Walbridge native and Lake High School graduate, Ed Kolanko, serves many roles within the local community. Most people know him as the mayor of Walbridge, a role in which he has served since …

Gibsonburg point guard Elly Evarts has established herself as not just one of the area’s top players, but as one of the best players in the state. The sophomore, who has plenty of colleges …

As the point guard on the basketball court and quarterback of the football team, Jac Alexander knew how to be a leader. The Oak Harbor alum, now a graduate of Marietta College, reflected on his time …

The Village of Oak Harbor has received a $30,000 competitive grant from ODOT to begin implementation of their Safe Routes to School plan, which would “address barriers, both physical and …

Oregon The eastbound lane of the Navarre Ave. bridge over I-280 is closed for six weeks, which began on Feb. 12. It is to allow Columbia Gas to repair their line at the corner of Wheeling and …

As I spend many hours (too many says my spouse) scouring old newspapers in search of items to fill the weekly column on “This Week in Toledo’s Past,” I’ll occasionally …

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Ottawa SWCD Tree Sale Orders are being accepted for Ottawa Soil & Water Conservation District’s Annual Tree Sale through Friday, March 28. A wide variety of plants is available for …

Bulletin Board policy As a service to our community, The Press publishes Bulletin Board items at no cost, as space permits. There is no guarantee that items submitted will be published. To …

The Ottawa County Health Department, 1856 E. Perry St., Port Clinton, has issued a schedule of clinics for the week of Feb. 17-21. Appointments may be made by calling 419-734-6800. …

College & Career Night The East Toledo Family Center (ETFC), in partnership with Toledo Tomorrow, will present the 2nd Annual College and Career Night, Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 4-6 p.m. in …

        The Harris-Elmore and Genoa branch libraries are lending out Roku sticks (six at each location) loaded with various premium streaming services including Netflix, Amazon …

Knights of Columbus Council 14344, River East-Mother Teresa, held their annual March for Life at St. Ignatius Cemetery, Oregon, on Feb. 9. Pictured: Knights of Columbus members Dan Roggelin, Andy …

Joyce A. Laubacher, 92 of Oak Harbor, OH died Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Riverview Health Care Campus, Oak Harbor under Hospice Care. She was born January 20, 1933 in Oak Harbor, OH to the late …

Alice E. Bowersox, 90 of Graytown, OH passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, OH. She was born September 6, 1934 in rural Oak Harbor to the late William and Hilda …

Irma Jean Byrnes, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Lake Township, Ohio, on February 9, 2025. Born on September 24, 1954, to Frederick and Grace (née Bitter) Schober, Irma was a …

Linda (Wilburn) Schlipf, of Genoa, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away, while surrounded by family, on February 6th at St. Charles Hospital at the age of 74. Linda (Wilburn) Schlipf was born on …

Joan Frances Cole, age 94, of Genoa, OH passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Genoa Retirement Village. She was born on June 24, 1930 to Carl and Frances (Dickes) Ritter in Findlay, OH. On …

February is Heart Month and a great time to start making heart-healthy habits that can lower the risk of developing heart disease. …