The Falcons struggled to keep pace early, scoring just two points in the first nine minutes.

The Walleye took an early 1-0 lead on a goal by Denis Smirnov. But the Heartlanders pushed back hard after that, scoring single goals in the second and third periods.

Jaden Grant netted a power-play goal a minute and 24 seconds after the Waters goal, assisted by Ty Higgins and Dominik Rymon, to put the Falcons ahead.

BRIGGS: "Free beer brought Toledo students back to campus. Miami (Ohio) brought reality."

The Rockets are 0-5 when they give up 80 or more points this season.

Knitting hobbyists gathered for Fiber Arts Night at Sweet Nate's Coffee. 🧶 Phillip L. Kaplan shot photos. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/01/09/photo-gallery-fiber-arts-night-sweet-nates-coffee/stories/20260109139?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

A Minnesota attorney said the officer who shot Renee Good does not have complete legal immunity. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/01/09/ice-shootings-minneapolis-portland-immigration-protests/stories/20260109105/?clearcache=1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The grand opening for EatWell Cafe will take place next Thursday afternoon in the Main Library. 🍽 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/01/09/new-community-centered-cafe-opens-thursday-at-main-library/stories/20260109115?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

“The process that this body will follow is very different from the old process.” https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/01/09/ohio-election-integrity-commission-larose-oversight/stories/20260108122?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Naturalized citizens from 25 countries were presented Friday with certificates. “Just proud of being American now.” 🇺🇸 Read more: tinyurl.com/48n7n5mb 📸: The Blade / Jeremy Wadsworth

Bond has been set at $300,000 for a South Toledo man accused of shooting, then running over a 17-year-old in December.

On Wednesday, transportation services were suspended, affecting all Springfield schools and the system’s private school partners Penta Career Center and LEAP.

BLADE ALERT: Several Lucas County offices were among facilities that lost electricity Friday after high wind began downing power poles and wires.

Emergency crews are investigating the source of a leak of an unknown substance into Swan Creek in South Toledo.

Local shop owners have discovered the key to making small businesses thrive in Toledo: building community.

A 19-year-old was shot at Beacon Place Apartments on Thursday.

GreenPal is promoted as a contact-free way to get mowing and snow-removal services at your home.📱

The show returns Friday for its fourth season with new episodes and Toledo officers back live after taking a short break. 🚔. Read more ⏩ tinyurl.com/yffwd4ny?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

OPINION: "A better, but politically problematic solution for Mr. Ramaswamy, is to call on Trump to stop trolling on social media in the middle of the night."

BLADE ALERT: Meta has made agreements with three nuclear power companies to “strengthen our country’s energy infrastructure,” officials announced Friday morning.

Evergreen forced 20 turnovers, with many of them leading to quick baskets on the other end, as the Vikings knocked off the Patriots 59-50 in the NWOAL boys basketball opener for both teams at Patrick Henry High School.

The 37-year-old Kane is the fifth U.S.-born player to reach the milestone, following Mike Modano (561), Keith Tkachuk (538), Jeremy Roenick (513) and Joe Mullen (502).

Skaters of all ages can skate with Scott Hamilton at Glass City Metropark for a fund-raiser. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/01/08/hamilton-fund-raiser-ice-skating-cancer-research-olympian/stories/20260109012?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

“Our residents deserve answers, and to know that everything is being done to protect their health."

Protesters rallied outside of One Government Center in response to the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by ICE. Full gallery: tinyurl.com/2jakddak?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_  📸: The Blade / Phillip L. Kaplan

Ohio EPA Director John Logue said structures being demolished have released lead-based particle emissions. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/01/08/testing-fulton-county-lead-emissions-demolition-ohio-epa/stories/20260108117?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Councilman Adam Martinez wants to request a study that does a “holistic deep dive into the impacts of data centers.” https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/01/08/data-center-study-impact-councilman-martinez-city/stories/20260108125?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

A Lucas County grand jury indicted a pair of Toledo men for separately shining lasers at an Ohio State Highway Patrol plane in June.

Caninballz, an indoor waterpark for dogs at 4256 Secor Rd. is hosting a pair of events for dogs. 🐶

Doug Schmucker, who owns and runs Schmucker’s Restaurant, has been recognized with a lifetime achievement award by the Ohio Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance.

Bond was set at $500,000 for a Texas man accused of beating his wife, who subsequently died.

The levy would generate $5,460,657 annually and cost homeowners about $15 per $100,000 of assessed value.

Now that the ball has dropped, it won’t be long before we find out Broadway in Toledo’s 2026-27 season lineup.

Skip a few fast food runs and you’ll be able to splurge at a restaurant well worth checking out. You’ll be blown away. 🍽

A Toledo man with multiple felony warrants exchanged gunfire with police Wednesday night before he was arrested.

Four Hundred & Nineteen has been transformed into a full audiovisual program that will appear on WGTE’s YouTube account and on WGTE Connects channel 30.4. 📺 Read more ⏩ tinyurl.com/34cx6jht?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

OPINION: "If it’s true that the Battle of Fallen Timbers may be one of the most important battles fought on American soil, losing the opportunity to have it as a full-fledged historic site would be tragic."

The woman was shot in the head by an ICE officer in front of a family member in Minneapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/01/07/ice-officer-kills-minneapolis-driver-trump-immigration/stories/20260107136/?clearcache=1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Dr. Brian Kaminski confirmed that ProMedica hospitals in the local area are seeing an increase in flu cases. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/07/new-flu-strain-ohio-accelerate-february-health-sickness/stories/20260107135?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Officials said sewer construction on Eastbrook will affect traffic by closing the street in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/01/07/west-toledo-street-closes-for-sewer-work/stories/20260107111/?clearcache=1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Children enjoyed a Toddler Trails walk at Wildwood Preserve Metropark. Phillip L. Kaplan captured moments. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/01/07/photo-gallery-toddler-trails-at-wildwood-preserve-metropark/stories/20260107122?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Madchen Peatee said normally drop-off is pretty fast, but Wednesday was the exact opposite. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/01/07/parents-express-frustration-as-springville-schools-strike-begins/stories/20260107121/?clearcache=1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

“He needed somebody who had experience inside Ohio politics.” https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/01/07/political-leaders-analysts-react-to-ramaswamy-s-pick-for-lieutenant-governor/stories/20260107118?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

A Lucas County judge set bond at $2 million Wednesday for the second of two men charged with a fatal shooting Nov. 2 outside a nightclub.

Dean Yakumithis made the painful decision to permanently close Dino’s after his longtime employee and friend Timothy Haase was killed Dec. 31 in a hit-and-run crash.

Lucas County real estate tax bills for the first half of 2025 are due Jan. 31 and have been mailed to property owners, the county treasurer announced.

A man whose dog attacked a mother carrying a child outside a Sylvania school last month has been given two weeks to hire a lawyer.

BLADE ALERT: Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday endorsed businessman Vivek Ramaswamy to succeed him as governor.

Councilman Theresa Morris said she “knows enough to be scared,” adding that it’s time the city look at additional funding sources.

“Rest assured, this investigation will come to a completion, and we will find out what we need to find out so we can move this county forward."