Members of the Oregon city council hosted the latest committee of the whole meeting on July 20, which was highlighted by a discussion of a public boat launch design proposal, a NatureWorks grant for South Shore Veterans Park, a proposed amendment to the city’s charter in relation to data centers and plans for a ceremony to commemorate the 25-year anniversary of 9/11.

Oregon mayor Steven Salander issued a proclamation regarding future land use to highlight the latest city council meeting on July 13.

When he’s not delivering mail to homes in Oregon, Marc Ensign spends his time competing as a triathlete in contests all over the country, with his biggest competition yet coming up Oct. 10 at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, a competition in which only three percent of all triathletes get selected.

Three people, including two adults and one juvenile, were injured in an incident at a Gibsonburg home in the early morning hours of July 13.

Jerusalem Township suffered historic flooding overnight July 5 into the following morning, and local officials are working to make sure the recovery is as quick as possible.

The fifth-annual Heroes and Hot Rods, a community day to recognize the area’s first responders, is set to take place at the Oregon Recreation Center on Sunday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lake Township officials submitted a text amendment request to the Wood County Planning Commission earlier this month to add a Planned Unit Development (PUD) section to its current zoning resolution.

The village of Woodville held its 84th annual Fourth of July celebration July 1-4.

Elliston-born Crystal Bowersox, who briefly attended Oak Harbor High School before later gaining national fame by finishing as the runner-up on the hit show American Idol in 2010, performed a free outdoor concert at Levis Commons on June 26.

The city of Northwood’s Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) recently awarded a first-of-its-kind revolving loan to Beautiful Refinement, a pediatric speech and occupational therapy center, in recognition of communal needs.

A four-month-long process in Lake Township to potentially rezone an 18-acre parcel of land at 508 Union St. from residential to M2 heavy industrial has reached a conclusion, at least for now, as the township’s three trustees voted unanimously to reject the rezoning request at a special meeting on June 30 in the administration building.

State senator Theresa Gavarone recently announced $3.7 billion worth of monetary support for local projects across Ohio, which were included in Senate Bill 450, or the Capital Budget bill, which was passed by the Senate on June 3.

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary this summer, the city of Oregon will be hosting a Freedom Fest July 2 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Oak Shade Grove.

The Eastwood School Board unanimously approved a resolution at the June 25 regular meeting for a November ballot measure, which would renovate the district’s main campus buildings.

The Jerusalem Township trustees held their latest regular meeting on June 23 in the township’s administration building, which was highlighted by more zoning discussions.

The Village of Oak Harbor will invest approximately $600,000 in street improvements this year through its 2026 Paving Program, with work expected to begin in July and be completed by Sept. 15.

Oregon city council members unanimously approved a special use permit for 2225 Brown Rd., which will allow single-family mid-term and long-term rentals at the residence.

The Northwest Ohio Rib Off is coming to Oregon’s Oak Shade Grove annually starting next year.

The Lake Township trustees held their latest regular meeting on June 16, discussing several issues while also establishing a date for the final decision on the rezoning request for 508 Union St.

Council members in Walbridge approved a pair of ordinances in its latest regular meeting on June 17.