-agent-pleads-guilty-child-porn/stories/20260410119 BOWLING GREEN — An Ohio Investigative Unit agent from Wood County pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing files of child pornography, the U.S. Department of Justice said. A gavel. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/04/10/investigation-finds-no-wrongdoing-at-monroe-school-district-with-trans-athlete/stories/20260410112 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/04/10/investigation-finds-no-wrongdoing-at-monroe-school-district-with-trans-athlete/stories/20260410112#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:29:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/04/10/investigation-finds-no-wrongdoing-at-monroe-school-district-with-trans-athlete/stories/20260410112 MONROE — An independent investigation of Monroe schools regarding a transgender student using a female locker room has found that the district did not violate Title IX. Briley Lechner, 16, listens during a news conference Monday, Dec. 8 in front of the Monroe County Courthouse in Monroe, Michigan. Miss Lechner’s father, Sean Lechner, filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education after a transgender athlete was using the female locker room during a volleyball match a Monroe High School. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/10/hayes-presidential-host-paul-revere-lantern-walk-celebration/stories/20260402125 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/10/hayes-presidential-host-paul-revere-lantern-walk-celebration/stories/20260402125#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:52:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/10/hayes-presidential-host-paul-revere-lantern-walk-celebration/stories/20260402125 FREMONT — Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums will host a lantern walk through Spiegel Grove in honor of Paul Revere Saturday. The museum/library, at right, and the Hayes house, at back left, at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center at Spiegel Grove in Fremont on Feb. 16, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/10/stocks-drift-lower-oil-prices-ease-ahead-planned-us-iran-talks/stories/20260410122 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/10/stocks-drift-lower-oil-prices-ease-ahead-planned-us-iran-talks/stories/20260410122#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:38:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/10/stocks-drift-lower-oil-prices-ease-ahead-planned-us-iran-talks/stories/20260410122 Stocks drifted mostly lower on Wall Street and oil prices slipped Friday ahead of planned U.S.-Iran talks following a shaky ceasefire agreement. Bobby Charmak works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)