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An Ohio historical marker sign is shown outside the Pemberville Town Hall and Opera House building in Pemberville, Ohio.
Local communities react to election results
The only statewide initiative on the May 6 ballot was Issue 2, which passed by a considerable margin, and many area local leaders are pleased.
Ohio EPA testing public water around Luckey
In response to recent reports about potential radioactive contamination near Luckey, the Ohio EPA conducted water sampling around the village.
Marcy Kaptur speaks at the World War II memorial anniversary ceremony in Washington D.C. in 2024.
Kaptur to speak at Memorial Day ceremonies in Oregon and Clay Township
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, who represents Ohio’s 9th congressional district, will be a guest speaker at this year’s Memorial Day ceremonies on May 26 in Oregon and Clay Township.
Avery Maluchnik, a senior from Genoa High School pictured above, is shown with one of her pieces of art, where she earned honorable mention recognition in ceramics and painting acrylics (objective and figurative) categories.
Students compete in 57th annual Five-County Art Show
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.
Jake and Cooper’s Bark Park set to host annual 5K-9 walk/run
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 council discusses land acquisition, retirements
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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Sports

Oak Harbor softball ascending as postseason play looms

Oak Harbor pitcher Morgan Lalonde delivers a pitch in a game against Genoa on April 11.
If there's one thing that can be said about Oak Harbor, it's that the team is a resilient bunch.

Local products to make home debut for inaugural Toledo Villa FC women’s team May 31

Toledo Villa FC is hosting its first-ever women’s home opener against AFC Ann Arbor at 7:15 p.m. on May 31 at the University of Toledo’s Paul Hotmer Field.

Four local teams vying for a shot at conference title

Oak Harbor, Eastwood and Lake find themselves in the thick of the Northern Buckeye Conference baseball race. Clay is contending in the Northern Lakes League.

Lake’s Steep breaks two schools records in just one week 

In the past week, Lake senior Luke Steep broke two school records in the 1,600 meters (4:26.24) — at the Otsego Tim Downey Invitational — and the 3,200 (9:59.61) at a tri meet with Rossford and Otsego.
Obituaries
Michael Johnson
Michael David Johnson, age 73, of Harbor View, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 18 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.
Terry Saffran
Terry E. Saffran passed suddenly in his home on March 18, 2025. Terry was born Sept. 22, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio to Walter and Tessie Saffran, both of whom preceded him in death.
Robert Browder
Robert Oscar Browder was born on Father’s Day, June 16, 1935 to Oscar Walton and Eva (Stanley) Browder in Cleveland, OH.
Lowell Nutter
Lowell Nutter passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Andrew Berman
Andrew James Berman passed away suddenly on May 5, 2025.
Entertainment
‘Hoots & Hollers set to roar into Cedar Point Frontier Town
For the first time at Cedar Point, guests can sit back, relax and laugh their way through a new style of entertainment at the Palace Theatre in Frontier Town.
2025 Prism Awards: what you need to know
The countdown is on. Join the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce on May 29 at Maumee Bay State Park Lodge as theycelebrate the outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals making a …
Washington crossing the Delaware (c1870s-1890s)
Ottawa County to host America-250 event at Wolcott Cemetery
The Ottawa County Historical Society will dedicate a National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) patriot marker at the Wolcott Family Cemetery on May 17 at 1 p.m.
Shores & Islands Ohio President Larry Fletcher addresses attendees April 29, 2025, during the Shores & Islands Ohio Annual Meeting, “Propelling Progress,” and announces the relocation of the Park District of Ottawa County offices to Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Center West in Port Clinton.
Park District of Ottawa County offices relocating to the Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Center West
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.
Opinion

Golden: Life is messy

Life is what happens while you are making other plans. I have devoted a lot of space in this column to planning and goal setting. Reality offers an endless barrage of diversions, detours, …

Golden: Don't Lose Sight of Your Strengths

It's easy to become focused on what you feel your limitations are, while losing sight of your strengths. Everyone has unique aptitudes and abilities.

Golden: Breaking free

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

To the editor: Let's look at other options

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.

To the editor: Stop the ads

To the editor: As a retired nurse and senior citizen, I have continually come across the negative attributes of Big Pharma. The commercials!
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