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Fall classes at the Rossford Library

Rossford Public Library is exited to offer fall classes to the community. Registration is requested for all programs by calling 419-666-0924.Fall Early Literacy Sessions•1-2-3 Read! (1 to 3 year olds) Tuesdays at 6 p.m., September 17 to October 29. Wednesdays at 10 a.m., September 18 to October 30.

Saved by the Belt award presented to Linda Black

On July 25, the Perrysburg Township Police Department and Safe Communities of Wood County presented Linda Black with a Saved by the Belt award.According to Police Chief Matt Gazarek, on November 1, 2023 at 7:50 a.m.

Community Calendar

To include your organization’s activities, mail or drop off the details to the Rossford Record Journal, 130 Louisiana Avenue, PO Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552. Or send an e-mail, with the date, time and location, to dianaw@perrysburg.com. The deadline is Friday at noon.Friday, August 239:30 a.m.

Marriage Licenses

The following individuals applied for a marriage license with the Wood County Probate Court in July 2024.Lesley A. Wood and Michael P. Scofield, both of Rossford.Bryan G. LaVearn and Hailey J. McAfee, both of Rossford.Megan M. Dunne of Rossford, and Josiah C. Bradfield of Genoa.Gary L.

Rossford Police, Fire/EMS Reports

injury crash, 9600 block Olde U.S. 20; alarms, (2) 27200 block Crossroads Parkway; fraud, unit block Hillsdale Avenue; traffic violations, I-75 north at Buck Road.EMS–unit block Rossway Avenue.August 6– injury crash, I75 north at milemark 194.

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.

Ability Center hosts family fun day Aug. 24

The Ability Center, 5605 Monroe Street, Sylvania, will host a family fun day from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, August 24.The event will feature wheelchair basketball, face painting, “Party on a Track” video games and bounce houses.

Riverfest’s pierogi-eating contest showcases Rossford’s iron stomachs

Participants in the first round of the Rossford Riverfest pierogi-eating contest look on as the winner opens his mouth wide after swallowing his last pierogi in 2 minutes and 56 seconds, sealing his victory.

Citizens Police Academy to be offered by RPD

Rossford residents are invited to participate in a Citizens Police Academy hosted by the Rossford Police Department this fall. The program will be offered Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., September 4 through October 30.

The Cocoon awarded grant

The Cocoon, Wood County’s only comprehensive domestic and sexual violence advocacy center and emergency shelter, has been awarded a grant from the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation.Since 2002, the foundation has given more than $2.