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Edward Schimmel announces run for Ohio House District 44

Northwood Mayor Edward “Ed” Schimmel announced he will seek the Republican nomination for Ohio’s 44th House District, which will be open in 2026 after State Representative Josh Williams announced he will run for Congress.The district includes portions of Lucas, Ottawa and Wood counties.

RossFord Public Library

There is a lot to love at the Rossford Public Library this February.Our winter storytime session will continue through February 18. The 4 to 6-year-old storytime group meets Monday evenings at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at noon.The 1-2-3 Read group meets Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m.

ProMedica to offer community events

ProMedica will offer the following community events in February and March:•The peer-led group focuses on connection, shared experience and real-world guidance. The program is for new amputees, long-term amputees, caregivers, supporters and anyone impacted by limb loss. The group meets at 4 p.m.

NAMI offers mental health education to community

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wood County will offer a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) workshop. A free self-designed course to identify personal wellness tools is set for Thursday and Friday, February 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, virtually.

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.

New tween book club at Rossford Library

The Rossford Public Library is excited to host its new tween book club, “Left on ‘Read.’” The club is open to kids and teens between grades 6-8 and will meet the first Wednesday of the month, with the start-up meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.

Red Cross seeks donors to rebuild supply

Recent winter storms have had a severe impact on efforts to rebuild the blood supply during the ongoing blood shortage. Donors of all blood types are asked to make a blood or platelet donation appointment as soon as possible.

Wood County Park District News

The following upcoming programs will be offered through the Wood County Park District. Registration is required for all programs unless noted otherwise. Programs are free of charge unless noted.To register, visit reserva tions.woodcountyparkdis trict.org/.

Waterville Historical Society to present Lewis and Clark program

Waterville Historical Society presents Lou Ritten’s program “Up the Missouri, Lewis and Clark Expedition, part II,” on Wednesday, February 18, at 7 p.m., via Zoom only.The free program reviews the journey of Lewis and Clark as they explore the unknown territory west of St.

Public input is next step in TARTA’s Bus Rapid Transit study

With an eye on faster, more reliable and innovative service, the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is asking the public to weigh in on its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) study.BRT is designed to make bus service more frequent, reliable and easier to use.