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Youth4Ethics Forum set for March 12

Better Business Bureau Ethics Foundation is presenting the Youth4Ethics Forum in Maumee, on Wednesday, March 12, at the Pinnacle. Doors open for students at 8:30 a.m. for check-in. Youth4Ethics begins at 9 a.m. and concludes by 1 p.m.

Spring Arts Festival scheduled for March 8

Spring is arriving early at HeART Gallery with the Spring Arts Festival on Saturday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.This marks the third year for the event that celebrates artwork by members of Athena Arts Society, Ohio’s oldest art organization for women.

577 Foundation celebrates community artists

Each quarter, the 577 Foundation showcases different artists, crafters and authors in its Welcome Center and Curiosity Shop.577 provides artists a space to display and sell their work while offering visitors the opportunity to discover unique, handmade pieces.

Women-owned businesses are thriving

Women entrepreneurs are not to be underestimated. Data affirms that womenowned businesses are growing and thriving.According to North One banking, women-owned firms account for more than 12 million businesses in the United States.
Jeff and Kim Grilliot

Jeff and Kim Grilliot

NDA President Kim Grilliot to be honored at Milestone Awards

Notre Dame Academy (NDA) President Kim Grilliot will be one of eight extraordinary women honored during the YWCA of Northwest Ohio’s 30th annual Milestones Awards in 2025.Grilliot will be recognized for her contributions to the field of education.

Women of Toledo to celebrate International Women’s Day March 10

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements.It is also a call to action to accelerate gender parity.In recognition of the day, Women of Toledo (WOT) will host its IWD luncheon on Monday, March 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Trailblazing women who changed the world

Throughout history, many dedicated, intelligent and perseverant women have made an impact that not only affected their lives, but also the lives of millions of others. Many of these noteworthy women blazed trails and opened doors for others, forever changing the world with their efforts.
Public Works Superintendent Daryl Igo (center) with his family and Mayor MacKinnon (second from right).

Public Works Superintendent Daryl Igo (center) with his family and Mayor MacKinnon (second from right).

Rossford City Council approves new superintendent of public works

The council approved the mayor’s appointment of Daryl Igo as superintendent of the public works department during their meeting on February 24 .“I’m excited about Daryl,” said Mayor Neil MacKinnon III. “I’ve known him for a very long time.
Rossford Elementary second grade teacher Beth Cramer was presented a $500 WATER grant.

Rossford Elementary second grade teacher Beth Cramer was presented a $500 WATER grant.

District awards WATER grants to Rossford Schools

The Northwestern Water and Sewer District (the District) awarded grant funding to Rossford Schools to support educational programs focused on water resources.