News

August 4 Stroll the Street line‐up

Athens Wheeler Band will bring their mix of rock, rhythm and blues to the Edward Ford Memorial Park at Stroll the Street on Tuesday, August 4.The downtown Rossford event runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., with music beginning at 5:30.

Hollywood Casino to host Planned Pethood fundraiser, adoption event August 1

Planned Pethood, Inc. is teaming up once again with Hollywood Casino Toledo, 1968 Miami Street, to host the Summer Pup Up Bar–Adoption Event and Fundraiser on Saturday, August 1, from noon to 2 p.m.

Building Futures Extravaganza to feature Ohio State and Michigan football legends

The Rossford community will have the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable evening of great food, football stories and community impact during the eighth annual Building Futures Extravaganza, benefiting the Bulldog Foundation.

Local students honored at annual SkillsUSA event

Career and technical education students in Ohio were recognized with a certificate of accomplishment at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) held June 1 through 5, in Atlanta.

New values open for inspection: property tax reforms will limit tax increases

Wood County Auditor Matthew Oestreich announced that the 2026 Triennial Update values have received state approval and are available on the auditor’s website for open inspection. Countywide, residential values increased by an average of 19 percent.

Northwest Ohio housing market offers opportunities for buyers and sellers

If you have been waiting for the “right time” to buy or sell a home, the latest housing market data from Northwest Ohio Realtors shows there are opportunities on both sides of the market.Home prices continue to rise at a steady pace, while more homes are becoming available for buyers to choose from.

Wood County

The following upcoming programs will be offered through the Wood County Park District (WCPD). Registration is required for all programs unless noted otherwise. Programs are free of charge unless noted.To register, visit reserva tions.woodcountyparkdis trict.org/.

Real Estate Transfers

Real estate transfers received for June 30 to July 16, 2026, for the area encompassing Rossford School District.Robert K. Gyori to Equity Trust Company, custodian FBO Maureen Clayton, IRA, 146 Rossburn Place, $60,100. Elizabeth H. Steingass and Christina B. Larranaga to Gary M. Noe and Barbara H.