Serving Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties
Block Watch to meet
Northwood Neighborhood Block Watch will meet Wednesday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Community Center, 3700 Main St.
Julie Whitmore will discuss stroke awareness.
The meeting is open to everyone.
Dedication set
A dedication of the US Army Private First Class Jerry Bockbrader Memorial Highway will be held in Perrysburg on Tuesday, May 20, at 9 a.m.
The ceremony will take place at the Country Charm Shopping Center, 120 W. South Boundary St.
A graduate of Perrysburg High School, Pfc. Jerry Bockbrader was drafted into the Army on Sept. 18, 1967, and deployed to Vietnam on Feb.26, 1968. Assigned as a Light Weapons Infantryman with C Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Bockbrader was killed in action on May 20, 1968—exactly 57 years to the day of the upcoming dedication.
Throughout his service, Pfc. Bockbrader earned numerous commendations, including the Combat Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, and the Purple Heart Medal.
“Pfc. Bockbrader’s bravery and commitment to duty embody the very best of what it means to serve our country,” said State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg), who introduced the legislation for the highway naming. “This small but meaningful gesture will help ensure that future generations remember his sacrifice and the sacrifices of all who served in Vietnam.”
The newly designated highway—authorized under Ohio Revised Code Section 5534.131—includes the stretch of SR 199 between West South Boundary Street and State Route 105 in Wood County. The designation became effective on March 20, 2025.
Chorale fundraiser set
The Perrysburg Chorale will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a concert and fundraising dinner Saturday, May 24, in the Grand Lobby at the Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo.
Local performers Jonathan Torrence, Cait Leow and Thunder Lily will perform.
For tickets, visit eventbrite.com.
