Air samples were taken from all of the first floor rooms at the high school, middle school and elementary buildings on May 6-8 according to Eastwood Local Schools superintendent, Brent Welker, and the results were positive for the community.

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.

Kalle Heins, a senior at Woodmore High School, signed her letter of intent to attend The Ohio State University and study agriscience education during the 97th Annual Ohio FFA Convention.

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.

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.

Oak Harbor High School’s Science Olympiad team had an exciting and historic day on Saturday, competing for the third year in a row at the Ohio Science Olympiad State Tournament on the campus of The Ohio State University.

Two local students submitted winning designs in the OSS Solid Waste District’s Billboard Contest and earned the honor of having their artwork displayed for all to see in their communities.

 Cardinal Stritch Academy Cardinals recently held a pet supply drive in support of all the animals the Toledo Humane Society (THS) helps. THS employee and Cardinal Stritch alum Jackie (Knott) …

Education news and notes for April 28

 This year, Lake Schools STEM/Technology teacher Monica Myerholtz received a grant to bring new technology into her classrooms - robots.

The third-quarter recipients of the Keller Award have been announced by Oregon City Schools.

The village of Pemberville will again ask voters for a half-percent increase in income taxes on May 6. It would take the current rate of one percent to 1.5 percent.

The Eastwood Local Schools board of education members and district staff will welcome Brian Hughes as the new superintendent for the district on Aug. 1.

Lake Local Schools superintendent Marjoe Cooper announced on Tuesday that Terry Tansel has been hired as the new principal at Lake Elementary, effective Aug. 1.

The 12th Annual Eastwood Jazz Festival will be held Saturday, May 3 at Eastwood High School.

The Penta Career Center recently showcased the skills of their job training students at the DECA Diamonds competition, which was hosted at the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center.

Oak Harbor High School recently honored its top 10 seniors and the educators who inspired them the most.

Genoa High School junior Michael Williamson recently participated in the 75th annual Toledo-area American Institute of Architects (AIA) high school design competition.

Genoa Area Local Schools recognized their top academic seniors at the recent Ottawa County Top Ten banquet.

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.