http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:36:07 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/08/30/ohio-s-mortality-rate-stagnates-despite-fewer-overdose-deaths/stories/20260814097 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/08/30/ohio-s-mortality-rate-stagnates-despite-fewer-overdose-deaths/stories/20260814097#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/08/30/ohio-s-mortality-rate-stagnates-despite-fewer-overdose-deaths/stories/20260814097 Mortality rates have declined drastically in some parts of the nation — but in Ohio, improvements have been minimal. Joseph Wood, naloxone program coordinator at Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, holds a box of naloxone during a Project DAWN naloxone opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution programs held by the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department at the Main Library in Toledo on Aug. 24. A box of naloxone during a Project DAWN naloxone opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution programs held by the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department at the Main Library in Toledo on Aug. 24. A box of Naloxone during a Project DAWN Naloxone opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution programs held by the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department at the Main Library in Toledo on Aug. 24. William Alvarez speaks to a Toledo-Lucas County Health Department representative during a Project DAWN naloxone opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution programs held by the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department at the Main Library in Toledo on Aug. 24. Joseph Wood, naloxone program coordinator at Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, holds a box of naloxone during a Project DAWN naloxone opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution programs held by the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department at the Main Library in Toledo on Aug. 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/08/30/university-of-toledo-medical-center-offering-new-mainstream-treatment-for-depres/stories/20260812088 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/08/30/university-of-toledo-medical-center-offering-new-mainstream-treatment-for-depres/stories/20260812088#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/08/30/university-of-toledo-medical-center-offering-new-mainstream-treatment-for-depres/stories/20260812088 Avery Roach, 20, has been in and out of therapy since she was 8 years old. Ms. Roach, who lives in Oregon, has gone “back and forth” with medications to try to find relief from her severe depression, which she’s suffered from for years.  “It was hard for me to get out Dr. Garrett Spradley, general psychiatrist at University of Toledo Medical Center, watches Avery Roach, 20, talk about her experience participating in the medical center's Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation program. Jonathan Monk, media relations specialist at University of Toledo, helps Dr. Garrett Spradley, general psychiatrist at the University of Toledo Medical Center, demonstrate the usage of the Transcranial Magnetic Simulation machine. Jonathan Monk, media relations specialist at University of Toledo, helps Dr. Garrett Spradley, general psychiatrist at the University of Toledo Medical Center, demonstrate the usage of the Transcranial Magnetic Simulation machine. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/29/yin-chips-in-birdie-18-take-3rd-round-lead-tpc-boston/stories/20260829103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/29/yin-chips-in-birdie-18-take-3rd-round-lead-tpc-boston/stories/20260829103#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:52:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/29/yin-chips-in-birdie-18-take-3rd-round-lead-tpc-boston/stories/20260829103 NORTON, Mass. — Ruoning Yin chipped in for birdie from just off the 18th green to take the third-round lead Saturday at TPC Boston in the FM Championship. Ruoning Yin, of China, hits the 13th tee. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/29/hovland-surges-1-shot-lead-tour-championship-cast-challengers-lined-up/stories/20260829102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/29/hovland-surges-1-shot-lead-tour-championship-cast-challengers-lined-up/stories/20260829102#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:36:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/29/hovland-surges-1-shot-lead-tour-championship-cast-challengers-lined-up/stories/20260829102 ATLANTA — Viktor Hovland finally got a little separation Saturday at the Tour Championship, and all he had to do was finish with six consecutive putts of 7 feet or longer for a 5-under 65. All that got him was a one-shot lead in a season finale very much up for grabs. Viktor Hovland, of Norway, waits to putt on the first green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/29/grand-slam-keys-saints-win-over-mud-hens/stories/20260829100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/29/grand-slam-keys-saints-win-over-mud-hens/stories/20260829100#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:40:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/29/grand-slam-keys-saints-win-over-mud-hens/stories/20260829100 ST. PAUL — A fifth-inning grand slam for the host St. Paul Saints lifted them to an 8-1 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens on Saturday in the penultimate game of the series. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson bats during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on July 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/29/josh-rojas-powers-royals-past-guardians-8-3-kansas-city-wins-12th-13-games/stories/20260829099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/29/josh-rojas-powers-royals-past-guardians-8-3-kansas-city-wins-12th-13-games/stories/20260829099#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:21:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/29/josh-rojas-powers-royals-past-guardians-8-3-kansas-city-wins-12th-13-games/stories/20260829099 CLEVELAND — Josh Rojas had his second career game with four RBIs, Salvador Perez hit two doubles and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 on Saturday for their 12th win in 13 games. Kansas City Royals' Josh Rojas is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/29/pete-crow-armstrong-homers-3-times-chicago-cubs-pound-reds/stories/20260829098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/29/pete-crow-armstrong-homers-3-times-chicago-cubs-pound-reds/stories/20260829098#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:19:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/29/pete-crow-armstrong-homers-3-times-chicago-cubs-pound-reds/stories/20260829098 CHICAGO — Pete Crow-Armstrong homered three times and drove in six runs, helping the Cubs beat Sal Stewart and the Cincinnati Reds 17-5 on Saturday. Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a three-run home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/08/29/to-the-editor-israel-us-could-use-icc-watch/stories/20260830050 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/08/29/to-the-editor-israel-us-could-use-icc-watch/stories/20260830050#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/08/29/to-the-editor-israel-us-could-use-icc-watch/stories/20260830050 An Aug. 17 editorial called for abolishing the International Criminal Court, asserting that the United States never ratified the treaty establishing it, though the United States did participate in negotiations to create the court. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seen on Dec. 9, 2025, in The Hague, Netherlands. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/08/29/editorial-sandusky-countys-shame/stories/20260830049 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/08/29/editorial-sandusky-countys-shame/stories/20260830049#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/08/29/editorial-sandusky-countys-shame/stories/20260830049 The Sandusky County seat of Fremont is named for the first Republican presidential candidate, John C. Fremont, and it is home to the first presidential library ever, established to honor Rutherford B. Hayes, the Republican who made his home there. The current state of the GOP in Sandusky County is an embarrassment to this heritage. Jon Ickes. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/29/baez-makes-ninth-inning-plays-glove-bat-lead-tigers-past-dodgers/stories/20260829094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/29/baez-makes-ninth-inning-plays-glove-bat-lead-tigers-past-dodgers/stories/20260829094#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:04:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/29/baez-makes-ninth-inning-plays-glove-bat-lead-tigers-past-dodgers/stories/20260829094 DETROIT — Javier Báez made huge ninth-inning plays in the field and at the plate to set up Kevin McGonigle's game-ending single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Saturday. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell throws. Detroit Tigers' Max Clark slides safely into second base for a double ahead of the tag of Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman (25). https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/08/29/taste-levis-returns-third-year/stories/20260830005 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/08/29/taste-levis-returns-third-year/stories/20260830005#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:19:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/08/29/taste-levis-returns-third-year/stories/20260830005 The Flying Joe has been a part of Taste of Levis since its inception. General manager Amanda Powell helps make smoothies and sandwiches at the newly opened Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Levis Commons on Aug. 17 in Perrysburg. The cafe will be part of Taste of Levis on Sept. 12. General manager Amanda Powell helps make smoothies at the newly opened Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Levis Commons on Aug. 17 in Perrysburg. General manager Amanda Powell said she’s eager for Taste of Levis to welcome more guests into the shop. The cafe opened to the public in May. General manager Amanda Powell helps make flatbreads and wraps at the newly opened Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Levis Commons on Aug. 17 in Perrysburg. General manager Amanda Powell helps make smoothies and sandwiches at the newly opened Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Levis Commons on Aug. 17 in Perrysburg. People dine at Claude’s during Taste of Levis at Levis Commons in Perrysburg on Sept. 13. Whipped Feta on Ciabatta at Claude’s during Taste of Levis at Levis Commons in Perrysburg on Sept. 13. A sign for Taste of Levis at Barry Bagels during Taste of Levis at Levis Commons in Perrysburg on Sept. 13. People dine at Claude’s during Taste of Levis at Levis Commons in Perrysburg on Sept. 13. The Swipe Right taco at Agave and Rye during Taste of Levis at Levis Commons in Perrysburg on Sept. 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/29/toledo-nutrition-club-hosts-80s-themed-field-day/stories/20260829083 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/29/toledo-nutrition-club-hosts-80s-themed-field-day/stories/20260829083#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:03:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/29/toledo-nutrition-club-hosts-80s-themed-field-day/stories/20260829083 Danielle Strong of Oregon already had her strength training session for the day, but that didn’t stop her from getting her heart pumping again at the PWR Movement in downtown Toledo on Saturday. Owner Athena Moulopoulos leads guests on a walk as the PWR Movement, an original energy drink shop, hosts a 1980s-themed Field Day in Ostriche Town on Aug. 29. Health coach Meghan Stone helps a customer as the PWR Movement, an original energy drink shop, hosts a 1980s-themed Field Day in Ostriche Town on Aug. 29. A sign is displayed as the PWR Movement, an original energy drink shop, hosts a 1980s-themed Field Day in Ostriche Town on Aug. 29. Nina Conway wears a pink tutu as the PWR Movement, an original energy drink shop, hosts a 1980s-themed Field Day in Ostriche Town on Aug. 29. Landon King talks with a friend as the PWR Movement, an original energy drink shop, hosts a 1980s-themed Field Day in Ostriche Town on Aug. 29. Owner Athena Moulopoulos leads guests on a walk as the PWR Movement, an original energy drink shop, hosts a 1980s-themed Field Day in Ostriche Town on Aug. 29. Guests dress in bright colors as the PWR Movement, an original energy drink shop, hosts a 1980s-themed Field Day in Ostriche Town on Aug. 29. Owner Athena Moulopoulos sorts through brightly colored bags as the PWR Movement, an original energy drink shop, hosts a 1980s-themed Field Day in Ostriche Town on Aug. 29. Guests dress in bright colors as the PWR Movement, an original energy drink shop, hosts a 1980s-themed Field Day in Ostriche Town on Aug. 29. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/08/29/photo-gallery-play-music-porch-day/stories/20260829092 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/08/29/photo-gallery-play-music-porch-day/stories/20260829092#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:32:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/08/29/photo-gallery-play-music-porch-day/stories/20260829092 Residents gathered Saturday for Play Music on the Porch Day at the Pavilion at Common Space in Toledo. Liza Metz, foreground, participates in Play Music on the Porch Day on Aug. 29 at the Pavilion at Common Space in Toledo. From left, Toni Baird and Eleanor Killam participate in Play Music on the Porch Day on Aug. 29 at the Pavilion at Common Space in Toledo. Kendra Redway participates in Play Music on the Porch Day on Aug. 29 at the Pavilion at Common Space in Toledo. Evelyn Schmidt, 8, plays the drums at Play Music on the Porch Day on Aug. 29 at the Pavilion at Common Space in Toledo. From left, Cheryl Johnson and Kendra Redway participate in Play Music on the Porch Day on Aug. 29 at the Pavilion at Common Space in Toledo. Jo Stace, right, participates in Play Music on the Porch Day on Aug. 29 at the Pavilion at Common Space in Toledo. Lucas Guynup, 13, plays the violin during Play Music on the Porch Day on Aug. 29 at the Pavilion at Common Space in Toledo. Lucas Guynup, 13, plays them violin during Play Music on the Porch Day on Aug. 29 at the Pavilion at Common Space in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/29/farnsworth-metropark-hosting-river-exploration-families/stories/20260829090 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/29/farnsworth-metropark-hosting-river-exploration-families/stories/20260829090#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:17:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/29/farnsworth-metropark-hosting-river-exploration-families/stories/20260829090 Young adventurers can explore and catch critters in the shallow Maumee River at Farnsworth Metropark on Thursday. Margaret Proulx photographs the partial demolition of the Roche de Boeuf Bridge from Farnsworth Metropark in Waterville on Aug. 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/briggs-bowling-green-safety-kal-el-pascal-superman-name/stories/20260829084 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/briggs-bowling-green-safety-kal-el-pascal-superman-name/stories/20260829084#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:21:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/briggs-bowling-green-safety-kal-el-pascal-superman-name/stories/20260829084 BOWLING GREEN — I’m no expert on the NCAA rulebook, but I’m pretty sure Bowling Green just found quite the loophole. Bowling Green's Kal-El Pascal celebrates an interception in a game last season. (From left) Bowling Green's Kal-El Pascal and MJ Cannon tackle Kent State's Da'Shawn Martin as the Golden Flashes host the Falcons at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio, on Oct. 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/29/pulitzer-winning-columnist-author-lecture/stories/20260829082 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/29/pulitzer-winning-columnist-author-lecture/stories/20260829082#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:14:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/08/29/pulitzer-winning-columnist-author-lecture/stories/20260829082 The University of Toledo will host Thomas Friedman, an international journalist and author, for a talk on economics, technology, and geopolitics. Thomas Friedman Thomas Friedman is a best-selling author, New York Times foreign affairs columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/delpiombo-bgsu-volleyball-holding-mac-title-aspirations/stories/20260829080 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/delpiombo-bgsu-volleyball-holding-mac-title-aspirations/stories/20260829080#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:13:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/delpiombo-bgsu-volleyball-holding-mac-title-aspirations/stories/20260829080 BOWLING GREEN — There’s a mix of calm and clarity for Bowling Green State University volleyball coach Alex DelPiombo in her second year leading the team. Bowling Green head coach Alex DelPiombo yells to her players during the Battle of I-75 volleyball game at the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Oct. 7. Bowling Green’s Amanda Otten sets the ball during women’s college volleyball game between Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo at BGSU’s Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Oct. 28. Bowling Green’s Avery Hobson hits the ball during the Battle of I-75 volleyball game at the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Oct. 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/29/two-motorcyclists-killed-tiffin-crash/stories/20260829081 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/29/two-motorcyclists-killed-tiffin-crash/stories/20260829081#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:11:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/08/29/two-motorcyclists-killed-tiffin-crash/stories/20260829081 TIFFIN — Two Fremont residents were killed in a motorcycle crash near Tiffin on Friday afternoon. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/08/29/colorado-river-plan-cut-water-amid-drought-brings-uncertainty/stories/20260829079 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/08/29/colorado-river-plan-cut-water-amid-drought-brings-uncertainty/stories/20260829079#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:40:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/08/29/colorado-river-plan-cut-water-amid-drought-brings-uncertainty/stories/20260829079 PHOENIX — On the outskirts of Phoenix, a small town with a huge reliance on the Colorado River has capped growth, revived old wells and struck water deals. A person stands at an overlook near the Wahweap Marina on Lake Powell at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on July 15 near Page, Ariz. The Colorado River flows near the Glen Canyon Dam on July 15 near Page, Ariz. Tom Brundy looks over his field that is being prepared for planting near Calexico, Calif., in 2023. Boats are moored at a marina on Lake Mead amid a droughtnat the Lake Mead National Recreation Area near Boulder City, Nev., on June 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/08/29/behind-the-wheel-sport-coupe-tests-pits-honda-prelude-vs-toyota-gr86/stories/20260829008 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/08/29/behind-the-wheel-sport-coupe-tests-pits-honda-prelude-vs-toyota-gr86/stories/20260829008#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:17:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/08/29/behind-the-wheel-sport-coupe-tests-pits-honda-prelude-vs-toyota-gr86/stories/20260829008 Fun-to-drive coupes have been on the wane in the past few decades, which makes it worth paying attention when a new one shows up. The 2026 Honda Prelude is showcased at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles on Nov. 20.