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Rossford Police Chief Todd Kitzler’s 2025 plunge.

Rossford Police Chief Todd Kitzler’s 2025 plunge.

2026 Polar Plunge rescheduled

The Bulldog Foundation’s 2026 Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, January 31, 11 a.m., at Carpenters Local 351 Union Hall, 9278 Bass Pro Boulevard, Perrysburg. The event was rescheduled due to weather.

Rossford Public Library to host ‘Let’s Show Our Love’

The Rossford Public Library is hosting a Valentine's program for children and teens on Wednesday, February 4, 6 p.m., 720 Dixie Highway.“Let’s Show Our Love” participants will help create Valentine’s Day cards for a local assisted-living facility.Registration is required by calling 419666-0924.

Jan. 26 city council canceled

The Rossford City Council regular meeting scheduled for January 26 was canceled due to weather conditions.The next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, February 9, 6 p.m., in the municipal building.

NWSD reports engineering leadership promotions

The Northwestern Water and Sewer District (The District) announces the promotion of Garret Chamberlain, P.E., to manager of engineering, and Matt Dennis to assistant manager of engineering. Both bring extensive experience in public utilities and a commitment to serving the community.

Notice to Wood County dog owners

Matthew Oestreich, Wood County auditor, reminds dog owners that January 31, is the deadline for 2026 dog registrations.A registration fee of $ 16 must be paid with the application for each dog registered.
Rios on OWU dean’s list

Rios on OWU dean’s list

Rios on OWU dean’s list

Melayna Rios, of Rossford, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester at OhioWesleyan University.Lo achieve this distinction, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in all applicable classes.
Megan Newlove

Megan Newlove

Newlove announces candidacy for judge

Megan Newlove, a seventh generation Wood County resident and Bowling Green attorney for more than 25 years, announced her candidacy for Wood County Juvenile/ Probate Court Judge. “I want to maintain the exceptional standard of service established under Judge David Woessner,” Newlove said.

NAMI offers mental health education to community

In an expansion of last year’s Mental Health Conference Series, NAMI Wood County will host four webinars titled “Caring for a Generation: Supporting Mental Health in Aging.”The first session, “Navigating Grief in Aging,” is Thursday, January 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WSWCD contractor list

The Wood Soil and Water Conservation District is updating the contractor list provided to landowners and residents looking for local companies and organizations available to assist with the installation of conservation practices, pond installation and maintenance, wildlife habitat seeding and...