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2026 Black Swamp Arts Festival music line up

The Black Swamp Arts Festival returns to downtown Bowling Green, Friday through Sunday, September 11 to 13, for a weekend celebrating art, community and live music.

Toledo Humane Society names Sam Wolbert as president and CEO, charting next chapter of community impact

Sam Wolbert has been appointed as the Toledo Humane Society’s (THS) next president and chief executive officer, effective June 22.

Community Calendar

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.

BGSU to hold summer 2026 commencement August 7-8

Honoring the academic accomplishments of the Class of 2026, Bowling Green State University will hold its summer commencement exercises on Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, outdoors on the Bowling Green campus.The 316th commencement celebration at Bowling Green will begin at 6:30 p.m.

GLCAP Summer Crisis Program now accepting applications

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) will help eligible Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca and Wood County residents stay cool during the summer months through the Summer Crisis Program, taking place through September 30, 2026. Those interested should visit glcap.

CommUNITY Film Festival set for August 16

Thirteen films will comprise the 12th annual CommUNITY Film Festival, a partnership of the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities and FilmToledo.The free event is open to everyone, from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, August 16 at the Maumee Indoor Theater.

ProMedica to build combined emergency and urgent care facility in Perrysburg

ProMedica plans to construct a full-service emergency department and urgent care to meet the growing healthcare needs of residents and businesses in Perrysburg and surrounding areas.

BUSINESS NEWS

Majestic Care announces the next chapter for Majestic Care Commons at Perrysburg, as the community officially transitions from independent living to assisted living, expanding services to better meet the evolving needs of seniors and families throughout northwest Ohio.

Third annual Perrysburg Hearts the Arts fine art fair set for August 15-16

The Guild of Artists and Artisans (The Guild), producer of the internationally recognized Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, announces the return of the Perrysburg Hearts the Arts fine art fair, presented with support from the Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

Wood County Hospital earns national awards

For the fifth consecutive year, Wood County Hospital has been named a recipient of the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award.