OH lawmakers may remove teachers’ pension board voting powers as chaos continues
After watching the dysfunction at the Ohio retired teachers' pension fund for nearly a year, lawmakers are grappling with how to curb alleged corruption and possible mismanagement.
Ohio farmers brace for the impacts of tariffs on Mexico and Canada
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Megan Dresbach is one of many farmers across the state worried about the future of her business. As a farmer for 30 years, working in uncertain times doesn’t make the job any easier. “Any time we have another factor that creates uncertainty, it adds stress...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Ohio Monday
OHIO — A fatal crash early Monday morning shut down all lanes and access points to Interstate 70 East for more than six hours. The incident marked the third traffic-related death in the city within a 12-hour span. The crash occurred around 1 a.m. near the Interstate 270 interchange when a 2014 Jeep Cherokee, driven...
Alleged rapist, murderer, and gang members among nine charged in Ohio immigration crackdown
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio disclosed new federal charges against nine individuals for alleged violations of immigration laws, including serious allegations of rape, murder, and gang involvement. Among the newly charged is Sixto Garcia-Garcia, 34, who faces multiple...
Northwest Ohio jail becomes state’s third ICE detention facility
A Northwest Ohio jail entered a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement two weeks ago and began holding federal immigration detainees this week. In an 8-2 vote, the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio’s board, which includes a commissioner and the sheriff from Lucas, Fulton, Williams, Henry and...
U.S. Marshals searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — U.S. Marshals and Lake County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a 41-year-old woman wanted for a probation violation related to burglary, kidnapping, and abduction charges. Valerie Wyatt is currently on the run, and the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information leading...
Monday Memories: Looking for Irish fun at the end of the line in 1989
Many Americans claim a wee bit of Irish ancestry on St. Patrick’s Day, a chance to wear green, whoop it up and celebrate Celtic culture. In this 1989 Blade archive photo, Pat Connolly sits at the front of the Bus 29, blowing a noisemaker in celebration. The decoration just behind the driver wishes riders a Happy St....
Hindu Temple of Toledo holds Festival of Colors Holi Celebration
Friday was the actual day of Holi. However the temple held their celebration on Sunday so more people would be able to come out and celebrate.
Editorial: Mama bear trying again
Toledoans who follow the Toledo Zoo closely have to be thrilled by the arrival of a new male polar bear in town. It was only three years ago that the Zoo hosted the birth of two new polar bears, twins Kalik and Kallu. Read more Blade editorials Both were born to the now-26-year-old Crystal in 2022. They’ve since been...
Beloved TPS teacher passes away from cancer at age 57
TOLEDO, Ohio — A dedicated and well-respected Toledo Public Schools teacher is being remembered after his untimely death at the end of last week. 57-year-old David Johnson taught special education for 13 years at TPS. He battled colon cancer for 6 years - before succumbing to the disease on...
