News

Hockey benefit to be held for twp. firefighter with cancer

On Saturday, September 7, at 6 p.m., Tam-O-Shanter will host a hockey benefit game between the Toledo Fire Firefighters and Wood County FOP. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Troy Bernhard, a long-time firefighter/ paramedic with Perrysburg Township.

Rossford Senior Center

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 through Friday, at noon.

Bulldog Foundation to hold golf tournament Sept. 23

The Bulldog Foundation will hold its seventh annual golf outing on Monday, September 23, at Belmont Country Club, 29601 Bates Road, Perrysburg.Cost is $125 per person and includes lunch, golf, carts and prizes for winners.

Rossford United Methodist Church celebrating 125 years

On Sunday, September 15, Rossford United Methodist Church will celebrate 125 years with the community. All are welcome to attend.Planned celebration events include:•10:30 a.m., district superintendent will serve as the guest speaker at regular worship service.•11:45 a.m.

Campaign encourages Ohioans to become volunteer firefighters

On August 16, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined Ohio Department of Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield and State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon to kick off a statewide campaign to raise awareness for Ohio’s need for volunteer firefighters.

Rossford city admin holds open house for Buck and Glenwood roundabout

The City of Rossford held an open house at Penta Career Center on August 21 to discuss the proposal of a roundabout constructed at the intersection of Buck and Glenwood roads and 3rd Street, off I-75.

The wood duck family of W.W. Knight preserve

Local resident, Jan Dixon, spent time appreciating the familial habits of the W. W. Knight Nature Preserve pond life. “I have been having so much fun watching and photographing the wood duck family at the preserve—all 11 of them. The dragonflies have also been abundant and very busy.