For the first time in more than a decade, a Bowling Green State University student has won the prestigious Barry Goldwater scholarship, the preeminent undergraduate award of its type in the fields of natural sciences, engineering and mathematics.
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Kurt and Collette Dickey of rural Bowling Green announce the engagement of their daughter Kara Dickey to Austin Knickerbocker, son of Tom and Nancy Knickerbocker. The bride-to-be graduated from Otsego High School in 2009, University of Dayton, and Rocky Vista University of Medicine. She is a…
Food service for Bowling Green City Schools students and families will be unchanged going in the first week of April, but Eastwood Local Schools is adapting to the continued mandate for social distancing.
Vehicles, led by Chris Heban, circle the campus of Otsego Local Schools during a prayer caravan Wednesday morning. Heban, who teaches eighth grade science, Erika Simpson and Dawn Weaver, organized the event where participants were encouraged to pray as they drove around the campus. Heban sai…
Eleven of the 12 petitions for the annexation from Bowling Green City Schools have been certified.
ROSSFORD — There’s still a school district renewal levy campaign to finish in Rossford but new state rules for completing the election and for maintaining the health of potential voters and campaign staff are making it uncharted territory.
Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Healthy Finances professionals are sensitive to the economic challenges families and their communities are facing during the coronavirus pandemic.
MILLBURY — Before plans for a new elementary building are put before the Lake Local Schools community, new operating money will be on the ballot.
Jordan Schuman, of Bowling Green and a junior at St. John’s Jesuit High School in Toledo, achieved a perfect 36 composite score on the ACT.
After years of taking a cholesterol-lowering drug with side effects that are worse than death itself, I made the decision to stop the drug to see if I would either be free of painful side effects, or have my arteries plug up like a bus station toilet.
Shannon Smith has three nutrition-related licenses and leads classes for the Ohio State University Extension Office.
MILLBURY — Lake Local Schools’ 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award winners include an engineer, pharmacist and pastor.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday announced Ohio schools will remain closed until May 1 to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. That extends his school-shutdown order another three weeks, after which it will be evaluated again.
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PERRYSBURG — Penta Career Center students recently earned top awards at the Ohio SkillsUSA Northwest Regional Competition.
The 4-H CarTeens program has been a viable source of driver education for first-time teen traffic offenders in Wood County since 2010.
4-Hers Keep Learning While Supporting “Health to Better Living”
All Wood County Committee on Aging senior center locations will remain closed to the general public through April 30. WCCOA will continue to offer modified services during this time.
FINDLAY — The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum will be taking kids on a virtual adventure every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. with Mazza Museum’s Virtual Storytime videos.
The Wood County District Public Library is holding the #WCDPLBearHug Project.
PEMBERVILLE – An Eastwood High School student learned what it felt like to go to space after participating in Space Camp this spring.
The following will take place next week —virtually — through the Wood County Senior Center.
To get their Sunday dose of faith, parishioners rolled into the St. Mark’s parking lot and rolled down their windows.
As hospitals and other safety organizations, like fire departments, police stations and the American Red Cross, tackle the coronavirus pandemic, the shortage of essential personal protective equipment and facilities has been making headlines.
TOLEDO – Family members who are caring for their loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease now have new ways to gain support starting Friday.
There are six coronavirus cases in Wood County, according to the health department.
The Wood County Emergency Management Agency is looking for personal protective equipment, to help with coronavirus.
The fight over private school vouchers is yet again on hold, this time to clear the way for the state’s coronavirus response.
MILLBURY — Seven people have applied for an open Lake Local Schools Board of Education seat.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mandatory state testing for schools would be ditched this year and Ohioans who didn't vote in the March 17 primary would have until April 28 to cast an absentee ballot under emergency legislation approved Wednesday by Ohio lawmakers to address the impact of the coronavirus.
TONTOGANY — Staff and teachers at Otsego Local Schools on Monday showed how much they are missing their students.
DOWLING — Christ Lutheran Church continues to offer worship opportunities to its members and to the whole community.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The fate of the remaining school year, including graduation requirements and state-mandated testing, are among the top issues before lawmakers planning a return to Columbus this week to address challenges posed by the coronavirus.
PEMBERVILLE — Sometimes, it’s not the quantity, but the quality that matters.
Prom for Bowling Green City Schools juniors and seniors has been canceled and the graduation ceremony has been moved, due to coronavirus concerns.
PERRYSBURG — Seeking a staff member for increased relationship building between staff and students, the majority of the school board approved an agreement to hire a school resource officer with the City of Perrysburg for the 2020-21 school year to work at Perrysburg Junior High.
The University of Findlay Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble in February performed “All That Jazz.”
TOLEDO — Mena Kiessling is a born artist, explorer, reader, music lover and naturalist.
Northwood HS seeks Alumnus of the Year
PERRYSBURG — Following an unexpected path toward acceptance, the school board convened a special virtual board meeting on Friday in order to approve a new contract with the teachers union.
Fourteen Bowling Green State University digital arts students put their skills to work to promote environmental causes and make a difference in the world. Six nonprofit environmental organizations reaped the benefits.
JERRY CITY – Elmwood Local Schools officials are considering the best way to deal with the continued growth of students in the district.
The BG Ministerial Association is organizing a city-wide bell-ringing ceremony on Wednesday at noon.
Kevin Wisniewski, of Pittsburgh, moves his daughter’s belongings from her sorority house Friday morning along Wooster Street on the campus of Bowling Green State University. Students spent the week moving out as colleges across the state shut down face-to-face classes and closed residence halls.
PERRYSBURG — The board of education will most likely put a 5-year permanent improvement levy renewal or replacement on the ballot sometime this year.
Spring commencement at Bowling Green State University has been rescheduled “for a later date” due to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to an update published by Falcon Media.
The following will take place next week —virtually — through the Wood County Senior Center.
Beginning Monday, changes will be made in food service and building access at Bowling Green City Schools.
Bowling Green City Schools will retain the services of its financial analyst.
PERRYSBURG — The Islamic Center of Greater Toledo has stepped up to the plate to help with student lunch and breakfast programs that have changed due to the coronavirus.
