http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:31:54 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/08/nurse-renders-lifesaving-aid-amid-chaos-festival-shooting/stories/20260609004 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/08/nurse-renders-lifesaving-aid-amid-chaos-festival-shooting/stories/20260609004#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:58:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/08/nurse-renders-lifesaving-aid-amid-chaos-festival-shooting/stories/20260609004 Surrounded by chaos, a local pediatric nurse found herself fighting to keep a wounded teen alive. Cierra Wells, RN at St. Vincent Medical Center who was at the Old West End Festival and rendered emergency aid to a 16-yer-old shooting victim even as her own 3 children were present, at her home on June 8. From left, Cierra Wells, RN at St. Vincent Medical Center who was at the Old West End Festival and rendered emergency aid to a 16-yer-old shooting victim, with her daughters Maliyah Wells, 7 months, Makayla Wells, 9, her friend’s daughter Marlii Wilson, 5, her other daughter Makenna Wells, at her home on June 8 in Toledo. Everyone in the photo was at the OWE Festival at the time of the shooting. Cierra Wells, a registered nurse at Mercy Health–St. Vincent Medical Center, kneels beside a teenage shooting victim as she renders aid during the Old West End Festival following a mass shooting on June 6. From left, Cierra Wells, RN at St. Vincent Medical Center who was at the Old West End Festival and rendered emergency aid to a 16-yer-old shooting victim, her friend’s daughter Marlii Wilson, 5, her friend Shantoria Wilson, who took a photo of Cierra rendering aid, Cierra’s daughters Maliyah Wells, 7 months, Makenna Wells, 8, and Makayla Wells, 9, at her home on June 8. Shantoria Wilson, who took a photo of RN Cierra Cierra Wells rendering emergency aid to a 16-yer-old shooting victim at the Old West Festival Saturday night, at Cierra’s home on June 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/08/toledo-area-softball-standouts-earn-all-ohio-honors/stories/20260608092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/08/toledo-area-softball-standouts-earn-all-ohio-honors/stories/20260608092#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:42:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/08/toledo-area-softball-standouts-earn-all-ohio-honors/stories/20260608092 The 2026 All-Ohio softball teams were announced Monday, with numerous players from the local ranks earning all-state honors. Anthony Wayne’s Megan Sumner slides into second base during the OHSAA D-II regional softball final against Westerville Central at Shelby High School on May 29. Clay’s Madison Franke waits for the sign during the softball D-II district final at BGSU’s Meserve Field in Bowling Green on May 22. Clay defeated Northview, 11-3. Northview slugger Brooklynn Reinbolt celebrates her solo homerun against Anthony Wayne in a high school softball game at Anthony Wayne on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Whitehouse, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/08/division-iii-standouts-reach-podium-at-ohsaa-state-track-meet/stories/20260608080 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/08/division-iii-standouts-reach-podium-at-ohsaa-state-track-meet/stories/20260608080#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:39:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/08/division-iii-standouts-reach-podium-at-ohsaa-state-track-meet/stories/20260608080 Napoleon’s Gwenyth Huddle places second in the girls Division III 3,200 Meter on June 6. Matt Dietz of Lake places fifth in the Division III Shot Put on June 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/08/former-toledo-cross-country-runner-xavier-gallos-journey-injury-recovery/stories/20260606054 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/08/former-toledo-cross-country-runner-xavier-gallos-journey-injury-recovery/stories/20260606054#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:30:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/08/former-toledo-cross-country-runner-xavier-gallos-journey-injury-recovery/stories/20260606054 Xavier Gallo grew up having a love-hate relationship with cameras. Former University of Toledo cross country runner Xavier Gallo was selected to shoot for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. Former University of Toledo cross country runner Xavier Gallo was selected to shoot for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/08/wall-street-holds-steadier-ai-stocks-recover-some-sell-off/stories/20260608089 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/08/wall-street-holds-steadier-ai-stocks-recover-some-sell-off/stories/20260608089#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:57:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/08/wall-street-holds-steadier-ai-stocks-recover-some-sell-off/stories/20260608089 NEW YORK — Wall Street held steadier Monday and recovered some of its sell-off from last week, as stocks swept up in the artificial-intelligence boom bounced back. Oil prices, meanwhile, rose following fighting between Israel and Iran, but they pared their biggest gains. Trader John Romolo works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/08/projects-close-two-toledo-streets/stories/20260608088 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/08/projects-close-two-toledo-streets/stories/20260608088#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:02:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/08/projects-close-two-toledo-streets/stories/20260608088 Waterline work will close part of an Old West End street for two months, starting Tuesday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. Stock photo of road closed signs. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/08/witnesses-share-experiences-old-west-end-festival-shooting/stories/20260608073 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/08/witnesses-share-experiences-old-west-end-festival-shooting/stories/20260608073#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:38:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/08/witnesses-share-experiences-old-west-end-festival-shooting/stories/20260608073 Witnesses to Saturday’s shooting at the Old West End Festival said the violence was met with an equally powerful response from first responders, bystanders, and neighbors. An officer of the Toledo Police Department helps witnesses of the shooting. An officer of the Toledo Police Department assists witnesses of the shooting. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/08/coroner-identifies-man-shot-mercy-health-police-officer/stories/20260608084 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/08/coroner-identifies-man-shot-mercy-health-police-officer/stories/20260608084#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:16:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/08/coroner-identifies-man-shot-mercy-health-police-officer/stories/20260608084 The man who was fatally shot by a Mercy Health Police officer Saturday sustained multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Lucas County coroner. Toledo Police car light bar https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/08/support-sessions-give-residents-space-process-weekend-shootings/stories/20260608083 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/08/support-sessions-give-residents-space-process-weekend-shootings/stories/20260608083#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:03:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/08/support-sessions-give-residents-space-process-weekend-shootings/stories/20260608083 About 50 people sat at round tables in Collingwood Presbyterian Church’s Great Hall on Monday. Participants listen to speakers. Old West End residents and members of the community gather for a community support session held by The Old West End Association at Collingwood Presbyterian Church. Holly Strawbridge stands with her service dog, Hobie, while talking with an attendee. Shaiem Hampton, a behavioral health counselor, speaks. Old West End residents and members of the community gather. Lucas County Prosecutor Julia Bates speaks about social justice and supporting others. Rosie Best, founder and artistic director of Issue Box Theatre, a nonprofit that uses the arts and theater as tools for social justice, community engagement, and advocacy, speaks. Attendees were required to sign a consent and release of liability form to attend the session. They also received resource sheets. The Old West End Association closed its neighborhood support sessions at Collingwood Presbyterian Church to local media. Shaiem Hampton, a behavioral health counselor, speaks. Laure Hammond, Old West End Association president, speaks about her hopes for the community. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/08/st-paul-s-community-center-s-annual-fund-raiser-comes-shortly-after-fire-damage/stories/20260606106 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/08/st-paul-s-community-center-s-annual-fund-raiser-comes-shortly-after-fire-damage/stories/20260606106#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:49:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/08/st-paul-s-community-center-s-annual-fund-raiser-comes-shortly-after-fire-damage/stories/20260606106 St. Paul’s Community Center will host its 16th annual fund-raising event on Friday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/08/lt-gov-tressel-in-toledo-says-state-is-here-to-help-after-festival-shooting/stories/20260608076 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/08/lt-gov-tressel-in-toledo-says-state-is-here-to-help-after-festival-shooting/stories/20260608076#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:10:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/08/lt-gov-tressel-in-toledo-says-state-is-here-to-help-after-festival-shooting/stories/20260608076 Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel said state authorities have been in communication with local entities after 12 people were shot at the Old West End Festival on Saturday. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel gets hands-on experience with Robert Ross during a WorkOhio Job Connector Tour at Hale Performance Coatings Monday, June 8, 2026, in Toledo. From left, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, left, is greeted by Hale Performance Coatings President Mike Deye during a WorkOhio Job Connector Tour at Hale Performance Coatings Monday, June 8, 2026, in Toledo. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel gets hands-on experience with Robert Ross during a WorkOhio Job Connector Tour at Hale Performance Coatings Monday, June 8, 2026, in Toledo. From left, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel gets hands-on experience with Angelo Suazo during a WorkOhio Job Connector Tour at Hale Performance Coatings Monday, June 8, 2026, in Toledo. Exterior of Hale Performance Coatings Monday, June 8, 2026, in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/08/ohio-lawmakers-plan-last-minute-data-center-bill/stories/20260608075 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/08/ohio-lawmakers-plan-last-minute-data-center-bill/stories/20260608075#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:23:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/08/ohio-lawmakers-plan-last-minute-data-center-bill/stories/20260608075 COLUMBUS — Members of the Ohio General Assembly are planning to introduce and pass legislation on data centers days before their summer break. Brent Stevens, executive director of the Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation, provides testimony during a meeting of the Joint Data Center Committee at the Ohio Statehouse on June 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/08/netanyahu-acknowledges-halt-in-fighting-with-iran-but-vows-to-respond-with-force/stories/20260608074 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/08/netanyahu-acknowledges-halt-in-fighting-with-iran-but-vows-to-respond-with-force/stories/20260608074#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:51:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/08/netanyahu-acknowledges-halt-in-fighting-with-iran-but-vows-to-respond-with-force/stories/20260608074 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel and Iran appeared to back away from further strikes Monday, hours after they traded fire for the first time since the U.S. agreed to a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. Both countries warned that they were ready to launch retaliatory attacks if provoked. A man look at the wreckage of an Iranian missile that landed near the West Bank city of Jericho on June 8. Farmers spray water in a burned agricultural field next to a projectile near the town of Najha, Syria, on June 8 after debris from Iranian missile launches during the Iran-Israel conflict fell in the area. Farmers spray water in a burned agricultural field next to a projectile near the town of Najha, Syria June 8 after debris from Iranian missile launches during the Iran-Israel conflict fell in the area. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/08/next-perspectives-discussion-to-examine-the-future-of-american-economy/stories/20260608072 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/08/next-perspectives-discussion-to-examine-the-future-of-american-economy/stories/20260608072#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:59:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/08/next-perspectives-discussion-to-examine-the-future-of-american-economy/stories/20260608072 The University of Toledo and The Blade will hold the next Perspectives panel discussion, Is America Ready for the Economy of the Future, on June 24. The University Hall tower at the University of Toledo campus in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/08/3-people-shot-in-separate-incidents-in-toledo/stories/20260608070 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/08/3-people-shot-in-separate-incidents-in-toledo/stories/20260608070#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:53:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/08/3-people-shot-in-separate-incidents-in-toledo/stories/20260608070 In addition to the 12 people shot Saturday at the Old West End Festival, three other people were shot and injured over the weekend in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/08/state-lawmakers-lament-toledo-festival-shooting-inaction-gun-bills/stories/20260608071 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/08/state-lawmakers-lament-toledo-festival-shooting-inaction-gun-bills/stories/20260608071#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:09:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/08/state-lawmakers-lament-toledo-festival-shooting-inaction-gun-bills/stories/20260608071 COLUMBUS — State Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D., Toledo) said she was in disbelief when she heard gunfire outside her Old West End home during the neighborhood’s festival on Saturday. The William McKinley Monument is silhouetted in front of the west side of the Ohio Statehouse, April 15, 2024, in Columbus. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/08/toledo-coaches-bet-on-in-person-evaluation/stories/20260607097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/08/toledo-coaches-bet-on-in-person-evaluation/stories/20260607097#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:53:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/08/toledo-coaches-bet-on-in-person-evaluation/stories/20260607097 University of Toledo head football coach Mike Jacobs’ inbox is rarely at zero. University of Toledo head football coach Mike Jacobs watches the action during spring practice March 31 at Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/monday-memories/2026/06/08/monday-memories-fire-hydrants-sprayed-cool-relief-during-2004-heat-wave/stories/20260608007 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/monday-memories/2026/06/08/monday-memories-fire-hydrants-sprayed-cool-relief-during-2004-heat-wave/stories/20260608007#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:46:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/monday-memories/2026/06/08/monday-memories-fire-hydrants-sprayed-cool-relief-during-2004-heat-wave/stories/20260608007 An early heat wave in 2004 inspired people to fashion impromptu splash pads by opening fire hydrants in Toledo. Shabria Taylor, 10, runs through the spray from an open fire hydrant on Ontario Street near Chestnut on June 8, 2004. Woman at right creating spray would only give her first name, Tiffany. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/08/how-costco-sells-such-cheap-gas/stories/20260608003 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/08/how-costco-sells-such-cheap-gas/stories/20260608003#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:38:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/08/how-costco-sells-such-cheap-gas/stories/20260608003 In its 50-year history, Costco has never seen such demand for gas. Customers pump gasoline at a Costco Wholesale gas station on March 18 in San Diego, CaliF. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/08/ai-is-changing-this-job-so-fast-the-interview-process-can-t-keep-up/stories/20260608002 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/08/ai-is-changing-this-job-so-fast-the-interview-process-can-t-keep-up/stories/20260608002#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:39:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/08/ai-is-changing-this-job-so-fast-the-interview-process-can-t-keep-up/stories/20260608002 It’s a tough job market for software engineering hopefuls. Tens of thousands of jobs cuts across the industry have increased competition for open spots. The rise of AI has spurred fears of cheating during interviews, and company priorities are changing as the tech evolves almost daily. Some software engineers believe widely-used coding tests no longer reflect the job.