Officials in the village of Oak Harbor are continuing planning efforts for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-mandated replacement of their wastewater treatment plant, a major infrastructure project currently estimated to cost approximately $25 million.

The annual Birmingham Ethnic Festival will take place on Aug. 16  from noon to 8 p.m., beginning with the opening ceremony at 11:15 a.m. at Saint Stephen's Church, followed by a procession to the VFW Veterans Corner, where the official ceremonies will continue.

Get ready to serve, volley and smash your way to victory in a benefit Pickleball Tournament to be held at Party in the Park Friday, July 10, at Memorial Park in Pemberville. Check-in will be at …

The village of Woodville held its 84th annual Fourth of July celebration July 1-4.

The village of Gibsonburg hosted its annual homecoming festivities  June 24-27.

This week in Toledo history items for July 5-11.

Elliston-born Crystal Bowersox, who briefly attended Oak Harbor High School before later gaining national fame by finishing as the runner-up on the hit show American Idol in 2010, performed a free outdoor concert at Levis Commons on June 26.

The city of Northwood’s Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) recently awarded a first-of-its-kind revolving loan to Beautiful Refinement, a pediatric speech and occupational therapy center, in recognition of communal needs.

A four-month-long process in Lake Township to potentially rezone an 18-acre parcel of land at 508 Union St. from residential to M2 heavy industrial has reached a conclusion, at least for now, as the township’s three trustees voted unanimously to reject the rezoning request at a special meeting on June 30 in the administration building.

State senator Theresa Gavarone recently announced $3.7 billion worth of monetary support for local projects across Ohio, which were included in Senate Bill 450, or the Capital Budget bill, which was passed by the Senate on June 3.

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary this summer, the city of Oregon will be hosting a Freedom Fest July 2 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Oak Shade Grove.

The Eastwood School Board unanimously approved a resolution at the June 25 regular meeting for a November ballot measure, which would renovate the district’s main campus buildings.

The Jerusalem Township trustees held their latest regular meeting on June 23 in the township’s administration building, which was highlighted by more zoning discussions.

The Village of Oak Harbor will invest approximately $600,000 in street improvements this year through its 2026 Paving Program, with work expected to begin in July and be completed by Sept. 15.

Oregon city council members unanimously approved a special use permit for 2225 Brown Rd., which will allow single-family mid-term and long-term rentals at the residence.

The Northwest Ohio Rib Off is coming to Oregon’s Oak Shade Grove annually starting next year.

This week in Toledo history items for June 28 to July 4.

The Lake Township trustees held their latest regular meeting on June 16, discussing several issues while also establishing a date for the final decision on the rezoning request for 508 Union St.

Council members in Walbridge approved a pair of ordinances in its latest regular meeting on June 17.

The village of Gibsonburg and the Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) have announced the return of a local pharmacy at 241 W. Madison St.