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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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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.
Rylee Clark

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.
Oak Harbor's Michael Lalonde delivers a pitch.

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 Luke Steep celebrates breaking his school's record in the 1,600.

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

Lake’s Schmeltz earns athletic administration award

Urban Meyer set to return to BGSU for NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute Aug. 28

Eastwood’s Wyant reaches 500 career wins

Wauford, Northwood softball continue TAAC dominance

Stritch announces return of football

Talented athletes lead area girls track teams

Area boys track teams preparing for May

Genoa's Bronowski signs with Owens softball program

Lake, Eastwood softball battle for early season control of NBC

BASEBALL: Seniors hope to lead Eastwood on a postseason run

BASEBALL: Lake looks to make another tournament run

BASEBALL: Talented Oak Harbor squad poised to make a tournament run

BASEBALL: Genoa returns a number of key contributors

BASEBALL: Stritch features young lineup

BASEBALL: Northwood hopes to leave TAAC on a high note

BASEBALL: Lambrecht working to change the culture at Waite

BASEBALL: Gibsonburg returns a great deal of experience

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Obituaries
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.
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.

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Entertainment
 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.
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.

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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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