James Trumm

Toledo

Business Writer at The Toledo Blade

Reporter at the Toledo Blade. Opinions expressed are my own.

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Articles

Old Orchard shows out with garden tour

2 weeks ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

Marble flagstones from a mausoleum architect’s house, 15 Anabelle hydrangeas, a peony that came from the homeowner’s grandmother, a lot of forsythia bushes, and an African pygmy hedgehog were among the sights to be seen Sunday at this year’s Old Orchard garden tour. Now in its sixth year, the annual event brings in people from all over the Toledo area and even from as far away as Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Farmington Hills, Mich.
Perspectives panelists examine tariffs controversy

2 weeks ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

The once obscure topic of tariffs and trade is now Page 1 news across the country as the Trump Administration seeks to hike the duties that must be paid on a broad swath of imported goods. “There are certain industries that are going to be winners and losers, but I want to talk about how [tariffs] affect the nation overall,” said Mark Sniderman, who served as executive vice president and chief policy officer for the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
Epic Willys Adventure racers rattle into Toledo

3 weeks ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

Bearded and begrimed, a score of weary men disembarked at Toledo’s Middlegrounds Metropark from their fleet of elderly, patched-together vehicles Thursday evening. Cookie, also known as Phil Norvold, had fortified them with a breakfast of sourdough French toast and coffee that morning and sent them on their way as the first leg of the Epic Willys Adventure Great Mitten Race began. It rained much of the day, and their rattletrap conveyances offered little protection from the elements.
Owner announces closure of Stella’s Restaurant

3 weeks ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

Stella’s Restaurant and Bar, a much-loved fine dining restaurant in Perrysburg, has closed. In an announcing the closure on Facebook, owner Patrick Lahey wrote, “As you probably know restaurants require unbelievable commitment and crazy work hours. But now, it’s time for me to refocus on my family, and health. This wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s the right one.”No additional information was available about the restaurant’s sudden closure.
Sheetz unveils plans for major Findlay facility

3 weeks ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

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A new chapter begins for a storied Ottawa Hills home

4 weeks ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

During its 97-year history, a magnificent home on Ridgewood Road in the oldest neighborhood of Ottawa Hills has welcomed politicians, artists, business leaders, musicians, and international visitors. Astronaut John Glenn dined there as awestruck neighborhood children peered in through the windows, hoping to get a look at a man who personified American daring and a can-do spirit — a man who later became a U.S. senator and a presidential candidate.
Auditor to begin sending valuation decisions, refund checks this week

4 weeks ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

Lucas County Auditor Katie Moline plans to begin notifying people who have challenged their property valuations before the board of revision of the board’s decisions on Friday. Where decisions reduce property appraisals and therefore lessen the amount of property taxes owed, notifications will be accompanied by refund checks.
OHFA approves loans, tax credits for affordable housing projects

1 month ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency has approved financing that will create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state. Among the funding recipients is the St. Mary Development Corporation, which received approval for a $1.75 million housing development loan for its Arrowhead Lofts project. The development will create 58 units of affordable housing in Maumee. The OHFA also announced projects that conditionally qualify for 9 percent low-income housing tax credits.
Toledo extends electric mower rebate program

1 month ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

The city of Toledo’s Division of Environmental Services has extended its offer to pay a $100 rebate to Lucas County residents who replace their old gasoline-powered lawn mowers with electric ones. The program, which to date has processed 347 rebate applications, was due to expire May 31, but will now accept rebate applications through Aug. 31.
Festivities mark the Toledo Zoo's 125 birthday

1 month ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

It began in 1900 with an adult woodchuck that may have been misidentified as a baby bear. According to the Toledo Zoo’s official foundation story, Toledo businessman Carl Hillebrand gave a woodchuck to Walbridge Park 125 years ago. The gift was the first animal in what later became the zoo. But other authorities claim that the woodchuck was donated by Megan Cole. Versions of that story also say that the animal was misidentified as a baby bear, a claim The Blade has been unable to confirm.