Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School & Academy students Mario Alonzo II and Amaya Alonzo, both of Oregon, celebrated graduation this week.

Several area university students earned academic honors.

The Portage Resale Center Youth Council Class of 2024-25 recently completed their year by awarding $15,000 in Wish List Grants to 18 Ottawa County nonprofit organizations.

Each May, history comes alive for third graders in the Benton-Carroll-Salem and St. Boniface elementary schools.

Clay High School Alumni and Friends announced the newest Distinguished Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame Inductees for 2025.

On May 14, Toledo Public Schools, Mercy College of Ohio and Mercy held a ribbon cutting for a new Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy on the Mercy College campus.

Bowling Green State University is the first university in the nation to announce the launch of a bachelor’s degree to teach students how to apply artificial intelligence to a specific field of study.

Terra State Community College celebrated its 56th commencement ceremony on May 9, honoring the achievements of the class of 2025.

The Arts Commission, which “deeply values the vibrant and diverse creative community that defines Toledo” has announced a new ‘Project Grant’ program.

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) has renewed The National Museum of the Great Lakes’ Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation.

As Ohio’s infant mortality rate continues to rank among the worst in the nation, Bowling Green State University researchers are exploring how removing transportation barriers for new and expectant mothers could improve newborn health.

Toledo Lucas County Public Library patrons can now learn American Sign Language (ASL) with their Toledo Library card.

Air samples were taken from all of the first floor rooms at the high school, middle school and elementary buildings on May 6-8 according to Eastwood Local Schools superintendent, Brent Welker, and the results were positive for the community.

The Ottawa County Historical Society will dedicate a National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) patriot marker at the Wolcott Family Cemetery on May 17 at 1 p.m.

Kalle Heins, a senior at Woodmore High School, signed her letter of intent to attend The Ohio State University and study agriscience education during the 97th Annual Ohio FFA Convention.

Oak Harbor High School was the site for the 57th annual Five-County Art Show on April 27, where a slew of local students showcased their skills.

The third-annual Jake & Cooper’s Bark Park 5K-9 Walk & Run, which also features a one-mile mutt strut and a best-dressed dog competition, is slated for May 18.

Oak Harbor High School’s Science Olympiad team had an exciting and historic day on Saturday, competing for the third year in a row at the Ohio Science Olympiad State Tournament on the campus of The Ohio State University.

Two local students submitted winning designs in the OSS Solid Waste District’s Billboard Contest and earned the honor of having their artwork displayed for all to see in their communities.

 Cardinal Stritch Academy Cardinals recently held a pet supply drive in support of all the animals the Toledo Humane Society (THS) helps. THS employee and Cardinal Stritch alum Jackie (Knott) …