This week in Toledo history for Aug. 10-16.

The Heroes & Hot Rods car show was held on Sunday, Aug. 3 at the Oregon Parks & Rec (5401 Starr Extension).

Dorothy Rideout Leonhardt was chosen Miss Pearson Park in 1949.

The Northwood Salon officially opened Aug. 3 at 5216 Woodville Road in Northwood, Ohio.

Real estate transfers for week ending Aug. 1, 2025.

Council officials in Oak Harbor have approved a resolution to put a half-percent increase to the village’s income tax on the Nov. 4 ballot. In turn, the goal would then be to lower property taxes.

Habitat for Humanity of Ottawa County invites the community to participate in the upcoming Biking 4 Builds: Local Loop, a 10-mile charity bike ride taking place on Sunday, Oct. 5 along the scenic North Coast Inland Trail. The ride will begin and end at Walter Ory Park in Elmore.

Due to traffic signal work, the intersection of N. Curtice Road and Corduroy Road will be closed on Monday, Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting.)

Bulletin board items for Aug. 11, 2025.

 The Ohio State Highway Patrol Bowling Green Post is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on I-475 in Perrysburg Township.

The brand-new Sheetz gas station at 2740 Navarre Ave. in Oregon celebrated its grand opening on July 29 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

On the southwest side of Atlanta, Ga. lies the Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, which features a little over 100 acres of natural terrain covered by trees, rocks, and hills.

This week in Toledo items for week of Aug. 3-9

When Genoa’s town hall first arose above the landscape at 6th and Main, it was more than just a government administration building.

Eastwood graduate Linda Ladd has been making a name for herself over the past 11 years at the Ottawa County Fair’s hog calling competition.

The Board of Lucas County Commissioners, comprised of Lisa Sobecki, Pete Gerken and Anita Lopez, voted to adopt a strategic plan on June 24 that will “guide future decision-making with a unified vision to provide high-quality services to Lucas County residents.”

This week in Toledo history for July 27 through Aug. 2.

The Gibsonburg village council met on July 17 with the town’s administrator, Marc Glotzbecker, providing updates on several projects.

News briefs for July 28, 2025.

The USA Patriots veteran amputee softball team came to the Oregon Recreation Center on July 19 to compete in the Boots vs. Badges exhibition game against the Oregon Fire and Police Departments.