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Oak Harbor’s DORA gets green light from the state
The State of Ohio has officially approved the Village of Oak Harbor’s application to establish a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in the downtown district.
Oregon mayor Michael J. Seferian speaks at a recent council meeting.
Oregon’s Boomfest to host a new headliner act
After announcing at the June 23 regular city council meeting that headliner Little River Band would be canceled due to cost concerns, Oregon mayor Michael Seferian told The Press on July 2 that Monsters of Yacht will now headline the event.
The owners of Bartz Viviano, along with area officials and administration including the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the grand opening of a new location for the business on June 30 in Oregon.
Bartz Viviano opens new Oregon location
The owners of Bartz Viviano, along with area officials and administration including the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the grand opening of a new location for the business on June 30 in Oregon.
Torian Heminger of Gibsonburg, and her mom Katrina, work at one of 40 booths, at the Great Big Gibsonburg Lemonade Stand event at Williams Park in Gibsonburg on July 13, 2024.
Great Big Gibsonburg Lemonade Stand returns July 12 to Williams Park
 The Great Big Gibsonburg Lemonade Stand will return to Williams Park on Saturday, July 12.
Olivia Magnone makes use and has some fun on the new playground equipment at Railway Park prior to its grand opening on June 20 in Walbridge, Ohio.
Walbridge officials, residents celebrate new playground at Railway Park
Village officials and town residents, including mayor Ed Kolanko and state representative Elgin Rogers Jr., celebrated the grand opening of a new children’s playground at Walbridge’s Railway Park on June 20 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
City officials, along with members of the Oregon Economic Development Foundation and a few others, celebrate the groundbreaking of the Oregon Town Center Apartments on June 24.
Oregon celebrates groundbreaking for Town Center Apartments
City officials in Oregon celebrated the groundbreaking for the Town Center Apartments on June 24, which is the third phase of the overall town center project that continues to come to fruition.
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Sports

Former Woodmore standout, Allen, drafted in seventh round of MLB Draft

Hunter Allen, a 2021 graduate of Woodmore High School, was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft on July 14.

Hady, Dart, coaching duo earn high praise

Eastwood’s Kenzie Hady was nearly a unanimous selection as All-Press Pitcher of the Year, as was the case with Lake first baseman Parker Dart in earning All-Press Offensive Player of the Year recognition.

Butzin, Tajblik, Lance highlight All-Press baseball team

Oak Harbor’s Brayden Butzin, who hit .491 and drove in 32 runs while scoring 25 times, has been named the offensive player of the year in the All-Press Team.

PGA’s Rocket Classic course undergoes course renovation

This year’s Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club’s North Course wrapped up at the end of June, and work has already begun in a course restoration project in preparation for next season.
Obituaries
Joseph Hornyak
Joseph George “Jay” Hornyak III, age 63, of Curtice, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025.
Doris Clay
Doris Jean Clay entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Saturday, July 5, 2025 in Pemberville, Ohio.
Jeanette Snider
Jeanette J. Snider, 88, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Garden of St. Francis in Oregon.
Kenneth Sims
Kenneth Dean Sims, age 67, of Millbury, Ohio, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.
Raul Cantu
Raul Cantu passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, in the compassionate care of Hospice of Northwest Ohio after a six-year residency at Genoa Care Center. He was 84.
Entertainment
Cornhole tournament designed to support “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Holiday Project” 
The Wood County Committee on Aging (WCCOA), Inc. is partnering with Bowling Green Kiwanis and Bowling Green State University to host a county-wide cornhole tournament.
Woodville's 4th of July fireworks show was held at Trail Marker Park on July 5..
Woodville hosts 83rd annual Fourth of July celebration
The village of Woodville hosted the 83rd annual Fourth of July celebration on July 3-5, 2025.
Andy Beningo – acclaimed for his clean and “every man” style – will headline two comedy shows July 25 and 26 at Genoa Civic Theatre. The event will also feature comedian Des Mulrooney.
Calendar of Events: Genoa Civic Theatre welcomes Beningo, Mulrooney
Genoa Civic Theatre will present comedians Andy Beningo and Des Mulrooney on stage Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26 at 7 p.m. The theatre is located at  509 Main St., Second Floor, Genoa. 
Cathedral Falls is one of the most scenic of many waterfalls that tumble over the sides of the steep gorge and feed the New River.
Natural Wanders: West Virginia's scenic New River Gorge
West Virginia’s magnificent New River is one of the oldest rivers in the world.
Opinion
Golden: What it means to be a caring person
What does it mean to be a caring person? Are you one? A caring person is sensitive to the needs and feelings of others.
Golden: Learning should never cease
Does learning stop when you leave school? Do you have to go to school to learn? Can you get to a point where you have learned everything you need to know? Is it possible to learn from people who know …
Golden: Which direction are you headed in life?
Where are you headed with your life? Do you know? Have you even given it any thought?
Jerusalem Township town hall
To the editor: Jerusalem Township shipping containers
I'm writing in response to the article titled "Jerusalem Township trustees to decide on proposed shipping container zoning change" published in the Suburban Press on June 10, 2025.
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