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RJHS posts first quarter honor roll

Rossford Junior High School has announced its honor roll students for the first quarter of the 2024-25 school year.

World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims

Safe Communities of Wood County reports that during the last year, 22 people have lost their lives on county roadways. Any life lost is one too many and each one of these lives lost is more than a statistic, it’s a person who had a name, family members, friends and loved ones.

Rossford teacher has memorable experience as Honor Flight guardian

Kristen Vargo, a fifth grade intervention specialist for Rossford Schools, said she was “honored and humbled” to participate as a guardian for the final Honor Flight of 2024. She also was happy to share the experience with her son, Alex Vargo.

Thanksgiving closings

In observance of Thanksgiving, the following offices and businesses will be closed on Thursday, November 28, unless noted otherwise.•City of Rossford offices–November 28 and 29.•Rossford Record Journal offices–November 28 and 29•Rossford Public Library will close at 5 p.m.

House bill introduced to honor fallen Vietnam soldier

State Representative Haraz Ghanbari delivered sponsor testimony recently for House Bill 611 to honor U.S. Army Private First Class Jerry Bockbrader, an American hero who was killed in action May 20, 1968, at the age of 20 while serving in the Vietnam War.House Bill 611 would designate the U.S.

Pups Paradise raises $2,883 for Wood County Humane Society

Pups Paradise’s ‘Pup’kin Patch Bash, held at Perrysburg Te’kela on October 12, brought together community members for an evening of fun and philanthropy, raising $2,883 to support Wood County Humane Society (WCHS) and its mission to provide care and shelter for animals in need.

Ohio Highway Patrol warns motorists to look out for deer

The Ohio Highway Patrol is reminding motorists of the increase in deer-involved crashes during this time of year.Since 2019, there have been 109,507 deer-involved crashes on Ohio roadways.