http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:45:11 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/10/17/lucas-raymond-scores-shootout-red-wings-rally-4-3-win-over-sharks/stories/20261017124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/10/17/lucas-raymond-scores-shootout-red-wings-rally-4-3-win-over-sharks/stories/20261017124#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:37:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/10/17/lucas-raymond-scores-shootout-red-wings-rally-4-3-win-over-sharks/stories/20261017124 DETROIT — Lucas Raymond scored the only goal during the shootout and the Detroit Red Wings rallied for a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. San Jose Sharks defenseman Dmitry Orlov, center left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/17/kent-johnson-scores-ot-blue-jackets-beat-rangers-1-0/stories/20261017123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/17/kent-johnson-scores-ot-blue-jackets-beat-rangers-1-0/stories/20261017123#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:33:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/17/kent-johnson-scores-ot-blue-jackets-beat-rangers-1-0/stories/20261017123 COLUMBUS — Kent Johnson scored with 1:33 remaining on the clock in overtime, Jet Greaves got his fifth career shutout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Rangers 1-0 on Saturday night. Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson's goal gets past New York Rangers goalie Dylan Garand, center, defenseman Alberts Smits, left, and forward Noah Laba in overtime. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/10/17/tommy-carr-replaces-benched-bryce-underwood-leads-michigan-21-18-win-over-penn/stories/20261017125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/10/17/tommy-carr-replaces-benched-bryce-underwood-leads-michigan-21-18-win-over-penn/stories/20261017125#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:30:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/10/17/tommy-carr-replaces-benched-bryce-underwood-leads-michigan-21-18-win-over-penn/stories/20261017125 ANN ARBOR — Tommy Carr jogged onto the same field where his grandfathers led a national championship team and set the school record for career interceptions, and the crowd roared. Michigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham does an interview with CBS on the sideline before playing Penn State. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/17/gabby-williams-scores-26-points-sends-valkyries-68-64-game-1-win/stories/20261017122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/17/gabby-williams-scores-26-points-sends-valkyries-68-64-game-1-win/stories/20261017122#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:28:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/17/gabby-williams-scores-26-points-sends-valkyries-68-64-game-1-win/stories/20261017122 SAN FRANCISCO — Gabby Williams so believes in Golden State's poise in crunch time because of the way the Valkyries have won all along with their defense. Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) shoots against Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3). https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/17/candidate-suspends-ohio-house-campaign-party-condemns-video-animal-abuse/stories/20261017121 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/17/candidate-suspends-ohio-house-campaign-party-condemns-video-animal-abuse/stories/20261017121#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:37:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/17/candidate-suspends-ohio-house-campaign-party-condemns-video-animal-abuse/stories/20261017121 Zach Hall, the Libertarian candidate for Ohio’s 43rd House district, is suspending his campaign after videos from his past began recirculating online. Libertarian candidate Zach Hall suspended his campaign for Ohio's 43rd House district after videos from his past recirculated on the internet. Libertarian candidate Zach Hall suspended his campaign for Ohio's 43rd House district after videos from his past recirculated on the internet. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/10/17/editorial-trust-a-must-monclova-plan/stories/20261019005 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/10/17/editorial-trust-a-must-monclova-plan/stories/20261019005#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/10/17/editorial-trust-a-must-monclova-plan/stories/20261019005 The plans to create a new $21 million manufacturing facility in Monclova Township — under a tax sharing agreement with Maumee and Toledo — show the enduring value that regional cooperation can have. A map supplied to Toledo City Council shows a proposed manufacturing facility developed off of Riverfort Drive in Monclova Township. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/photo-gallery-rockets-visit-emu-mac-football/stories/20261017116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/photo-gallery-rockets-visit-emu-mac-football/stories/20261017116#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:57:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/photo-gallery-rockets-visit-emu-mac-football/stories/20261017116 YPSILANTI — The University of Toledo Rockets played the Eastern Michigan University Eagles Saturday at Ryearson Field. University of Toledo WR Bryson Hammer finds a crease in the Eastern Michigan defense. University of Toledo RB Autavius Ison scores against Eastern Michigan in a MAC college football game at Rynearson Stadium. University of Toledo WR Adjatay Dabbs hauls in a touchdown catch against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo TE Sam Lee tries to run through the Eastern Michigan defense near the goal line. University of Toledo RB Connor Walendzak runs through Eastern Michigan tacklers. University of Toledo QB John Alan Richter throws against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo WR Adjatay Dabbs looks for openings against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo CB Tyrell Russell defends against Eastern Michigan WR Antonio Floyd. University of Toledo TE Sam Lee tries to run through the Eastern Michigan defense near the goal line. University of Toledo WR Terrell Crosby, Jr., keeps his feet against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo RB C.J. Miller scores against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo QB John Alan Richter against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo LB Isaac Zay celebrates a big stop against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo DE Andrew Zock celebrates a big stop against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo WR Bryson Hammer is upended by the Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo coach Mike Jacobs encourages his team, and teh refs, against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo WR Bryson Hammer is upended by the Eastern Michigan defense. University of Toledo WR Bryson Hammer keeps his feet along the sideline against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo defender Armorion Smith helps take down the Eastern Michigan ball carrier. University of Toledo WR Adjatay Dabbs celebrates scoring against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo QB John Alan Richter throws against Eastern Michigan. High school bands wait to take the field at halftime as the University of Toledo visits Eastern Michigan in a MAC college football game at Rynearson Stadium. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/toledo-football-gets-bounce-back-road-win-over-eastern-michigan/stories/20261017119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/toledo-football-gets-bounce-back-road-win-over-eastern-michigan/stories/20261017119#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:57:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/toledo-football-gets-bounce-back-road-win-over-eastern-michigan/stories/20261017119 YPSILANTI, Mich. — In its last four games, Toledo football scored an average 11.5 points in first halves. Against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, the Rockets had 31, scoring on their first five possessions of the game to win 34-14 and hand the Eagles their first Mid-American Conference loss. University of Toledo DE Andrew Zock celebrates a big stop. University of Toledo WR Bryson Hammer finds a crease in the Eastern Michigan defense. University of Toledo CB Tyrell Russell defends against Eastern Michigan WR Antonio Floyd. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/10/17/shribman-u-s-portrayed-abusive-boyfriend-new-book/stories/20261018047 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/10/17/shribman-u-s-portrayed-abusive-boyfriend-new-book/stories/20261018047#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/10/17/shribman-u-s-portrayed-abusive-boyfriend-new-book/stories/20261018047 OUCH. That book cover really hurts. In this Oct. 26, 2018, file photo the rising sun silhouettes the U.S. Capitol dome at daybreak in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/bgsu-hockey-swept-niagara-after-2-1-loss/stories/20261017120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/bgsu-hockey-swept-niagara-after-2-1-loss/stories/20261017120#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:54:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/bgsu-hockey-swept-niagara-after-2-1-loss/stories/20261017120 BOWLING GREEN — Niagara’s tiebreaking third-period goal proved to be the difference as the visitors defeated Bowling Green 2-1 on Saturday to sweep the weekend series at Slater Family Ice Arena. Bowling Green’s Jake Sloan, left, trails Notre Dame’s Cole Knuble during a college hockey game between Bowling Green State University and the University of Notre Dame at BGSU’s Slater Family Ice Arena in Bowling Green on Jan. 31. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/17/one-dead-several-injured-after-morning-assault-and-residential-fire/stories/20261017109 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/17/one-dead-several-injured-after-morning-assault-and-residential-fire/stories/20261017109#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:27:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/10/17/one-dead-several-injured-after-morning-assault-and-residential-fire/stories/20261017109 MONROE — A 15-year-old Monroe High School student died and several other people suffered cuts and stab wounds Saturday morning in Monroe Township, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/17/briggs-ohio-state-escapes-indiana-with-monster-win-but-what-cost/stories/20261017117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/17/briggs-ohio-state-escapes-indiana-with-monster-win-but-what-cost/stories/20261017117#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:28:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/17/briggs-ohio-state-escapes-indiana-with-monster-win-but-what-cost/stories/20261017117 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Ohio State breathed one big sigh of relief Saturday Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) makes a pass deep upfield during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana on Oct. 17. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) returned to the sideline with his arm in a sling after leaving the game in the second half of an NCAA college football game on Oct. 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/17/no-4-ohio-state-holds-off-no-5-indiana-19-15-victory-loses-qb-julian-sayin/stories/20261017115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/17/no-4-ohio-state-holds-off-no-5-indiana-19-15-victory-loses-qb-julian-sayin/stories/20261017115#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:45:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/17/no-4-ohio-state-holds-off-no-5-indiana-19-15-victory-loses-qb-julian-sayin/stories/20261017115 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — No. 4 Ohio State got the victory it craved. It just came at a hefty price — the loss of starting quarterback Julian Sayin for several weeks with an injured right arm. Indiana running back Turbo Richard (1) falls into the end zone to score while being hit by Ohio State cornerback Jay Timmons (25). Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) hands off to running back Bo Jackson (25). Ohio State linebacker Christian Alliegro (14) chases Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover (10) in the backfield. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/ball-state-stuns-bgsu-football-overtime-game-winning-2-point-conversion/stories/20261017114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/ball-state-stuns-bgsu-football-overtime-game-winning-2-point-conversion/stories/20261017114#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:42:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/ball-state-stuns-bgsu-football-overtime-game-winning-2-point-conversion/stories/20261017114 BOWLING GREEN — Ball State quarterback Keldric Luster made play after play against the Bowling Green State University football team in a 32-31 overtime win on Saturday, including the game-winning effort on the final snap. Ball State’s Keldric Luster is tackled by Bowling Green’s Myles Bradley. Bowling Green Eli Jacon-Duffy celebrates a touchdown. Bowling Green’s Jeremiah Scoby is pushed out of bounds by Ball State’s Kameron Chamble. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/17/high-school-cross-country-perrysburg-wins-nll-buckeye-boys-girls-titles/stories/20261017104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/17/high-school-cross-country-perrysburg-wins-nll-buckeye-boys-girls-titles/stories/20261017104#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:43:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/17/high-school-cross-country-perrysburg-wins-nll-buckeye-boys-girls-titles/stories/20261017104 FREMONT — The Perrysburg boys and girls cross country teams both won Northern Lakes League Buckeye Division titles on Saturday at Walsh Park. Start of the NLL girls cross country meet at Walsh Park in Fremont. Sylvania Southview's Steven Owen, right, edges Findlay´s Russell Stine to win the boys NLL Buckeye Division cross country meet. Sylvania Southview's Julia Bocik places second overall and places first in the Buckeye Division NLL cross country meet. Perrysburg's Lexi Schultz places fourth overall and places second in the Buckeye Division NLL cross country meet. Fremont´s Lillian Kiser places third overall and second in the Cardinal Division NLL cross country meet. Bowling Green's Sam Wiles places first in the Cardinal Division of the NLL cross country meet. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/17/brown-kaptur-rally-carpenters-union-ahead-election-day/stories/20261017112 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/17/brown-kaptur-rally-carpenters-union-ahead-election-day/stories/20261017112#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:36:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/17/brown-kaptur-rally-carpenters-union-ahead-election-day/stories/20261017112 At a Rossford union office, a large American flag set the background for a Get Out the Vote rally headlined by former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur speaks during a campaign meet and greet event at the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters in Rossford. Sherrod Brown, Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, speaks. Sherrod Brown, Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, speaks. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur speaks. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur speaks. State Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson speaks. Sherrod Brown, Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, speaks. Sherrod Brown, Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, speaks. Sherrod Brown, Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, speaks. Sherrod Brown, Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, speaks. Sherrod Brown, Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, speaks. Attendees cheer. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur and Sherrod Brown, Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, listen to speakers. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur and Sherrod Brown, Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, clap. Doug McCarron, general president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, speaks. State Rep. Dani Isaacsohn, the house’s minority leader, speaks. At center, U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur and Sherrod Brown, Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, interact. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-x-eastern-michigan-x-2nd-quarter/stories/20261017111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-x-eastern-michigan-x-2nd-quarter/stories/20261017111#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:24:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-x-eastern-michigan-x-2nd-quarter/stories/20261017111 YPSILANTI, Mich. — Toledo football travels to Rynearson Stadium to take on Eastern Michigan, which is undefeated in the Mid-American Conference, for a Week 7 contest. Below are updates and analysis from Saturday’s game. University of Toledo WR Adjatay Dabbs hauls in a touchdown catch against Eastern Michigan University at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Mich. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/10/17/photo-gallery-pig-fest/stories/20261017113 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/10/17/photo-gallery-pig-fest/stories/20261017113#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:53:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/10/17/photo-gallery-pig-fest/stories/20261017113 Residents attend the Toledo Pig Fest on Adams Street on Saturday. Melissa Malloy, an event organizer with Hardy Communications, dances to the live music while dressed as a pig during Toledo Pig Fest on Adams Street in Toledo on Oct. 17. The flying pig on Toledo School for the Arts was seen during Toledo Pig Fest on Adams Street in Toledo on Oct. 17. From left, Tom Chociej, LeeAnne Chociej and Nathan Chociej enjoy baked potatoes loaded with pulled pork during Toledo Pig Fest on Adams Street in Toledo on Oct. 17. People check out the different food trucks during Toledo Pig Fest on Adams Street in Toledo on Oct. 17. A vendor advertises their pork rind offerings during Toledo Pig Fest on Adams Street in Toledo on Oct. 17. Puppeteers with the Toledo School for the Arts’ puppet club entertain during Toledo Pig Fest on Adams Street in Toledo on Oct. 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-ball-state/stories/20261017103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-ball-state/stories/20261017103#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:45:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-ball-state/stories/20261017103 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team is back at Doyt Perry Stadium for the second week in a row, facing Ball State and looking to remain unbeaten in Mid-American Conference play. Below are quarter-by-quarter updates and analysis. The Bowling Green State University football team prepares for the opening kick against Ball State in a Week 7 Mid-American Conference game. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/17/advocates-power-voting-no-kings-rally/stories/20261017105 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/17/advocates-power-voting-no-kings-rally/stories/20261017105#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:44:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/17/advocates-power-voting-no-kings-rally/stories/20261017105 Crowds of people covered sidewalks along Talmadge Road and Monroe Street, holding signs to communicate the importance of voting ahead of midterm elections. Dina Carrisalez and Amy Smith both hold an anti-Trump sign as a billboard displays an anti-Trump ad behind them during the No Kings: Vote Early rally along Monroe Street in Toledo on Oct. 17. Participants gather together along Monroe Street holding signs during the No Kings: Vote Early rally in Toledo on Oct. 17. Diana Nowels holds a sign that reads “vote republicans out” during the No Kings: Vote Early rally along Monroe Street in Toledo on Oct. 17. Participants line up along Monroe Street holding signs during the No Kings: Vote Early rally in Toledo on Oct. 17. Participants walk along Monroe Street holding signs during the No Kings: Vote Early rally in Toledo on Oct. 17. A participant holds a voter guide quiz during the No Kings: Vote Early rally along Monroe Street in Toledo on Oct. 17. Participants line up along Monroe Street holding signs during the No Kings: Vote Early rally in Toledo on Oct. 17. Passerby in their vehicles show support to participants during the No Kings: Vote Early rally along Monroe Street in Toledo on Oct. 17. Steve Pace holds an anti-Trump sign as a billboard displays an anti-Trump ad behind him during the No Kings: Vote Early rally along Monroe Street in Toledo on Oct. 17. Amy Smith holds an anti-Trump sign as a billboard displays an anti-Trump ad behind her during the No Kings: Vote Early rally along Monroe Street in Toledo on Oct. 17. People hold signs during the No Kings: Vote Early rally along Monroe Street in Toledo on Oct. 17.