James Trumm

Toledo

Business Writer at The Toledo Blade

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

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Articles

Sunrise Easter service marks the transition from darkness to light

4 days ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

There’s an elemental humility to the St. Mark Lutheran Church’s sunrise Easter service. At 6:30 Easter morning, about 30 parishioners stood in a rough circle around a flaming fire pit at a pavilion in East Toledo’s Prentice Park. They saw the sun come up on the day that, for Christians, marks the resurrection of Jesus. It was chilly outside, but no one seemed to mind. One coatless woman in a green dress did her best not to shiver in the early morning cold and gamely refused an offer of a parka.
Illuminating 115 years of history: Gross Electric celebrates birthday

6 days ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

George “Joe” Gross arrived in Toledo in 1910 on a mission to close an unprofitable store owned by the Peerless Gas Mantle Company. He wound up founding a business that has survived and thrived to this day. The company, now known as Gross Electric and in its third generation of family ownership, celebrated its 115th anniversary on Wednesday. The event was marked by the attendance of Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo).
Inside a board of revision hearing: Auditor’s own valuations not evidence, official says

1 week ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

People seeking relief from startlingly high property revaluations by the Lucas County auditor should submit evidence of sales of comparable properties and not rely on the auditor’s own valuations. That was one takeaway from a hearing before the board of revision that took place last week. “We’re looking at comparable sales,” board of revision attorney John Mattimoe said at a hearing concerning property on Penn Road owned by Michael Brown.
Innovation consortium opens Glass Center of Excellence

1 week ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

A consortium of northwest Ohio businesses and educational institutions that focuses on innovation in glass production took a big step Tuesday with the official opening of its Glass Center of Excellence. The Northwest Ohio Innovation Consortium’s facility will be housed on the same Perrysburg campus where the O-I Glass world headquarters is based.
Clean paws for a good cause

1 week ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

Charity carwashes are a tried-and-true fundraising activity for various organizations, but Toledo’s Paws & People Pantry decided to put its own spin on fundraising by washing dogs. The pantry is a charitable organization dedicated to providing food, hygiene and household products, pet food and supplies to those in need in Toledo. It’s run by Brooke Winkleman, who operates her dog grooming business, Hound Haven, at the same address.
Tit-for-tat tariff spat makes local retailers anxious

2 weeks ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

Local businesses are bracing for tariff-related supplier price increases, which will almost inevitably be passed along to consumers. “I don’t like what’s happening, but it’s truly out of our control,” said Jill Wersell, the owner of Wersell’s Bike Shop, which is currently celebrating its 80th year in business. “Right now, tariffs have not affected us whatsoever. We have not raised prices as a result of any tariffs. But everything changes day to day.
Police: Keimani Latigue’s accused killer still recovering from injuries

2 weeks ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

Darnell Jones, the accused killer of 13-year-old Keimani Latigue, is still recovering from injuries sustained when he was shot by police in March. Jones underwent surgery for multiple gunshot wounds and is in stable condition at a Columbus-area hospital, according to Brian Steel, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge 9. Mr. Steel spoke to The Blade on Monday.
More than 7,000 Lucas County property owners fighting revaluations as deadline passes

2 weeks ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

Lucas County homeowners who requested reductions in their property valuations may have a long time to wait until they receive a hearing. More than 7,100 people have filed complaints before the Lucas County Board of Revision seeking a revaluation of their property. As of Thursday, only 900 have had their complaints heard while 6,200 others have yet to have a hearing. The number of complaints received by the board of revision this year significantly exceeds the number of filings in previous years.
Relationships, loyalty have kept Toledo jeweler going strong for nearly 50 years

2 weeks ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

A junior high student’s dream led to the establishment of a retail jewelry and clothing business that over almost five decades has developed a loving and loyal clientele. That young man was Toledo native Henry Triplett, who had wanted to own his own jewelry store since he was 13. He and his wife Joann took a major step toward turning that dream into reality in 1977 when they opened an appliance and giftware shop in the 3300 block of Monroe Street.
No demolition date set yet for Miami Street house

3 weeks ago | toledoblade.com | James Trumm

Water service has been disconnected at the derelict Miami Street house where Keimani Latigue’s body was discovered last week. According to Rachel Hart, the city of Toledo’s communications director, no specific demolition date has yet been set for the property. “There are still several more steps before the house will come down,” she said.