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Safe Communities reminds families, caregivers to talk with older drivers about safe driving

Safe Communities reports that there have been eight fatalities in Wood County to date, compared to nine this time last year.The U.S.

Rossford Public Library

Rossford Public Library offers the following programs and events.•The library’s fall early literacy groups will begin on September 8.•Storytime for ages 4 through 6 will be offered Mondays, at 6 p.m., September 8 through October 27.•The 1-2-3 Read groups will meet Tuesdays, at 6 p.m.

NAMI offers free programs for military families

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wood County is a self-help organization offering free events, educational classes, support groups and other programs that address mental health for the Wood County community.

Wood County Museum to hold annual living history program

The 22nd annual Wood County Living History Day Presented by DACOR Internet Services will be held Sunday, August 31, at 2 p.m., on the Wood County Museum grounds, 13660 County Home Road in Bowling Green, Ohio. Local residents will portray historic citizens of Wood County.

Bulldog Foundation to hold golf tournament Sept. 22

The Bulldog Foundation will hold its eighth annual golf outing on Monday, September 22, at Belmont Country Club, 29601 Bates Road, Perrysburg.Cost is $130 per person and includes lunch, golf, carts and prizes for winners.

TMACOG seeking comments on changes to Transportation Improvement Program

TMACOG is accepting public comment on recommended changes to the Fiscal Year 2026-29 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).The TIP is a list of specific projects that implement the policies laid out in the transportation plan.

Perrysburg Twp. food distribution

The Perrysburg Township food distribution will be held Thursday, September 11, from 8 to 10 a.m.The township fire department will sponsor the food give-away at the township building, 26609 Lime City Road, the second Thursday of each month.

Red Cross to hold Peanuts themed blood drives

The American Red Cross asks donors to give blood or platelets now to help maintain a healthy blood supply.Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are asked to make an appointment to keep lifesaving blood products ready the moment patients need them.

Support still available for summer cooling

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) continues to assist eligible Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca and Wood County residents with utility costs through the Summer Crisis Program, taking place now through September 30, or until funding is depleted.

NAMI Remembrance Event set for September 5 in BG

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wood County will host the fifth annual Remembrance Event on Friday, September 5, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Wood County Museum’s herb garden, 13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green.