http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 13 May 2026 04:23:27 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/13/toledo-police-look-outsource-management-impound-lot/stories/20260511100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/13/toledo-police-look-outsource-management-impound-lot/stories/20260511100#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/13/toledo-police-look-outsource-management-impound-lot/stories/20260511100 The Toledo Police Department wants to get out of the towing business by outsourcing management of its impound lot. The Toledo Police Department impound lot in Toledo on May 11. The Toledo Police Department impound lot in Toledo on May 11. The Toledo Police Department impound lot in Toledo on May 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/13/tps-to-host-community-meetings-about-school-transitions/stories/20260511094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/13/tps-to-host-community-meetings-about-school-transitions/stories/20260511094#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 15:23:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/13/tps-to-host-community-meetings-about-school-transitions/stories/20260511094 Toledo Public Schools district leaders have announced a series of essential parent meetings to discuss the impact of the district’s Transformation 2.0 plan. Toledo Public Schools building. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/05/13/perrysburg-township-land-sparks-development-interest-controversy/stories/20260505138 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/05/13/perrysburg-township-land-sparks-development-interest-controversy/stories/20260505138#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/05/13/perrysburg-township-land-sparks-development-interest-controversy/stories/20260505138 A large tract of property in Perrysburg Township has caught the interest of the community through a prominent regional developer. Chris Coultrip gives a tour of her home, and the property behind it where development is proposed, on Thompson Road off Fremont Pike on May 12. A news crew from Reuters prepares to document Chris Coultrip's experience as the national conversation on data centers finds its way to homes like hers, and the property behind it where development is proposed, on Thompson Road off Fremont Pike on May 12. An aerial view of land, on the far end of the road (Fremont Pike), that has been proposed for development in Perrysburg Township on May 9. Cars pass by land that has been proposed for development in Perrysburg Township on May 9. Chris Coultrip and her dog Shiloh give a tour of her home, and the property behind it where development is proposed, on Thompson Road off Fremont Pike on May 12. An aerial view of land, at right, that has been proposed for development in Perrysburg Township on May 9. Chris Coultrip gives a tour of her home, and the property behind it where development is proposed, on Thompson Road off Fremont Pike on May 12. Chris Coultrip gives a tour of her home, and the property behind it where development is proposed, on Thompson Road off Fremont Pike on May 12. Chris Coultrip gives a tour of her home, and the property behind it where a data center is proposed, on Thompson Road off Fremont Pike on May 12. Cars pass by land that has been proposed for development in Perrysburg Township on May 9. Chris Coultrip holds a petition she hopes will affect the three Perrysburg Township trustees and the state of Ohio as the property behind her home is proposed for development, on Thompson Road off Fremont Pike on May 12. Cars pass by land that has been proposed for development in Perrysburg Township on May 9. Cars pass by land that has been proposed for development in Perrysburg Township on May 9. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/13/2-people-shot-in-separate-incidents-1/stories/20260513083 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/13/2-people-shot-in-separate-incidents-1/stories/20260513083#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 14:18:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/13/2-people-shot-in-separate-incidents-1/stories/20260513083 Two people were shot in separate incidents in Toledo, police said. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/05/13/oregon-seeks-changes-in-agreement-with-oregon-economic-development-foundation/stories/20260506113 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/05/13/oregon-seeks-changes-in-agreement-with-oregon-economic-development-foundation/stories/20260506113#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/05/13/oregon-seeks-changes-in-agreement-with-oregon-economic-development-foundation/stories/20260506113 The city of Oregon wants to renegotiate its agreement with the Oregon Economic Development Foundation, the city’s main economic development arm, to safeguard the city’s interests. City of Oregon Municipal https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/13/seniors-stingray-project-becomes-family-effort-siblings-prepare-continue/stories/20260511091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/13/seniors-stingray-project-becomes-family-effort-siblings-prepare-continue/stories/20260511091#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/13/seniors-stingray-project-becomes-family-effort-siblings-prepare-continue/stories/20260511091 For months, Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo senior McKenzie Lounsbury has been preparing for an unusual new classmate: a juvenile stingray named Genevieve. McKenzie Lounsbury, center, shows her work of the entire school year to build and stabilize the habitat for Genevieve, a stingray, at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11 in Toledo. Genevieve the stingray swims in her habitat pool built and stabilized by McKenzie Lounsbury during the entire school year at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. McKenzie Lounsbury, reflected in center, shows her work of the entire school year to build and stabilize the habitat for Genevieve, a stingray, at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. McKenzie Lounsbury, center, shows her work of the entire school year to build and stabilize the habitat for Genevieve, a stingray, at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. Kurt Wicklund, senior director of the Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo, discussed how McKenzie Lounsbury, center, worked the entire school year to build and stabilize the habitat for Genevieve, a stingray, at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. Siblings London Redder and McKenzie and Madison Lounsbury admire Genevieve the stingray's habitat at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. Siblings London Redder and McKenzie and Madison Lounsbury admire Genevieve the stingray's habitat at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/12/we-are-closed-caninballz-dog-water-park-permanently-shuts-down/stories/20260512097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/12/we-are-closed-caninballz-dog-water-park-permanently-shuts-down/stories/20260512097#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 20:26:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/12/we-are-closed-caninballz-dog-water-park-permanently-shuts-down/stories/20260512097 Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in West Toledo has permanently closed its doors after less than a year in business, the business announced on its website. Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark on Secor Road in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/12/mississippi-murder-suspect-arrested-central-toledo/stories/20260512107 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/12/mississippi-murder-suspect-arrested-central-toledo/stories/20260512107#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 21:47:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/12/mississippi-murder-suspect-arrested-central-toledo/stories/20260512107 U.S. Marshals in Toledo arrested a Mississippi man suspected of homicide after a task force tracked him to the area. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/12/3-northwest-ohio-airports-receive-grant/stories/20260512096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/12/3-northwest-ohio-airports-receive-grant/stories/20260512096#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 20:28:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/12/3-northwest-ohio-airports-receive-grant/stories/20260512096 Three northwest Ohio airports have received more than $1 million to improve and repair critical infrastructure. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur speaks after touring the Whirlpool plant on April 10 in Clyde. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/12/toledo-city-council-delays-votes-on-trash-license-plate-fees-other-issues/stories/20260512110 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/12/toledo-city-council-delays-votes-on-trash-license-plate-fees-other-issues/stories/20260512110#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 00:20:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/12/toledo-city-council-delays-votes-on-trash-license-plate-fees-other-issues/stories/20260512110 Toledo City Council deferred voting on numerous items Tuesday, giving members more time for discussion and opportunities for the public to weigh in. Toledo City Council did not vote on several items during its Tuesday meeting to give members more time for discussion and allow the community to weigh in. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/12/trial-starts-man-charged-with-manslaughter-girlfriends-sons-starvation/stories/20260512109 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/12/trial-starts-man-charged-with-manslaughter-girlfriends-sons-starvation/stories/20260512109#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 23:42:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/12/trial-starts-man-charged-with-manslaughter-girlfriends-sons-starvation/stories/20260512109 The last time Charles Snyder saw his son Kristopher alive, the boy appeared skinnier than usual as he lay in a playpen in the home his mother shared with a new boyfriend. Joshua Mulvey waits for his arraigment last August in Lucas Connty Common Pleas Court on charges of involuntary manslaughter and endangering children. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/12/judge-denies-extons-insanity-defense/stories/20260512094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/12/judge-denies-extons-insanity-defense/stories/20260512094#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 21:50:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/12/judge-denies-extons-insanity-defense/stories/20260512094 After reviewing a doctor’s report, a Lucas County judge ruled Tuesday that a man accused of trying to kill his wife in a Warehouse District restaurant last year did not have a severe mental defect at the time. Matthew Exton, accused of an attempted shooting at a downtown restaurant, appears in Toledo Municipal Court on April 14, 2025 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/05/12/ohio-appeals-court-hears-arguments-constitutionality-school-vouchers/stories/20260512088 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/05/12/ohio-appeals-court-hears-arguments-constitutionality-school-vouchers/stories/20260512088#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 21:47:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/05/12/ohio-appeals-court-hears-arguments-constitutionality-school-vouchers/stories/20260512088 COLUMBUS — The Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals should reverse a trial court ruling finding the state’s EdChoice program unconstitutional, attorneys defending the private school voucher system argued Tuesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/12/ut-health-helps-prepare-hndreds-meal-bags-kids-need/stories/20260512102 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/12/ut-health-helps-prepare-hndreds-meal-bags-kids-need/stories/20260512102#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 21:15:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/12/ut-health-helps-prepare-hndreds-meal-bags-kids-need/stories/20260512102 Sierra Ortiz Calamunci, a clinical referral liaison with the University of Toledo Medical Center, smiled when she saw the mountains of food bags being assembled for distribution later. Kristi Mason, manager of clinical dieticians, smiles as someone hands her a finished meal bag. Nakeya Hopkins, middle, of the orthodontics department, stands at the front of the assembly line to begin filling another meal bag. An encouragement card handwritten by a University of Toledo Health team member waits to be added into a goodie bag. A volunteer holds an assembled snack bag. Lindsay Malkowski, a patient information advocate, stacks bins filled with meal bags assembled by University of Toledo Health team members. University of Toledo Health team members assemble 300 meal bags for children experiencing food insecurity in Northwest Ohio. On the left, Kristen Frank, an endoscopy nurse, assembles a meal bag. Kristen Frank, an endoscopy nurse, assembles a meal bag. A volunteer holds an assembled meal bag with a hand-written encouragement card. Tina King, volunteer coordinator of Connecting Kids to Meals, and Julie Remusat, medical staff services secretary, load bins of 300 meal bags. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/12/ohio-highway-patrol-host-ride-along-program/stories/20260512101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/12/ohio-highway-patrol-host-ride-along-program/stories/20260512101#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 21:14:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/12/ohio-highway-patrol-host-ride-along-program/stories/20260512101 The Ohio State Highway Patrol will once again host its ride-along program, allowing residents to learn more about being a state trooper, the patrol said. An Ohio State Highway Patrol officer returns to his vehicle after the arrest of an impaired biker in Toledo on April 23. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/12/safe-boater-courses-offered-monroe/stories/20260512086 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/12/safe-boater-courses-offered-monroe/stories/20260512086#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/12/safe-boater-courses-offered-monroe/stories/20260512086 MONROE — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has announced safe-boater classes for 2026. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in Monroe, Mich., on March 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/12/annual-falconry-demonstration-lands-again-natures-nursery/stories/20260512087 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/12/annual-falconry-demonstration-lands-again-natures-nursery/stories/20260512087#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 20:43:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/12/annual-falconry-demonstration-lands-again-natures-nursery/stories/20260512087 More than a dozen bird enthusiasts were able to take pictures and videos of different birds of prey that soared through the sky at Nature’s Nursery in Waterville on Tuesday. Beth Sutton of Monclova smiles as a Harris’s Hawk lands on her hand. Beth Simpkins of Toledo smiles as a Harris’s Hawk lands on her hand. Sean O’Hara of the Ohio School of Falconry handles an African Auger Buzzard. Tom Schank of Oak Harbor participates in an Introduction to Falconry class with a Harris’s Hawk. A barn owl sits on Sean O’Hara’s hand. From left, Linda Faber and Sean O’Hara handle an Eurasian Eagle Owl. Sean O’Hara of the Ohio School of Falconry handles a Gyrfalcon. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/12/crime-stoppers-seeking-assistance-locating-wanted-man/stories/20260512089 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/12/crime-stoppers-seeking-assistance-locating-wanted-man/stories/20260512089#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 20:09:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/12/crime-stoppers-seeking-assistance-locating-wanted-man/stories/20260512089 Toledo police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted on multiple outstanding felony warrants. Raven Robinson. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/12/lucas-county-hires-new-contractor-provide-health-care-jail/stories/20260512092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/12/lucas-county-hires-new-contractor-provide-health-care-jail/stories/20260512092#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 19:59:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/12/lucas-county-hires-new-contractor-provide-health-care-jail/stories/20260512092 After finding the current provider of health-care services at the Lucas County jail “falling a little short,” county officials on Tuesday announced they were switching vendors. The exterior of the Lucas County Jail in Toledo on Dec. 5, 2019. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/05/12/water-and-sewer-utility-announces-new-emergency-reporting-number/stories/20260512079 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/05/12/water-and-sewer-utility-announces-new-emergency-reporting-number/stories/20260512079#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 18:51:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/05/12/water-and-sewer-utility-announces-new-emergency-reporting-number/stories/20260512079 BOWLING GREEN — Customers of the Northwestern Water and Sewer District can now report water and sewer emergencies by using the district’s main phone number. A Northwestern Water and Sewer District water tower.