http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:45:07 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/19/white-sox-blow-6-run-lead-fall-out-of-1st-place-al-central-11-8-loss-tigers/stories/20260919081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/19/white-sox-blow-6-run-lead-fall-out-of-1st-place-al-central-11-8-loss-tigers/stories/20260919081#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:05:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/19/white-sox-blow-6-run-lead-fall-out-of-1st-place-al-central-11-8-loss-tigers/stories/20260919081 CHICAGO — Hao-Yu Lee and Riley Greene each hit a two-run homer in a five-run eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied from six down to beat the Chicago White Sox 11-8 on Friday night. Detroit Tigers' Eduardo Valencia, left, celebrates with Kenley Jansen, right, after a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Sept. 18 in Chicago. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene (31) celebrates with Dillon Dingler (13) and Spencer Torkelson, left, after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene watches his two-run home run during the eighth inning. Detroit Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee celebrates his two-run home run during the eighth inning. Chicago White Sox's Kyle Teel tags out Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene sliding into home plate on a throw from Braden Montgomery. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/18/high-school-football-echelberry-clay-pummel-liberty-benton-nll-crossover/stories/20260918119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/18/high-school-football-echelberry-clay-pummel-liberty-benton-nll-crossover/stories/20260918119#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:45:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/18/high-school-football-echelberry-clay-pummel-liberty-benton-nll-crossover/stories/20260918119 FINDLAY — Landon Echelberry completed 15 of 17 passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns as Clay rolled to a 56-14 Northern Lakes League crossover victory at Liberty-Benton on Friday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/09/18/neal-shipley-62-1-shot-lead-pga-tour-rookie-season-biltmore/stories/20260918126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/09/18/neal-shipley-62-1-shot-lead-pga-tour-rookie-season-biltmore/stories/20260918126#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:48:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/09/18/neal-shipley-62-1-shot-lead-pga-tour-rookie-season-biltmore/stories/20260918126 ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Neal Shipley gave his forgettable rookie season on the PGA Tour a glimmer of hope Friday when he got off to a torrid start and finished with a 9-under 62, giving him a one-shot lead over Ben Kohles in the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville. Neal Shipley chips to the green on the first hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., on June 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/18/photo-gallery-central-catholic-vs-st-johns-jesuit-football/stories/20260918130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/18/photo-gallery-central-catholic-vs-st-johns-jesuit-football/stories/20260918130#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:44:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/18/photo-gallery-central-catholic-vs-st-johns-jesuit-football/stories/20260918130 Central Catholic defeats St. John's Jesuit 45-14 in a high school football game at Central Catholic High School’s Gallagher Stadium in Toledo on Friday. Central Catholic’s Robert Douglas III, right, catches a pass to score a touchdown as St. John’s Solomon Lovett trails. The sunset adds a warm hue behind the stands. St. John’s Colin Graham gets tackled by Central Catholic’s Zyeri McCray. Central Catholic’s David Yharbrough, left, outruns St. John’s Knox Willinger to score a touchdown. St. John’s J.T. Taylor returns a punt. The sunset puts on a show in the sky as Central Catholic runs an offensive play. Central Catholic’s Jeremiah Fuller runs the ball as St. John’s defender Keegan Short gets a piece of his jersey. St. John’s Kayden Zoeller, left, runs the ball as Central Catholic’s De'Quane Roscoe, Jr., dives to tackle him. Central Catholic’s Beckham Vargas, left, celebrates with teammate Jason Lawson, Jr., second from left, after Lawson’s interception. Central Catholic players celebrate a touchdown. Central Catholic Jeremiah Fuller returns a punt. St. John’s Kayden Zoeller gets tackled by Central Catholic’s Chris Sanders, Jr. St. John’s Colin Graham scans downfield. St. John’s Colin Graham scans downfield. St. John’s Cameron Smith returns a kick. Central Catholic’s Amari Eliano, right, gets tackled by St. John’s Cameron Smith. The sunset adds a warm hue behind the stands. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/18/jose-ramirez-homers-1000-rbis-guardians-athletics-5-3-al-central/stories/20260918127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/18/jose-ramirez-homers-1000-rbis-guardians-athletics-5-3-al-central/stories/20260918127#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:29:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/18/jose-ramirez-homers-1000-rbis-guardians-athletics-5-3-al-central/stories/20260918127 CLEVELAND — José Ramírez and rookie Travis Bazzana homered and Joey Cantillo pitched six scoreless innings as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Athletics 5-3 on Friday night and stay atop the AL Central. Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez, right, watches his solo home run off Athletics relief pitcher Seth Johnson as Athletics catcher Jonah Heim, left, looks on during the sixth inning Sept. 18 in Cleveland. Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Joey Cantillo delivers against the Athletics. Cleveland Guardians' Petey Halpin slides safely across home plate on a double hit by Brayan Rocchio. Athletics' Michael Stefanic, left, cannot hold on to the ball as Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez, right, slides safely into second base with a steal during the fourth inning. Cleveland Guardians' Brayan Rocchio, right, watches his two-run double off Athletics starting pitcher Mason Barnett as Athletics catcher Jonah Heim, left, looks on. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/18/trevino-2-run-single-bases-loaded-6th-reds-cubs/stories/20260918128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/18/trevino-2-run-single-bases-loaded-6th-reds-cubs/stories/20260918128#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:28:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/18/trevino-2-run-single-bases-loaded-6th-reds-cubs/stories/20260918128 CINCINNATI — Jose Trevino lined a two-run single to right field with the bases loaded in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz, bottom, steals second base before Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner, top, can apply a tag Sept. 18 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Reds' Carlos Jorge advances to third base after hitting a triple during the first inning. Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner is congratulated in the dugout after scoring during the second inning. Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, looks at the scoreboard during the first inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/18/republican-candidates-for-govenor-congress-hold-toledo-town-hall/stories/20260918118 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/18/republican-candidates-for-govenor-congress-hold-toledo-town-hall/stories/20260918118#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:15:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/18/republican-candidates-for-govenor-congress-hold-toledo-town-hall/stories/20260918118 In a packed bar in downtown Toledo Friday night, the Republican gubernatorial ticket of Vivek Ramaswamy and Rob McColley greeted a crowd of attendees with Make America Great Again hats and T-shirts supporting the candidates. Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, running for governor, speaks. Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, running for governor, speaks. Republican candidate Derek Merrin, running for Ohio's 9th congressional district, speaks. Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, running for governor, is introduced by Rob McColley, Ohio state senator. Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, running for governor, speaks. Molly Tomaszewski, left, Lori King, second from right, and Kristen Angelo, far right, hold signs in protest outside. A group of people protest outside of Chevy’s Place. Joanne Kerekes and Ramona Henn protest across the street. Attendees wait for Republican candidates Vivek Ramaswamy, running for governor, and Derek Merrin, running for Ohio's 9th congressional district, to show up. An attendee wears a hat that reads “don’t blame me I voted for Trump” during a campaigning event . Attendees listen as Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, running for governor, speaks. Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, running for governor, speaks. A supporter takes a selfie with Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, running for governor, speaks. A pedestrian waits cross the street as people protest Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaigning event in downtown Toledo, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Attendees wait for Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, running for governor, to show up. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/18/mud-hens-offense-held-check-loss-bats/stories/20260918129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/18/mud-hens-offense-held-check-loss-bats/stories/20260918129#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:31:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/18/mud-hens-offense-held-check-loss-bats/stories/20260918129 The Toledo Mud Hens were unable to hold on to an early lead as they fell to the Louisville Bats 3-1 at Fifth Third Field on Friday despite allowing just four base hits. Toledo’s Sawyer Gipson-Long throws a pitch during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field on July 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/18/ground-oriented-otsego-dismantles-oak-harbor-60-0-with-stingy-defense/stories/20260918108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/18/ground-oriented-otsego-dismantles-oak-harbor-60-0-with-stingy-defense/stories/20260918108#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:45:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/18/ground-oriented-otsego-dismantles-oak-harbor-60-0-with-stingy-defense/stories/20260918108 TONTOGANY, Ohio — The pumped-up and confident Otsego Knights roared out of the gate and completely dismantled Oak Harbor 60-0 in a Northern Buckeye Conference tilt on Friday night. Otsego’s Dane Fatzinger leaps just short of the goal line. Otsego’s band plays down the sunset. Otsego’s Ryker Cordova tackles Oak Harbor quarterback Preston Bickelhaupt. Oak Harbor’s Preston Bickelhaupt is sent to the ground by the Otsego defense. Oak Harbor quarterback Preston Bickelhaupt throws against Otsego. Otsego’s Dane Fatzinger leaps just short of the goalline. Otsego’s Dane Fatzinger makes an interception. Otsego quarterback Grady Frank (1) celebrates a score with his lineman Eldon Hanthorn. Oak Harbor head coach Mike May tries to work the refs for a call against Otsego. Otsego’s Dane Fatzinger rips the ball away from the Oak Harbor wide receiver. Otsego’s Dane Fatzinger returns an interception. Otsego head coach Craig Rutherford congratulates his players. Otsego’s Antonio Aranda (58) rips down the Oak Harbor ball carrier. Otsego’s lineman Andrew Prehn (54) knows his quarterback Grady Frank (1) is bound to score at about 20 yards. Otsego’s Siler Vitek pulls down the Oak Harbor ball carrier. Otsego’s Dane Fatzinger looks for blockers during a punt return. Otsego’s Dane Leiter runs through Oak Harbor defenders. Otsego’s Mason Kramer splits the Oak Harbor defenders to score. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/18/central-catholic-continues-undefeated-start-chsl-win-over-st-johns/stories/20260918107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/18/central-catholic-continues-undefeated-start-chsl-win-over-st-johns/stories/20260918107#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:26:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/18/central-catholic-continues-undefeated-start-chsl-win-over-st-johns/stories/20260918107 Central Catholic football is 2-0 in the Catholic High School League for the first time since 2023, and the formula has been simple. Starting fast, building a lead, and never looking back. It’s the same script the Fighting Irish used to defeat St. John’s Jesuit 45-17 on Friday. Central Catholic’s Lincoln Sellers throws a pass during a high school football game between Central Catholic and St. John’s Jesuit at Central Catholic High School’s Gallagher Stadium in Toledo on Sept. 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/18/crash-fulton-county-kills-1/stories/20260918117 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/18/crash-fulton-county-kills-1/stories/20260918117#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:25:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/18/crash-fulton-county-kills-1/stories/20260918117 A man was killed Friday in a two-vehicle crash in Fulton County’s German Township, the Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/18/perrysburg-honors-legendary-coaches-athletes-2026-hall-of-fame-class/stories/20260918112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/18/perrysburg-honors-legendary-coaches-athletes-2026-hall-of-fame-class/stories/20260918112#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:06:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/18/perrysburg-honors-legendary-coaches-athletes-2026-hall-of-fame-class/stories/20260918112 Perrysburg inducted three athletes, two coaches, and a state-championship team into the high school's athletic hall of fame on Friday. Perrysburg’s Jorge Diaz recorded a 226-42-31 career record in 15 seasons as the Yellow Jackets' girls soccer coach. Perrysburg head coach Matt Kregel watches the action against St. John's Jesuit during a football game August 31, 2018. Perrysburg's Maddy Williams, right, played collegiately at Purdue then professionally overseas. Taylor Monheim was part of Perrysburg's 3,200-meter relay team that won the Division I state championship in 2014. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/18/trucker-trooper-sue-over-injuries-fatal-ohio-turnpike-crash/stories/20260918111 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/18/trucker-trooper-sue-over-injuries-fatal-ohio-turnpike-crash/stories/20260918111#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:42:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/18/trucker-trooper-sue-over-injuries-fatal-ohio-turnpike-crash/stories/20260918111 While the National Transportation Safety Board has blamed the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission for contributing to a fatal toll-plaza collision two years ago, it will be up to a Toledo court to determine civil liability. A gavel. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/18/monroe-county-community-college-counts-increase-enrollment/stories/20260918106 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/18/monroe-county-community-college-counts-increase-enrollment/stories/20260918106#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:35:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/18/monroe-county-community-college-counts-increase-enrollment/stories/20260918106 MONROE — Monroe County Community College has increased its enrollment for the second straight year. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/18/dewines-urge-continued-funding-dolly-parton-library/stories/20260918101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/18/dewines-urge-continued-funding-dolly-parton-library/stories/20260918101#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:45:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/18/dewines-urge-continued-funding-dolly-parton-library/stories/20260918101 COLUMBUS — State lawmakers and private donors should continue supporting the Dolly Parton Imagination Library after Gov. Mike DeWine leaves office, Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine said Friday. Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine speaks during her fund-raiser for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Columbus on Sept. 18. She is joined by her husband, Gov. Mike DeWine. Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine speaks with country music star Trisha Yearwood. Country music star Trisha Yearwood sings Dolly Parton's hit song "Jolene". https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/09/18/early-voting-begins-us-midterm-elections-could-flip-control-congress/stories/20260918116 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/09/18/early-voting-begins-us-midterm-elections-could-flip-control-congress/stories/20260918116#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:21:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/09/18/early-voting-begins-us-midterm-elections-could-flip-control-congress/stories/20260918116 HENRICO, Va. — In-person voting for this year’s midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues. Voters cast ballots in Henrico County, Virginia, on the first day of in-person voting for this year’s midterm elections, on Sept. 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/18/two-charged-with-1-7m-securities-fraud/stories/20260918097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/18/two-charged-with-1-7m-securities-fraud/stories/20260918097#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:20:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/18/two-charged-with-1-7m-securities-fraud/stories/20260918097 Two people who allegedly cheated at least 19 investors of $1.7 million in a Ponzi scheme have been indicted for securities fraud, racketeering, and other charges by a Lucas County grand jury. A gavel. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/18/wall-street-drifts-lower-bond-yields-rise-oil-prices-swing/stories/20260918113 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/18/wall-street-drifts-lower-bond-yields-rise-oil-prices-swing/stories/20260918113#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:30:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/18/wall-street-drifts-lower-bond-yields-rise-oil-prices-swing/stories/20260918113 NEW YORK — Wall Street capped an up -and- down week Friday with a mixed finish for U.S. stock indexes, as elevated bond yields and oil prices weighed on the market. Christopher Lagana works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/18/oregon-man-agrees-30-to-35-years-prison-killing-girlfriend/stories/20260918103 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/18/oregon-man-agrees-30-to-35-years-prison-killing-girlfriend/stories/20260918103#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:30:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/18/oregon-man-agrees-30-to-35-years-prison-killing-girlfriend/stories/20260918103 The man accused of the shooting death of his girlfriend and trying to make her death appear a suicide has pleaded no contest to related felony charges, according to the Lucas County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/09/18/trump-says-banning-cnn-msnow-politico-white-house/stories/20260918105 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/09/18/trump-says-banning-cnn-msnow-politico-white-house/stories/20260918105#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:27:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/09/18/trump-says-banning-cnn-msnow-politico-white-house/stories/20260918105 WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday that he was banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatened that more such media prohibitions could be coming — offering his administration’s latest test of constitutional First Amendment protections guaranteeing the freedom of the press. President Donald Trump speaks during a dinner in the Rose Garden of the White House on Sept. 17 in Washington.