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Mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile virus in Wood County

A mosquito pool collected in Wood County has tested positive for West Nile virus. The sample of mosquitoes was collected on July 12 and sent for testing to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).

Perrysburg Twp. food distribution

The Perrysburg Township food distribution will be held Thursday, August 8, from 8 to 10 a.m.The township fire department will sponsor the food give-away at the township building, 26609 Lime City Road, the second Thursday of each month.

Friends of the library book sale

The annual Friends of the Rossford Library book sale will be held at the library, 720 Dixie Highway, Tuesday through Thursday, August 6 to 8, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Residents are invited to check out a huge selection of books, audiobooks, movies, music and other items priced to sell.

Ohio Turnpike alerts customers of text scam for toll payments

The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is reminding toll customers, and all mobile device owners, to be aware of a resurgence in fraudulent texts from scammers requesting payment for unpaid tolls through fake websites.

Wednesday at Woodlands presents the Ben DeLong Band August 7

Wednesday at Woodlands lunchtime concert series continues Wednesday, August 7, from noon to 1 p.m., in the Woodlands Park shelter area, 429 East Boundary, Perrysburg, with music by the Ben DeLong Band.Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs.

Woodward High School to host golden luncheon

The alumni and friends of Calvin M.

Free live concert series at Wood County Museum

The Wood County Museum will host a free concert series, Music at the Museum, presented by Visit BG Ohio, this summer featuring live music on the east wing porch of the historic county home building on Thursday, August 8, starting at 6 p.m.

Van Wert historical society hosts model railroad show

The Van Wert County Historical Society is sponsoring their 21st annual Van Wert Railroad Heritage Weekend on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Toledo Helps Ukraine launches ‘pallets for a purpose’ drive

Toledo Helps Ukraine has launched “pallets for a purpose,” a donation drive with a goal of collecting and shipping 25 pallets of essential supplies to Ukraine this fall.“Ukrainians desperately need humanitarian aid and building supplies,” said Alona Matchenko, president of the organization.

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 29:30 a.m.