http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:31:36 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/religion/2026/07/09/holy-trinity-greek-orthodox-parish-priest-larry-legakis/stories/20260709011 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/religion/2026/07/09/holy-trinity-greek-orthodox-parish-priest-larry-legakis/stories/20260709011#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/religion/2026/07/09/holy-trinity-greek-orthodox-parish-priest-larry-legakis/stories/20260709011 The Rev. Larry Legakis doesn’t like leaving work. The Rev. Larry Legakis reflects on his time at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Toledo. He is moving to a parish in Metro Detroit after leading Holy Trinity for 12 years. The Rev. Larry Legakis reflects on his time at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Toledo. The Rev. Larry Legakis at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Toledo. The Rev. Larry Legakis at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Toledo. The Rev. Larry Legakis reflects on his time at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/08/us-launches-strikes-iran/stories/20260708080 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/08/us-launches-strikes-iran/stories/20260708080#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:10:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/08/us-launches-strikes-iran/stories/20260708080 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar sounded missile alert sirens early Thursday morning warning of an Iranian attack after the United States launched a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran. In this photo released by Iran's Supreme Leader's office, mourners carry the coffin of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during funeral prayers held as part of the dayslong funeral ceremonies at the Holy Jamkaran Mosque in Qom, Iran, July 7. An Iraqi Shiite soldier chants on the eve of funeral ceremonies for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei outside the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf, Iraq on July 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/07/08/galen-girdle-obituary-entertainer-comedy/stories/20260708082 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/07/08/galen-girdle-obituary-entertainer-comedy/stories/20260708082#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:43:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/07/08/galen-girdle-obituary-entertainer-comedy/stories/20260708082 Galen Grindle, known for his quick wit and versatility as an entertainer who performed as Johnny Ginger, died Sunday at the Genoa Retirement Village in Genoa, Ohio. He was 92. Galen Grindle Galen Grindle https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/08/graham-platner-drops-maine-senate-bid-clearing-way-democrats-pick-new-nominee/stories/20260708115 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/08/graham-platner-drops-maine-senate-bid-clearing-way-democrats-pick-new-nominee/stories/20260708115#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:36:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/08/graham-platner-drops-maine-senate-bid-clearing-way-democrats-pick-new-nominee/stories/20260708115 Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner said in a video statement Wednesday he was suspending his campaign, clearing the way for Democrats to select a new candidate to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the most important contests of November’s midterm elections. The state Democratic Party will now have two weeks to put forward a replacement candidate for Graham Platner. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/08/trump-flies-back-old-air-force-one-qatari-gifted-jet/stories/20260708107 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/08/trump-flies-back-old-air-force-one-qatari-gifted-jet/stories/20260708107#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:43:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/08/trump-flies-back-old-air-force-one-qatari-gifted-jet/stories/20260708107 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump flew home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted red, white and navy blue jet he arrived in, a surprise swap that came as the U.S. and Iran once again began trading strikes. Airforce One sits on the tarmac before U.S. President Donald Trump departs following the NATO summit at Ankara International Airport in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8. Staff lay a carpet on the tarmac before President Donald Trump exits Air Force One upon arriving for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7. President Donald Trump speaks during a media conference at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8. Air Force One carrying President Donald Trump arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/08/ukraine-gains-u-s-license-to-produce-patriot-defense-systems/stories/20260708088 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/08/ukraine-gains-u-s-license-to-produce-patriot-defense-systems/stories/20260708088#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:41:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/08/ukraine-gains-u-s-license-to-produce-patriot-defense-systems/stories/20260708088 ANKARA, Turkey — President Trump said Wednesday that the United States will give a license to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems to help counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed the technology for the war now in its fifth year. President Trump speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (not shown) at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8. Two men walk past the NATO logo during the NATO Defense Industry Forum at the summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 7. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen makes statements before the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, center, along with NATO defense ministers and industry representatives make an appearance during the opening of the NATO Defense Industry Forum on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 7. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky looks out from his car window as he arrives for the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/07/u-s-launches-new-strikes-against-iran-after-three-ships-were-hit-in-strait-of-ho/stories/20260707087 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/07/u-s-launches-new-strikes-against-iran-after-three-ships-were-hit-in-strait-of-ho/stories/20260707087#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:39:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/07/u-s-launches-new-strikes-against-iran-after-three-ships-were-hit-in-strait-of-ho/stories/20260707087 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran early Wednesday, hours after three merchant ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest exchange of fire to threaten the interim deal to end the fighting between the two countries. A container ship, right, and a cargo vessel are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 17. A truck carrying the coffins of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family makes its way through mourners during the funeral procession in Qom, the heart of religious studies in Iran on July 7. A woman weeps while holding a picture of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as mourners gather for the funeral procession in Qom, the heart of religious studies in Iran on July 7. A truck carrying the coffins of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family makes its way through mourners during the funeral procession in Qom, the heart of religious studies in Iran on July 7. A truck carrying the coffins of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family makes its way through mourners during the funeral procession in Qom, the heart of religious studies in Iran on July 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/07/platner-should-drop-out-maines-us-senate-race-sanders-says/stories/20260707104 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/07/platner-should-drop-out-maines-us-senate-race-sanders-says/stories/20260707104#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:41:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/07/platner-should-drop-out-maines-us-senate-race-sanders-says/stories/20260707104 PORTLAND, Maine — Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday became the latest and most notable lawmaker to pull support for Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, adding to a chorus of calls for him to step aside as party leaders scramble to determine the next steps. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination June 9, in Blue Hill, Maine. Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, join hands at an event in Orono, Maine, on May 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/07/nato-unveils-billions-in-arms-deals-to-prove-its-firepower-as-trump-arrives-in-ankara/stories/20260707085 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/07/nato-unveils-billions-in-arms-deals-to-prove-its-firepower-as-trump-arrives-in-ankara/stories/20260707085#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:51:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/07/nato-unveils-billions-in-arms-deals-to-prove-its-firepower-as-trump-arrives-in-ankara/stories/20260707085 ANKARA, Turkey — President Trump on Tuesday insisted that the United States should be in control of Greenland rather than NATO ally Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe even as the trans-Atlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals at a summit in an attempt to appease the mercurial U.S. leader. President Trump shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan upon arriving for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey on July 7. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, right, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy address the media on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey on July 7. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during the opening of the NATO Defense Industry Forum on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey on July 7. Two men walk past the NATO logo during the NATO Defense Industry Forum at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey on July 7. Participants view displays during the NATO Defense Industry Forum at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey on July 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/06/former-officer-describes-finding-sniper-pad-nearby-rooftop-charlie-kirk/stories/20260706085 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/06/former-officer-describes-finding-sniper-pad-nearby-rooftop-charlie-kirk/stories/20260706085#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:59:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/06/former-officer-describes-finding-sniper-pad-nearby-rooftop-charlie-kirk/stories/20260706085 PROVO, Utah — A former campus police officer testified Monday that he found an apparent “sniper pad” on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, as prosecutors sought to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to put a Utah man on trial for murder. Charlie Kirk's parents, Robert and Kathryn Kirk, arrive at the Fourth District Courthouse for a hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk on July 6 in Provo, Utah. Attorney Kathryn Nester, left, arrives at the Fourth District Courthouse for a hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk on July 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/06/mourners-throng-funeral-procession-in-tehran-for-iran-s-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei/stories/20260706064 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/06/mourners-throng-funeral-procession-in-tehran-for-iran-s-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei/stories/20260706064#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:27:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/06/mourners-throng-funeral-procession-in-tehran-for-iran-s-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei/stories/20260706064 TEHRAN, Iran — Mourners dressed in black flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs of people calling for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump. Uniformed members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps wave a Shiite religious flag during the funeral procession of the slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family in Tehran, Iran, on July 6. The truck carrying the coffins of the slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family makes its way through mourners during the funeral procession toward Azadi Tower in Tehran, Iran, on July 6. Mourners chant slogans while gathered in Islamic Revolution Square for the funeral procession of the slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei beneath a billboard depicting Khamenei in Tehran, Iran on July 6. A mourner wearing a shirt depicting the slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei weeps while gathered in Islamic Revolution Square for Khamenei's funeral procession in Tehran, Iran on July 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/05/nato-chief-faces-challenge-summit-trump-demands-loyalty/stories/20260705139 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/05/nato-chief-faces-challenge-summit-trump-demands-loyalty/stories/20260705139#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:39:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/05/nato-chief-faces-challenge-summit-trump-demands-loyalty/stories/20260705139 ANKARA, Turkey — Since he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world’s biggest military alliance, employing outright flattery to dissuade U.S. President Donald Trump from acting on threats to abandon it. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on June 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/05/khamenei-other-sons-appear-at-his-funeral-iran-new-supreme-leader-remai/stories/20260705138 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/05/khamenei-other-sons-appear-at-his-funeral-iran-new-supreme-leader-remai/stories/20260705138#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:33:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/05/khamenei-other-sons-appear-at-his-funeral-iran-new-supreme-leader-remai/stories/20260705138 TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's top officials and brothers of the new supreme leader emerged into public view Sunday to attend funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Their appearance projected unity, defiance and confidence in their safety as Iran pushes back on U.S. demands in negotiations to permanently end the war. A little girl raises her fist from atop a man's shoulders as mourners gather during funeral ceremonies for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/05/trump-administration-no-new-bids-repair-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool/stories/20260705127 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/05/trump-administration-no-new-bids-repair-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool/stories/20260705127#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:55:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/07/05/trump-administration-no-new-bids-repair-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool/stories/20260705127 NEW YORK — The Trump administration will not seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Sunday as he faced new questions about the troubled project and the taxpayer money involved. Workers install fireworks along the edge of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of the America 250 July 4th celebration on the National Mall on July 2 in Washington. A man on a bike passes security fencing along the edge of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of America 250 July 4th celebration on the National Mall on July 2 in Washington. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum speaks at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3 near Keystone, S.D. A worker clears debris from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on July 1 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/07/05/cases-of-cyclosporiasis-on-the-rise-in-michigan/stories/20260705124 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/07/05/cases-of-cyclosporiasis-on-the-rise-in-michigan/stories/20260705124#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:57:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/07/05/cases-of-cyclosporiasis-on-the-rise-in-michigan/stories/20260705124 LANSING — The number of cases of cyclosporiasis in Michigan has risen from 170 reported on Tuesday to 572 cases reported Saturday. In the past, cases of cyclosporiasis in the United States and Canada have been linked to raspberries, snow peas, green onions, bagged salad mixes and kits, fresh cilantro, and fresh basil. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/05/venezuelans-rush-dentify-bodies-loved-ones-earthquake-deaths-multiply/stories/20260705123 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/05/venezuelans-rush-dentify-bodies-loved-ones-earthquake-deaths-multiply/stories/20260705123#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:34:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/07/05/venezuelans-rush-dentify-bodies-loved-ones-earthquake-deaths-multiply/stories/20260705123 LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — Speaking in a hushed voice, Rosa López recalled how she had to sidestep the rows of bodies lying under a harsh sun as she helped her daughter search for her missing husband. Even her years working as a nurse did not prepare her for the sight of the dozens of dead wrapped in sheets or blankets. Rescue workers and forensic technician Joel Mirabal, back left, recover the body of an earthquake victim in La Guaira, Venezuela, on June 30. Forensic technicians cover the bodies of earthquake victims in La Guaira, Venezuela, on June 30. Forensic workers recover the bodies of earthquake victims at the seaport in La Guaira, Venezuela, on June 29. Forensic technician Joel Mirabal rides through the area struck by the earthquakes collecting bodies recovered from the rubble in La Guaira, Venezuela, on June 30. Rescue workers carry the body of an earthquake victim in La Guaira, Venezuela, on June 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/07/05/432-hertz-music-grows-popularity/stories/20260619105 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/07/05/432-hertz-music-grows-popularity/stories/20260619105#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/07/05/432-hertz-music-grows-popularity/stories/20260619105 Upon first listen, music played at 432 hertz may sound like an innocuous drone, but to a growing number of Toledoans, it means reprieve. Duane McCormick, left, and Laura Rose relax during a sound bath at a yoga class at Pura Vida Wellness Studio in Toledo on June 19. Erika Peters, yoga studio owner, right, leads a yoga class at Pura Vida Wellness Studio in Toledo on June 19. A group takes part in a sound bath at a yoga class at Pura Vida Wellness Studio in Toledo on June 19. Erika Peters, yoga studio owner, right, leads a yoga class at Pura Vida Wellness Studio in Toledo on June 19. Erika Peters, yoga studio owner, leads the sound bath at a yoga class at Pura Vida Wellness Studio in Toledo on June 19. Erika Peters, yoga studio owner, leads the sound bath at a yoga class at Pura Vida Wellness Studio in Toledo on June 19. Bianca Naves relaxes during a sound bath at a yoga class at Pura Vida Wellness Studio in Toledo on June 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/07/05/whey-moves-forefront-building-muscle/stories/20260624092 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/07/05/whey-moves-forefront-building-muscle/stories/20260624092#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/07/05/whey-moves-forefront-building-muscle/stories/20260624092 Many have not recognized whey as a potential source of protein — until now. Whey protein sits for sale at a grocery store in Dallas. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/07/04/joanne-and-kenneth-hagan-obituary/stories/20260701023 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/07/04/joanne-and-kenneth-hagan-obituary/stories/20260701023#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:13:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/07/04/joanne-and-kenneth-hagan-obituary/stories/20260701023 Joanne and Kenneth “Ken” Hagan, whose nearly 70-year relationship carried them through a shared lifetime of business, family gatherings, bridge games, and a beloved Starlite Plaza gift shop, died six days apart last month. Mrs. Hagan was 90. Mr. Hagan was 95. Joanne and Ken Hagan celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.