August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - South Owens solar panel classes have bright future The sun was shining in Northwood last week, and that was a good thing for a group of students at the Workforce and Community Services Building of Owens Community College.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - East Pictures present Rossford's past The latest mural to chronicle the history of Rossford will make its debut next week. August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - South Wood County museum volunteers sought to guide ghost tours BOWLING GREEN - Consider yourself a ghost whisperer? August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton Sylvania group pushes to get merger on ballot A last-minute push for petitions is under way by supporters of a ballot issue to study the possibility of merging Sylvania Township with the city of Sylvania.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton HAVING FUN AT CHRIST THE KING FESTIVAL William Arwski of Toledo and his daughter Jordin Arwski, 5, enjoy the Paratrooper ride at Christ the King school's annual festival. Visitors could ride all day for $25 on Sunday. There was bingo on Friday and Saturday nights and chicken dinners on Sunday. There also was a special guest appearance by Muddy and Muddona of the Mud Hens on Sunday. August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - East Oregon set to improve Coy and Pickle roads Summertime means construction season, and in Oregon they've rolled out the orange barrels as works gets under way to improve the intersection at Coy and Pickle roads. August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - South Maumee streetscape work to start next month Maumee's plan for $285,000 in streetscape work on the west side of Conant Street between the Anthony Wayne Trail and Illinois Avenue is moving ahead.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - South Olympics spark interest at South Toledo gymnastics center The Exceleration Gymnastics Center has thrived in its first year of existence, producing a national qualifier and a state champion. August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - East What's on: Areawide • Daylily Work Day at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Drive, 9 a.m. Aug. 16. Pack a picnic lunch, meet at the daylily display garden, bring a shovel, fork, clippers, gloves, etc. At 1:30 p.m. daylily dividing clinic behind the Conference Center, public auction at 2 p.m. Details: 419-874-8964.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - South UM student to intern at Democratic convention When as many as 50,000 delegates, party leaders, and members of the media descend upon Denver this month for the 2008 Democratic National Convention, a Perrysburg resident will be there helping to ensure it runs smoothly.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton GRUELING COMPETITION IN SYLVANIA Travis Zipfel, 20, of Sylvania, left, and Deric Luginbill, 27, of Findlay, head for shore after finishing the swimming portion of the Sylvania Triathlon/Duathlon at Olander Park. The pair competed in the men's 39-and-under sprint division. Sunday's race, held at the park in Sylvania, featured a 1.5K swim, a 40K bike ride, and a 10K run.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton Gorham Fayette sets open house so community can see $18M facility FAYETTE, Ohio - The Gorham Fayette Local School District is shedding the wraps on its new 100,000-square-foot primary and secondary school building. August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - South Maumee schools web service to help find substitute teachers Administrators in the Maumee schools won't have to phone around to find substitute teachers in the coming academic year thanks to an online service the board of education has agreed to try for two years.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - East Lake Erie Wrestling Club claims Junior Olympic title Hundreds of prep wrestlers from high schools across northwest Ohio come together each summer to compete for one team and this year the grapplers won a national championship. August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan Bedford schools trim bus routes TEMPERANCE - To save money on fuel and reduce wear and tear on buses, Bedford Local Schools has changed bus routes to consolidate use by students in subdivisions.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan PLOWING THROUGH IN VINTAGE FASHION Jan Hutchison of West Unity, Ohio, uses his 1920s-vintage Emerson plow to work a field at the third annual Antique Plow Day at the Thompson Brothers' farm in Riga Township near Blissfield, Mich. August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - South Perrysburg's 577 foundation plans 20th-anniversary celebration On a summer morning at the 577 Foundation, children sit in a renovated cow barn creating pots. Volunteers weed and tend organic gardens. Visitors admire community gardens and stroll along the Maumee River. August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton Sylvania Township trustees move to diversify holdings Sylvania Township is taking action to diversify its assets, given uncertainty in the financial industry and the collapse of several banks.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - South IT'S A PUBLIC DAY FOR SAFETY IN WATERVILLE Jake Mruzek, 10, of Waterville and his cousin Kaitlynn Whittaker, 10, of Toledo listen to Waterville Police Officer Gabriel Rogers, during a recent program at the Kroger store in Waterville. Police and firefighters from Waterville took part along with Waterville Township police.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - South READY FOR TAKEOFF IN SWANTON Connie Jones of Toledo and her horse Que challenge a barrier during the Leiway Hunt Club Series at the Leiway Hunt Club & Riding Academy Saturday in Swanton. She is riding for Little Miracles with trainer Lisa Richmond.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - East LAKE TOWNSHIP GOES BACK IN TIME TO CELEBRATE FRIENDSHIP DAY Rebecca Whitecotton of Gibsonburg makes a rag doll circa the 1860s out of scraps of material during the recent 11th annual Lake Township Friendship Day. The event at Friendship Park on Cummings Road featured old-time blacksmiths, a farmers's market, bluegrass music, a Civil War history, and the Power of Yesteryear Tractor Club. August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan Steinman still eyeing Bedford Township clerk's job TEMPERANCE - Dennis Steinman lost the Republican primary for Bedford Township clerk, but don't count him out of the race. August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan United Way names leaders Hehl, Assenmacher to guide Monroe's '08 fund drive MONROE - With the kickoff for the annual drive nearly three weeks away, the leaders of the United Way of Monroe County fund-raising campaign have been announced.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan TESTING THEIR LIMITS Entrants compete in the swimming leg of the Sylvania Triathlon-Duathlon at Olander Park in Sylvania. The event, held last weekend, included a 1.5K swim, 40K bike ride, and a 10K run and attracted more than 200 elite athletes from Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. Matthew West, 33, of Ypsilanti, was the overall champion with a time of 1:59:26.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton CLASSIC ENTERTAINMENT IN SYLVANIA Mike Kerstiens and his mother, Mildred Kerstiens, look at a 1929 Ford Model A Roadster at a classic car show and cookout at Franciscan Care Center at North Holland Road in Sylvania. The event included food and a chance to win a key to a 1970 Dodge Dart Demon. Ninety-three keys will be awarded this summer by a car dealership at area events, and one lucky key holder will drive away in the car. August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - East Model Block designation sparks Toledo neighborhood fix-up Robin Sopko said neighborhood beautification is like an epidemic. August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - East Pemberville police chief to start Aug. 25; levy would aid department PEMBERVILLE, Ohio - Pemberville's newly selected police chief, Richard Bingham, begins his duties Aug. 25. August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan 2 Blissfield High School teams honored for good sportsmanship Two Blissfield High School spring sports teams were recognized for displaying outstanding sportsmanship during Michigan High School Athletic Association postseason tournaments.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton SYLVANIA RALLY FOR A CAUSE Rodney Parker and Liberty Beach perform at the Rally in the Alley in Sylvania. The event, held last weekend, raised money for the Sylvania Area Family Services, which each year provides more than 900 individuals with emergency food assistance, youth programming, information and referrals, and other services.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton RAILING FOR SAFETY IN SWANTON Norfolk Southern engineer Steve Rathke addresses a Swanton Safety Village class at the village's Crestwood Elementary School. He is a volunteer with Operation Lifesaver, a nationwide safety effort. August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - East Genoa 'Talk with Mayor' scheduled Mark Williams, mayor of Genoa, will host a "Talk with the Mayor Day" on Sunday.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - South GETTING PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Explorers from northwest Ohio converged on Owens Community College's Emergency Preparedness Facility recently to sharpen their skills in first aid, search and rescue, fire safety, emergency communications, and severe weather knowledge. The event was sponsored by the Erie Shores Council of the Boy Scouts of America and the American Red Cross.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - South TIME TO MEET THE TEAMS AT PERRYSBURG HIGH SCHOOL Nate Smith, left, and Nick Olmstead, both 15-year-old sophomores vie for the football during a recent 'Meet the Team' night sponsored by the Perrysburg High School athletic boosters. All members of the Yellow Jackets fall sports teams were introduced at Steinecker Stadium at the junior high school. The purpose of the event was to raise funds for new athletic facilities.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan SWING TIME IN MONROE Mike Kurilko, left, and Howard Wasarud-Din, center, perform with the Monroe Big Band during the 7th annual River Raisin Jazz Festival last weekend in Monroe. This year's scheduled performers were John E. Lawrence, Paul Brown, Euge Groove, Herbie Russ, Lexxi & Brent Stanley, Jackiem Joyner, Joyce Cooling, Ray Parker, Jr. - think 'Ghostbusters' theme - and Alexander Zonjic.
August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton PARK-O-RAMA IN METAMORA Austin Parker and his dad, Travis Parker, playfully fight over candy that Austin gathered during the annual Park-O-Rama parade through Metamora last weekend. This year's theme was 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game.' August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton The Weekly Record: Fulton County Fulton County August 14, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan Senior activities: Michigan FRENCHTOWN SENIOR CITIZENS, INC.
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton HAVE NO FEAR IN WEST TOLEDO Kyle Ciha, 12, munches on a pizza with an unusual topping: a meal worm, part of the Fear Factor Pizza event for youths in grades 6 through 12 at the West Toledo Branch Library on Sylvania Avenue last week.
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton Alley rally in Sylvania will raise money for social services group This Saturday's Rally in the Alley to benefit Sylvania Area Family Services came about through a call from Stansley Mineral Resources to the social service agency. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - South Wood County considers digital emergency alert BOWLING GREEN - Wood County officials are weighing the possibility of a countywide telephone emergency alert system.
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - East WHAT'S A LUAU WITHOUT THE LIMBO? Robert Finkbeiner, 7, leads the limbo contest with encouragement from librarian Jessica Agocs as youngsters wrap up the summer reading club with a luau at East Toledo's Birmingham Library. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - East Flow meters to help solve Oregon sewer problem After heavy rains last month, Oregon is taking steps to prevent flooded basements and streets and backup in the sanitary collection system. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton Newcomer focuses on Sylvania school levy John Crandall joined the Sylvania Board of Education at the same meeting during which the group decided to ask voters in November for a 2.9-mill levy for the replacement of some and the improvement of all other buildings in the district.
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan Deerfield bridge completion nears DEERFIELD, Mich. - It appears that completion of the project to replace the only bridge in this Lenawee County village is about three weeks away.
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - South OWENS HOLDS ANNUAL COMMUNITY MUSIC CAMP Gay Galvin, who teaches music at All Saints School in Rossford, guides a group of youngsters in a dance, among the activities in the annual Community Music Camp held recently on the Owens Community College campus in Perrysburg Township. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan Monroe jazz festival building on early success MONROE - Last week country music fans enjoyed entertainers Melissa Lambert and Blake Shelton at the Monroe County Fair. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - South Ohio EPA cites Springfield school district's wetlands The Springfield Local School District's $7 million facilities renovation plan has run afoul of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regulations. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - South Perrysburg, Lake, Rossford districts to 'carpool' to lower bus costs Perrysburg, Rossford, and Lake Local schools will combine resources this fall to reduce the cost of transporting private school students across the Toledo metropolitan area.
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - East Pemberville Free Fair continues traditions of fun, food, festivity PEMBERVILLE, Ohio - Nick Gossett jokes about the Pemberville fairs of his youth. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton What's on: Areawide • Daylily Work Day at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Drive, beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 16. Meet at the daylily display garden. Bring a shovel, clippers, gloves, and picnic lunch. At 1:30 p.m. there will be a daylily dividing clinic behind the Conference Center, and a public auction at 2 p.m. Information: 419-874-8964. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan Areawide Clubs, Guilds, Etc. tAmerican Legion Post 335: Friday noon lunches and speaker at the Toledo Club, 235 14th St. Information: 419-877-5414.
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton HARE-RAISING COMPETITION IN FULTON COUNTY Claire Smith, 8, left, with her rabbit, Opal, and Preston Baker, 8, and his hare, Cute, wait for the results of the Showmanship Bunny Competition for youths 8 and under at the Fulton County Fun Show 2008 at the county fairgrounds near Wauseon. The event was sponsored by the Fulton County 4-H Extension Office and the Council Oak Rabbit Breeders Association. Claire and Preston are from Swanton. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton Senior activities: West SYLVANIA SENIOR CENTER
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton Cherokee sets tryouts; Southview team takes 2nd in event The final roster for the Toledo Cherokee Junior A hockey team will be set this weekend following three days of tryouts. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton Downtown parking study added to Sylvania gateway project Sylvania City Council has expanded the work of consulting firm JJR LLC of Ann Arbor to include a parking study of the downtown. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan Bedford Township wrongful dismissal trial date to be set TEMPERANCE - The trial date in a defamation and wrongful termination lawsuit filed against Bedford Township officials by former Finance Director Michael McMillian could be known later this month. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - South Waterville regains full strength of committees Waterville's Village Council last week approved appointments for two vacant seats on its 10 committees and commissions.
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS Toledoans Brayden Olvera, left, of the Griffins and Aaron Al-Sorghali of the Gremlins chase after the ball during the Toledo Street Hockey League championships on Saturday at Joe E. Brown Park. The Griffins won the championship, symbolized by the Toledo Cup in the league's inaugural year.
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton THE LIBRARY AS A BOOK STORE Jan Kistler, left, and Valerie Napieralski, each from Toledo, peruse the many offerings at the recent West Toledo Branch Library's book sale, which also featured magazines and CDs. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton Ball club heads for American Legion state championships The American Legion Toledo Post 335 baseball team has done remarkable things in just three short years.
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton SAUDER VILLAGE BECOMES A DOLLHOUSE Founder's Hall at Sauder Village in Archbold became a giant dollhouse recently by virtue of being the site of the 25th Annual Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale. Inspecting a lineup of some of the collectibles on display is Janice Johnston of Adrian, Mich., who was among the throng of people from throughout the Midwest who attended.
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - South FAVORITES FIND FAVOR IN PERRYSBURG The Cake Walkin' Jass Band, a longtime area favorite, finds an appreciative audience for its concert at Perrysburg's Woodlands Park, hosted by the Perrysburg Area Arts Council last week. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton In survey, Olander Park visitors suggest a 2nd trail More than 260 visitors to Olander Park have returned surveys asking what they think should be considered in a proposed master plan for the Sylvania Avenue recreation area.
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - South 16 teams to compete locally in college World Series tourney While it may not be the true "Fall Classic," local baseball fans will have the opportunity to watch a World Series this weekend in northwest Ohio.
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - South Community can meet Perrysburg High School athletes The Perrysburg community will have the chance to get to know its high school athletes while helping upgrade the players' outdoor facilities tomorrow.
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - East CRUISIN' ALONG MAIN STREET IN GENOA Bob Upton of Fremont, Ohio, shines his 1965 Mustang during the second 'Super Cruise-In' in Genoa. The Chamber of Commerce attracts more than 100 car enthusiasts to each of its three summer cruise-ins. The final cruise-in of the summer will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 26 along Main Street, between Sixth and Eighth streets. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton The Weekly Record: West Sylvania
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - South A SUMMERTIME SUNDAE IN HOLLAND Arthur Belcher and grandson Adam Monticure both seem to appreciate the ice-cream sundae the youngster put together during the Build-A-Sundae event recently at the Holland Branch Library. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - South The Weekly Record: South Lucas County August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan Old tractors live to work another day at Riga Township antique plow show BLISSFIELD - Old tractors saved from salvage yards and horse teams pulling one-bottom plows are expected to show up Saturday at the Thompson Brothers farm in Riga Township in order to work the ground. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - East Bradner Post Office plans Pemberville passport fair PEMBERVILLE, Ohio - The Bradner Post Office will host a passport fair at the Pemberville Public Library from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 15 in conjunction with the Permberville Free Fair. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - East The Weekly Record: East Lucas County
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan IN MONROE COUNTY, A LITTLE HORSE SENSE Beside her quarterhorse, Danielle Duval, 13, of Petersburg, left, chats with Connor Hiteshew, 14, of Ida, during a break at the recent 61st annual Monroe County Fair near Monroe. It appears the horse, Caya, might be listening to what the two teens are talking about, but more likely there's something on the fair grounds that the horse is sensing.
August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton AT CAMP MIAKONDA, MOTORCYCLES GIVE YOUTHS A LIFT At Camp Miakonda recently, Kevin Wexler of Temperance, left, tells sisters Cecelia, 2, and Sophia Martorana, 4, of Toledo, to ask Chuck Foster of Monroe, behind the handlebars of his sidecar-equipped motorcycle, to pop a wheelie - taking off so fast that the front wheel pops off the ground. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - South Senior activities: South HOLLAND August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton Sylvania school board newcomer puts background to use John Crandall joined the Sylvania Board of Education at the same meeting during which the group decided to ask voters in November for a 2.9-mill levy for the replacement of some and the improvement of all other buildings in the district. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton Howard School reunion Saturday WAUSEON - After the 1937-38 school year, the one-room Howard School closed, shutting the door at its location in Fulton County's Pike Township. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - South Cass Road church to collect school supplies Cass Road Baptist Church will collect school supplies Saturday for its "Back 2 School Bash." August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan Senior activities: Michigan FRENCHTOWN SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. August 7, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton Evergreen board sets special meeting METAMORA, Ohio - A special meeting of the Evergreen Board of Education will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Loren Pennington Learning Center in the Evergreen High School. The meeting will be a work session involving board members and administrative personnel. July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton Clubs, Guilds, Societies, and other organizations tAmerican Legion Post 335: Friday noon lunches and speaker at the Toledo Club, 235 14th St. Information: 419-877-5414.
July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan Monroe Family Manor residents reaping healthy harvest MONROE - When looking for a community service project for her homeroom seminar class, Monroe High School teacher Nicole Adams suggested that students use marigolds and petunias to landscape the grounds at the Salvation Army's Family Manor.
July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - East 100 youths bolster skills at Pistons' hoops camp at Owens College For four days last week, young basketball players from the area had the chance to put on a Detroit Pistons jersey and learn how to shoot like Tayshaun Prince and Richard "Rip" Hamilton. July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton FUN AT THE LENAWEE COUNTY FAIR The 169th Annual Lenawee County Fair was in full swing in Adrian, Mich. last week. July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - South Maumee school board mulls levy options The Maumee Board of Education has taken the first step towards putting a levy request on the November ballot. July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton Policing changes concern West Toledo neighbors Local officials are exploring options to help maintain a visible police presence in Old Orchard and West Toledo, following removal of patrol officers from the Northwest District Police Station. July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton The Weekly Record: West Sylvania
July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - West/Fulton Sylvania track team wins, scores for charity A group of young Sylvania track and field athletes this summer experienced not only the thrill of victory but also the uplifting satisfaction of charity work.
July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - East Creative aggression teaches cooperation, problem-solving in Northwood Put 24 boys in a room with LEGO kits and instructions to design and build winning Battle Bots, and you get a lot of enthusiasm and what might be called creative aggression. July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - East Oregon council contracts for design of new center for seniors Marge Brown, mayor of Oregon, said it is her dream to see a new senior citizens' center for the city. July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - South What's on: Areawide Areawide July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - South WALKING TOUR OF WATERVILLE OFFERS GLIMPSE OF VILLAGE HISTORY Mrs. Sally Croy is part of the Waterville Historical Society that provides information about the village's architecture and history. July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - South What's on: West •The Josh Project, a fundraiser inspired by the memory of Josh Butts who drowned in 2006, is from noon to 6 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Stephenson Roberts Fellowship Hall, Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, 640 Indiana Ave. Special guest speakers, raffles, food, apply for a passport (birth certificate required), music, games, and prizes. Learn about water safety.
July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan Cameras bolster school bus safety in Monroe MONROE - When yellow school buses begin rolling down the road in September, Monroe Public Schools will have an extra tool in tracking activity on the vehicles and monitoring safety. July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - South Maumee school board rejects plan for cell tower It's back to square one for a telecommunications company that wants to locate a cell phone tower at Maumee High School. July 31, 2008 | Neighbors - Michigan Advocates for Monroe County seniors urge levy's renewal MONROE - A renewal levy to support senior services in Monroe County will be the only countywide tax request that voters will decide on the Aug. 5 primary ballot.
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