To the editor: Over the weekend, my wife and I attended two events that happened in Toledo: Picklemania and the Glass City Marathon. We were there to collect signatures for the petition to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would limit the size of data centers constructed in Ohio.

 To the editor: I read with interest the article about Jeff Straka being appointed as the new superintendent of Oregon City Schools.

To the editor: On May 5, you will vote on a 9.4-mill renewal levy for current expenses. However, there are critical facts the village council isn't highlighting.

To the editor: For Oregon being a "tree city," why didn't the city apply for the grant to mitigate the spread of the invasive spotted lantern fly.

Who are you? Do you strive to be liked by everyone? Do you seek others' approval before you make decisions? Do your beliefs always reflect popular opinion?

I read Mr. Gavioli’s recent editorial regarding Oregon City Schools (OCS) spending with interest. If you look at the recent financial report provided by the system, his figures are correct. What is even more interesting, however, is the report’s breakdown.

Among other things, the holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts. The question most often asked of people is, "what did you get?" Much less frequently asked is, "what did you give?"

Santa’s Nap December is a busy time for Santa, Especially Christmas Eve. He thought he’d catch forty winks Before he had to leave. He sat down in his big chair …

The Lake Township trustees have place on the November 4th ballot for your consideration a two-mill, three-year-and-done road levy.

There has been a lot of controversy in this year's mayoral race in the city of Oregon. It seems sometimes it is a "one man show'' and each one thinks he will definitively win.

We have a choice as to how we view the world. Our perception is indeed our reality. It is sad that some people decide life is nothing but problems. This outlook actually repels happiness.

We have retirees concerned with flat incomes and rising costs.

To the editor: I attended the recent candidates forum hosted by the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce, where “fiscal responsibility” was once again the phrase of the night.

I believe in supporting seniors by voting YES for the Senior Levy. I worked for the GLCAP Sandusky County Senior Programs for five years.

To the editor: Similar centers of this size consume huge amounts of power and cooling water. Based on published industry data, even with the best available technology in water recycling, this facility would require around 720,000 gallons per day, not the 20,000 to 30,000 gallons per day that the developer claims.

 A trapeze artist can only fly from one trapeze to another by first releasing the bar he is holding on to. This takes a lot of nerve, determination, and desire.

Attitude always precedes accomplishment. Also, attitude always precedes failure. So, what's the difference? Your mind doesn't discriminate as to a positive or negative attitude. All your mind cares about is your attitude, whatever it may be.

In life, you need goals before you can get what you want.

A poem submitted by a Walbridge resident.

Too many people have what I call a lotto mentality. They want to hit the big score, but are willing to spend only a dollar to do it.