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Letter to the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Dear Editor:Every time I spot a cluster of dandelions, it brings back a vivid memory of one of my children calling me “pretty like a dandelion.” At the time, I was offended—wasn’t a dandelion just a weed, something people worked hard to get rid of?

SOS Club launching new program

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The SOS (Serving Our Soldiers) Club is launching a new program entitled Connect with a Veteran. SOS members will correspond with military veterans, sending cards, letters, small snacks and potentially invite veterans to speak with students at Rossford High School.

Volunteers sought to rebuild Carter Farm barn

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Wood County Park District is seeking volunteers to help rebuild the historic Carter Farm barn on Thursday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Reuthinger Memorial Preserve, 30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg.During the workshop, participants will be replacing the wood siding on the west end.

Lady Dogs hold 23rd annual golf outing

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The RHS Lady Dogs softball program’s annual golf outing will be August 2, 8 a.m., at the Chippewa Golf Course, 23550 West State Route 579, Curtice.The event costs $85, which includes golfing, cart and dinner held at the American Legion in Rossford, 145 Bergin Street.

Rossford Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
400 Dixie Highway, in the Rossford Community Recreation CenterLunch reservations requested by 4 p.m. on the preceding day. Call 419-666-8494.Programs and lunches for all area residents at least 60 years of age.ACTIVITIES AND LUNCH MENUSLunch is served Monday through Friday, at noon.
Steam Threshers to host 63rd annual reunion on July 20

Steam Threshers to host 63rd annual reunion on July 20

Steam Threshers to host 63rd annual reunion on July 20

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The days of yesteryear will be on display Sunday, July 20, at the Five Point Steam Threshers 63rd annual reunion.The event, free and open to the public, will feature wheat threshing and plowing demonstrations, along with a variety of antique tractors, gas and steam engines.
Tessa Sutter (front), the winner of Rossford’s 2025 Cops and Bobbers event, poses with her catch, a 7.9 pound channel catfish. Bass Pro, a sponsor of the event, congratulated her on her catch by gifting her a hat, fishing pole and tackle box. “She might be six inches taller than the fish,” commented Rossford Police Chief Todd Kitzler (helping her hold the fish in the picture), who said the Cops and Bobbers event is one of the most enjoyable things he gets to do.

Tessa Sutter (front), the winner of Rossford’s 2025 Cops and Bobbers event, poses with her catch, a 7.9 pound channel catfish. Bass Pro, a sponsor of the event, congratulated her on her catch by gifting her a hat, fishing pole and tackle box. “She might be six inches taller than the fish,” commented Rossford Police Chief Todd Kitzler (helping her hold the fish in the picture), who said the Cops and Bobbers event is one of the most enjoyable things he gets to do.

Cops and Bobbers winner

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Tessa Sutter (front), the winner of Rossford’s 2025 Cops and Bobbers event, poses with her catch, a 7.9 pound channel catfish. Bass Pro, a sponsor of the event, congratulated her on her catch by gifting her a hat, fishing pole and tackle box.

U.S. 20 Roundabout update

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The following is an update from the Wood County Port Authority on the closure of U.S. Route 20 between Crossroads Parkway and Lime City Road. The closure is extended due to weather. Updates are highlighted in bold and underlined.U.S.
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