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Wood County Museum tells local history, hosts Free First Friday event
BOWLING GREEN — Make-your-own USA-themed sunglasses were the featured craft on Friday as the Wood County Museum hosted its monthly Free First Friday and Make-and-Take Craft event. The Wood County Museum offers free admission and craft-making to all visitors on the first Friday of each month. Admission is usually $7, or $6 for seniors and students and $3 for children. The monthly affair runs thanks to partnerships with Visit BG Ohio, Visit Perrysburg, and the Rossford Convention and Visitors Bureau. This is the first year the museum has collaborated on events with cities from across Wood County. “We've had some that have started coming out every first Friday to see what the craft is,” said Annette Wells, director of the museum. “So we do get recurring people.”
Elizabeth Scott Community: 75 Years And Going Strong
In a world of corporate buyouts, especially in the field of long-term care, it’s rare to find a business that remains family-owned and operated. Yet, 75 years after being founded by Elizabeth Scott, a licensed practical nurse, the Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee remains a vibrant, family-owned facility. “We’re...
Area’s First Pet Urgent Care To Open On Conant Street
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Just like humans, the family cat or dog sometimes needs an urgent care – when an illness or injury is serious enough that waiting for a veterinary appointment is too long, but not severe enough to prompt a trip to the emergency room.
Another block added to $6M Perrysburg uptown revitalization project
The entire Perrysburg uptown will get a makeover beginning next year. City council approved adding a third part to the Louisiana Avenue revitalization project at its meeting Tuesday. This adds $1.4 million to the cost, for a total of $6.2 million to $6.5 million for all three phases. Council had already approved doing the 100 and 200 blocks of Louisiana. This week’s action adds the 300 block. The 300 block will undergo improvements first, in 2025. The 100 and 200 blocks will be done in 2026.
Faithful vacationing: The differing effects of the summer season on different congregations
How does one keep holy the Lord’s Day when they’re soaking up rays on the beach and their church is back home? “I always encourage people: Don't take a break from Jesus while you're on vacation,” said the Rev. Msgr. Charles Singler, pastor of St. Rose Catholic Church in Perrysburg. “Don't take a vacation from the Lord.” He and other area pastors said people may tune into their home church via live stream or check out a congregation where they’re visiting. “I love to visit local churches and other communities ... when I'm on vacation,” said Luke Shortridge, pastor of the Perrysburg campus of CedarCreek Church. “We don't feel at CedarCreek like it's us or nobody. ... We love other churches; we support other pastors as much as possible.”
UPS employee at Maumee distribution center finds apparent noose in workspace 5 years after racism class action lawsuit
MAUMEE, Ohio — "'You belong at UPS'" is what the shipping company calls its rallying cry, promising a diverse and inclusive workplace. But one employee at Maumee's UPS Distribution Center, who asked to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation, said his experience is completely different. "We found a...
Belmont County Ranks Second in Ohio Tourism Revenue
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Every two years, the State of Ohio does a county-by-county study on the impact of tourism. That study was just released, and it revealed an uptick in numbers for Belmont County. They found the economic impact of tourism in Belmont County is $281 million dollars. Local leaders say the county’s […]
Drivers urged to take caution as busy travel period expected to continue thru weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is anticipating the busy holiday travel period to keep up through the weekend. And they’re asking drivers to be safe and smart on the road. They say since the start of their reporting period on Wednesday, troopers have arrested more than 200 people statewide for operating […]
Hot summer weather brings more rain and thunderstorms to Ohio. Here's why
Believe it or not, July is one of the wettest months in Ohio. Summer can be the wettest season, depending on the amount of rainfall during the spring, according to WOUB. Hot temperatures can bring humidity, showers, rain and even thunderstorms. So, how is this weather formed? Let’s find out....
Crowds gather in Perrysburg, Maumee for annual Independence Day Fireworks event
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — From eating food to enjoying time with family, there are many reasons why people enjoy the Fourth of July. "Family and enjoying the nice weather right here on the beautiful Maumee River," said Amy White, while celebrating on Wednesday at the Independence Day Fireworks festivities jointly hosted by Maumee and Perrysburg.
Hamilton County secures $100 million funds
COLUMBUS –State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) announced the June 26 passage of House Bill (HB) 2, the state’s biennial state capital budget, in both the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate. The record-setting $6.2 billion investment makes appropriations for state-owned infrastructure, colleges, universities and school districts as well as other community projects.
Perrysburg-based prosthetics team offers aid to Ukrainian amputees
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — The war in Ukraine rages on and with thousands being killed and injured, a local prosthetics team is just getting back from offering help to Ukrainian amputees. "If you're not sure how important this, how grateful we should be for this, take a look at what's...
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