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Rhythm On The River Arts Series continues on July 26

The next program of the Rhythm on the River Arts Series in Grand Rapids will be presented by Micah Nicol and Friends on Sunday, July 26, at 4 p.m.

Wood County recorder reports on second quarter real estate activity

Wood County Recorder, Connor Rose, has released the second quarter 2026 report on real estate transaction activity, including deed and mortgage filings, with comparisons to the same period in 2025.In the second quarter of 2026, the recorder’s office recorded 927 deeds totaling $340.

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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/.

Pillar HYROX Sim coming to Rossford this summer

Pillar HYROX Training Club, based out of Pillar Fitness in Monroe, Michigan, will host a large-scale HYROX Simulation (“HYROX SIM”) event on Saturday, August 1, at TOCA Soccer and Sports Center in Rossford.The event will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Balloon & Fireworks Fest cancelled due to air quality concerns

The Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau (RCVB), in conjunction with city officials and the RCVB Board of Directors, made the difficult decision last week to cancel the 2026 Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest—America 250, scheduled for July 17–19, due to hazardous air quality conditions resulting...

Lady Dogs 24th annual golf outing August 1

The RHS Lady Dogs softball program’s annual golf outing will take place on Saturday, August 1, at the Chippewa Golf Course, 23550 OH-579, Curtice, Ohio, with an 8 a.m. start.The $85 entry fee includes golf, cart and dinner held at the Rossford American Legion, 145 Bergin Street.

Property tax updates

Wood County Auditor Matthew Oestreich announces the implementation of House Bill 186, which will appear on second-half tax bills as the “Inflation Cap Credit.” The bill was enacted to limit increases in school district property tax revenue to the rate of inflation.

Wood County Park District News

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/.