Two weeks following Councilwoman Brenna Reynolds’ proposal to form a special committee to plot the future of the city’s fire department, council unanimously agreed. Councilman Zachary Owen was absent from the meeting.

The City of Rossford was recognized for its commitment to effective urban forest management. The city received the distinction of Tree City USA from the Arbor Day Foundation by meeting the program’s requirements of maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. “Tree City USA communities see the positive effects of an urban forest firsthand,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees being planted and cared for by Rossford ensures that generations to come will enjoy a better quality of life. Participation in this program brings residents together and creates a sense of civic pride, whether it’s through volunteer engagement or public education.” Communities worldwide are facing issues with air quality, water resources, personal health and well-being, energy use, extreme heat and flooding. Rossford is doing its part to address these challenges for residents both now and in the future. For more information about the Arbor Day Foundation, visit arborday.org/TreeCityUSA.

The Perrysburg Township trustees approved final appropriations for 2024, setting the budget at $19.27 million. At the March 20 meeting, Gretchen Welch, fiscal officer, said the largest portion is directed toward the general fund at $5.1 million.

Volunteers support and maintain the native plant gardens at various locations in the Wood County Park District’s 21 parks and preserves. Working with a collective team of others, volunteers help plant, weed and water throughout the growing season.

In observance of the Easter holiday, the following offices and businesses will be closed on the days noted. •City of Rossford offices–March 29, no trash delay •Rossford Rec Center–March 29-31 •Perrysburg Township offices–will close at noon on March 29.

Megann Smith, director of operations for the Wood County Humane Society (WCHS), will be a featured speaker at two prominent animal welfare conferences this spring. Her expertise and dedication to animal welfare have earned her the honor of speaking at the Humane Society of the United States Expo in San Antonio, Texas, on May 18, and the National Kitten Coalition virtual conference on June 8.

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) will be the topic of the First Thursday luncheon series Thursday, April 4. A representative from U.S.

The number of Ohio residents issued or renewing handgun licenses has declined largely due to changes in state law. According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, 90,582 permits were issued last year.

Lourdes University announces the 2024 Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak Lecture, titled “Acquisition Anecdotes of a TMA Curator of European Paintings” featuring Lawrence Nichols, the first curator emeritus of the Toledo Museum of Art.