http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:11:30 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/movies/2026/09/08/here-s-how-the-summer-box-office-blew-up-and-hollywood-got-its-mojo-back/stories/20260908020 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/movies/2026/09/08/here-s-how-the-summer-box-office-blew-up-and-hollywood-got-its-mojo-back/stories/20260908020#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:23:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/movies/2026/09/08/here-s-how-the-summer-box-office-blew-up-and-hollywood-got-its-mojo-back/stories/20260908020 NEW YORK — Hollywood has just wrapped up its best summer in a decade and its biggest vibe shift since the pandemic. This image released by Universal Pictures shows Matt Damon as Odysseus, left, in a scene from "The Odyssey." This image released by Sony Pictures shows a scene from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." This image released by Disney shows Smarty Pants, voiced by Conan O'Brien, and Jessie, voiced by Joan Cusack, right, in a scene from "Toy Story 5." This image released by Focus Features shows Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston in a scene from "Obsession." https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/09/08/ohio-slashing-credentials-that-students-use-as-shortcut-to-graduate/stories/20260907008 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/09/08/ohio-slashing-credentials-that-students-use-as-shortcut-to-graduate/stories/20260907008#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:20:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/09/08/ohio-slashing-credentials-that-students-use-as-shortcut-to-graduate/stories/20260907008 Hoping to make sure high school students don’t waste time earning career credentials that won’t help them find jobs, Ohio is slashing the credentials counted towards graduation, axing easy ones that thousands of students earn, but don’t lead anywhere. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/08/toronto-world-s-most-important-ai-hubs/stories/20260908014 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/08/toronto-world-s-most-important-ai-hubs/stories/20260908014#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:20:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/08/toronto-world-s-most-important-ai-hubs/stories/20260908014 TORONTO — Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist, took a leap in the 1980s — leaving a well-funded post at Carnegie Mellon University to pursue a little-studied area of machine learning research at the University of Toronto. An aerial view of Toronto on May 27. Toronto has become a hub for AI development in recent years, with tech giants including Nvidia, Meta, and Google opening offices or research labs in the city to benefit from local talent. Geoffrey Hinton interviewed by CNN's Clare Duffy in Toronto. Cohere co-founder Nick Frosst. Cohere co-founder Nick Frosst, and Radical Ventures co-founder Jordan Jacobs and Geoffrey Hinton. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/08/party-in-the-park-hailed-as-a-downtown-toledo-success-story/stories/20260904042 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/08/party-in-the-park-hailed-as-a-downtown-toledo-success-story/stories/20260904042#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:33:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/08/party-in-the-park-hailed-as-a-downtown-toledo-success-story/stories/20260904042 Toledo’s Party in the Park, which drew huge crowds every Friday in Promenade Park, was deemed a success by people involved in the free summer series. Mike Stancati, owner of Hannon’s Block, said the restaurant has seen an uptick in Friday business from increased downtown foot traffic during Party in the Park. He is pictured at the Toledo restaurant on Sept. 4. Hannon's Block Restaurant in Toledo on Sept. 4. The increased traffic from Party in the Park has benefited this business. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/09/08/international-supermarkets-dinner-grocery-prices/stories/20260908005 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/09/08/international-supermarkets-dinner-grocery-prices/stories/20260908005#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:21:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/09/08/international-supermarkets-dinner-grocery-prices/stories/20260908005 BOISE, Idaho — When kitchen burnout hits, figuring out what to make for dinner every day can feel like an impossible task. Palina Louangketh shops at Idaho Capital Asian Market in Boise, Idaho, on June 13. Palina Louangketh shops at Idaho Capital Asian Market in Boise, Idaho, on June 13. Cashier Bailey Hughes rings up groceries at Idaho Capital Asian Market in Boise, Idaho, on June 13. Shelves are filled with soup bases and other ingredients at Idaho Capital Asian Market in Boise, Idaho, on June 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/09/07/editorial-bgsu-models-university-success/stories/20260906049 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/09/07/editorial-bgsu-models-university-success/stories/20260906049#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/09/07/editorial-bgsu-models-university-success/stories/20260906049 Ohio has more state-supported universities than current regional demographics and education trends can support. Donald Drumm’s mural extends along the exterior of the William T. Jerome Library on BGSU’s campus on Dec. 17, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/07/rogers-mayo-help-orioles-snap-their-6-game-skid-6-4-win-cleveland/stories/20260907080 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/07/rogers-mayo-help-orioles-snap-their-6-game-skid-6-4-win-cleveland/stories/20260907080#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:31:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/07/rogers-mayo-help-orioles-snap-their-6-game-skid-6-4-win-cleveland/stories/20260907080 BALTIMORE — Trevor Rogers pitched into the eighth inning, Coby Mayo homered twice and the Baltimore Orioles took advantage of Cleveland's wildness on the mound, beating the Guardians 6-4 on Monday to snap a six-game losing streak. Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) delivers during the first inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/07/riley-greene-kevin-mcgonigle-belt-home-runs-tigers-5-4-win-over-twins/stories/20260907079 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/07/riley-greene-kevin-mcgonigle-belt-home-runs-tigers-5-4-win-over-twins/stories/20260907079#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:29:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/07/riley-greene-kevin-mcgonigle-belt-home-runs-tigers-5-4-win-over-twins/stories/20260907079 DETROIT — Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot Monday to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/07/michigan-coach-kyle-whittingham-says-bryce-underwood-improve-keep-job/stories/20260907081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/07/michigan-coach-kyle-whittingham-says-bryce-underwood-improve-keep-job/stories/20260907081#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:28:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/07/michigan-coach-kyle-whittingham-says-bryce-underwood-improve-keep-job/stories/20260907081 ANN ARBOR — Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said Bryce Underwood has to improve to keep his job as starting quarterback. Western Michigan defensive end Kedrick Burley (15) sacks Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19). https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/07/election-day-draws-near-statewide-candidates-celebrate-labor-day-toledo/stories/20260907071 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/07/election-day-draws-near-statewide-candidates-celebrate-labor-day-toledo/stories/20260907071#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:44:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/07/election-day-draws-near-statewide-candidates-celebrate-labor-day-toledo/stories/20260907071 While Labor Day recognizes the hard work of laborers, it also kicks off the unofficial start of the general election season. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling and Republican candidate for Ohio's 9th Congressional District Derek Merrin take a tour of Yarder Manufacturing. Vivek Ramaswamy shakes hands with voters. Republican candidate for Ohio's 9th Congressional District Derek Merrin, acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling and U.S. Sen. Jon Husted take a tour of Yarder Manufacturing in Maumee. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted looks at a piece of metal during a tour of Yarder Manufacturing with acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling and Republican candidate for Ohio's 9th Congressional District Derek Merrin in Maumee. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted and acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling take a tour of Yarder Manufacturing in Maumee. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted looks at a piece of metal during a tour of Yarder Manufacturing with acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling and Republican candidate for Ohio's 9th Congressional District Derek Merrin in Maumee. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted and acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling looks at a piece of metal. Matt Yarder, left, gives a facility tour to U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling and Republican candidate for Ohio's 9th Congressional District Derek Merrin at Yarder Manufacturing in Maumee. Matt Yarder, left, gives a facility tour to U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling and Republican candidate for Ohio's 9th Congressional District Derek Merrin at Yarder Manufacturing in Maumee on Monday, September 7, 2026. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted looks at a sheet of metal during a tour of Yarder Manufacturing in Maumee. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted looks at a machine during a tour of Yarder Manufacturing. Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate David Pepper speaks to the media as he stops at Promenade Park. Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate David Pepper speaks to Heidi Rao as he stops by a Labor Day picnic at Promenade Park. Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate David Pepper speaks to UAW members as he stops by a Labor Day picnic at Promenade Park. Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate David Pepper speaks to the media as he stops at Promenade Park. Union members celebrate Labor Day with a picnic at Promenade Park. Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate David Pepper speaks to the media as he stops at Promenade Park. Vivek Ramaswamy waves to parade goers during the Labor Day Parade in downtown Toledo. Vivek Ramaswamy marches with Central Midwest Carpenters Union during the Labor Day Parade in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/07/starting-out-strong-clay-product-heintschel-puts-up-big-numbers-pitt-opener/stories/20260908034 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/07/starting-out-strong-clay-product-heintschel-puts-up-big-numbers-pitt-opener/stories/20260908034#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:10:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/07/starting-out-strong-clay-product-heintschel-puts-up-big-numbers-pitt-opener/stories/20260908034 PITTSBURGH — Clay High School graduate Mason Heintschel was able to share the wealth in the University of Pittsburgh’s season opener Saturday against Miami (Ohio). Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel, shown during last season’s Military Bowl, threw for 453 yards and seven touchdowns Saturday against Miami (Ohio). https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/hoffman-landfill-hosts-free-disposal-day-lucas-county-residents/stories/20260907067 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/hoffman-landfill-hosts-free-disposal-day-lucas-county-residents/stories/20260907067#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:49:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/hoffman-landfill-hosts-free-disposal-day-lucas-county-residents/stories/20260907067 Toledo residents can bring their bulky solid waste for free disposal at the Hoffman Road Landfill on Saturday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/07/toledo-tomorrow-joins-new-statewide-education-program-as-regional-leader/stories/20260904076 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/07/toledo-tomorrow-joins-new-statewide-education-program-as-regional-leader/stories/20260904076#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:03:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/07/toledo-tomorrow-joins-new-statewide-education-program-as-regional-leader/stories/20260904076 COLUMBUS — A Toledo-based nonprofit has been selected by the DeWine administration to participate in a new statewide initiative helping children reach their full potential. Education specialist Mija Martin helps rising seniors Zoey Rayfield and Aubrey Thompson start their FAFSA forms during the Toledo Tomorrow FASA event at Locke Branch Library in Toledo on Aug. 16, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/photo-gallery-battle-of-toledo-mountain-bike-race/stories/20260907069 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/photo-gallery-battle-of-toledo-mountain-bike-race/stories/20260907069#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:35:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/photo-gallery-battle-of-toledo-mountain-bike-race/stories/20260907069 Kids raced along a course during the Battle of Toledo mountain bike race on Sunday at Ottawa Park in Toledo. Kids get ready to start their race during the Battle of Toledo mountain bike race at Ottawa Park in Toledo on Sept. 6. Kids start off during the Battle of Toledo mountain bike race at Ottawa Park in Toledo on Sept. 6. A kid rides by during the Battle of Toledo mountain bike race at Ottawa Park in Toledo on Sept. 6. Robbie Lewandowski, 6, finishes first in his division during the Battle of Toledo mountain bike race at Ottawa Park in Toledo on Sept. 6. Madelin Severson, 14, left, and Molly Burrell, 15, reach the finish line during the Battle of Toledo mountain bike race at Ottawa Park in Toledo on Sept. 6. Fred Kirian, 9, does a dab gesture as he crosses the finish line during the Battle of Toledo mountain bike race at Ottawa Park in Toledo on Sept. 6. Kids start off on their race during the Battle of Toledo mountain bike race at Ottawa Park in Toledo on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. Kids start off on their race during the Battle of Toledo mountain bike race at Ottawa Park in Toledo on Sept. 6. A kid bikes by on the race path during the Battle of Toledo mountain bike race at Ottawa Park in Toledo on Sept. 6. Molly Burrell, 15, front, and Madelin Severson, 14, race by during the Battle of Toledo mountain bike race at Ottawa Park in Toledo on Sept. 6. Arthur Easton, left, cheers on passing bikers during the Battle of Toledo mountain bike race at Ottawa Park in Toledo on Sept. 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/photo-gallery-labor-arts-rhythm-festival-at-promenade-park/stories/20260907068 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/photo-gallery-labor-arts-rhythm-festival-at-promenade-park/stories/20260907068#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:28:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/photo-gallery-labor-arts-rhythm-festival-at-promenade-park/stories/20260907068 Guests gathered at Promenade Park in downtown Toledo on Sunday for the inaugural free Labor Day Arts & Rhythm Festival, featuring live music and local art vendors. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/09/07/manhole-repairs-scheduled-for-main-street/stories/20260907065 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/09/07/manhole-repairs-scheduled-for-main-street/stories/20260907065#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:23:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/09/07/manhole-repairs-scheduled-for-main-street/stories/20260907065 A manhole repair project will cause lane restrictions on part of Main Street this week, according to the Toledo Department of Transportation. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/toledo-labor-day-parade-fills-downtown-with-union-support/stories/20260907066 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/toledo-labor-day-parade-fills-downtown-with-union-support/stories/20260907066#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:01:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/toledo-labor-day-parade-fills-downtown-with-union-support/stories/20260907066 Janet Ackerman and Mary Nowaczyk were toddlers when they first marched in Toledo’s Labor Day parade with their father, the late Frank Ackerman, and Bricklayers Local 3. Debbie Dalke holds a sign as she walks with Vivek Ramaswamy during the Labor Day Parade in downtown Toledo on Sept. 7. Judge Jack R. Puffenberger rides in the Labor Day Parade in downtown Toledo on Sept. 7. Kids lunge for candy during the Labor Day Parade in downtown Toledo on Sept. 7. Beckett Thompson, 2, rubs his eyes as he sits on his dad Josh’s shoulders during the Labor Day Parade in downtown Toledo on Sept. 7. A truck carrying Jeeps drives by people watching the Labor Day Parade in downtown Toledo on Sept. 7. Vivek Ramaswamy marches with Central Midwest Carpenters Union during the Labor Day Parade in downtown Toledo on Sept. 7. The Clay High School marching band performs during the Labor Day Parade in downtown Toledo on Sept. 7. Kids lunge for candy during the Labor Day Parade in downtown Toledo on Sept. 7. A person waves to people lining Summit Street from a Toledo Public School bus during the Labor Day Parade in downtown Toledo on Sept. 7. Cinderella hands out books to children during the Labor Day Parade in downtown Toledo on Sept. 7. People line Summit Street during the Labor Day Parade in downtown Toledo on Sept. 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/greek-american-festival-ready-to-serve-up-record-year-for-food/stories/20260901095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/greek-american-festival-ready-to-serve-up-record-year-for-food/stories/20260901095#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:57:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/greek-american-festival-ready-to-serve-up-record-year-for-food/stories/20260901095 More than 15,000 stuffed grape leaves, nearly 7,000 pieces of baklava, and 900 pounds of lamb are just part of what it takes to feed the crowds expected at this weekend’s Greek-American Festival in downtown Toledo. Janis Plomaritis, pastry chairman for Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Paolo Berardinelli, 8, waves a Greek flag as kids practice traditional dances for the upcoming Greek-American Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Aug. 31 in downtown Toledo. Paula Dionyssiou helps make trays of tiropita for the Greek-American Festival. Terri Tsaousis watches kids practice traditional dances for the upcoming Greek-American Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Aug. 31 in downtown Toledo. Despina Pelphrey making tiropita for the Greek-American Festival. Photo taken by Tasia Harwood, left, and Nancy Liponoga make kourambiethes for the Greek-American Festival. Kids wave Greek flags as they practice traditional dances for the upcoming Greek-American Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Aug. 31 in downtown Toledo. Kids wave Greek flags as they practice traditional dances for the upcoming Greek-American Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Aug. 31 in downtown Toledo. Festival sign-up sheets await names as kids practice traditional dances for the upcoming Greek-American Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Aug. 31 in downtown Toledo. Luca Dionyssiou wears a ceremonial bull mask as kids practice traditional dances for the upcoming Greek-American Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Aug. 31 in downtown Toledo. Kids wave Greek flags as they practice traditional dances for the upcoming Greek-American Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Aug. 31 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/elementary-students-can-enter-ohio-fire-safety-poster-contest/stories/20260903105 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/elementary-students-can-enter-ohio-fire-safety-poster-contest/stories/20260903105#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:33:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/07/elementary-students-can-enter-ohio-fire-safety-poster-contest/stories/20260903105 Ohio’s State Fire Marshal is seeking entries from elementary school students for its annual poster contest highlighting fire-safety themes. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/07/michigan-man-dies-in-commercial-grade-mower-accident/stories/20260907064 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/07/michigan-man-dies-in-commercial-grade-mower-accident/stories/20260907064#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:38:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/07/michigan-man-dies-in-commercial-grade-mower-accident/stories/20260907064 CARLETON, Mich. — A Monroe County man was killed Sunday evening after losing control of the commercial-grade lawn mower he was operating, officials said.