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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

Bulldog Foundation to hold golf tournament Sept. 23

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.
The wood duck family of W.W. Knight preserve

The wood duck family of W.W. Knight preserve

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.
For his Eagle Scout project, Freddie Dowling of Perrysburg orchestrated the construction of replacement bat boxes at W.W. Knight and Bradner nature preserves.

For his Eagle Scout project, Freddie Dowling of Perrysburg orchestrated the construction of replacement bat boxes at W.W. Knight and Bradner nature preserves.

Eagle Scout completes bat box project for Wood County Park District

In spring, an area resident attended a Wood County park district meeting to ask that the bat boxes at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve be replaced, noting they had deteriorated over the years.
Patrons walk down Dixie Highway as vendors sell fresh produce, food and Rossford themed merchandise.

Patrons walk down Dixie Highway as vendors sell fresh produce, food and Rossford themed merchandise.

Stroll the Street wraps up 2024 season

Guests made their way downtown to enjoy an evening with neighbors and friends as the last batch of food trucks and art vendors set up along Dixie Highway on August 13, for the final Stroll the Street of the 2024 season.
Eileen Christoffers

Eileen Christoffers

Rossford School District recognizes outstanding educators

Rossford School District recently presented the Patricia Gladieux Employee-of-the-Year Award, which is given to employees who demonstrate outstanding character in working with children. It was awarded this year to Eileen Christoffers, Ron Demko and Lisa Kohl.