News Briefs

Library to present
‘Bear Hunt’ adventure
Join the Walbridge Library for an afternoon of adventure on Monday, June 3, at 2 p.m., 108 N. Main St.
Attendees will listen to “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury, and make their own binoculars and map to help them on their bear hunt. (Craft is geared toward kids 5 and older).
No registration is required. For more information, call 419-666-9900 or visit wcdpl.org/events.

Vacation Bible School
St. John Lutheran Church in Williston will host a Vacation Bible School, June 3-7 from 9 a.m.-noon at the church. 21140 W. Toledo St.
The program, open to kids in preschool through fifth grade, will run from 9 a.m.-noon.
“Seekers in Sneakers: Discover Jesus” is an interactive Vacation Bible School that invites children to use their investigative skills to discover Jesus.
There is no charge to participate. For more information, email office@stjohnwilliston.org or call 419-836-5514. Register online at stjohnwilliston.org or sign up at the door.

Memorial Day
Observance set
Genoa American Legion Post 324 and Auxiliary will present a Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 27, at 9 a.m. at the Clay Township Cemetery, located at 439 S. Opfer-Lentz Rd., Elmore.
Guest speakers will be Flag City Honor Flight Director Robert Weinberg and local pastor Tim Davies. The Genoa American Legion and Genoa High School bands and Gabby Dunn will perform.
There will also be a cannon salute by the Cannoneers of Gibsonburg and a dove release.
Attendees should bring lawn chairs, as seating is limited.
The Legion reminds community members that Poppy Day will be conducted Friday, May 24, in Genoa.

Traffic impacted
by projects
The Northwestern Water and Sewer District is undertaking local projects that could impact traffic flows.
Through July, intermittent lane restrictions are possible in various locations throughout Northwood for sewer lining. The project investment is $830,000.
Also in Northwood, the Farnstead Drive waterline replacement project is continuing through September. Farnstead, between Tracy Road and Sheffield Place, is closed and drivers should seek an alternate route. Residential access is maintained. The project investment is $978,000.

Library forming
walking club
Looking for a way to incorporate walking in your life? Join the Harris-Elmore Public Library’s Walking Club. The Walking Club takes place now until October 18, allowing members of the local community to walk with one another on the North Coast Inland Trail in Elmore. Times include Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.,
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Members should meet in front of the Elmore Historical Barn 15 minutes prior to the starting time. All participants are asked to complete and sign a waiver as well.
Participants can pick up an official schedule at the Harris-Elmore Public Library. In the event of poor weather, walking club will be canceled.
To learn more about scheduled walking times, visit harriselmorelibrary.org.

Mosquito control
grants issued
The Ottawa County Health Department, Wood County Health Department, and the Sandusky County Health Department are among the departments and municipalities to receive grants for mosquito control programs.
Ottawa County received $14,095, Wood County received $19,890, and Sandusky County received $24,982.
In all, 58 departments and municipalities across 47 counties are receiving $1.06 million from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for control efforts.
Grants are being issued in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Health’s effort to mitigate the potential for an outbreak of mosquito-borne viruses.

Gov. signs
phone use bill
Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 250 last week. The new law will require every school district in Ohio to establish an official policy governing cell phone usage during school hours and aims to minimize student use of cell phones in K-12 schools.
Sponsored by former Rep. Jessica Miranda (D-Forest Park) and Rep. Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville), and with the cell phone provision championed by Sen. Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware), HB 250 requires all districts place an emphasis on limiting cell phone use and reducing cell phone-related distractions in classrooms. It also includes exceptions for students who require a cell phone to monitor a health concern or for student learning as determined by school officials.

Water affordability
open houses
The Toledo Department of Public Utilities is hosting a series of water affordability open houses.
In East Toledo, the session will be June 4 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the East Toledo Family Center. Councilmember Theresa Gadus will host the session.
The sessions provide customers with information on improvements to the wastewater treatment plant, sewer rate changes, and to help enroll customers in the Water Rate Affordability Program, which offers residents a 25 percent discount.