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New values open for inspection: property tax reforms will limit tax increases

Wood County Auditor Matthew Oestreich announced that the 2026 Triennial Update values have received state approval and are available on the auditor’s website for open inspection. Countywide, residential values increased by an average of 19 percent.

Northwest Ohio housing market offers opportunities for buyers and sellers

If you have been waiting for the “right time” to buy or sell a home, the latest housing market data from Northwest Ohio Realtors shows there are opportunities on both sides of the market.Home prices continue to rise at a steady pace, while more homes are becoming available for buyers to choose from.

Wood County

The following upcoming programs will be offered through the Wood County Park District (WCPD). Registration is required for all programs unless noted otherwise. Programs are free of charge unless noted.To register, visit reserva tions.woodcountyparkdis trict.org/.

Real Estate Transfers

Real estate transfers received for June 30 to July 16, 2026, for the area encompassing Rossford School District.Robert K. Gyori to Equity Trust Company, custodian FBO Maureen Clayton, IRA, 146 Rossburn Place, $60,100.

Perrysburg Township Police Report

July 10-16 Friday, July 10Rescue runs, 27600 block Oregon Road, 30700 block East River Road, 28500 block Starbright Boulevard, I-75 south at milemark 190.8, 10000 block Wyandot Place; traffic stops, Deimling Road at Crossroads Parkway, 10200 block Fremont Pike, I75 south at milemark 193; suspicious...

Municipal Court Reports

The following cases were finalized in Perrysburg Municipal Court July 3 to 9, 2026.An additional $88 in court costs was sentenced for each case, unless otherwise noted.Traffic Convictions Wendy Mercurio, Colony Road, stop sign, $45 fine.Margaret E. Rohrs, Jennings Road, brake requirement violation,...

Toledo Opera is seeking extras for Verdi’s Aida

Toledo Opera is inviting male community members to become part of the spectacle of Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida by serving as supernumeraries in its October 2026 production at the Valentine Theatre.Supernumeraries are nonspeaking, non-singing performers who help bring the world of opera to life through...

Rossford Police, Fire/EMS Reports

July 6– shoplifting, 9600 block Olde U.S. 20; alarm, 9300 block bass Pro Boulevard; traffic violations, unit block Colony Court, 200 block Colony Road, 900 block Buck Road; dog bite, 9800 block Olde U.S. 20; non-injury crash, Buck Road at I-75 north; suspicious incident, 27400 block Simmons Road;...

Lake Erie algae cruise set for Aug. 12

The Lake Erie Waterkeeper’s annual algae cruise will be held Wednesday, August 12, at the Toledo Yacht Club, 3900 North Summit Street, Toledo.At 1 p.m., a brief talk about this year’s green-algae bloom, on the yacht club’s second floor, will precede the cruise, followed by boarding the Midnight...