Elementary students in Genoa were the recipients of a history lesson at Genoa’s historic town hall on May 6.

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.

Walbridge mayor Ed Kolanko is excited about several recent updates and improvements around the community.

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.

In response to recent reports about potential radioactive contamination near Luckey, the Ohio EPA conducted water sampling around the village.

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.

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.

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.

The Genoa Area Local School District will see voters decide on a renewal substitute emergency property tax levy on May 6.

The Oak Harbor village council is considering two ordinances that support responsible animal ownership while preserving quality of life for all residents.

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.

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.

Cleo and Betty Rau, of Millbury, will celebrate 80 years of marriage on April 21.

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.

The Walbridge branch library celebrated its 38th anniversary on April 14 with a birthday party.

 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, 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.