The Oregon Fire and Rescue department hosted a pinning ceremony for nine new full-time first responders on April 22 at Station 41 on S. Wynn Rd. Fire chief Clayton O’Brien was joined by families, the city’s staff including mayor Steven Salander, city council members, and members of the community.

To the editor: Over the weekend, my wife and I attended two events that happened in Toledo: Picklemania and the Glass City Marathon. We were there to collect signatures for the petition to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would limit the size of data centers constructed in Ohio.

 To the editor: I read with interest the article about Jeff Straka being appointed as the new superintendent of Oregon City Schools.

Village council in Walbridge hosted a special meeting on April 28, where members unanimously approved the full-time hirings of Seth Austin and Matt Sell.

The American Theatre Guild will present the Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm, “The Wiz,” for eight performances May 26–31, at The Stranahan.

This roundup includes all games played April 20-26.

This roundup includes games played April 20-26.

Pearson Metropark South Remnant Great Black Swamp Forest was inducted into the national Old-Growth Forest Network during a public event held on Arbor Day, April 24, at the Packer-Hammersmith Center in Oregon.

Learn how Ohio evolved from the days of canal boats and steamboats to railroads and interurbans to cars, highways and other modern travel during an author talk Saturday, May 9, at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont.

John William (Bill) Zimmerman (of Oregon, OH) born in Fostoria, OH on November 6, 1946 to the late Ross and Laura Zimmerman passed away on April 29, 2026 at The Landings of Oregon.

Brad Wayne Hickman, known as “Pokey Papa,” passed away March 6, 2026, in Millbury, Ohio, at the age of 70.

Anita L. Manzeck of Elmore, Ohio died Saturday April 11, just 2 weeks shy of her 90th birthday, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.

Julie A. Keil, 67, passed away on February 23, 2026, from complications after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Mary DuBry Morgillo, PhD age 91 of Northwood, Ohio, closed her eyes on this earth and opened them again in the loving arms of our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Larry Alan Spencer, 79, of Oregon, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Toledo.

The Oak Harbor Junior High and High School Science Olympiad teams experienced an exciting day of competition on April 18, competing against the top 40 qualifying schools in Ohio from each division at Ohio State University.

Mercy Health St. Charles Hospital is partnering with Clay High School’s Medical Technologies (Med Tech) program after reaching out to assess potential equipment and supply needs within the lab. …

 Following a special session held April 2 the Terra State Community College Board of Trustees announced a transition in executive leadership and the formalization of a comprehensive fiscal …

Ohio Wesleyan University student Ian Sander has been named a 2026-27 Goldwater Scholar by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. The highly competitive …