The village of Woodville held its 84th annual Fourth of July celebration July 1-4.

The village of Gibsonburg hosted its annual homecoming festivities  June 24-27.

This week in Toledo history items for July 5-11.

Elliston-born Crystal Bowersox, who briefly attended Oak Harbor High School before later gaining national fame by finishing as the runner-up on the hit show American Idol in 2010, performed a free outdoor concert at Levis Commons on June 26.

The city of Northwood’s Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) recently awarded a first-of-its-kind revolving loan to Beautiful Refinement, a pediatric speech and occupational therapy center, in recognition of communal needs.

Travel as far west and north as you can and still be in the lower 48 states and you’ll find a big land. Big mountains and ridges overlooking the world’s biggest ocean, which harbors some of the …

Arrrgh you ready to join the crew? The 2nd Annual Ohio Pirate Con is dropping anchor at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds in Fremont from July 24-26. Enjoy three days packed with adult fun and …

Tickets are on sale for Hayes Presidential’s 8 th Annual Craft Beers, Cocktails and Corks, set for Saturday, Aug. 22, from 4-8 p.m. Attendees can enjoy beer, wine and cocktails while listening …

African Safari Wildlife Park is adding a guided Drive-Thru Safari Wagon Ride for groups this summer, with bookings now open. The wagon ride provides groups with an immersive, narrated journey …

Extreme temperatures have settled in and Cedar Point Shores Waterpark is the perfect place for families to find relief. Located next to Cedar Point, Cedar Point Shores offers 18 acres of water …

The National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) invites visitors to discover the technology and data networks that help scientists, mariners and communities better understand the Great Lakes through …

TourismOhio is inviting travelers to explore the state through its newest travel experience, the Ohio Golf Trail, a first-of-its-kind guide featuring 182 public golf courses across Ohio. Available …

A four-month-long process in Lake Township to potentially rezone an 18-acre parcel of land at 508 Union St. from residential to M2 heavy industrial has reached a conclusion, at least for now, as the township’s three trustees voted unanimously to reject the rezoning request at a special meeting on June 30 in the administration building.

State senator Theresa Gavarone recently announced $3.7 billion worth of monetary support for local projects across Ohio, which were included in Senate Bill 450, or the Capital Budget bill, which was passed by the Senate on June 3.

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary this summer, the city of Oregon will be hosting a Freedom Fest July 2 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Oak Shade Grove.

The Eastwood School Board unanimously approved a resolution at the June 25 regular meeting for a November ballot measure, which would renovate the district’s main campus buildings.

The Jerusalem Township trustees held their latest regular meeting on June 23 in the township’s administration building, which was highlighted by more zoning discussions.

The Village of Oak Harbor will invest approximately $600,000 in street improvements this year through its 2026 Paving Program, with work expected to begin in July and be completed by Sept. 15.

Oregon city council members unanimously approved a special use permit for 2225 Brown Rd., which will allow single-family mid-term and long-term rentals at the residence.