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Brian Hughes, pictured here, is the new superintendent at Eastwood.
Hughes tabbed as Eastwood's new superintendent
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.
Terry Tansel is pictured in front of the Fallen Timbers Middle School entrance, where he spent the past 12 years as the assistant principal. He will transition to a role as Lake Elementary's principal in August.
Tansel named Lake Elementary's principal
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.
City of Northwood administration building
Roundabouts a potential solution in Northwood, Oregon
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.
April 21 will mark 80 years of marriage for Cleo and Betty Rau, of Millbury. (Submitted photo)
Millbury couple celebrating 80th anniversary on April 21
Cleo and Betty Rau, of Millbury, will celebrate 80 years of marriage on April 21.
Brooklyn Garcia, a sophomore at Oak Harbor High School, is shown with her work at the 2024 Five-County Art Show.
57th Annual Five-County Art Show on tap April 26-27 in Oak Harbor
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.
An outside view of the Walbridge branch library in Walbridge, Ohio.
Walbridge Library celebrates 38th anniversary
The Walbridge branch library celebrated its 38th anniversary on April 14 with a birthday party.
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Sports
Oak Harbor's Kennedy Slates competes in the 800 meter race at the 2024 NBC Championships.

Talented athletes lead area girls track teams

Eastwood is once again looking to compete for a league title and beyond this year.

Area boys track teams preparing for May

With the weather getting warmer and the track and field season moving along, it is time for the area runners and field competitors to begin rounding into form with May fast approaching.

Genoa's Bronowski signs with Owens softball program

Madelyn Bronowski, a senior catcher for Genoa High School, has signed with the Owens Community College softball program.

Lake, Eastwood softball battle for early season control of NBC

Lake and Eastwood’s softball programs are off to strong starts in NBC play.
Obituaries
Marilyn Hudson
Marilyn J. Hudson, nee Cousino, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 31st after an extended illness.
John Hornyak
John Andrew Hornyak, 56, of Casa Grande, AZ went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2025.
Derek James Besgrove
Derek James Besgrove, 43, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly due to a medical emergency on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Daniel James Sandwisch
Daniel James Sandwisch, 41, of Woodville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 4, 2025.
Debbie S. Lohr
Debbie S. Lohr, 71, of Walbridge, OH, passed away peacefully April 4, 2025, in Oregon, Ohio.
Entertainment
12th annual Eastwood Jazz Festival set for May 3
The 12th Annual Eastwood Jazz Festival will be held Saturday, May 3 at Eastwood High School.
The Toledo Swiss Singers, one of the area’s oldest singing groups, will be asking the question, “WHO DUNNIT?” at their ninth dinner-theatre mystery event, held for two nights, May 3 and 4, 2025.
Swiss Singers to present dinner theater mystery May 3-4
The Toledo Swiss Singers, one of the area’s oldest singing groups, will be asking the question, “whodunnit?” at their ninth dinner theater mystery event, which will be presented May 3 and 4.
Area residents are invited to drop off recyclables enjoy special “green” activities and programs at the Toledo Zoo’s Party for the Planet, set for Saturday, April 26.
Toledo Zoo to celebrate Earth Day with Party for the Planet
Join the Toledo Zoo Saturday, April 26, for a Party for the Planet – a celebration of Earth Day and the Zoo’s mission of advocating for wildlife and conserving the natural world.
Eastwood High School sign
Eastwood Jazz Festival
The 12th Annual Eastwood Jazz Festival will be held Saturday, May 3, at Eastwood High School, 4800 Sugar Ridge Rd., Pemberville.
Opinion

To the editor: Stop the ads

To the editor: As a retired nurse and senior citizen, I have continually come across the negative attributes of Big Pharma. The commercials!

To the editor: Hard right is wrong

To the editor: A recent editorial author expounded on being perplexed by opposition to Elon Musk.  Let me help.  

To the editor: Vote No on Issue 2

We are once again being asked to vote on Ohio spending in the form of a bond referendum.

To the editor: Agree to disagree

Most of us can disagree with friends and still remain friends. We all have our reasons for voting the way we do. But if we are to criticize we should be specific.

To the editor: Vote Yes on Issue 2 on May 6

Ohioans will be asked at the May 6 primary election, via Issue 2, to renew a popular state bond program which has been in place since the 1980s, that provides funds to local …
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