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ODOT plans new roundabouts in intersection safety package
Three new roundabouts in Wood County plus others in Henry, Fulton, and Defiance counties are part of an $86.9 million package of safety-oriented projects the Ohio Department of Transportation announced statewide. The projects that Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks announced Thursday also include “intersection improvements” at Alexis Road and North Detroit Avenue in North Toledo. All but a handful of the 28 projects in 22 counties are at intersections, and 19 projects involve building single-lane roundabouts at mostly rural locations where ODOT said crashes are frequent, although the announcement did not include crash data. “When it comes to our roadways, safety will always be our top priority,” Gov. DeWine said. “Our goal is to save lives by investing to improve dangerous intersections.”
Eckel Junction Road improvements start in Perrysburg
Eckel Junction Road improvements start this week in Perrysburg. Milling and paving of the first course of asphalt will begin on Tuesday. Concrete removal and replacement will follow the week of June 3. The project, which is between North Dixie Highway and the railroad tracks, consists of milling and resurfacing, and curb replacement. Traffic will be maintained at the State Rt. 25/Eckel Junction light. The rest of Eckel Junction will be maintained as a single lane in each direction. The entrance to Mercy Hospital also will be maintained.
Perrysburg derby is June 1; city pool also opens
The city of Perrysburg’s annual fishing derby will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. June 1 at the large pond located at Three Meadows Park, 700 Three Meadows Dr. The rain date is June 8. The derby is open to children ages 16 and under. They must be accompanied by an adult for the entire derby. Registration will take place on site the day of the derby. Prizes will be awarded for the longest perch, bass, and catfish. There will also be random prize drawings.
Patriotism on display in Morenci through Hometown Heroes Banner program
MORENCI — The streets of downtown Morenci are beaming with patriotism and pride. Customized light pole banners that honor local veterans and active-duty military service members can be seen while traveling along the main roadways of Morenci. ...
Hundreds turn out for Sylvania Memorial Day ceremonies, parade
Sylvania joined communities nationwide on Monday to honor military members who died in service to their country. Hundreds paid their respects during a ceremony at Toledo Memorial Park, where thousands of flags were placed to honor Toledo-area veterans, followed by a parade and a second service. Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough welcomed guests to the Memorial Day ceremony. “Today, we join similar services and ceremonies just like this one all over America. Some larger, some smaller. At Arlington National Cemetery, at Gettysburg. At Omaha Beach. At Pearl Harbor,” Mr. Stough said. “But mostly in communities just like ours, all heartfelt in their thanks for the service and sacrifice of our servicemen and women, those from wars past and those serving in harm’s way today.”
Judge dismisses OVI charge against Perrysburg Mayor
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — A judge dismissed an OVI charge against Perrysburg Mayor Tom Mackin Friday, who was arrested following a traffic stop in early March. Mackin, who is serving his second term as Perrysburg's mayor, pleaded guilty in Perrysburg Municipal Court to a marked lanes violation and was ordered to pay a fine of $60 plus court costs. A judge from out of town presided over the hearing.
Perrysburg council postpones water, sewer rate increase for a month
A increase in Perrysburg’s water and sewer rates has been delayed by a month. City council voted at a meeting May 21 to postpone the new rates from July 1 to Aug. 1. After the meeting, council President Kevin Fuller, who chairs its utilities committee, said members want to provide some additional time for public comment. “We want to allow for this to be available to the public for as long as we can,” Mr. Fuller said. “The dates were changed so that we could give a full three readings and not have to introduce it as an emergency. That way the public has plenty of time to comment.”
Fulton County grand jury
WAUSEON — A Fulton County grand jury has returned a number of indictments, according to Prosecutor T. Luke Jones’ office. Among those indicted were: • William Joseph Jr., 33, Wauseon, for strangulation, a fourth-degree felony; and domestic violence, a first-degree misdemeanor. • Thomas Skiver, 34, Archbold, for menacing by stalking, a fourth-degree felony. • Laurie Elek, 45, Wauseon, for theft, a fifth-degree felony.
Lenawee, Monroe County to meet in all-star football matchup
Monroe and Lenawee County football fans are banking on one game being better than two. Next month, seniors from the two counties will face off in the first Lenawee County vs. Monroe County football All-Star game. The county vs. county idea that was floated a couple of years ago by coaches and athletic directors has finally come to fruition. ...
Anthony Wayne superintendent reflects on time with the district, looks ahead to future with Oregon City Schools
WHITEHOUSE, Ohio — In 2003, Jim Fritz joined the Anthony Wayne community. He began as an administrator before acting as superintendent for fourteen years. Now two decades later, he's made the choice to move on from the district. "It's been a great place for my kids to grow up,...
Homes in Lenawee County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for February shows that potential buyers and sellers in Lenawee County saw houses sell for higher than the previous month's median sales price of $175,000. The median home sold for $222,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means February, the most recent month for which figures are available, was up 26.9% from January. ...
Lenawee County History: Research not limited to historian toolbox
As of this writing, I have approximately 1,630 emails waiting for my attention from the past month or so. An initial glance shows the vast majority of them are history or research related. I dislike having unanswered emails. I like a tightly run ship and being able to give the...
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