Over 120 runners braved the cold windy conditions for the 12th annual Gibsonburg Ugly Sweater Run and Walk on Dec. 13.

Bulletin board items for Dec. 22, 2025.

GenoaBank, a locally owned, independent community bank, announced on Dec. 16 the demolition and upcoming complete reconstruction of its Sandusky Branch, located at 3911 Milan Road.

Habitat for Humanity of Ottawa County will host two Future Homebuyer Orientation Sessions in January for individuals and families interested in applying for one of the new Habitat homes planned for construction in 2026.

Ohio Goes to the Movies, an America 250-Ohio Signature Event, has released its calendar of 2026 film screenings. The calendar of events is now available at OhioGoesToTheMovies.org and will continue to be updated throughout the celebration.

Real estate transfers for week ending Dec. 12, 2025.

Gibsonburg councilman Jeff Herman will vacate his seat on Dec. 31 due to personal reasons, and his unexpired term lasts the next two years. With that, village council is accepting resumes and letters of interest to fill the vacancy.

In the final minutes of the city of Oregon’s latest regular council meeting on Dec. 8, councilman Steve Hornyak made a motion to appoint David Andrus to fill the unexpired term created by the vacated council seat of new mayor Steven Salander.

This week in Toledo history for Dec. 14-20.

As Ohioans make their way through this first major bout of winter weather, the Ohio Department of Commerce says the recent arctic blast serves as an important reminder for residents of manufactured homes and park operators to take steps to prepare for freezing weather that is yet to come.

Ohioans can start planning visits to all of their favorite fairs across the state. The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) released on Dec. 9 the official dates for the 2026 fair season, which includes Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs and the Ohio State Fair.

Real estate transfers for week ending Dec. 5, 2025

Bulletin board items for Dec. 15, 2025.

Maggie Emlinger (right) and Derek Bailey stand with a large display of toys at Jack's Superette in Curtice.

Bulletin board items for Dec. 8, 2025

Bulletin board items for Dec. 1, 2025.

The Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge will host a Holiday Open House Sunday, Dec. 7,  from 12-3 p.m. at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center.

This year, there are two opportunities to get help with model trains at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, located at Spiegel Grove, Fremont.

City of Oregon officials and the Regional Growth Partnership (RGP) hosted a data center forum on Nov. 19 at Fassett Junior High.

This week in Toledo history items for Dec. 7-13.