Nolan Rosenkrans
The Toledo Blade
Toledo, OH, United States
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Paralegal gets prison time for stealing from Toledo firm
A former paralegal with a downtown law firm was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay back $1.25 million she stole from the firm and a client. Leslie Rombkowski, 56, of Maumee, pleaded guilty in November in Lucas County Common Pleas Court to aggravated theft and attempted theft from a person in a protected class, both second-degree felonies. She faced up to 16 years in… → Read More
Hickey to step down from Washington Local board seat
Patrick Hickey, who was charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct Tuesday following an investigation into a relationship with a former student decades ago, said he will step down from his Washington Local Board of Education seat. The announcement was made during a news conference at his attorney’s office. Lenawee County District Court records show Mr. Hickey, 54, is charged with three… → Read More
Defense attorney says Patrick Hickey charged with criminal sexual conduct
ADRIAN — Washington Local Schools board member Patrick Hickey will face three charges of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree after investigators re-examined accusations that he sexually abused a female student at a Michigan high school decades ago, according to Mr. Hickey’s attorney. The attorney, Lorin Zaner, notified The Blade of the charges Monday afternoon, but said his client still… → Read More
Main Library renovation to cost about 20 percent more than originally announced
Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s planned renovation of the downtown Main Library is expected to cost about $10.5 million, 20 percent more costly than a figure previously emphasized by library leaders, according to emails obtained by The Blade. Library officials have cited a figure of $8.6 million when asked about projected renovation costs and even include that figure on a “frequently asked… → Read More
Monroe County District Court judge accused of hiring prostitutes
MONROE — A Monroe County District Court judge accused of hiring prostitutes was arraigned Friday, according to Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette. Judge Jarod Calkins, 41, of Carleton, Mich., is charged with one felony count of transporting a person for the purposes of prostitution as well as four misdemeanor counts of hiring women for the purpose of prostitution following an investigation… → Read More
Renovations to close Main Library for almost a year
Renovations this fall will close the downtown Main Library for nearly a year, a decision made outside of the library board’s public meetings that will affect the building’s more than half million annual visitors. Toledo Lucas County Public Library officials said the move will save time and money on the large-scale project, but patrons on Tuesday questioned where the closure will leave community… → Read More
Fundraising drive aims to repair American Legion Post
Off to the side in the Conn Weissenberger American Legion Post’s hall, next to the wall and away from the signs and shouts of the crowd at the Washington Local school board meetings temporarily held there, is a silent request for help. The legion is in the midst of a fundraising drive to fix the roof of their post at 2020 W. Alexis Rd. They need an estimated $110,000 for new roofs on their main… → Read More
Detroit-area quadruple-homicide suspect dies after police chase ends outside Toledo
A man wanted in connection to a quadruple homicide in the Detroit area died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police chase ended outside of Toledo Monday afternoon, authorities said. The suspect — identified by police radio communications and by the Detroit Free Press as George Anthony Davis — is accused of fatally shooting three victims at a gas station and a fourth person at… → Read More
BGSU names Rogers university's 12th president
BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green State University’s Board of Trustees on Friday took the interim tag off Rodney Rogers, naming him the university’s 12th president. Mr. Rogers took the university’s top spot after Mary Ellen Mazey stepped down Jan. 1, despite her contract running through June 30, 2019. He will be paid $424,500 annually, with his term running retroactively from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31,… → Read More
Juvenile accused of making threat against Sylvania's Southview High School
Sylvania police on Thursday arrested a juvenile student who made a threat on social media regarding Southview High School, according to police and school officials. The student, who was not named by Superintendent Adam Fineske or listed in a police report, posted a video on social media where he threatened the school, although officials did not specify what the threat said. Mr. Fineske said the… → Read More
Hickey remains silent on request that he resign
Embattled Washington Local school board member and former superintendent Patrick Hickey hasn’t resigned yet but still isn’t talking, weeks after his fellow board members’ unanimous call that he step down in the wake of a renewed Michigan State Police criminal sexual conduct investigation. The board met Tuesday and discussed in closed session district Treasurer Jeff Fouke’s performance as well as… → Read More
Washington Local board to meet twice this week amid Hickey controversy
Washington Local school board meetings this week will provide the first indication for how controversial board member Patrick Hickey will respond to a formal call by his colleagues that he resign after Michigan State Police confirmed they reopened a criminal sexual conduct investigation into the former superintendent. The board meets Tuesday and Wednesday, with Tuesday’s meeting dedicated to a… → Read More
Former Tiffin police secretary pleads guilty to stealing from department
TIFFIN — A former police department secretary pleaded guilty this week to charges related to stealing money from the department. Holly M. England, 40, of Bascom, Ohio, pleaded guilty Wednesday to third-degree felony counts of theft in office and tampering with evidence. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 21 before Seneca County Common Pleas Judge Michael Kelbley. According to court… → Read More
Former nonprofit chief charged with stealing from agency
The former leader of Sylvania Area Family Services has been charged with stealing from the nonprofit agency. Anita Sanchez-Serda, 55, of Perrysburg was charged last week in Sylvania Municipal Court with fifth-degree felony theft for stealing $1,633.84 worth of gift cards while executive director of SAFS. According to police reports, she purchased items for personal use with Meijer gift cards… → Read More
Huntington Investment chief bullish on national, regional economy
Huntington Bank’s chief investment officer said Thursday he’s bullish on both the national and regional economy, as he believes major tax cuts to corporations will increase their capital expenditures. Speaking at the Toledo Club to present his economic predictions for the year, John Augustine said he believes wage growth will expand and global GDP growth will increase. Corporate tax cuts and… → Read More
Put-In-Bay rental vehicle fee struck down by court
Golf carts line Delaware Avenue, a popular street lined with bars and restaurants September 28, 2013 at Put-In-Bay on South Bass Island. THE BLADE/JEFFREY SMITH Enlarge | Buy This Image PUT-IN-BAY — A challenge to a village ordinance that assess fees on rental vehicles could cause a financial setback for this island community. At issue is Put-In-Bay’s annual license fee it charges to those who… → Read More
Washington Local meets in secret to evaluate superintendent
The disco ball hanging from the roof was the first sign Tuesday’s Washington Local school board meeting was unusual. All five board of education members — including Patrick Hickey, the controversial former superintendent of schools — met at the Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Post 587 at 2020 W. Alexis Rd. to evaluate Superintendent Susan Hayward’s performance over the past year. The meeting… → Read More
Patrick Hickey threatens lawsuit over leaked documents
In this file photo, former superintendent Patrick Hickey answers a question during a League of Women Voters candidate forum for the Washington Local School Board at Calvary Bible Chapel in Toledo. THE BLADE/LORI KING Enlarge | Buy This Image Controversial Washington Local school board member Patrick Hickey is now seated on the board, and meetings have been moved to accommodate his ban from… → Read More
Adrian College professor dropped from Carnegie Hall performance
ADRIAN, Mich. — An Adrian College professor will no longer take part in an upcoming Carnegie Hall performance after the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests pushed for his exclusion from the program. It’s not clear if SNAP’s pressure against Thomas Hodgman — who, according to court documents, admitted to sexually abusing teenage students decades ago — led directly to him being dropped… → Read More
Washington Local keeps ban of board member in effect
Former Washington Local Schools’ Superintendent Patrick Hickey is still banned from district property, but will be seated on the school board after other members voted Wednesday to temporarily move board meetings off campus. Wednesday’s meeting was raucous at times, with shouts from the crowd, standing ovations, and strong feelings all around. Allegations of inappropriate conduct by Mr. Hickey… → Read More