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Rossford residents and visitors experience total solar eclipse

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The 2024 total solar eclipse on April 8 was out of this world and Rossford did not skimp on the celebration. The eclipse drew thousands of visitors to the area, many of whom were staying at hotels on Clark Drive, which led the Eclipse on Clark event, sponsored by the Rossford Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Wood County CIT Officer of the Year awarded to RPD Sergeant Anthony Allen

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Sergeant Anthony Allen of the Rossford Police Department was honored by NAMI Wood County for his service to the community and commitment to achieving the goals of Wood County’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program. This award honors an officer’s commitment to improving outcomes for people in crisis and recognizing the value of community policing and justice.

Penta Career Center recognized with 5- Star award

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For the district’s performance on the career tech report card, Penta Career Center received the 2023 5-Star Award. At the April 10 meeting, Superintendent Ed Ewers told the school board that the district received the award for its performance on the 2022-23 career technical planning district report card.

Gathering of Quilters to meet Thursday, April 18

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The Gathering of Quilters will meet Thursday, April 18, at Holland Free Methodist Church, 6605 Angola Road, Holland. Enter at south end of building. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m.

Hospice to host ‘walking through grief’ workshop

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Community members are invited to attend an interactive support group aimed at helping adults adjust to the loss of any loved one. “Walking through grief” will be held the first and third Friday of each month, May through October, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Perrysburg Hospice Center, 30000 East River Road.

RBA to award four $500 scholarships

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The Rossford Business Association will award four $500 scholarships again this year, to seniors who are either a resident of the City of Rossford or Perrysburg Township. Applications can be picked up in the guidance counselor’s office at Rossford High School or at Inside Out Self Storage office, 194 Dixie Highway, Rossford.