http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:36:17 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/19/ohio-lawmakers-votes-4-13-4-17-26/stories/20260417097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/19/ohio-lawmakers-votes-4-13-4-17-26/stories/20260417097#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/19/ohio-lawmakers-votes-4-13-4-17-26/stories/20260417097 A look at recent actions in the Ohio General Assembly and how lawmakers representing the area voted. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/04/19/ohioan-family-caregivers-provide-32-billion-in-labor-each-year-study-finds/stories/20260405066 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/04/19/ohioan-family-caregivers-provide-32-billion-in-labor-each-year-study-finds/stories/20260405066#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/04/19/ohioan-family-caregivers-provide-32-billion-in-labor-each-year-study-finds/stories/20260405066 Without family caregivers, the aging and disabled population would be in trouble, an AARP study concluded. Nancy Temme at her home in Whitehouse, where she is a caregiver to her husband. Nancy Temme cares for her husband, using specialized fixtures and tools in their home in Whitehouse. Nancy Temme cares for her husband at their home and with the help of specialized equipment. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and dementia in 2000. Nancy Temme uses equipment to help care for her husband in their home. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/04/19/statewide-study-on-adversity-resilience-entering-second-phase/stories/20260401156 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/04/19/statewide-study-on-adversity-resilience-entering-second-phase/stories/20260401156#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/04/19/statewide-study-on-adversity-resilience-entering-second-phase/stories/20260401156 A $20 million state study launched in 2024 is giving University of Toledo researchers a glimpse into the resiliency of Ohio residents. The Wexner Medical Center at the Ohio State University is the headquarters for institutions involved in a $20 million statewide study on adversity, resilience, and mental health. Gov. Mike DeWine announced early results of the statewide mental health initiative known as the State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience study during the 15th annual Faces of Resilience fundraiser in Columbus, June 23, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/18/briggs-our-takeaways-toledo-footballs-promising-first-spring-under-mike-jacobs/stories/20260418092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/18/briggs-our-takeaways-toledo-footballs-promising-first-spring-under-mike-jacobs/stories/20260418092#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:57:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/18/briggs-our-takeaways-toledo-footballs-promising-first-spring-under-mike-jacobs/stories/20260418092 The Toledo football team wrapped up spring practice Saturday in front of a couple thousand fans at the Glass Bowl, where the sun began to sneak through the rain clouds just as the scrimmage began. Tashi Braceful is brought down by Hyajah Miller during the University of Toledo’s spring football game at the Glass Bowl in Toledo on April 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/18/sei-young-kim-blows-all-2-strokes-8-shot-lead-los-angeles/stories/20260418102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/18/sei-young-kim-blows-all-2-strokes-8-shot-lead-los-angeles/stories/20260418102#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:50:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/18/sei-young-kim-blows-all-2-strokes-8-shot-lead-los-angeles/stories/20260418102 LOS ANGELES — Sei Young Kim had an eight-stroke lead with five holes left Saturday at El Caballero Country Club in the JM Eagle LA Championship. She ended up needing to get up-and-down from off the back of the 18th green to salvage a two-shot advantage. Hannah Green hits from the fourteenth tee during the first round of the LPGA's JM Eagle LA Championship golf tournament at El Caballero Country Club. Sei Young Kim hits from the fifth tee. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/18/gavin-williams-strikes-out-11-guardians-4-2-win-over-orioles/stories/20260418101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/18/gavin-williams-strikes-out-11-guardians-4-2-win-over-orioles/stories/20260418101#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:01:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/18/gavin-williams-strikes-out-11-guardians-4-2-win-over-orioles/stories/20260418101 CLEVELAND — Gavin Williams struck out 11 over seven innings to push his majors-leading total 40, Brayan Rocchio hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Saturday. Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams, foreground, watches as Baltimore Orioles' Leody Taveras, left, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run. Cleveland Guardians' Daniel Schneemann (10) congratulates Brayan Rocchio, right, after Rocchio's three-run home run off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer. Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer delivers. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/04/18/mitchell-scores-32-cavaliers-defeat-raptors-126-113-game-1/stories/20260418100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/04/18/mitchell-scores-32-cavaliers-defeat-raptors-126-113-game-1/stories/20260418100#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:29:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/04/18/mitchell-scores-32-cavaliers-defeat-raptors-126-113-game-1/stories/20260418100 CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, Max Strus had 24 off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 126-113 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell reacts after an assist during the first half in Game 1. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus looks to pass whil being guarded by Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead during the first half in Game 1. Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden reacts after being called for a foul during the first half in Game 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/18/tarik-skubal-fans-10-tigers-end-9-game-road-skid-4-1-win-over-red-sox/stories/20260418099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/18/tarik-skubal-fans-10-tigers-end-9-game-road-skid-4-1-win-over-red-sox/stories/20260418099#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:58:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/18/tarik-skubal-fans-10-tigers-end-9-game-road-skid-4-1-win-over-red-sox/stories/20260418099 BOSTON — Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 10 over six innings of one-run ball, Kerry Carpenter hit a solo homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Saturday, ending their nine-game road losing streak. Detroit Tigers' Tyler Holton delivers a pitch to a Boston Red Sox batter in the seventh inning. Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter (30) watches his home run in front of Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong, left. Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter (30) celebrates after his home run as he arrives at home plate. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/18/myers-rbi-single-9th-strong-bullpen-outing-lift-reds-past-twins-5-4/stories/20260418098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/18/myers-rbi-single-9th-strong-bullpen-outing-lift-reds-past-twins-5-4/stories/20260418098#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:32:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/18/myers-rbi-single-9th-strong-bullpen-outing-lift-reds-past-twins-5-4/stories/20260418098 MINNEAPOLIS — Dane Myers had an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds scored the game’s final three runs to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 Saturday. Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) and center fielder TJ Friedl (29) celebrate defeating the Minnesota Twins. Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suárez (28) celebrates after hitting a double while Minnesota Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall (15) reacts. Cincinnati Reds' Sal Stewart (27) celebrates with Rece Hinds (57) after scoring during the second inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/04/18/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-4-19-26/stories/20260418097 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/04/18/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-4-19-26/stories/20260418097#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/04/18/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-4-19-26/stories/20260418097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/18/results-mike-jacobs-1st-spring-toledo-football-display-rockets-game/stories/20260418084 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/18/results-mike-jacobs-1st-spring-toledo-football-display-rockets-game/stories/20260418084#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:38:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/18/results-mike-jacobs-1st-spring-toledo-football-display-rockets-game/stories/20260418084 With the conclusion of spring practice at Saturday’s showcase, University of Toledo head football coach Mike Jacobs is seeing the roster, featuring 52 new players that include 14 from Mercer, jell. Tyrell Russell brings down Adjatay Dabbs. Toledo runs through drills. Connor Walendzak runs past Tyrell Russell. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/18/mud-hens-late-rally-falls-short-loss-louisville/stories/20260418093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/18/mud-hens-late-rally-falls-short-loss-louisville/stories/20260418093#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:58:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/18/mud-hens-late-rally-falls-short-loss-louisville/stories/20260418093 LOUISVILLE — The Toledo Mud Hens were never able to get their offense going in a 4-2 loss to the Louisville Bats on Saturday. Toledo’s Max Burt fields an infield ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on April 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/18/to-editor-case-driving-electric-car/stories/20260419039 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/18/to-editor-case-driving-electric-car/stories/20260419039#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/18/to-editor-case-driving-electric-car/stories/20260419039 As communities across the country grapple with rising fuel costs, air pollution, and the impacts of global warming, one solution is becoming clear: electric vehicles. Cars charge at a Tesla Supercharger station, in the Kendall area of Miami on April 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/04/18/browns-looking-upgrades-offensive-line-receiver-while-continuing-search/stories/20260416098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/04/18/browns-looking-upgrades-offensive-line-receiver-while-continuing-search/stories/20260416098#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:36:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/04/18/browns-looking-upgrades-offensive-line-receiver-while-continuing-search/stories/20260416098 Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said on Jan. 5: “the next 120 days are crucial for the organization” after firing his sixth head coach that he hired since purchasing the team in 2012. Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate makes a catch during the school's NFL football pro day, on March 25 in Columbus. Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa, right, works out during the school's NFL football pro day on March 23 in Coral Gables, Fla. Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano smiles during the school's NFL football pro day on March 19 in Salt Lake City. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/04/18/lions-may-use-nfl-draft-address-needs-offensive-tackle-edge-rusher/stories/20260416104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/04/18/lions-may-use-nfl-draft-address-needs-offensive-tackle-edge-rusher/stories/20260416104#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:34:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/04/18/lions-may-use-nfl-draft-address-needs-offensive-tackle-edge-rusher/stories/20260416104 ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions were not very aggressive in NFL free agency, choosing to save salary cap space to sign some key players to long-term extensions. Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine on Feb. 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks with reporters at the NFL football annual meetings on March 30 in Phoenix. Miami defensive end Akheem Mesidor waits to work out during the school's NFL football pro day, on March 23 in Coral Gables, Fla. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/18/photo-gallery-chess-tournament/stories/20260418090 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/18/photo-gallery-chess-tournament/stories/20260418090#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:41:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/18/photo-gallery-chess-tournament/stories/20260418090 Kids compete in the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on Saturday. London Horton, an 11-year-old sixth grader, left, and Elijah Werts, an 11-year-old fifth grader, compete during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Jack Tran, a 12-year-old seventh grader, competes during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Jayana Haynes, a 9-year-old third grader, thinks about her next move as she compete during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Lillian Varwig, a 9-year-old fourth grader, left, competes against Jayana Haynes, a 9-year-old third grader, compete during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. A student moves a pawn during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Elijah Werts, an 11-year-old fifth grader, thinks about his next move while competing during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Students compete in the gym during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Trophies await the winners during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Students compete during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Students compete during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Students compete during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/04/18/iranian-gunboats-fire-tanker-strait-hormuz-british-military-says/stories/20260418083 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/04/18/iranian-gunboats-fire-tanker-strait-hormuz-british-military-says/stories/20260418083#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:19:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/04/18/iranian-gunboats-fire-tanker-strait-hormuz-british-military-says/stories/20260418083 Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and fired on a tanker attempting to pass the waterway on Saturday. It also warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect. Assem Abdallah reacts as he enters his friend apartment destroyed in a Israeli airstrike in Kfar Roumman, southern Lebanon on April 17 following a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. Women members of the Basij paramilitary, affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard, march with their weapons during a state-organized rally in support of the supreme leader marking National Girl's Day in Tehran, Iran, on April 17, Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates on March 11. Two police officers walk in front of an anti-U.S. billboard depicting American aircraft being caught by Iranian armed forces in a fishing net beneath the words in Farsi, "The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, The entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground," in Tehran, Iran, on April 5, https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/18/local-merchant-celebrates-record-store-day/stories/20260418085 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/18/local-merchant-celebrates-record-store-day/stories/20260418085#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:14:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/18/local-merchant-celebrates-record-store-day/stories/20260418085 More than 100 hundred people lined up Saturday morning for their chance to wade through a sea of vinyl at Culture Clash Records. Keiquan Blackmon and Kiersten Gamby, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, check out their records and merch at the register during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. An employee unboxes 45 records during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. Maybe Biddle, 17, a Toledo School of the Arts student intern, holds onto a customers records during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. Tim Friedman, owner, boxes up a stack of records for a customer during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. Customers wait in a line for the register while holding their records during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. Wilhelmina Hunt and Hope Hayes sort through vinyl records during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. Attendees mingle and line up outside of Culture Clash Records during Record Store Day on April 18. An attendee looks at a guided sheet during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. Nathan Mattimoe and Justin Longacre, of Elmhurst, perform live music during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. David Jakes, left, and Katie Brown, right, sort through crates of vinyl records during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. Maybe Biddle, 17, a Toledo School of the Arts student intern, waits to call the next customer up to the register as David Jakes waits with his records during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/18/life-jacket-worn-passenger-survived-titanic-auctioned900-000/stories/20260418089 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/18/life-jacket-worn-passenger-survived-titanic-auctioned900-000/stories/20260418089#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:09:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/18/life-jacket-worn-passenger-survived-titanic-auctioned900-000/stories/20260418089 LONDON — A life jacket worn by a passenger on RMS Titanic as she escaped the sinking steamship on a lifeboat sold at auction on Saturday for 670,00 pounds ($906,000). A Titanic life-preserver, which belonged to a survivor is shown in London in 2007. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/18/boy-6-wounded-shooting-north-park/stories/20260418086 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/18/boy-6-wounded-shooting-north-park/stories/20260418086#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:03:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/18/boy-6-wounded-shooting-north-park/stories/20260418086 A 6-year-old boy was shot Friday night in a North Toledo park by what police believe was stray gunfire from an argument near where he was playing.