News Briefs

LEGO Block Party
Families are invited to visit the Walbridge Branch Library, 108 N. Main St., create a boat, castle, igloo, house or whatever their imaginations can conjure during Wood County District Public Library’s LEGO Block Party.
Parties will be held Saturdays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m. Families with kids of all ages are welcome to join. No registration is required.

Constitution Day
Seminar planned
The Northwest Ohio Conservative Coalition (NWOCC), Americans for Prosperity and Back to Basics will sponsor a Constitution Day Seminar on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Northwest Ohio Classical Academy, 5025 Glendale Ave., Toledo.
Speakers will include Professor Lee Strang discussing “Separation of Powers,” Jon Jakubowski discussing “America's Christian Heritage,” Tim Brentlinger discussing “Why a Constitutional Republic?” and Bob Densic discussing “Enumerated Powers.” Craig Riedel will serve as master of ceremonies.
A donation of $25 is requested. Lunch will be provided, so pre-registration is required To register, email nwohioconservativecoalition@gmail.com.
The Northwest Ohio Conservative Coalition is a non-connected political action committee registered with the Federal Election Commission and the State of Ohio.
For more information, visit nwocc.org.

Fremont patrol
holds open house
Ohio State Highway Patrol recently held an open house to formally introduce its Fremont Post, which opened in April.
The event allowed community members to meet Patrol personnel and see the new facility.
“This open house provides an opportunity for us to connect with the communities we serve,” said Col. Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent. “The new facility offers even greater opportunities for our sworn officers and professional staff to provide the citizens of Ohio the ‘Service with a Purpose’ that is at the heart of everything we do.”
The OSHP first established a post in Fremont on Oct. 5, 1941, but closed at the onset of World War II due to personnel shortages. On March 1, 1952, the Fremont Post reopened, occupying two different locations on West State Street in Fremont until a post was built on the grounds of its present location, opening its doors on Oct. 3, 1960. On May 16, 2023, the Fremont Post moved to a temporary location on Pinnacle Drive in Fremont so the 63-year-old post could be demolished and construction of the new facility could begin.
As part of the event, troopers were on hand to answer questions about operations and equipment and provide tours of the facility to those in attendance. A recruiter was on site to assist with the application process for those interested in a career with the Patrol.

Special Forces
club to hold
motorcycle run
The Fort Defiance Chapter of the Special Forces Brotherhood Motorcycle Club will hold its annual Labor Day run Aug. 31 in Sandusky.
David Hernandez, Oregon, an organizer of the event said registration opens at 10 a.m. at Lake Erie Arms, 9572 Milan Rd., Sandusky, OH.
There will be raffles, 50/50 drawings, a silent auction, and a fly over.
Participants will also have an opportunity to meet Medal of Honor Recipient Master Sgt. (retired) Earl D. Plumlee, of the 1st Special Forces Group.
For information contact Hernandez at 910-476-1920.