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ReStore, selling household items, building materials, planned for Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN — Habitat for Humanity of Wood County is opening a ReStore, which the executive director describes as a cross between a Goodwill and a Home Depot. Mark Ohashi said the ReStore will offer at thrift-store prices household items and building materials that are donated from community members. “We get donated product from the community, from local businesses — furniture, appliances, building materials — and then sell it to the public at reduced prices,” Mr. Ohashi said. The location will be at the former Bee Gee Rental & Sales Inc. store at 829 W. Newton Rd., which closed in December, 2022.
Forum planned at Wood County Senior Center to gather input on assisted living facilities
With the aim of improving the lives of assisted living facility residents, the Ohio Department of Aging will be hosting Assisted Living Feedback Forums across the state in August and September. At these Feedback Forums, ODA will hear directly from Ohioans about their experiences with assisted living facilities. ODA will...
Long-Awaited Fire Truck Arrives In Monclova Township
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — With its shiny red and black exterior and new tire smell, the new aerial truck stands out from the other vehicles in the Monclova Township Fire & Rescue bay, but the benefits of the $1.2 million custom-designed truck extend far beyond its looks.
Bowling Green residents will see a 0.75% income tax levy on November ballot
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Bowling Green residents will see an income tax levy on the November ballot. Ted Haselman, Bowling Green City Schools, said this is the first time in 14 years the district has had to ask for operating funds. "To go to 14 years without an increase...
City of Findlay Announces Newly Updated Rawson Park is Now Open
The City of Findlay announced yesterday that the courts at Rawson Park are finished with updates and are now open. Rawson Park has one tennis court and four pickleball courts that available on a first-come, first-serve basis from dawn to dusk. They reminded visitors to treat other park-goers with respect...
Summit City Aquatics to discontinue program following announcement of new Fort Wayne Swim Team site
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Summit City Aquatics shared recently that it is discontinuing its program after Southwest Allen County Schools announced last week that the Fort Wayne Swim Team will open a new site at Summit Middle School. Last Wednesday, Southwest Allen County Schools (SACS) announced that the Fort...
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Jim Spanbauer Takes The Helm Of Waterville Rotary; Preps For Blues, Brews And Brats
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Waterville Rotary Club may be small, but it has a huge impact in not just the Anthony Wayne area, but also around the world. “We fight above our weight class,” said Jim Spanbauer, who was named president of the club on July 1 – the same day he retired after more than 30 years in the U.S. Air Force and Ohio Air National Guard.
Bowling Green Community Center closes for maintenance
BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green Community Center, 1245 W. Newton Rd., will be closed Monday through Aug. 4 for its annual shutdown for maintenance. Community center pass holders may use the Bowling Green State University Student Recreation Center as part of a reciprocal agreement between the two entities. The Simpson Building administrative offices, 1291 Conneaut Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday during the shutdown to accept and process program, registrations, rental reservations and payments, and other related business transactions. The community center will reopen Aug. 5.
Ditch Improvement Project To Clear Swan Creek Watershed
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — At hundreds of feet long, the log jam between Springbrook Lake and Lial Renewal Center in Waterville Township is the largest of an estimated 1,100 log jams in the 300 miles of tributaries in the Swan Creek watershed. “We’ve had a big...
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