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Roundabouts a potential solution in Northwood, Oregon
Two intersections in Northwood have been under study by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), while three Wynn Road intersections in Oregon were the topic of lengthy discussions.
April 21 will mark 80 years of marriage for Cleo and Betty Rau, of Millbury. (Submitted photo)
Millbury couple celebrating 80th anniversary on April 21
Cleo and Betty Rau, of Millbury, will celebrate 80 years of marriage on April 21.
Brooklyn Garcia, a sophomore at Oak Harbor High School, is shown with her work at the 2024 Five-County Art Show.
57th Annual Five-County Art Show on tap April 26-27 in Oak Harbor
The 57th annual Five-County Art Show will be hosted April 26-27 at Oak Harbor High School from noon to 4 p.m. each day.
An outside view of the Walbridge branch library in Walbridge, Ohio.
Walbridge Library celebrates 38th anniversary
The Walbridge branch library celebrated its 38th anniversary on April 14 with a birthday party.
John Hughes, pictured inside his Northwood Tax Service office on Woodville Road, has decided to retire after 37 years of serving the community.
Hughes to retire from Northwood Tax Service after 37 years serving community
 John Hughes, who has spent the past 37 years managing Northwood Tax Service, plans on retiring at the end of this tax season.
Sammi Alexander holds her Leaning Tower of Pisa creation, which she put together out of bottlecaps. The piece of art, along with other works of hers, is on display through the end of April at the Genoa Branch Library at 602 West St. in Genoa.
Alexander’s work highlights Genoa’s art program
Sammi Alexander, a fourth-grade student at Genoa Elementary, was honored April 3 with an art show at the Genoa Branch Library, where she has her work on display for the month of April.
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Sports

Genoa's Bronowski signs with Owens softball program

Genoa's Madelyn Bronowski is pictured with her parents after signing with the Owens softball program.
Madelyn Bronowski, a senior catcher for Genoa High School, has signed with the Owens Community College softball program.

Lake, Eastwood softball battle for early season control of NBC

Lake and Eastwood’s softball programs are off to strong starts in NBC play.

BASEBALL: Seniors hope to lead Eastwood on a postseason run

For Eastwood coach Kevin Leady, the approach has always been about keeping things simple and getting his team to focus on working hard and taking care of the little things while trusting that the result will take care of itself. 

BASEBALL: Lake looks to make another tournament run

While the team lost the likes of Ryan Wagner, Caleb Tobias, Aiden Young and Connor Eck to graduation, Lake is once again expected to contend for a Northern Buckeye Conference title and make another postseason run.
Obituaries
Marilyn Hudson
Marilyn J. Hudson, nee Cousino, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 31st after an extended illness.
John Hornyak
John Andrew Hornyak, 56, of Casa Grande, AZ went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2025.
Derek James Besgrove
Derek James Besgrove, 43, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly due to a medical emergency on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Daniel James Sandwisch
Daniel James Sandwisch, 41, of Woodville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 4, 2025.
Debbie S. Lohr
Debbie S. Lohr, 71, of Walbridge, OH, passed away peacefully April 4, 2025, in Oregon, Ohio.
Entertainment
The Toledo Swiss Singers, one of the area’s oldest singing groups, will be asking the question, “WHO DUNNIT?” at their ninth dinner-theatre mystery event, held for two nights, May 3 and 4, 2025.
Swiss Singers to present dinner theater mystery May 3-4
The Toledo Swiss Singers, one of the area’s oldest singing groups, will be asking the question, “whodunnit?” at their ninth dinner theater mystery event, which will be presented May 3 and 4.
Area residents are invited to drop off recyclables enjoy special “green” activities and programs at the Toledo Zoo’s Party for the Planet, set for Saturday, April 26.
Toledo Zoo to celebrate Earth Day with Party for the Planet
Join the Toledo Zoo Saturday, April 26, for a Party for the Planet – a celebration of Earth Day and the Zoo’s mission of advocating for wildlife and conserving the natural world.
Eastwood High School sign
Eastwood Jazz Festival
The 12th Annual Eastwood Jazz Festival will be held Saturday, May 3, at Eastwood High School, 4800 Sugar Ridge Rd., Pemberville.
An outside view of the Walbridge branch library in Walbridge, Ohio.
Walbridge Library hosting 'It’s a Mystery Book Club'
Readers who enjoy a good mystery are invited to the “It’s a Mystery Book Club,” led by Nancy Weiland and Meg Atkinson monthly at the Walbridge Library.
Opinion

To the editor: Vote No on Issue 2

We are once again being asked to vote on Ohio spending in the form of a bond referendum.

To the editor: Agree to disagree

Most of us can disagree with friends and still remain friends. We all have our reasons for voting the way we do. But if we are to criticize we should be specific.

To the editor: Vote Yes on Issue 2 on May 6

Ohioans will be asked at the May 6 primary election, via Issue 2, to renew a popular state bond program which has been in place since the 1980s, that provides funds to local …

To the editor: More of the same

Why does the Oregon administration keep giving us duplicates of what we already have and nothing of what we need and want?

Golden: Take a break

Your schedule is packed. There never seems to be enough time. You have more to do than will fit into 24 hours. You are physically tired and mentally stressed. These are some of the symptoms of …
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