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Wood County Park District News

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

Nursing profession under threat: implications for healthcare quality

Recent policy adjustments by the current administration have reclassified nursing from professional degree status and reduced graduate loan programs.

Red Cross data shows multigenerational portrait of volunteers in northern Ohio

New American Red Cross data shows a snapshot of multigenerational volunteerism here in northern Ohio.From Gen Z to the Silent Generation, people of all ages comprise the more than 3,000 volunteers for the Red Cross of northern Ohio.

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.

Pearson Metropark inducted into national Old-Growth Forest Network

On April 24, Pearson Metropark South Remnant Great Black Swamp Forest was inducted into the national Old-Growth Forest Network (OGFN).

Winter Crisis Program assists more than 1,200 households

The Winter Crisis Program through Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) assisted more than 1,200 households across northwest Ohio with their heating needs this winter, with final numbers still being calculated.

NW Ohio housing market stabilizes

The northwest Ohio housing market showed signs of stabilization in March 2026, with more homes coming on the market and a slower pace of sales compared to recent years.An increase in listings is giving buyers more choices, while homes are taking slightly longer to sell.

Rossford Elementary honor roll

Rossford Elementary School congratulates the following students who were named to the honor roll for the third quarter of the 202526 school year.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor:I am a Rossford Elementary teacher, soon to be retiring after 33 years. I wanted to take this time to thank all of the wonderful community members in Rossford and nearby areas who have helped me educate our precious children over the years.

Sylvania Community Orchestra Concert, Americana 250, set for Sunday, May 31

The Sylvania Community Orchestra (SCO) will hold an Americana 250 concert on Sunday, May 31, at 4 p.m. Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America with this free concert, held at Lourdes University’s Franciscan Center.