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Rossford Elementary honor roll

Rossford Elementary School congratulates the following students who were named to the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year.Principal’s Honor Roll Grade 3 Tobias Allen, Hazel Blakeman, Halima Boateng, Elliott Cole, Audrey Derr, Wyatt Fisher, Sahen Fultz, Jequan Hamilton Jr.

Wood County Recorder Rose highlights year-over-year real estate activity

Wood County Recorder Connor Rose released a yearover- year report examining real estate activity across the county, highlighting trends in deed and mortgage filings, and comparing 2025 figures with those from 2024.

Parent Project program helps families reduce conflict with teens

Life with a teenager can sometimes feel like a daily battle of wills. For parents who dread the tension that arises when their teen comes home from school—or when they themselves walk through the door after work—there is help available.

Rossford Public Library staff members share their love of reading

asked the staff of Rossford Public Library to share some of their favorite books with its readers.Kristine Goldsmith, Director The book I chose as “most loved” is a non-fiction, local recap of long-gone Toledo dining lore.

Children, families make Valentine’s Day cards

Rossford Public Library was happy to welcome area children and families, as well as participants of the library’s Homeschool Hub program, who created Valentine cards that will be delivered for residents of Majestic Care Senior Living Facility.

Have a wild Valentine’s Day at Nature’s Nursery open house

Those looking to skip the predictable box of chocolates and stuffed animals this year are invited to attend Wild Valentine open house.The open house will take place at Nature’s Nursery, 7541 Dutch Road in Waterville, this Saturday, February 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rossford Schools supporters take the plunge

Approximately 10 people jumped into frigid waters in 16 degree fahrenheit weather during the Bulldog Foundation’s third annual Polar Plunge on February 7.

Wood County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page restored

The Wood County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page was hacked on January 3.Effective just before noon on Thursday, February 5, with the assistance of Meta, the Wood County Sheriffs Office Facebook page has been restored and is no longer compromised.

Mayor names next police chief at Rossford city council meeting

Mayor Neil MacKinnon III announced during the February 9 city council meeting that he intends to promote Lieutenant Craig Revill to be the next police chief, pending approval from city council, after Chief Todd Kitzler’s retirement.“It’s very well deserved.