http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:19:10 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/05/road-warrior-resurfacing-project-starts-east-broadway/stories/20260405074 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/05/road-warrior-resurfacing-project-starts-east-broadway/stories/20260405074#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:22:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/05/road-warrior-resurfacing-project-starts-east-broadway/stories/20260405074 One of East Toledo’s main traffic arteries is getting a facelift. Two orange barrels fitted with One Way signs for the upcoming resurfacing project on East Broadway Street were staged on April 3 at the Stillman Street intersection next to a relic of the past. About four weeks into its reconstruction and widening, the Monroe Street bridge over U.S. 23 in Sylvania is seen from a drone on April 3. It's scheduled to reopen in early August. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/05/photo-gallery-evil-easter-bunny-visits-monroe/stories/20260405128 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/05/photo-gallery-evil-easter-bunny-visits-monroe/stories/20260405128#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:20:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/05/photo-gallery-evil-easter-bunny-visits-monroe/stories/20260405128 An Evil Easter Bunny delivered scares at The Michigan Museum of Horror in Monroe on Saturday. A kid pretends to be scared while sitting next to the Evil Easter Bunny for a picture at The Michigan Museum of Horror in Monroe on April 4. Amber Mosley and Kelye Richards, who drove from Columbus, Ohio, sit next to the Evil Easter Bunny for a picture at The Michigan Museum of Horror n Monroe on April 4. Grace Makinney sits next to the Evil Easter Bunny while holding her “death certificate” for a picture at The Michigan Museum of Horror in Monroe on April 4. Olivia Herron, 10, of Toledo waits outside of the entrance to meet the Evil Easter Bunny at The Michigan Museum of Horror n Monroe on April 4. An attendee takes a selfie with the Evil Easter Bunny for a picture at The Michigan Museum of Horror n Monroe on April 4. A child stares as he is sat down next to the Evil Easter Bunny for a picture at The Michigan Museum of Horror in Monroe on April 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/religion/2026/04/05/historic-church-faces-demolition-moratorium-end/stories/20260402126 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/religion/2026/04/05/historic-church-faces-demolition-moratorium-end/stories/20260402126#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:00:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/religion/2026/04/05/historic-church-faces-demolition-moratorium-end/stories/20260402126 Mike Snyder is sad that the church in which he was married in 1959 will likely be torn down. Mike Snyder talks about Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo on April 2. Mike Snyder stands for a photo outside of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo on April 2. Mike Snyder stands for a photo outside of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo on April 2. Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo on April 2. Mike Snyder stands for a photo by the cornerstone of of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo on April 2. Mike Snyder stands for a photo outside of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo on April 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/04/05/residents-encouraged-grow-native-plants-biodiversity/stories/20260326117 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/04/05/residents-encouraged-grow-native-plants-biodiversity/stories/20260326117#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:57:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/04/05/residents-encouraged-grow-native-plants-biodiversity/stories/20260326117 BOWLING GREEN — Environmental conservation experts and administrators are calling on area residents to grow native plants to support local biodiversity. Greg Petropoulos jots notes during a native pollinator and wildlife habitat workshop at the Wood Soil and Water Conservation District in Bowling Green on March 26. People gather in to attend a native pollinator and wildlife habitat workshop at the Wood Soil and Water Conservation District in Bowling Green on March 26. Owen Schassberger, farm bill biologist with Pheasants Forever, gives a presentation during a native pollinator and wildlife habitat workshop at the Wood Soil and Water Conservation District in Bowling Green on March 26. Owen Schassberger, farm bill biologist with Pheasants Forever, gives a presentation during a native pollinator and wildlife habitat workshop at the Wood Soil and Water Conservation District in Bowling Green on March 26. Julie Lause, administrative and outreach manager with the Wood Soil and Water Conservation District, speaks about their newsletter during a native pollinator and wildlife habitat workshop at the Wood Soil and Water Conservation District in Bowling Green on March 26. Dusty Tyson asks a question during a native pollinator and wildlife habitat workshop at the Wood Soil and Water Conservation District in Bowling Green on March 26. Matt Conner, a wildlife management consultant with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, speaks during a native pollinator and wildlife habitat workshop at the Wood Soil and Water Conservation District in Bowling Green on March 26. Matt Conner, a wildlife management consultant with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, speaks during a native pollinator and wildlife habitat workshop at the Wood Soil and Water Conservation District in Bowling Green on March 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/religion/2026/04/05/pope-leo-urges-peace-first-easter-mass/stories/20260405124 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/religion/2026/04/05/pope-leo-urges-peace-first-easter-mass/stories/20260405124#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:40:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/religion/2026/04/05/pope-leo-urges-peace-first-easter-mass/stories/20260405124 VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. Pope Leo XIV sprinkles holy water with a bunch of hyssop sprigs as he presides over Easter Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on April 5. Pope Leo XIV addresses the faithful after delivering the Urbi et Orbi blessing - Latin for "to the city of Rome and to the world" - from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica at the end of Easter Mass he presided over in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on April 5. Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful at the end of Easter Mass he presided over in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on April 5. Pope Leo XIV delivers the Urbi et Orbi blessing - Latin for "to the city of Rome and to the world" - from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica at the end of Easter Mass he presided over in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on April 5. Pope Leo XIV addresses the faithful after delivering the Urbi et Orbi blessing - Latin for "to the city of Rome and to the world" - from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica at the end of Easter Mass he presided over in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on April 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/05/oak-harbor-woman-killed-in-2-vehicle-crash/stories/20260405122 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/05/oak-harbor-woman-killed-in-2-vehicle-crash/stories/20260405122#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:57:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/05/oak-harbor-woman-killed-in-2-vehicle-crash/stories/20260405122 An Oak Harbor, Ohio, woman died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash in Perrysburg Township, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/04/05/gatsby-glamor-glitzes-up-stranahan-stage/stories/20260402013 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/04/05/gatsby-glamor-glitzes-up-stranahan-stage/stories/20260402013#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/04/05/gatsby-glamor-glitzes-up-stranahan-stage/stories/20260402013 The Stranahan’s latest musical is the best thing since Romeo & Juliet. The musical’s score, set design, and physicality bring The Great Gatsby’s glitz and glamor central to a whole new level. The musical’s score, set design, and physicality bring The Great Gatsby’s glitz and glamor central to a whole new level. The musical’s score, set design, and physicality bring The Great Gatsby’s glitz and glamor central to a whole new level. The musical’s score, set design, and physicality bring The Great Gatsby’s glitz and glamor central to a whole new level. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/05/kraft-heinz-s-post-split-future-more-protein-less-sugar/stories/20260402111 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/05/kraft-heinz-s-post-split-future-more-protein-less-sugar/stories/20260402111#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:34:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/05/kraft-heinz-s-post-split-future-more-protein-less-sugar/stories/20260402111 NEW YORK — Kraft Heinz is reinventing some of its well-known pantry staples that have fallen out of favor with consumer tastes. PowerMac is hitting shelves in the coming weeks. A new version of Kool-Aid will contain electrolytes. Kraft is also reinvesting in its Capri Sun brand. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/energy/2026/04/05/america-s-long-haul-truckers-were-already-struggling-then-came-5-diesel/stories/20260330088 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/energy/2026/04/05/america-s-long-haul-truckers-were-already-struggling-then-came-5-diesel/stories/20260330088#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:34:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/energy/2026/04/05/america-s-long-haul-truckers-were-already-struggling-then-came-5-diesel/stories/20260330088 NEW YORK — Jamie Hagen believed the Great Freight Recession was finally over. The spike in diesel is the latest blow to truckers. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/05/hershey-shift-back-classic-recipe-reese-s-products-criticism/stories/20260405064 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/05/hershey-shift-back-classic-recipe-reese-s-products-criticism/stories/20260405064#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:34:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/05/hershey-shift-back-classic-recipe-reese-s-products-criticism/stories/20260405064 Hershey said it will use classic recipes for all Reese’s products starting next year, a change that comes after the grandson of Reese’s founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Reese's Peanut Butter Cups https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/04/05/outdoors-friend-s-timely-action-helped-with-overboard-angler-on-maumee/stories/20260405055 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/04/05/outdoors-friend-s-timely-action-helped-with-overboard-angler-on-maumee/stories/20260405055#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/04/05/outdoors-friend-s-timely-action-helped-with-overboard-angler-on-maumee/stories/20260405055 You never know about a co-worker until you hear them casually mention how they helped rescue a fellow angler who was swept overboard when a boat capsized on the Maumee River recently. One of the two anglers who ended up overboard after their boat flipped was picked up by a passing boat of anglers. Capt. Mark Perkins, right, of Blue Skies Charters looks on as a happy client holds up a nice Lake Erie walleye. The Ohio Division of Wildlife is again predicting a great year of walleye and perch fishing in the lake's western basin. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/05/US-service-member-missing-after-Iran-shot-down-fighter-jet-has-been-rescued/stories/20260405121 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/05/US-service-member-missing-after-Iran-shot-down-fighter-jet-has-been-rescued/stories/20260405121#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:33:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/05/US-service-member-missing-after-Iran-shot-down-fighter-jet-has-been-rescued/stories/20260405121 WASHINGTON — A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Trump wrote in a social media post early Sunday. A hole is seen in the dome of the Grand Hosseiniyeh mosque that officials say was hit by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes Tuesday in Zanjan, Iran, April 4, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/05/venues-rising-costs-reshape-wedding-season/stories/20260401004 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/05/venues-rising-costs-reshape-wedding-season/stories/20260401004#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:27:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/05/venues-rising-costs-reshape-wedding-season/stories/20260401004 As wedding season starts to appear on the horizon, local professionals are gearing up for another busy year. A floral arch decoration welcomes attendees into one of the areas during the annual bridal show event at Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids, Ohio, on March 29. Chloe Light, third from left, and Vickie Link, fourth from left, get a look at wedding cakes during the annual bridal show event at Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids, Ohio, on March 29. Heather Straka, left, and Breanna Straka, center, get a photo taken by Julie Woods, with Simplicity Sounds, during the annual bridal show event at Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids, Ohio, on March 29. Wedding cakes are seen during the annual bridal show event at Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids, Ohio, on March 29. A lighting setup for weddings is seen during the annual bridal show event at Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids, Ohio, on March 29. Nazareth Hall is seen in Grand Rapids, Ohio, on March 29. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/04/05/diane-pribor-obituary/stories/20260330110 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/04/05/diane-pribor-obituary/stories/20260330110#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/04/05/diane-pribor-obituary/stories/20260330110 Diane Josephine Pribor, a former federal administrator who in the 1970s championed equal housing opportunities in central Toledo, died March 6 at the Grove at Oakleaf Village. She was 92. Diane Josephine Pribor Diane Josephine Pribor https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/05/city-league-seeking-hall-of-fame-nominations/stories/20260404009 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/05/city-league-seeking-hall-of-fame-nominations/stories/20260404009#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/05/city-league-seeking-hall-of-fame-nominations/stories/20260404009 The Toledo City Athletic League Hall of Fame is accepting applications for the 2026 class. Jazlyn Davis (Class of 2024, basketball) was inducted into the City League Hall of Fame in 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/04/05/state-pilot-program-gives-k-3-kids-free-vision-exams-glasses/stories/20260328003 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/04/05/state-pilot-program-gives-k-3-kids-free-vision-exams-glasses/stories/20260328003#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/04/05/state-pilot-program-gives-k-3-kids-free-vision-exams-glasses/stories/20260328003 A conversation with an ophthalmologist sparked what would become a $10 million state program that ensures children in elementary school get vision tests and glasses if they need them. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine talks about an eyeglasses initiative as he delivers the final State of the State address of his second term at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on March 10. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine take photos following the conclusion of his State of the State address at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on March 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/04/05/daily-showers-soothe-skin-rejuvenate-mind/stories/20260312112 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/04/05/daily-showers-soothe-skin-rejuvenate-mind/stories/20260312112#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/04/05/daily-showers-soothe-skin-rejuvenate-mind/stories/20260312112 Showering is about quality, not quantity. A boy washes his head in the shower. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/05/powell-wishing-everyone-a-joyous-easter-sunday/stories/20260405048 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/05/powell-wishing-everyone-a-joyous-easter-sunday/stories/20260405048#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/05/powell-wishing-everyone-a-joyous-easter-sunday/stories/20260405048 Wishing everyone a joyous Easter Sunday, such a special day. Maui artist Douglas Chung painted this watercolor of the Lahaina United Methodist Church, which was destroyed by fire two years ago. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/05/hendel-victory-center-sports-fashion-affair-helps-to-fit-wigs/stories/20260404003 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/05/hendel-victory-center-sports-fashion-affair-helps-to-fit-wigs/stories/20260404003#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/05/hendel-victory-center-sports-fashion-affair-helps-to-fit-wigs/stories/20260404003 HAPPY Easter! Many families will gather today for egg hunts and dinners, and in some cases with a special guest: the Easter Bunny. Peggy Keyes, a cancer survivor, fixes her wig during a fitting in the Wig Bank at The Victory Center in Perrysburg on March 18. Keyes is the recipient of the 3,000th wig the center has provided. Shelves stocked with various different wigs for cancer survivor patients to choose from sit inside the Wig Bank at the Victory Center in Perrysburg. Carson Myers sits with the Easter Bunny at the Epilepsy center Purple Day event. Owen Langenderfer, 4, grabs eggs during a community egg hunt in recognition of Purple Day, an international epilepsy awareness initiative, at the Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio in Maumee on March 26. Carson Myers, 2, and Tyler Sherman, his uncle, look at the candy contents of an egg during a community egg hunt in recognition of Purple Day at the Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio in Maumee on March 26. A person working the event grabs a large handful of eggs to set out for the kids during a community egg hunt in recognition of Purple Day at the Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio in Maumee on March 26. Damoni Winfree, 4, finds an egg during a community egg hunt in recognition of Purple Day at the Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio in Maumee on March 26. Amir Adnan, designer; Dr. Anwer Ali, host; Naureen Ali, host; and Huma Adnan, designer at the home event. Guests at the meet and greet event with designers at the Ali home in Perrysburg. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/04/5-poets-inspired-nature-offer-words-intended-soothe-souls/stories/20260403120 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/04/5-poets-inspired-nature-offer-words-intended-soothe-souls/stories/20260403120#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:59:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/04/5-poets-inspired-nature-offer-words-intended-soothe-souls/stories/20260403120 Perhaps we all need to be reminded every once in a while there’s beauty within our reach, especially when it feels like we’ve been besieged by stories of hate and violence on television and in motion pictures. Ruelaine Stokes signs her letter-pressed poem for Denise Fonner during 5 Poets, 5 Parks in the Glass City Pavillon at Glass City Metropark iin Toledo on April 4. From left, Grace Guy, Ruelaine Stokes, Cal Freeman, and Charles Malone, four of the five poets who wrote poems about Metroparks, listen to a speaker during 5 Poets, 5 Parks in the Glass City Pavillon at Glass City Metropark in Toledo on April 4. Cal Freeman recites his poem about Middlegrounds Metropark during 5 Poets, 5 Parks in the Glass City Pavillon at Glass City Metropark in Toledo on April 4. Charles Malone recites his poem about Cannonball Prairie Metropark during 5 Poets, 5 Parks in the Glass City Pavillon at Glass City Metropark in Toledo on April 4. Attendees listen as poets recite their work during 5 Poets, 5 Parks in the Glass City Pavillon at Glass City Metropark in Toledo on April 4. Charles Malone recites his poem about Cannonball Prairie Metropark during 5 Poets, 5 Parks in the Glass City Pavillon at Glass City Metropark in Toledo on April 4. Letterpresses of the poet’s work crafted by Pineapple Press and Design are bundled together for attendees to take home 5 Poets, 5 Parks in the Glass City Pavillon at Glass City Metropark in Toledo on April 4. Julie E. Bloemeke recites Dior J. Stephens poem for him during 5 Poets, 5 Parks in the Glass City Pavillon at Glass City Metropark in Toledo on April 4. Ruelaine Stokes recites her poem about the Toledo Botanical Garden during 5 Poets, 5 Parks in the Glass City Pavillon at Glass City Metropark in Toledo on April 4. Attendees applaud after Carl Freeman recites his poem during 5 Poets, 5 Parks in the Glass City Pavillon at Glass City Metropark in Toledo on April 4. Grace Guy recites her poem about Wiregrass Lake during 5 Poets, 5 Parks in the Glass City Pavillon at Glass City Metropark in Toledo on April 4. Ruelaine Stokes autographs her letter-pressed poem about the Toledo Botanical Garden, as Grace Guy chats with an attendee during 5 Poets, 5 Parks in the Glass City Pavillon at Glass City Metropark in Toledo on April 4. Cal Freeman smiles after signing his letter-pressed poem for an attendee during 5 Poets, 5 Parks in the Glass City Pavillon at Glass City Metropark in Toledo on April 4.