Lake High School’s director of athletics, Nicole Schmeltz, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Northwest Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators (NWOIAAA) award.

The Park District of Ottawa County (PDOC) is excited to announce that its offices will be moving to the Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Center West, located at 770 S.E. Catawba Rd (SR 53) in Port Clinton.

Bowling Green State University, along with the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Football Hall of Fame will jointly honor 2025 College Football Hall of Fame electee Coach Urban Meyer with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute.

The suspects, identified as Jason Schlipf, 36, and his wife, Kati Schlipf, 37, were taken into custody at the scene without incident.

Kalle Heins, a senior at Woodmore High School, signed her letter of intent to attend The Ohio State University and study agriscience education during the 97th Annual Ohio FFA Convention.

Oak Harbor High School was the site for the 57th annual Five-County Art Show on April 27, where a slew of local students showcased their skills.

On May 6, 1946, when the United States Navy launched the USS Toledo CA-133, a brand new heavy cruiser from the Philadelphia Shipyards, the citizens of Toledo were on hand to give something special to this new ship being christened in name of our fair city.

The third-annual Jake & Cooper’s Bark Park 5K-9 Walk & Run, which also features a one-mile mutt strut and a best-dressed dog competition, is slated for May 18.

Oregon held its latest council meeting on April 28, leading off with the passage of several ordinances for the acquisition of land for industrial development among other items.

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The Wood Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a fingerling fish sale, to provide a convenient and affordable way for pond owners to stock their ponds.

The Ottawa County Health Department, 1856 E. Perry St., Port Clinton, has issued a schedule of clinics for the week of May 5-9. Appointments may be made by calling 419-734-6800.

Are there goals you have never attempted to achieve? Perhaps there are circumstances you would like to change.

To the editor: It seems as if it’s weekly that an article is published in this paper touting the idea of putting a roundabout at the intersection of Williston and Fostoria roads, almost as though there is a need to convince the public that it’s the only solution.

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On April 30, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Genoa Police Department, were attempting to serve a felony warrant on Dean Rahe at his residence of 23170 State Route 51 in Ottawa County.