Philip Kodak, known to most as Phil, passed away at the age of 78 in March 2026.

Joyce A. Eisenhour, 89, of Pemberville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026 just shy of her 90th birthday.

Roul “Rick” Klag, age 73 of Oregon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

The quarterly Care Compass project – a quarterly network gathering for caregivers and those who may be caregivers in the future – will be meet virtually and in person on Wednesday, June 3, at 11 a.m. at the Wood County Senior Center, 140 S. Grove St., Bowling Green.

Celebrated every May, Older Americans Month (OAM) is led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Established in 1963, OAM is a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults in our communities.

Habitat for Humanity of Ottawa County is inviting community members to consider creating a lasting impact for future generations by including Habitat in their estate plans.

The Wood County Committee on Aging (WCCOA) recently announced the winners of the 20th Annual Poetry Contest.

The Alzheimer’s Association has announced the launch of the Brain Health Habit Builder, a free web-based tool designed to empower individuals to assess their current habits and take proactive steps to improve their brain health.

Many older Americans are returning to the workforce due to economic necessity, according to a recent AARP survey of adults age 50 and older. The survey finds that in the past six months, 7% of retirees have “unretired,” or reentered the labor force.

Twenty-five years ago, behind the right arm of Jamie Wonderly, a 25-year-old first-year head coach, and a talented roster full of multi-sport athletes, the Gibsonburg softball team brought a small town together by capturing the first of three consecutive Division IV state championships.

Clay High School student Cooper Kesling earned the highest score on Clay’s America 250 test.

Gibsonburg mayor Steven Fought has tabbed Amanda Sears as the village’s new administrator.

The Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Prism Awards on May 7 at Maumee Bay State Park Lodge.

This week in Toledo history items for May 17-23.

As part of its America 250 celebration, officials at Fassett Junior High School celebrated the newly installed Freedom Shrine on May 8.

Peter A. Johns, 74, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away on March 10, 2026.

Joseph Henry Frobase, age 72, passed peacefully among family on May 3, 2026.

The Oak Harbor and Clay boys tennis teams finished runner-up at their respective conference championship events.

The Oak Harbor High School art club painted new activities for the elementary students to interact with on the playground blacktop.