http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:47:21 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/22/sam-antonacci-s-walk-off-two-run-single-in-ninth-lifts-white-sox-over-guardians-6-5/stories/20260622098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/22/sam-antonacci-s-walk-off-two-run-single-in-ninth-lifts-white-sox-over-guardians-6-5/stories/20260622098#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:51:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/22/sam-antonacci-s-walk-off-two-run-single-in-ninth-lifts-white-sox-over-guardians-6-5/stories/20260622098 CHICAGO — Sam Antonacci had a walk-off two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning after Cleveland scored twice in the top half to take the lead and the Chicago White Sox beat the Guardians 6-5 on Monday night. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton) Chicago White Sox's Sam Antonacci, center, celebrates with teammates after he hit a two-run single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton) Chicago White Sox's Sam Antonacci, right, celebrates with teammates after he hit a two-run single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton) Chicago White Sox's Sam Antonacci watches his two-run single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton) Cleveland Guardians' Patrick Bailey, left, scores past Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel, right, during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/22/woodruff-s-stellar-return-and-ortiz-s-sacrifice-fly-in-10th-lift-brewers-to-2-1-win-over-reds-1/stories/20260622094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/22/woodruff-s-stellar-return-and-ortiz-s-sacrifice-fly-in-10th-lift-brewers-to-2-1-win-over-reds-1/stories/20260622094#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:14:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/22/woodruff-s-stellar-return-and-ortiz-s-sacrifice-fly-in-10th-lift-brewers-to-2-1-win-over-reds-1/stories/20260622094 CINCINNATI — Brandon Woodruff took a perfect game into the sixth inning in his return and Joey Ortiz's sacrifice fly in the 10th drove home the go-ahead run as the first-place Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Monday night. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff throws during the first inning of a baseball against Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati on June 22. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer throws during the first inning of a baseball against the Milwaukee Brewers in Cincinnati on June 22. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff throws during the first inning of a baseball against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati on June 22. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer throws during the first inning of a baseball against the Milwaukee Brewers in Cincinnati on June 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/22/riley-greene-and-framber-valdez-lead-tigers-past-gerrit-cole-yankees-5-3-for-4th-straight-win-2/stories/20260622093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/22/riley-greene-and-framber-valdez-lead-tigers-past-gerrit-cole-yankees-5-3-for-4th-straight-win-2/stories/20260622093#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:08:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/22/riley-greene-and-framber-valdez-lead-tigers-past-gerrit-cole-yankees-5-3-for-4th-straight-win-2/stories/20260622093 DETROIT — Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees on Monday night. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene reacts to his home run agains the New York Yankees during the fifth inning of a baseball game June 22 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez throws against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game on June 22 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee slides safely into home plate against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning of a baseball game on June 22 in Detroit. New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole walks to the dugout against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning of a baseball game on June 22 in Detroit. New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole walks in the dugout against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning of a baseball game on June 22 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/06/22/editorial-seizing-economic-future/stories/20260623006 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/06/22/editorial-seizing-economic-future/stories/20260623006#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:46:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/06/22/editorial-seizing-economic-future/stories/20260623006 Is America ready for the economy of the future? It’s a big question to be explored in insightful detail Wednesday night at the University of Toledo as part of the Perspectives partnership between UT and The Blade. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/06/22/to-editor-in-reality-there-no-crisis-old-west-end/stories/20260623013 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/06/22/to-editor-in-reality-there-no-crisis-old-west-end/stories/20260623013#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:43:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/06/22/to-editor-in-reality-there-no-crisis-old-west-end/stories/20260623013 The shooting at the Old West Festival — allegedly conducted by two 20-year-old male outsiders now in custody who don’t live in the Old West End, was an isolated incident. Dozens of attendees set up lawn chairs for the Old West End Association's first concert of their annual summer series on June 21 at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/22/council-debates-flock-contract-renewal-public-safety-concerns-persist/stories/20260622077 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/22/council-debates-flock-contract-renewal-public-safety-concerns-persist/stories/20260622077#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:25:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/22/council-debates-flock-contract-renewal-public-safety-concerns-persist/stories/20260622077 Concerns about public safety arose on Monday as Toledo City Council’s Public Safety Committee considered a contract extension with Flock Group Inc. for portable automatic license plate readers. Trevor Chandler, senior director of public affairs of Flock, addresses the Toledo City Council Public Safety Committee on June 22. Susan Kuehn of the Northwest Ohio Peace Coalition expresses her concerns to the Public Safety Committee on Monday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/22/judge-rules-maumee-zoning-code-enforced-improperly-against-building-owner/stories/20260622091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/22/judge-rules-maumee-zoning-code-enforced-improperly-against-building-owner/stories/20260622091#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:05:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/06/22/judge-rules-maumee-zoning-code-enforced-improperly-against-building-owner/stories/20260622091 A judge has ruled in favor of a Maumee property owner’s claim that the city improperly canceled an Illinois Avenue building’s nonconforming use under local zoning code. A gavel. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/22/st-johns-football-move-up-from-division-ii-division-i/stories/20260622079 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/22/st-johns-football-move-up-from-division-ii-division-i/stories/20260622079#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:01:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/22/st-johns-football-move-up-from-division-ii-division-i/stories/20260622079 The St. John's Jesuit football team will be moving up from Division II to Division I this fall. St. John’s Sam Harshman gets tackled as he runs the ball during a high school football game between St. John’s Jesuit and Central Catholic at St. John’s Jesuit High School in Toledo on Oct. 3, 2025. Joe Horn is the new head football coach at St. John’s Jesuit High School on Dec. 11, 2024, in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/06/22/briggs-whats-next-michigan-embattled-ad-after-dusty-mays-bombshell-exit/stories/20260622090 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/06/22/briggs-whats-next-michigan-embattled-ad-after-dusty-mays-bombshell-exit/stories/20260622090#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:51:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/06/22/briggs-whats-next-michigan-embattled-ad-after-dusty-mays-bombshell-exit/stories/20260622090 So, what exactly is Ann Arbor these days? Michigan head coach Dusty May watches a video presentation after defeating UConn in the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game at the Final Four, on April 7 in Indianapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/22/ohio-capital-budget-includes-400k-van-wert-history-center/stories/20260619096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/22/ohio-capital-budget-includes-400k-van-wert-history-center/stories/20260619096#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:32:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/22/ohio-capital-budget-includes-400k-van-wert-history-center/stories/20260619096 COLUMBUS — The Van Wert Historical Society’s capital improvement campaign received a significant boost in the state capital budget. The William McKinley Monument is silhouetted in front of the west side of the Ohio Statehouse on April 15, 2024, in Columbus. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/22/housing-pressures-grow-toledo-leaders-push-local-solutions/stories/20260622084 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/22/housing-pressures-grow-toledo-leaders-push-local-solutions/stories/20260622084#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:55:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/22/housing-pressures-grow-toledo-leaders-push-local-solutions/stories/20260622084 Housing affects nearly every aspect of one’s daily life — but for many Toledoans, stable and affordable homes still remain far out of reach. Matt Klesta, senior community policy analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, provides stats during a panel discussion on affordable housing during a Rotary Club meeting at the Glass City Center on Monday. ProMedica director of community health and impact Adrienne Bradley speaks during a panel discussion on affordable housing. Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity CEO Erin McPartland speaks during a panel discussion on affordable housing. Also pictured are, from left, Fair Housing Center CEO George Thomas, Lucas County Land Bank president David Mann, ProMedica director of community health and impact Adrienne Bradley, and moderator Kendra Smith. Robert Pastor asks a question of the panel. George Thomas, Fair Housing Center, speaks at a panel discussion on affordable housing. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/06/22/nba-s-mavericks-working-to-hire-dusty-may-from-michigan/stories/20260623023 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/06/22/nba-s-mavericks-working-to-hire-dusty-may-from-michigan/stories/20260623023#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:48:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/06/22/nba-s-mavericks-working-to-hire-dusty-may-from-michigan/stories/20260623023 ANN ARBOR — Michigan, coming off a national championship in basketball, suddenly had a coaching search no one seemed to see coming. Michigan coach Dusty May celebrates by cutting down the net after defeating UConn in the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game at the Final Four, April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/22/us-stocks-drift-after-oil-prices-ease-big-tech-stocks-fall/stories/20260622085 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/22/us-stocks-drift-after-oil-prices-ease-big-tech-stocks-fall/stories/20260622085#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:28:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/22/us-stocks-drift-after-oil-prices-ease-big-tech-stocks-fall/stories/20260622085 NEW YORK — U.S. stocks drifted through a mixed day of trading on Monday after oil prices eased and falling Big Tech stocks weighed on Wall Street. Options trader Joseph D'Arrigo works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/22/parts-richards-angola-roads-close-work/stories/20260622083 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/22/parts-richards-angola-roads-close-work/stories/20260622083#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:25:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/22/parts-richards-angola-roads-close-work/stories/20260622083 Resurfacing will close part of Richards Road for three days, starting Tuesday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. Stock photo of road closed signs. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/06/22/michigan-floods-expose-lack-of-information-preparation-in-many-rural-areas/stories/20260622082 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/06/22/michigan-floods-expose-lack-of-information-preparation-in-many-rural-areas/stories/20260622082#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:04:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/06/22/michigan-floods-expose-lack-of-information-preparation-in-many-rural-areas/stories/20260622082 ONAWAY, Mich. — Tom and Diane Peterman tried to buy flood insurance when they moved to their retirement home on the shores of Black Lake 14 years ago but were told it wasn’t available. John Solum was told he wasn’t in a flood zone when his family bought a 1940s-era cabin there. Tom Peterman cleans up outside his home from recent floods at Black Lake on April 29, 2026, in Grant Township, Michigan. A home is surrounded by water from recent floods at Black Lake on April 29, 2026, in Grant Township, Michigan. Damaged materials from the home of John Solum from recent floods at Black Lake sit outside on April 29, 2026, in Grant Township, Michigan. Tom and Diane Peterman pose outside their home at Black Lake on April 29, 2026, in Grant Township, Michigan. Diane Peterman throws away damaged belongings from recent floods outside their home at Black Lake on April 29, 2026, in Grant Township, Michigan. Pumps work at the Cheboygan dam April 30, 2026, in Cheboygan, Mich. The Cheboygan dam operates April 30, 2026, in Cheboygan, Mich. A home is surrounded by water from recent floods at Black Lake on April 29, 2026, in Grant Township, Michigan. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/22/vance-says-talks-with-iranian-officials-set-good-foundation-for-deal-to-end-war/stories/20260623059 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/22/vance-says-talks-with-iranian-officials-set-good-foundation-for-deal-to-end-war/stories/20260623059#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:54:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/22/vance-says-talks-with-iranian-officials-set-good-foundation-for-deal-to-end-war/stories/20260623059 OBBUERGEN, Switzerland — Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” as they seek a permanent end to the war that the United States and Israel began in late February. Vice President JD Vance speaks to members of the media after the U.S. and Iran held high-level talks at the Bürgenstock Resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, in Switzerland, June 22, 2026. Vice President JD Vance walks after speaking to members of the media following high-level talks between the United States and Iran at the Bürgenstock Resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, in Switzerland, June 22, 2026. People check destroyed cars following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in the village of Maifadoun, southern Lebanon, June 22, 2026. A man flashes the victory sign through the shattered window of a damaged apartment following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in the town of Nabatiyeh, southern Lebanon, June 22, 2026. A woman collects her kids toys and belongings from her destroyed house following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in the village of Maifadoun, southern Lebanon, June 22, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/22/tigers-red-wings-owner-ilitch-companies-becomes-pwhl-strategic-partner/stories/20260622078 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/22/tigers-red-wings-owner-ilitch-companies-becomes-pwhl-strategic-partner/stories/20260622078#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:43:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/22/tigers-red-wings-owner-ilitch-companies-becomes-pwhl-strategic-partner/stories/20260622078 DETROIT — The PWHL is taking on two prominent names in North American sports as its first two investors in reaching a major milestone in the privately-backed league’s fast-rising trajectory, and representing yet another sign of women’s hockey’s promising future. Chris Ilitch, Detroit Red Wings president and CEO, speaks before the team's NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Oct. 11, 2018, in Detroit. NHL Network's Jamie Hersch, center, announces the PWHL women's hockey expansion team beginning in the 2026-27 season, May 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/22/lionel-messi-breaks-world-cup-scoring-record-with-his-17th-goal-for-argentina/stories/20260622074 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/22/lionel-messi-breaks-world-cup-scoring-record-with-his-17th-goal-for-argentina/stories/20260622074#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:07:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/22/lionel-messi-breaks-world-cup-scoring-record-with-his-17th-goal-for-argentina/stories/20260622074 ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal and then added an 18th in stoppage time in defending champion Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, June 22, 2026. Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after failing to score a penalty shot during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, June 22, 2026. Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager, right, dives for the ball as Argentina's Lionel Messi's shot goes wide during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, June 22, 2026. Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, controls the ball while being pursued by Austria's Romano Schmid during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, June 22, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/22/walleye-picked-to-be-visiting-team-for-outdoor-hockey-game-at-kalamazoo/stories/20260622075 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/22/walleye-picked-to-be-visiting-team-for-outdoor-hockey-game-at-kalamazoo/stories/20260622075#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:45:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/22/walleye-picked-to-be-visiting-team-for-outdoor-hockey-game-at-kalamazoo/stories/20260622075 The Toledo Walleye will play in an outdoor game once again. Fireworks go off at the conclusion of the Toledo Walleye hockey game against the Indy Fuel as part of Winterfest, Dec. 31, 2021, at Fifth Third Field in Toledo. Walleye right winger Tyler Barnes (7) moves the puck against Kalamazoo defenseman Sacha Guimond (4) and goalie Joel Martin (49) during the second period of the first outdoor hockey game in ECHL history during Winterfest Dec. 27, 2014, at Fifth Third Field in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/06/22/clive-davis-music-industry-starmaker-has-died-at-94/stories/20260622072 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/06/22/clive-davis-music-industry-starmaker-has-died-at-94/stories/20260622072#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:29:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/06/22/clive-davis-music-industry-starmaker-has-died-at-94/stories/20260622072 NEW YORK — Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana, and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed to the New York Times. He was 94. Music producer Clive Davis attends the special screening of 'Western Stars' at Metrograph in New York on Oct. 16, 2019. Clive Davis kisses the hand of Diana Ross at his annual pre grammy party at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Feb. 12, 2005. Record mogul Clive Davis is pictured in his New York office, Sept. 10, 1980. Bobby Brown, left, and Whitney Houston appear with music producer Clive Davis, right, at a pre-Grammy party in New York on Feb. 24, 1998. Clive Davis, left, appears with Aretha Franklin at Aretha's 69th birthday party, in New York, on March 25, 2011. Music producer Clive Davis, left, appears with singer Whitney Houston at the pre-Grammy gala in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Feb. 13, 2011. Carlos Santana, left, and producer Clive Davis pose with their Grammys at the 42nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, on Feb. 23, 2000.