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To include your organization’s activities, mail or drop off the details to the Rossford Record Journal, 215 Osborne Street, Rossford, Ohio 43460 or PO Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552. Or send an email, with the date, time and location, to dianaw@ perrysburg.com. The deadline is Friday at noon.

Bowling Green Post investigates Lake Township crash

The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an injury crash involving a juvenile on March 1, at approximately 1:41 p.m., at the intersection of Fostoria and Genoa roads, in Lake Township.

Wood County dog license recap

Auditor Matthew Oestreich reports the following information on the 2026 dog licensing renewal period. A total of 10,839 regular licenses (including one-year or three-year licenses), 89 permanent licenses and 380 kennel licenses were issued.

ROSSFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY

There is plenty to feel lucky about at Rossford Public Library this March.The Oscar contest continues through March 13. Stop in to complete a 2026 Oscar ballot with your best guesses and enter to win a movie prize basket.The Homeschool Hub will meet Friday, March 6, from 10 to 11 a.m.

BUSINESS NEWS

Bay Area Credit Union has acquired Maumee Valley Credit Union, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s continued growth and commitment to serving members across Northwest Ohio.

NAMI announces upcoming events, courses

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wood County is a self-help organization offering free events, educational classes, support groups and other programs that address mental health for the Wood County community.

Sunshine Communities launches Choose to Include

Sunshine Communities is inviting Northwest Ohio to move beyond awareness and into action this March through its Choose to Include campaign for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March.

WCEMA upcoming weather class, drills

The Wood County Emergency Management Agency reports the upcoming SKYWARN class for Wood County, severe weather awareness week and tornado drill.A SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter’s Class for Wood County will be held on Tuesday, March 10.

Northwestern Water and Sewer District projects

The Northwestern Water and Sewer District (the District) delivers water and sewer services to more than 20,000 customer accounts in Wood, Henry, Sandusky and Hancock counties.

A salute to Molly Jakubec, first female to be elected to Rossford City Council

“All adventures—especially into new territory—are scary.' –Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in spaceIn addition to being my father’s sister, and my godmother, my Aunt Molly (Vavrik) Jakubec was definitely a woman ahead of her time.