OSHP: One killed in two-vehicle crash in Perrysburg Township
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — One person was killed and two were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Perrysburg Township on Thursday afternoon. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a semi-truck, operated by a 20-year-old from Maumee, was stopped at a red light around 12:09 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 795 and Glenwood Road when a van struck the back of the semi-truck.
Waterline project to close Lime City Road in Perrysburg Township
The Northwestern Water and Sewer District is starting construction on the Lime City Road waterline project in Perrysburg Township. Effective Monday, through January, Lime City Road, between U.S. 20 and Deimling Road, will be closed for waterline and storm sewer installation. The detour is Deimling Road to Crossroads Parkway to U.S. 20. Local access will be maintained. Shoulder restrictions are possible on Lime City Road from State Rt. 795 to U.S. 20 for waterline installation. Underground Utilities, Inc., of Monroeville, Ohio, is the prime contractor on this $2.2 million project. Work will involve installing 9,000 feet of 12-inch waterline and 3,000 feet of storm sewer by the Wood County engineer.
Troy Bernhard: Perrysburg Township firefighter known for quick wit and love for wife and children
Troy Bernhard, a Perrysburg Township firefighter known for his quick wit, delicious birthday cakes, and love for his wife and children, died Friday at Mercy Health Perrysburg Hospital. He was 49. Mr. Bernhard died following a two-year battle with occupational bladder cancer associated with firefighting, a diagnosis he received in 2021, his wife, Rachel, said. Her husband was someone who loved being a firefighter, cooking for his neighbors, and being the “traveling sports dad” for his children, Mrs. Bernhard said. “He just had fun,” she said. “He made life interesting.”
Sylvania Township fire officials say levy needed to keep, expand services
As Sylvania Township and the city of Sylvania have grown, the needs of residents and daily visitors to the community have grown as well. On Nov. 5, Sylvania Township voters will be asked to approve additional tax money to operate the Sylvania Township Fire Department. Fire Chief Christopher Nye spoke to members of the community Monday during two public meetings. Chief Nye said the additional 2.5-mill levy is needed to continue and enhance the services the department provides. “As the community grows, the public safety services have to expand as well,” he said. “We are a bedroom community of 50,000 that increases to 140,000 daily. We would like to be able to hire more firefighters/paramedics to staff a third ambulance 24/7.”
Water and sewer district updates projects, starts waterline work in Portage
BOWLING GREEN — Effective Oct. 21, State Rt. 25 in the village of Portage may be reduced to one lane in each direction for waterline work through February. The Northwestern Water and Sewer District project investment is $1.4 million, and it will be complete in April. In other district news, the Grassy Creek sewer lining in Rossford and the Farnstead waterline replacement projects are complete, officials said. Through December, intermittent lane restrictions are possible throughout the village of McClure for waterline installation. The project investment is $1.7 million and completion is expected in May.