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From left to right: Ottawa County-America 250 Committee Chair, Linda Huber; Jerilynn Scheele of the Norwalk Chapter of Sally De Forest DAR; Lisa Hossler of the Ottawa County Historical Society; and America-250 Ohio Commission Executive Director Todd Kleismit stand near the new DAR Patriot Marker at the gravesite of Benajah Wolcott.
Ottawa County Historical Society event honors Revolutionary War veterans
As America approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, entities across Ohio are honoring the state's history and impact on the nation.
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Woodmore Local Schools appoints Dennis Mock as acting superintendent
The Woodmore Local School District Board of Education has announced the appointment of Dennis Mock as acting superintendent, effective June 1.
Genoa elementary-aged kids pose in front of the town hall building on May 6.
Elementary students get a history lesson in Genoa
Elementary students in Genoa were the recipients of a history lesson at Genoa’s historic town hall on May 6.
Eastwood High School sign
Eastwood's Welker announces results of radon testing
Air samples were taken from all of the first floor rooms at the high school, middle school and elementary buildings on May 6-8 according to Eastwood Local Schools superintendent, Brent Welker, and the results were positive for the community.
Work is being done on electrical poles around Walbridge.
Updates happening around Walbridge
Walbridge mayor Ed Kolanko is excited about several recent updates and improvements around the community.
An Ohio historical marker sign is shown outside the Pemberville Town Hall and Opera House building in Pemberville, Ohio.
Local communities react to election results
The only statewide initiative on the May 6 ballot was Issue 2, which ed by a considerable margin, and many area local leaders are pleased.
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Sports

Girls track: Oak Harbor girls capture NBC team title, several others shine from the area o6v1t

The Oak Harbor girls track team celebrates their NBC championship.
The Oak Harbor girls track and field team captured the Northern Buckeye Conference Championship on May 16.

Boys track: Oak Harbor headlines conference meet performances e2g14

Oak Harbor senior Tyler Thompson was named the Northern Buckeye Conference's Athlete of the Year, while his teammate, Wyatt Augsburger, earned the distinction of being the Athlete of the Meet as the duo led the school’s boys track & field team to a league title on May 16.

Oak Harbor softball ascending as postseason play looms 5h3i2d

If there's one thing that can be said about Oak Harbor, it's that the team is a resilient bunch.

Local products to make home debut for inaugural Toledo Villa FC women’s team May 31 5e3519

Toledo Villa FC is hosting its first-ever women’s home opener against AFC Ann Arbor at 7:15 p.m. on May 31 at the University of Toledo’s Paul Hotmer Field.
Obituaries
Michael Johnson
Michael David Johnson age 73 of Harbor View, Ohio ed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.
Terry Saffran
Terry E. Saffran ed suddenly in his home on March 18, 2025. Terry was born Sept. 22, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio to Walter and Tessie Saffran, both of whom preceded him in death.
Robert Browder
Robert Oscar Browder was born on Father’s Day, June 16, 1935 to Oscar Walton and Eva (Stanley) Browder in Cleveland, OH.
Lowell Nutter
Lowell Nutter ed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Andrew Berman
Andrew James Berman ed away suddenly on May 5, 2025.
Entertainment
NMGL renews Certified Autism Center designation
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) has renewed The National Museum of the Great Lakes’ Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation.
‘Hoots & Hollers set to roar into Cedar Point Frontier Town
For the first time at Cedar Point, guests can sit back, relax and laugh their way through a new style of entertainment at the Palace Theatre in Frontier Town.
2025 Prism Awards: what you need to know
The countdown is on. the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce on May 29 at Maumee Bay State Park Lodge as theycelebrate the outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals making a …
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Ottawa County to host America-250 event at Wolcott Cemetery
The Ottawa County Historical Society will dedicate a National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) patriot marker at the Wolcott Family Cemetery on May 17 at 1 p.m.
Opinion

Golden: Life is messy 1r4l48

Life is what happens while you are making other plans. I have devoted a lot of space in this column to planning and goal setting. Reality offers an endless barrage of diversions, detours, …

Golden: Don't Lose Sight of Your Strengths g5g6u

It's easy to become focused on what you feel your limitations are, while losing sight of your strengths. Everyone has unique aptitudes and abilities.

Golden: Breaking free 1r3x6y

Are there goals you have never attempted to achieve? Perhaps there are circumstances you would like to change.

To the editor: Let's look at other options 2q5145

To the editor: It seems as if it’s weekly that an article is published in this paper touting the idea of putting a roundabout at the intersection of Williston and Fostoria roads, almost as though there is a need to convince the public that it’s the only solution.

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To the editor: As a retired nurse and senior citizen, I have continually come across the negative attributes of Big Pharma. The commercials!
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