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American Red Cross seeks blood donations

As the busy Fourth of July holiday week gets closer, the American Red Cross asks donors to celebrate by making a blood or platelet donation appointment to help power the blood supply through midsummer. While all blood types are needed, donors with type O blood are most urgently needed.

Local Lutheran churches to host worship service and picnic

Lutheran Church of the Master and Zoar Lutheran Church will be hosting a combined outdoor worship service on Sunday, July 6, 10 a.m., at 28744 Simmons Road, Perrysburg, followed by a picnic and music.Both congregations have a longstanding tradition of combining worships outdoors each summer.

Township Steering Committee discusses survey results

The Perrysburg Township Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee held its second meeting on June 10. The Steering Committee was established by the Perrysburg Township Board of Trustees to guide updates of the 2010 Community Master Plan and the Township Zoning Resolution.
RHS graduate competes in state high jump

RHS graduate competes in state high jump

RHS graduate competes in state high jump

Before graduating on June 7, Xavier Boyd (second from right) competed in the high jump regionals that morning, qualifying for state. The following Saturday, he earned a spot on the state podium, tying his personal best at 6’4”.
Stroll the Street Tuesday, July 8 schedule

Stroll the Street Tuesday, July 8 schedule

Stroll the Street Tuesday, July 8 schedule

The band, Spare Parts, makes their debut performance at Stroll the Street in downtown Rossford on Tuesday, July 8.Planned Pethood will bring some fourlegged friends who are up for adoption. This will take place at the pavilion of Edward Ford Memorial Park.
Independence Day closings

Independence Day closings

Independence Day closings

In observance of Independence Day, the following offices and businesses will be closed on Friday, July 4 unless noted otherwise.
From left, Nick Frena, Allison Robinson , Michael Fox and Zach Bingham are sworn in.

From left, Nick Frena, Allison Robinson , Michael Fox and Zach Bingham are sworn in.

Fire Department holds badge pinning ceremony

The Rossford Fire and Rescue Department swore in four full-time firefighters at a badge pinning ceremony on June 16 in the Rossford High School Auditorium.

Be prepared for extreme heat this summer

With extreme heat in the forecast, the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA), the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA), and the National Weather Service Wilmington (NWS) encourage residents— especially older adults, people with chronic illnesses and caretakers of infants and...

Rossford Police, Fire/EMS Reports

June 16– civil dispute, unit block Dixie Highway; simple assault, 900 block Dixie Highway; juveniles, 200 block Osbourne Street; theft, 800 block Lime City Road; repossession, 9700 block Clark Drive West, 100 block Windsor Drive; health and welfare check, 600 block Bruns Drive; unlock vehicle,...