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Gibsonburg awarded $700K grant to revitalize downtown area
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Gibsonburg’s downtown area is getting a facelift thanks to a grant from ODOT’s Transportation Alternatives program. “We put in for $1.3 million, we were awarded $700,000 of that,” Gibsonburg’s mayor, Steve Fought said. “We’ll end up having to kick in a little bit on our end as well.”
Gibsonburg Homecoming includes parades, runs and more
GIBSONBURG - The 2024 Gibsonburg Homecoming was held at Williams Park on June 26 to 29. The week began with a Sprint Car Parade from the high school to Williams Park. Other events included the Doughnut Mile, featuring Ideal Bakery Doughnuts, an old-fashioned cake walk, the Gibsonburg Beer Mile, and Saturday’s Homecoming Parade. ...
🎢Homecoming Festival keeps things lively in Gibsonburg
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Fremont has a full list of events - concerts and movies - for July at amphitheater
The Fremont Community Amphitheater, 209 S. Arch St., will be the setting for many concert and events in July. The events are free to the public and will be held rain or shine. Pack your chairs or blankets. On Tuesday, Paramount Movie Nights begin with “Independence Day" starting at 9...
Sandusky County has assorted July Fourth celebrations
Sandusky County communities have Independence Day activities planned in the first week of July. Celebrations start in Woodville with the 82nd annual July Fourth Extravaganza at Trail Marker Park Wednesday through Saturday. The midway opens Wednesday at 5 p.m. On Thursday, a car show is set for 5-8 p.m. and a dance party at 6 p.m. at the front stage. Friday will include a 5k race at 7 p.m. and other evening entertainment.
Chemical from truck dealership caused discoloration in Perrysburg creek, Ohio EPA says
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Cleanup is underway at a Perrysburg creek which was recently discolored due to a pollutant, an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency spokesperson said Tuesday. The city of Perrysburg contacted the Ohio EPA Monday after Grassy Creek along Eckel Junction Road appeared discolored, according to a statement from...
Former Rossford Lanes property looking for new owner
ROSSFORD, Ohio — A familiar spot in Rossford is on the market once again. "To me, it's an iconic building, an iconic location," said Rossford Mayor Neil MacKinnon III. The building at 969 Dixie Highway in Rossford once the home to Rossford Lanes is now looking for a new owner.
Perrysburg schools getting clean school buses through federal funding
Perrysburg school district is expanding its fleet of school buses, but they won’t be fueled by diesel. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded the school district $400,000 toward the purchase of 16 propane buses. These buses emit fewer emissions than the typical diesel-fueled school bus. “With the recent purchase of these buses, we will become a mostly propane bus district,” Perrysburg Superintendent Tom Hosler said. The school district was previously awarded funding in 2019 to purchase 12 propane buses and has added four more since. James Mapus, the executive director of operations for Perrysburg, said they are adding even more because of the impact on the community.
BG gets ‘Safe Routes to School’ funding for path connecting Crim Elementary and Carter Park
After learning earlier this year that half of Bowling Green parents feel it’s unsafe to let their children walk or ride bikes to school, city officials applied for Safe Routes to School funding from the state. On Tuesday, Gov. Mike DeWine announced that the City of Bowling Green had...
Governor to announce state's first Innovation Hub, in NW Ohio
A consortium of Toledo glassmakers and universities appeared Sunday to have snared state funding for the first of Ohio’s Innovation Hub projects, with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and others scheduled to formally announce the project Monday in Perrysburg. The Northwest Ohio Innovation Consortium applied for $31.4 million in state funding to get the project to help the Toledo area’s four glass manufacturers develop stronger, lighter-weight glass that also is cleaner to produce. As part of that proposal, the universities and companies involved pledged a $10.5 million match for research and development, and said they would continue to seek grants and private funding for projects as research advanced. Mr. DeWine had said during a March appearance at the Regional Growth Partnership’s annual meeting in Maumee that the $125 million Innovation Hubs program was designed to function as seed money to promote Ohio’s existing, legacy industries, promoting research that would support existing jobs and create new ones.
Cloudiness in Grassy Creek water inside Perrysburg came from dust suppressant spill
A creek that flows in the Maumee River has been polluted by a suspected cancer-causing dust suppressant. Grassy Creek’s cloudy discoloration was reported to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s emergency response section on Monday morning by city of Perrysburg officials. The discolored area involves a two-mile stretch in the vicinity of Eckel Junction Road. The spill originated at the White Ford Kenworth — Perrysburg truck dealership at 12650 Eckel Junction Rd., Dina Pierce, Ohio EPA spokesman, said.
Zoning 'Justus': Perrysburg Twp. inspector says he's perfect for the job
The Perrysburg Township zoning inspector knows he’s not going to win any popularity contests. Since starting the job in September, J.D. Justus has chased down chickens, researched out-of-town owners of dilapidated car washes, and got an education on an invasive weed. “I’m used to people yelling,” said the retired police officer, who is 63. Mr. Justus was a sergeant with the Perrysburg Police Department, and spent 24 years on the Perrysburg Township Zoning Board of Appeals.
Perrysburg council unanimously approves housing development
Perrysburg schools’ growth issues will not be solved by stopping development in the city, according to one councilman. After a unanimous council vote at Tuesday’s meeting to allow a plan for 284 more residential units, Councilman Rick Rettig said city leaders are always mindful of what the school district is facing, but responsible development can still proceed in Perrysburg. “It’s certainly never my thought that solving the schools’ problem means we just stop all development. That is not the case,” he said. “I really feel like the city has a duty to continue to grow responsibly, but at the same way manage how that growth happens.” Council’s vote Tuesday was to approve a planned unit development on two parcels on the west side of Fort Meigs Road, south of Roachton Road and north of Five Point Road. The 78.8 acres are immediately north of the Coventry Pointe subdivision and are zoned R-3, single family residential.
Lease signed for dog park in BG; next step is designing doggy destination
After years of dogged persistence, the citizens group pushing for a city dog park has entered a lease for a patch of land where their dogs can run unleashed. Last week, Wendy Manning, head of the Friends of BG Dog Parks, signed the contract approved by City Council in May.
Water and sewer rates increasing for Perrysburg homeowners
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Perrysburg residents will notice an increase in their water and sewer rates starting next month. The water rates will increase by 10% and the sewer rates will increase by 6% on Aug. 1. The same increases will occur on Jan. 1 of 2025 and 2026. After...
Innovation hub will work to keep region’s industry on the cutting edge of glass worldwide
Building on the northwest Ohio’s long history as a center of glass making, the state is investing in an initiative to make sure that industry continues to play an important part in the region’s future. Gov. Mike DeWine visited Owens-Illinois headquarters in Perrysburg this morning (7/1/24) to announce...
Wood County Museum morphs into Margaritaville for fund-raiser
BOWLING GREEN — The Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., is hosting Poor Farm Palooza, a summer Margaritaville-themed fund-raising event, at 6 p.m. July 19. Tickets start at $60 for museum members and are $65 for non-members. The ticket includes all-you-can-eat food by City Barbeque, drinks (beer, wine, and non-alcoholic), desserts, and a porch concert by Cheeseburgers In Paradise, which is a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. There will also be a side raffle for prizes. Tickets are available at woodcountyhistory.org or call the museum at 419-352-0967. There is also an opportunity to participate in an online silent auction at 32auctions.com/pfpf24
Radio days: Wood County Museum hosts amateur radio operators
Ham radio operators are the unsung heroes of communication. If the grid goes down and telephones and internet no longer work, there’s always ham radio. That’s the philosophy behind Field Days, an international ham radio exercise sponsored by the American Radio Relay League to raise awareness about emergency communication procedures using temporary antennas and emergency power. Last week, several members of the Wood County Amateur Radio Club participated in the local version of Field Days at Wood County Museum. Bob Willman has been a ham radio enthusiast and member of the Wood County Amateur Radio Club since 1971.
Hayes Presidential to hold free Independence Day concert
Celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic concert performed by the Toledo Concert Band, featuring members of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, on the verandah of the historic Hayes Home in Fremont Thursday, July 4 from 2-3:30 p.m. Admission is free. Concert-goers are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating...
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