http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:52:20 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/15/iran-threatens-to-halt-mideast-energy-exports-after-us-reimposes-a-blockade-and-intensifies-strikes/stories/20260715078 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/15/iran-threatens-to-halt-mideast-energy-exports-after-us-reimposes-a-blockade-and-intensifies-strikes/stories/20260715078#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:42:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/15/iran-threatens-to-halt-mideast-energy-exports-after-us-reimposes-a-blockade-and-intensifies-strikes/stories/20260715078 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign Wednesday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The American strikes hit an Iranian army barracks, killed at least seven troops and wounded more than 260 people across the country, Iranian officials said. An army cadet walks past a billboard bearing anti-Trump messages, including the phrase "We Kill Trump," at Islamic Revolution Square in downtown Tehran, Iran, July 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/07/15/tps-looks-to-place-6-9-mil-levy-on-november-ballot/stories/20260714120 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/07/15/tps-looks-to-place-6-9-mil-levy-on-november-ballot/stories/20260714120#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:32:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/07/15/tps-looks-to-place-6-9-mil-levy-on-november-ballot/stories/20260714120 The Toledo Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to ask the Lucas County auditor to certify a proposed 6.9-mill levy for the November ballot. During its special meeting Tuesday, Interim Treasurer Ryan Lockwood said the levy should bring in $22.8 million annually, over five years. Mr. Toledo Public Schools building. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/07/15/prosecutors-judge-say-ohio-guidelines-direct-weapons-offenders-to-probation/stories/20260710084 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/07/15/prosecutors-judge-say-ohio-guidelines-direct-weapons-offenders-to-probation/stories/20260710084#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/07/15/prosecutors-judge-say-ohio-guidelines-direct-weapons-offenders-to-probation/stories/20260710084 When the defense lawyer for a man facing a weapons charge asked a Lucas County judge last week to reduce his bond, the recent mass shooting at the Old West End Festival surfaced in the judge’s denial. Ka Nye Taylor, left and Eljay Crisp-Carr Ka Nye Taylor, one of the alleged Old West End shooters, listens during a bond hearing on June 25 at Toledo Municipal Court. Eljay Crisp-Carr listens during his bond hearing for the shooting in the Old West End Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Toledo Municipal Court. Toledo police investigates a shooting that left 12 people injured at the Old West End Festival at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum in Toledo on June 6. First responders help a woman who was injured the mass shooting that left 12 people injured at the Old West End Festival at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum in Toledo on Saturday, June 6, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/15/2026-state-of-the-position-toledo-defensive-backs/stories/20260715027 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/15/2026-state-of-the-position-toledo-defensive-backs/stories/20260715027#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/15/2026-state-of-the-position-toledo-defensive-backs/stories/20260715027 This is the sixth of a multi-part series breaking down position groups on the University of Toledo’s football roster entering the 2026 season. The Rockets had three future NFL players patrolling their secondary last season, continuing a standard that has seen six defensive backs get selected Junior cornerback Cam Jones transferred to the University of Toledo after spending the past two years at Holy Cross where he earned first team All-Patriot League in 2025. Auburn wide receiver Malcolm Simmons (4) is tripped up by Mercer defensive back Kaleb Hutchinson (17) after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/15/junction-coalition-to-host-two-day-public-health-symposium/stories/20260708078 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/15/junction-coalition-to-host-two-day-public-health-symposium/stories/20260708078#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:44:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/07/15/junction-coalition-to-host-two-day-public-health-symposium/stories/20260708078 The Junction Coalition is hosting a two-day public health symposium focused on lead exposure prevention, environmental health, and housing safety. The Toledo Lucas County Public Library Main Branch in 2019. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/07/15/hussain-from-stalwart-senator-to-sycophant-a-mixed-legacy/stories/20260715015 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/07/15/hussain-from-stalwart-senator-to-sycophant-a-mixed-legacy/stories/20260715015#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:11:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2026/07/15/hussain-from-stalwart-senator-to-sycophant-a-mixed-legacy/stories/20260715015 LINDSEY GRAHAM, the long-term senator from South Carolina, died last weekend of an acute cardiovascular incident. He was 71 years old. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., questions Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a hearing May 12 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/15/editorial-overstated-poverty/stories/20260713006 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/15/editorial-overstated-poverty/stories/20260713006#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:11:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/15/editorial-overstated-poverty/stories/20260713006 Policy Matters Ohio, a left-leaning think tank, has correctly diagnosed the single biggest issue in Toledo and throughout the state but they exaggerate the pain, and their prescription to raise incomes would likely exacerbate the problem. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/07/15/real-estate-transfers-7-15-1/stories/20260715001 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/07/15/real-estate-transfers-7-15-1/stories/20260715001#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/07/15/real-estate-transfers-7-15-1/stories/20260715001 July 3-July 9, 2026 An existing home for sale is shown July 7 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/15/plan-it-calendar-7-16-7-22/stories/20260622076 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/15/plan-it-calendar-7-16-7-22/stories/20260622076#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:21:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/07/15/plan-it-calendar-7-16-7-22/stories/20260622076 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Justin Case takes a dollar bill from Raven Peters during Love Fest on July 12, 2025 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/14/us-attacks-iran-and-tehran-retaliates-across-the-middle-east-threatening-a-return-to-all-out-war/stories/20260714073 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/14/us-attacks-iran-and-tehran-retaliates-across-the-middle-east-threatening-a-return-to-all-out-war/stories/20260714073#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:29:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/14/us-attacks-iran-and-tehran-retaliates-across-the-middle-east-threatening-a-return-to-all-out-war/stories/20260714073 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unraveled. Three boys play in the shallow waters of the Strait of Hormuz, as a plume of smoke rises from an explosion in the background, off Bandar Abbas, Iran, July 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/07/14/bipartisan-group-of-senators-introduces-legislation-to-avert-looming-social-security-shortfall/stories/20260714119 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/07/14/bipartisan-group-of-senators-introduces-legislation-to-avert-looming-social-security-shortfall/stories/20260714119#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:02:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/07/14/bipartisan-group-of-senators-introduces-legislation-to-avert-looming-social-security-shortfall/stories/20260714119 WASHINGTON — With Social Security's looming insolvency date roughly six years away, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a proposal Tuesday to grapple with one of the most consequential financial challenges facing the federal government. A Social Security card is displayed Oct. 12, 2021, in Tigard, Ore. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/14/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-says-he-s-been-fired-by-social-media-3-times-in-10-years-1/stories/20260714118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/14/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-says-he-s-been-fired-by-social-media-3-times-in-10-years-1/stories/20260714118#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:51:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/14/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-says-he-s-been-fired-by-social-media-3-times-in-10-years-1/stories/20260714118 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel on Tuesday addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has had conversations about a potential buyout. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel watches Michigan practice ahead of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Arizona at the Final Four, April 3 in Indianapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/07/14/city-council-advances-public-safety-levy-to-november-ballot/stories/20260714111 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/07/14/city-council-advances-public-safety-levy-to-november-ballot/stories/20260714111#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:10:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/07/14/city-council-advances-public-safety-levy-to-november-ballot/stories/20260714111 City Council has approved a resolution to place a temporary public safety income tax levy on the November ballot, letting voters decide the future of Toledo’s public safety services. Toledo councilman Cerssandra McPherson speaks during a meeting at One Government Center in downtown Toledo on July 14. Toledo council president Vanice Williams speaks with Paula Howell, deputy clerk of council, during a city council meeting at One Government Center's council chambers in downtown Toledo on July 14. Toledo city council meets at One Government Center's council chambers in downtown Toledo on July 14. Toledo councilman Adam Martinez speaks during a city council meeting at One Government Center's council chambers in downtown Toledo on July 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/movies/2026/07/14/disney-s-live-action-moana-crashes-to-shore-with-an-underwhelming-splash-at-the-box-office/stories/20260714115 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/movies/2026/07/14/disney-s-live-action-moana-crashes-to-shore-with-an-underwhelming-splash-at-the-box-office/stories/20260714115#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:39:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/movies/2026/07/14/disney-s-live-action-moana-crashes-to-shore-with-an-underwhelming-splash-at-the-box-office/stories/20260714115 The Walt Disney Company’s live action Moana may be the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office, but it did not make a big splash in its first weekend in theaters. This image released by Disney shows Dwayne Johnson as Maui in a scene from "Moana." https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/14/us-stocks-rise-after-data-shows-slowing-inflation-even-as-ibm-plunges-1/stories/20260714114 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/14/us-stocks-rise-after-data-shows-slowing-inflation-even-as-ibm-plunges-1/stories/20260714114#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:31:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/14/us-stocks-rise-after-data-shows-slowing-inflation-even-as-ibm-plunges-1/stories/20260714114 NEW YORK — Stocks rose Tuesday after a report showed U.S. inflation was not as bad last month as economists expected. That was even though oil prices continued to climb on worries that the United States and Iran may return to all-out war. Patrick McKeon works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York July 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/14/house-passes-bill-to-ditch-the-switch-and-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent/stories/20260714112 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/14/house-passes-bill-to-ditch-the-switch-and-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent/stories/20260714112#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:25:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/14/house-passes-bill-to-ditch-the-switch-and-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent/stories/20260714112 WASHINGTON — There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way. The Capitol is seen in Washington June 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/14/trump-administration-orders-ice-to-suspend-most-vehicle-stops-after-2-deadly-shootings/stories/20260714113 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/14/trump-administration-orders-ice-to-suspend-most-vehicle-stops-after-2-deadly-shootings/stories/20260714113#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:27:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/14/trump-administration-orders-ice-to-suspend-most-vehicle-stops-after-2-deadly-shootings/stories/20260714113 BIDDEFORD, Maine — Trump administration officials told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings within a week, people familiar with the decision said Tuesday. A man yells at a woman working security near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Scarborough, Maine, one day after the shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero July 14. Protesters gather near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility Scarborough, Maine, one day after the shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, July 14. Protesters gather near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Scarborough, Maine, one day after the shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero July 14. Dr. Nirav Shah, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, attends a protest outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility Scarborough, Maine, one day after the shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero July 14. Attendees stand during a vigil after a man was shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on July 13, in Biddeford, Maine. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/07/14/walleye-sign-veteran-forward-zech-as-roster-begins-to-take-shape/stories/20260714081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/07/14/walleye-sign-veteran-forward-zech-as-roster-begins-to-take-shape/stories/20260714081#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:17:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/07/14/walleye-sign-veteran-forward-zech-as-roster-begins-to-take-shape/stories/20260714081 The Toledo Walleye have signed Cooper Zech, an experienced defenseman who has played in 144 games in the American Hockey League. Defenseman Cooper Zech has signed with the Walleye. The 27-year-old played the past two seasons for the Nottingham Panthers of the Elite Ice Hockey League in the United Kingdom. Last season, he produced 21 points with four goals and 17 assists to go along with 22 penalty minutes. Cooper Zech celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the game between Nottingham Panthers and Guildford Flames in the Challenge Cup at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/07/14/lucas-county-prosecutor-s-office-expands-scope-of-conviction-integrity-unit/stories/20260714086 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/07/14/lucas-county-prosecutor-s-office-expands-scope-of-conviction-integrity-unit/stories/20260714086#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:58:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/07/14/lucas-county-prosecutor-s-office-expands-scope-of-conviction-integrity-unit/stories/20260714086 After two years in operation, the Conviction Integrity Unit of the Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office is getting an expansion. Lucas County Prosecutor Julia Bates said the prosecutor's office is expanding its Conviction Integrity Unit to accept referrals from any attorney who believes a client may have been wrongfully convicted. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/07/14/northwest-ohio-exceeds-1-000-cases-of-cyclosporiasis/stories/20260714106 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/07/14/northwest-ohio-exceeds-1-000-cases-of-cyclosporiasis/stories/20260714106#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:57:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/07/14/northwest-ohio-exceeds-1-000-cases-of-cyclosporiasis/stories/20260714106 Lucas County has reported 638 cases of cyclosporiasis, while 1,119 cases have been confirmed across northwest Ohio, according to figures from the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department. Cyclospora, the microscopic parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, spreads when people consume water or food, especially fresh fruit, contaminated with feces harboring the parasite.