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250th Lecture Series in Grand Rapids continues on August 22

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The Grand Rapids Historical Society continues its 250th Lecture Series, celebrating 250 years of American history.

Community Calendar

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

To include your organization’s activities, mail or drop off the details to the Rossford Record Journal, 215 Osborne Street, Rossford, Ohio 43460 or PO Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552.

Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful to host Green Time in the 419 fundraiser on August 27

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful announces the return of Green Time in the 419, its annual fundraising celebration dedicated to environmental progress and community engagement.

Wine on the Water supports relief in Ukraine

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Toledo Helps Ukraine (THU), in partnership with the Glass City Pearl, will host Wine on the Water, a special evening cruise benefiting THU’s humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

The Wood County Committee on Aging 400 Dixie Highway, in the Rossford Community Recreation Center Lunch reservations requested by 4 p.m. on the preceding day Call 419-666-8494.Programs and lunches for all area residents at least 60 years of age.ACTIVITIES AND LUNCH MENUSLunch is served Monday...

Perrysburg Township Fire and EMS to start administering blood products in the field

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Starting September 1, Perrysburg Township Fire and EMS (PTFD) will have the capabilities to administer blood products in the field. PTFD will become the first in the Wood County and surrounding Toledo area to carry packed red blood cells (pRBCs) and plasma to the point of injury.

From left: Library Director Goldsmith, Patricia Gladieux’s son, Bill Gladieux, and Bill’s wife, Cindy Gladieux.

IPS donates replacement Gladieux memorial plaque to Rossford Public Library

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Patricia Gladieux was a well-loved children's librarian serving the Rossford Public Library for 20 years before retiring in 1983.

Rossford Historical Society welcomes community to upcoming meeting

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The Rossford Historical Society exists to preserve and share Rossford’s rich history and is eager to share their plans to do so with the community. They welcome local voices to their meeting on September 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Rossford Public Library conference room.

2026 Patricia Gladieux Honorees: Todd Drusback and Dana Fowler

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The Patricia Gladieux Employee-of-the-Year Award, honoring Rossford Schools employees who show outstanding character, was awarded to Todd Drusback and Dana Fowler this year.The following criteria are used to determine those who teach or demonstrate genuine characteristics beyond what is required in...

Housing market remains strong as buyer demand continues

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Northwest Ohio’s housing market remained active in July, with more homes sold, rising single-family home values and continued opportunities for homeowners considering a move. Buyer demand remained strong throughout the region.

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