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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.
Clay High School graduates, Jacob Keith (U.S. Navy) and Chase Lambrecht (U.S. Marine Corps) are pictured placing a wreath at Clay High School's Memorial Day ceremony in 2024.
Kaptur to speak at Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Genoa American Legion
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, who represents Ohio’s 9th congressional district, will be a guest speaker at this year’s Genoa American Legion Post 324 Memorial Day ceremony at the Clay Township cemetery.
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.
Genoa voters to again decide on renewal property tax levy
The Genoa Area Local School District will see voters decide on a renewal substitute emergency property tax levy on May 6.
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Rylee Clark

Local products to 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.

Lance cements place in Oak Harbor history with 100 wins

Oak Harbor's 4-3 win over Maumee on April 21 earned its coach, Nick Lance, his 100th career victory. 
Obituaries
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.
Galen Whiteman
Galen Clarence Whiteman, loving husband, father, and grandfather, age 89, of Millbury, Ohio, died peacefully, surrounded by his family Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Juda Iles
Juda K. Iles of Millbury, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Toledo, Ohio.
Entertainment
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.
You don’t have to be a birder to enjoy the beauty of this hooded warbler. Bright yellow with hood-like black markings on its head that give this bird its name. This image was captured recently on the famed Magee Marsh Bird Trail.
May brings birds, visitors to the ‘Warbler Capital of the World’
If you love birds, there’s no reason to travel much farther than your own backyard this month.
The hilarious murder mystery comedy, ‘CLUE,’ adapted from the board game and 1985 fan-favorite film, will take the Stranahan Theater stage for eight performances May 6-11.
What's happening? Murder mystery comedy, ‘CLUE,’ coming to Stranahan May 6-11
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget. Was it Mrs. Peacock in the …
Opinion

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!

To the editor: Hard right is wrong

To the editor: A recent editorial author expounded on being perplexed by opposition to Elon Musk.  Let me help.  
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