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Wood County real estate distribution

Matthew Oestreich, Wood County auditor, has announced the distribution of the real estate, public utility tax and special assessments for the first half 2025 settlement. A total of $156,180,377 was collected and distributed including $2,583,856 for special assessments.

Rossford Public Library seeks young local artists

In preparation for the Rossford Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Club, Color Our World, the library is calling for young local artists.

Peregrine falcons welcome three hatchlings

Recently, the pair of Peregrine falcons in the Wood County Courthouse clock tower welcomed three new hatchlings—officially called eyasses—to their nest. The baby birds were spotted on the 2025 Falcon Cam on May 5.

Rossford Public Library to host free concert series

Rossford Public Library has released their musical line-up for their free summer concert series, Libraries Rock.The event takes place Wednesdays, June 11 through August 13, from 6 to 8 p.m., at 720 Dixie Highway. Attendees are asked to bring a chair or blanket for sitting on the library lawn.

Rossford Police, Fire/EMS Reports

May 5– dispute, 9400 block Bass Pro Boulevard; non-injury crash, 10000 block Avenue Road; lift assist, 100 block Windsor Drive; traffic violations, Glenwood Road at Bruns Drive, Dixie Highway at Superior Street, Lime City Road at Lewis Street; suspicious person, unit block Santus Drive; menacing,...

Annual hydrant flushing program in progress

The Northwestern Water and Sewer District (The District) started its annual hydrant flushing program May 19. This involves opening about 4,000 hydrants across the five-county area they serve. The hydrant flushing will continue through the fall.

Perrysburg Township Police Report

April 25-May 8 Friday, April 25Rescue runs, 100 block J Street, 30300 block Bates Road, 9500 block Five Point Road, 25400 block Lime City Road, 7200 block Sleepy Hollow Drive, 28900 block Glenwood Road, 200 block M Street; accident, 9300 block Buck Road; criminal damage, 28800 block Oregon Road;...

Wood County Museum to host meet and greet with Ohio author Dr. Robert Kroeger

The Wood County Museum will host a meet and greet and book signing event with Dr. Robert Kroeger, author of “Historic Barns of Ohio” and “Round Barns of America” on Monday, June 2, at 6 p.m., at 13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green.

Fort Meigs holds First Siege 1813 reenactment

Experience Fort Meigs Historic Site in action on Memorial Day weekend as reenactors from across the United States and Canada commemorate the 212th anniversary of the First Siege of Fort Meigs.The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25.

Music in the Gardens returns to 577 Foundation on June 14

Music in the Gardens returns to the 577 Foundation on the second Saturday of each month, June through September. The events offer a day of live music, exploration and fun.Attendees can enjoy performances throughout the gardens from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.