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United Way of Greater Toledo Announces Backpack Blast Event
United Way of Greater Toledo, serving Lucas, Ottawa, and Wood counties, is excited to announce the Backpack Blast event to be held at the John F. Savage Arena Concourse at the University of Toledo on Thursday, August 8th from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Nearly 40% of families in Lucas, Ottawa,...
Dreams come true in Wood County Fair ring for those with developmental disabilities
BOWLING GREEN — Rabbit, sheep, or goat? That was Sammy Sisco’s dilemma as she entered the practice area of the 2024 Ring of Dreams at the Wood County fairgrounds on West Poe Road. This was the first time she would show an animal, and the 18-year-old who has Down syndrome selected the goat. The sheep was too loud and the rabbit needed a lot of hands-on work, said mom Emily Sisco of Bowling Green. The Ring of Dreams is an opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities to show an animal at the Wood County Fair. Last Tuesday was a practice run for the 53 participants and 45 mentors. The main show is set for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 1 in the Pratt Pavilion.
Despite state’s dry conditions, Wood County avoids drought designation
The remnants of Hurricane Beryl dumped a lot of rain across Ohio but not enough to lift some areas out of drought conditions according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. About 60 percent of the state, including significant portions of Northeast Ohio and a wide band across southern Ohio are designated as either abnormally dry or in moderate drought. Northwest Ohio, including Bowling Green and Wood County, however are actually having a normal summer so far.
Grocery and gas dispatch: Wood County deputies hand out gift cards rather than citations
As Wood County Sheriff’s Deputy Dana Bird approached a man sitting on an old riding mower in Grand Rapids, the man proclaimed his innocence. “I didn’t do anything,” he said to the deputy. Bird quickly reassured the man, Brian Browning, that he wasn’t in any trouble, and...
Senior center offers events, lunch and dinner
The following events will take place next week at the Wood County Senior Center. *Advanced registration required. To register, call the programs department at 419-353-5661 or 800-367-4935 or email programs@wccoa.net. To receive Zoom login info weekly, sign up for the email list by contacting the programs department. MEALS. Lunch: Monday,...
Cincinnati man accused of kidnapping indicted again for intimidation
A Cincinnati man accused of kidnapping has been indicted for attempting to intimidate a witness. A Wood County grand jury on July 10 indicted Langston Harvey Campbell, 27, currently in jail, for intimidation of an attorney, victim or witness in a criminal case, a third-degree felony; menacing by stalking, a fourth-degree felony; and telecommunications harassment, a first-degree misdemeanor.
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