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National Museum of the Great Lakes earns top honors from Ohio Museums Association

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) recently earned two awards from the Ohio Museums Association (OMA), including Institution of the Year and Best Exhibition for Dark Waters.

May is American Stroke Month

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

A stroke can change a life in an instant. In the minutes after symptoms begin, quick action can help protect the brain, reduce long-term disability and save a life, according to the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

Celebrity Wait Night throws it back to the 90s

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Victory Center’s 18th annual Celebrity Wait Night will be held Thursday, May 14, at The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. VIP early access is at 4:30 p.m., and doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Wood County Museum announces new exhibit, ‘Past Into the Future’

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Wood County Museum reports the opening of its newest exhibit, Past Into the Future, debuting Thursday, May 7.

Andrew Kleopfer

OCC names 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame class

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Owens Community College announces its 2026 class of Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, honoring four graduates whose careers, communities and lives reflect the very best of an Owens education.The honorees—Andrew Kleopfer, Edward Kubiak, Dr.

Wood County Museum earns top honors from OMA

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Wood County Museum has been recognized with two prestigious awards from the Ohio Museums Association (OMA) for its exhibit video, “For Service and Support: Creating an Accessible Community.

Auditor Oestreich with the fiscal and payroll teams. Back row: Lauren Gentry, Tanya Tolles, Amy Emmerich, Michelle Karns and Amanda Holman. Front row: Stephanie Abke, Auditor Matthew Oestreich and Julie Allison.

Wood County Auditor’s office awarded GFOA certificate of achievement

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Wood County for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

Environmental grant awarded to area park project

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Friends of the Parks of the Wood County Parks District is the recipient of an Environmental Action Grant from Columbia Gas of Ohio and the NiSource Charitable Foundation.

Firefighter Student Signing Day at Penta Career Center

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Five seniors at Penta Career Center, who are enrolled in the Firefighter program, officially signed documents for potential future careers with four area fire departments on April 30.

Judy Sikorski with a photo of Caroline Ross.

City council names pocket park in honor of Caroline Ross

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Rossford City Council approved naming the pocket park at 155 Superior Street as the Caroline Ross Connection Point, in honor of Caroline Ross, during the regular meeting on April 27.

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