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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

Rossford teacher has memorable experience as Honor Flight guardian

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.
City tree lighting ceremony to be held Monday, Nov. 25

City tree lighting ceremony to be held Monday, Nov. 25

City tree lighting ceremony to be held Monday, Nov. 25

Area residents are invited to kick off the holiday season at 7 p.m., Monday, November 25, at Rossford’s annual tree lighting ceremony.The traditional Christmas season event will take place on the front lawn of the municipal building, 133 Osborn Street.

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.
SOS Club participates in week of activities to honor veterans

SOS Club participates in week of activities to honor veterans

SOS Club participates in week of activities to honor veterans

The Rossford High School Serving Our Soldiers (SOS) Club participated in a week of activities designed to show appreciation to area military veterans. The programs were held to coincide with Veterans Day.

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.
ODOT is preparing to reopen the southbound lanes of I-475.

ODOT is preparing to reopen the southbound lanes of I-475.

ODOT nears completion of I-475 widening project, southbound lanes to reopen

After several years and millions of dollars, the widening project of I-475 two to three lanes from Sylvania to the Maumee River bridge is nearing completion.During the transition, motorists can expect lane restrictions and delays.I-475, between Airport Highway and 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.