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Genoa grad supports Navy’s nuclear deterrence efforts

Published by sports@presspub... on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 10:38am

A 2004 Genoa High School graduate and Toledo native in the U.S. Navy supports the nation's nuclear deterrence mission.

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Prevented planting report deadline extended

Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 4:00pm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency is extending the deadline for reporting prevented planting for Ohio growers affected by spring flooding and excessive moisture.

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B-C-S levy campaign: Coffee, Facebook and public meetings

Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 4:00pm

July 25 looks to be a busy day for the administration of the Benton-Carroll-Salem School District.
An informal get-together with district residents over coffee is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Blackberry Corners and a live session on the district’s Facebook page will start at 5:30 p.m.

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Merits of farm program questioned

Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 4:00pm

Some environmental activists are claiming that Ohio taxpayers are funding an agricultural program that could actually worsen harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.

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Wood County: CodeRED test call set for July 1

Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 4:00pm

A test call in Wood County of the CodeRED emergency mass notification system is scheduled for July 1 at 10 a.m.
The Wood County Emergency Management System is conducting the test as part of an effort to have residents update their contact information listed with the system.

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Ottawa County: Seeking help for flooded farmland

Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 4:00pm

The Ottawa County commissioners paint a bleak picture of the area’s farm fields in a letter sent last week to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Oregon extends agreement for addiction program

Published by kkaczala on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 1:33pm

Oregon City Council on Monday extended an agreement with the Board of Lucas County Commissioners and the Correctional Treatment Facility for the Regional Addiction Program.

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Oregon City Council opposes 911 consolidation plan

Published by kkaczala on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 1:22pm

Oregon City Council on Monday voted unanimously against the Lucas County Board of Commissioners’ plan to merge and consolidate 911 operations.

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Boomfest

Published by katiesieb@press... on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 1:55pm

The City of Oregon announced it will hold its 10th annual Boomfest at the Grove Firewarks show and free concert on Saturday, July 6 from noon until midnight at Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Road, home of the German American Festival.