http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:06:48 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/04/27/iran-offers-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-if-u-s-lifts-its-blockade-and-the-war-end/stories/20260427072 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/04/27/iran-offers-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-if-u-s-lifts-its-blockade-and-the-war-end/stories/20260427072#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:56:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/04/27/iran-offers-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-if-u-s-lifts-its-blockade-and-the-war-end/stories/20260427072 CAIRO — Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade on the country and an end to the war, while proposing that discussions on the larger question of its nuclear program would come in a later phase, two regional officials said Monday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stands waiting to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for the talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, June 23, 2025. A woman walks past an anti-U.S. graffiti painted on the wall of the Tehran University on Enqelab-e-Eslami (Islamic Revolution) street in downtown Tehran, Iran, April 25. Fadi Al Zein, left, who lost both his homes in Israeli strikes in his village of Khiam and in Dahiyeh, searches through the rubble of his heavily damaged home as a child stands nearby, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon April 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/27/4-republicans-ohio-supreme-court-set/stories/20260424081 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/27/4-republicans-ohio-supreme-court-set/stories/20260424081#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/27/4-republicans-ohio-supreme-court-set/stories/20260424081 COLUMBUS — One of four Republican candidates will have the opportunity challenge the last remaining Democrat on the Ohio Supreme Court this November. Ron Lewis Andrew King Jill Lanzinger Colleen O'Donnell https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/27/maumee-senior-center-host-retirement-resource-fair/stories/20260416096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/27/maumee-senior-center-host-retirement-resource-fair/stories/20260416096#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:42:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/27/maumee-senior-center-host-retirement-resource-fair/stories/20260416096 The Maumee Senior Center will host a resource fair for retirees and people interested in retiring. The Maumee Senior Center. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/27/consumers-are-lost-at-sea-as-seafood-sustainability-grows-more-complex/stories/20260425005 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/27/consumers-are-lost-at-sea-as-seafood-sustainability-grows-more-complex/stories/20260425005#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:28:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/27/consumers-are-lost-at-sea-as-seafood-sustainability-grows-more-complex/stories/20260425005 BOSTON — Don’t overfish. Don’t trawl the seabed. Keep aquaculture healthy for the fish as well as the ocean. A lobster fisherman hauls a trap Sept. 8, 2022, off of Kennebunkport, Maine. A "Seafood Watch" sign with a color-coded rating program hangs over the seafood counter in Whole Foods in Hillsboro, Ore., on Sept. 10, 2010. Andrew Zimmern appears on the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage at the 2025 BottleRock Napa Valley at Napa Valley Expo in Napa, Calif., on May 24, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/27/kellogg-is-putting-toys-back-into-some-cereal-boxes-as-a-toy-story-5-tie-in-1/stories/20260427012 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/27/kellogg-is-putting-toys-back-into-some-cereal-boxes-as-a-toy-story-5-tie-in-1/stories/20260427012#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:28:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/27/kellogg-is-putting-toys-back-into-some-cereal-boxes-as-a-toy-story-5-tie-in-1/stories/20260427012 If you’ve missed rooting around in a cereal box for a toy, you’re in luck. A display of Kellogg's Froot Loops in a Costco in Pittsburgh on July 14, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/27/what-to-know-if-your-flight-is-canceled-amid-rising-jet-fuel-costs/stories/20260427013 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/27/what-to-know-if-your-flight-is-canceled-amid-rising-jet-fuel-costs/stories/20260427013#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:28:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/27/what-to-know-if-your-flight-is-canceled-amid-rising-jet-fuel-costs/stories/20260427013 Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices — but the disruption doesn’t end there. Passengers wait in long security checkpoint lines outside a terminal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on March 19 in Houston. Lufthansa aircraft are parked on the apron April 10 at Munich Airport, in Munich, Germany. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/04/27/east-family-center-thrives-adapting-125/stories/20260430007 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/04/27/east-family-center-thrives-adapting-125/stories/20260430007#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:24:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/04/27/east-family-center-thrives-adapting-125/stories/20260430007 The East Toledo Family Center is planning to show off a little bit ahead of its 125th birthday. Lindsey Boyer, left, plays a piano mat and Enylah Harris plays the drum in a preschool class at the East Toledo Family Center in East Toledo on April 20. Julius Wagner plays in a preschool class at the East Toledo Family Center in East Toledo on April 20. Jodi Gross is executive Director of the East Toledo Family Center in Toledo. From left, Jodi Gross, executive director of the East Toledo Family Center, and Cheryl Amborski, preschool director at East Toledo Family Center, are portrayed on April 23 in Toledo. Cheryl Amborski is the preschool director at East Toledo Family Center on April 23 in Toledo. Zaryah Lane draws a rainbow and heart on a board in a preschool class at the East Toledo Family Center in East Toledo on April 20. Lindsey Boyer plays a piano mat in a preschool class at the East Toledo Family Center in East Toledo on April 20. The East Toledo Family Center is located in East Toledo on April 20. Backpacks hang outside a preschool class at the East Toledo Family Center in East Toledo on April 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/monday-memories/2026/04/27/monday-memories-beautification-turf-issue-nathan-hale-school-1966/stories/20260427003 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/monday-memories/2026/04/27/monday-memories-beautification-turf-issue-nathan-hale-school-1966/stories/20260427003#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/monday-memories/2026/04/27/monday-memories-beautification-turf-issue-nathan-hale-school-1966/stories/20260427003 The National Beautification Program initiated by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson took root at Nathan Hale School in 1966. Its ideas sparked pupils’ imaginations and rallied them to the cause of preserving the school lawn. Nathan Hale School students lined the sidewalk to promote their campaign, 'Preserve Our Grass.' The campaign was inspired by the National Beautification Program. Blade photo published April 2, 1966. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/26/photo-gallery-mud-hens-vs-omaha-2026/stories/20260426128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/26/photo-gallery-mud-hens-vs-omaha-2026/stories/20260426128#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:55:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/26/photo-gallery-mud-hens-vs-omaha-2026/stories/20260426128 The Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Omaha Storm Chasers 2-1 in an International League baseball game at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Sunday. Toledo’s Max Clark, right, celebrates with teammate Eduardo Valencia after scoring a run. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson gives two thumbs up after a double. Toledo’s Luke Ritter taps his shoe with his bat. Omaha’s Josh Rojas chases down a foul ball. Toledo’s Bryan Sammons throws a pitch. Fans react to a foul ball. Toledo’s Tomas Nido swings a the ball. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson fails to field the ball in the outfield. Toledo’s Jace Jung tries to track down a foul ball. Toledo’s Jace Jung warms up before batting. Toledo’s Ben Malgeri dives back to first to avoid being tagged out by Omaha’s Gavin Cross. Toledo’s Luke Ritter swings at the ball. Toledo’s Luke Ritter catches a fly ball. Toledo’s Luke Ritter throws a ball to first. Fans react to a foul ball. Toledo’s Ben Malgeri rounds third through would not score as the Hens got their third out before he could make it home. Cal Stevenson hits the ball. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson reaches second after he hits a double. Toledo’s Bryan Sammons throws a pitch. Toledo’s Max Clark swings at the ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/26/editorial-common-sense-prevails/stories/20260427004 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/26/editorial-common-sense-prevails/stories/20260427004#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2026/04/26/editorial-common-sense-prevails/stories/20260427004 The Ohio Supreme Court has unanimously ruled in favor of simple logic. Its conclusion is that submetering companies, paying landlords for the exclusive right to sell electricity to their tenants, are utilities and are subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. This April 4, 2017, file photo shows the entrance to FirstEnergy Corp.'s Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Oak Harbor, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/26/to-editor-poverty-guidelines-not-fair/stories/20260425028 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/26/to-editor-poverty-guidelines-not-fair/stories/20260425028#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/26/to-editor-poverty-guidelines-not-fair/stories/20260425028 Make a change. Make a difference. Make meaning. A Medicare card is seen on June 10, 2024, in Portland, Ore. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/26/brotherly-boost-dramatic-zurich-classic-win-by-fitzpatricks/stories/20260426123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/26/brotherly-boost-dramatic-zurich-classic-win-by-fitzpatricks/stories/20260426123#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:23:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/26/brotherly-boost-dramatic-zurich-classic-win-by-fitzpatricks/stories/20260426123 AVONDALE, La. — It was a fantastic finish for the Fitzpatrick family — a mother and father beaming along the 18th green at the TPC Louisiana as their sons celebrated a PGA Tour triumph together. Alex Fitzpatrick, right, of England, reacts after sinking a birdie putt and winning the tournament with his brother Matt Fitzpatrick, left. Alex Fitzpatrick, right, of England, reacts after sinking a birdie putt and winning the tournament with his brother Matt Fitzpatrick, left. Alex Fitzpatrick, of England, reacts after sinking a birdie putt and winning the tournament with his brother Matt Fitzpatrick. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/26/nelly-korda-wins-chevron-championship-3rd-major-returns-no-1/stories/20260426124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/26/nelly-korda-wins-chevron-championship-3rd-major-returns-no-1/stories/20260426124#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:18:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/26/nelly-korda-wins-chevron-championship-3rd-major-returns-no-1/stories/20260426124 HOUSTON — Nelly Korda is back to No. 1 in the world and looks every bit the part. Nelly Korda celebrates by jumping in the water after winning. Nelly Korda holds the trophy after winning. Nelly Korda celebrates after winning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/26/carson-hocevar-earns-1st-nascar-cup-victory/stories/20260426122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/26/carson-hocevar-earns-1st-nascar-cup-victory/stories/20260426122#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:09:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/26/carson-hocevar-earns-1st-nascar-cup-victory/stories/20260426122 TALLADEGA, Ala. — Carson Hocevar earned the first victory of his NASCAR Cup Series career, outdueling Chris Buescher with a last-lap pass at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. Ryan Preece (60) wins the first stage. Tyler Reddick (45) and Kyle Larson (5) lead the pack to the start. Tyler Reddick (45) and Kyle Larson (5) lead the pack to the start. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/04/26/briggs-on-day-for-ages-toledo-first-time-marathoner-makes-running-history/stories/20260426120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/04/26/briggs-on-day-for-ages-toledo-first-time-marathoner-makes-running-history/stories/20260426120#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:34:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/04/26/briggs-on-day-for-ages-toledo-first-time-marathoner-makes-running-history/stories/20260426120 If not for the chip timer, the cameras, and the thousands of witnesses, you might have checked the bushes for a shortcut. Vincent Mauri, of Warren, crosses the finish line as the first place men’s marathon finisher, during the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo on April 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/26/gage-workmans-rbi-triple-earns-mud-hens-5th-straight-win-omaha-storm-chasers/stories/20260426108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/26/gage-workmans-rbi-triple-earns-mud-hens-5th-straight-win-omaha-storm-chasers/stories/20260426108#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:24:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/26/gage-workmans-rbi-triple-earns-mud-hens-5th-straight-win-omaha-storm-chasers/stories/20260426108 After starting the season 8-10, the Toledo Mud Hens have won five straight games, leaning on patience to turn things around. Toledo’s Jace Jung tries to track down a foul ball. Toledo’s Bryan Sammons throws a pitch. Toledo’s Max Clark swings at the ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/04/26/mauri-shatters-records-cozzarelli-achieves-decade-long-goal-2026-glass-city-mara/stories/20260426104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/04/26/mauri-shatters-records-cozzarelli-achieves-decade-long-goal-2026-glass-city-mara/stories/20260426104#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:00:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/04/26/mauri-shatters-records-cozzarelli-achieves-decade-long-goal-2026-glass-city-mara/stories/20260426104 Thousands of runners took the streets of Toledo for the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon on Sunday morning, where Vincent Mauri’s record-setting finish of 2:05:54.05 highlighted Olympic Marathon Trial qualifying times for the male and female winners. Vincent Mauri and Andie Cozzarelli, the first place men and women’s marathon finishers, stands together after completing the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo on April 26. Vincent Mauri, of Warren, crosses the finish line as the first place men’s marathon finisher, during the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo on April 26. Andie Cozzarelli, of Chattanooga, Tennessee crosses the finish line as the first place women’s marathon finisher, during the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo on April 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/26/trump-calls-unity-bipartisan-healing-after-another-violent-incident/stories/20260426121 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/26/trump-calls-unity-bipartisan-healing-after-another-violent-incident/stories/20260426121#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:32:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/26/trump-calls-unity-bipartisan-healing-after-another-violent-incident/stories/20260426121 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was somberly contemplative and unusually conciliatory after confronting what he saw as a third attempt on his life in less than two years. He suggested that his personal politics had made him a repeated target, but he also called for unity and bipartisan healing in an increasingly violent world. President Donald Trump arrives at the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House after an unspecified threat at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. President Donald Trump speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House. U.S. Secret Service agents surround President Donald Trump as he is taken from the stage after a shooting incident outside the ballroom. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/26/pinch-hitter-hao-yu-lees-first-mlb-homer-helps-tigers-8-3-win-over-reds/stories/20260426118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/26/pinch-hitter-hao-yu-lees-first-mlb-homer-helps-tigers-8-3-win-over-reds/stories/20260426118#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:59:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/26/pinch-hitter-hao-yu-lees-first-mlb-homer-helps-tigers-8-3-win-over-reds/stories/20260426118 CINCINNATI — Pinch hitter Hao-Yu Lee hit his first MLB home run and Spencer Torkelson homered for the fifth straight game as the Detroit Tigers avoided a series sweep with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Cincinnati Reds' Nathaniel Lowe hits a solo home run. Cincinnati Reds' Nathaniel Lowe runs the bases after hitting a solo home run. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder throws during the first inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/26/jesus-sanchez-2-run-homer-give-blue-jays-4-2-win-over-guardians/stories/20260426116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/26/jesus-sanchez-2-run-homer-give-blue-jays-4-2-win-over-guardians/stories/20260426116#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:58:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/26/jesus-sanchez-2-run-homer-give-blue-jays-4-2-win-over-guardians/stories/20260426116 TORONTO — Jesús Sánchez hit a two-run home run to take the lead, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 on Sunday. Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) throws to a Cleveland Guardians batter. Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits an RBI single against the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Slade Cecconi (44) throws to a Toronto Blue Jays batter.