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Wood County lecture focuses on Ohio inventors
BOWLING GREEN — From traffic signals to Life Savers candy, Ohioans have been at the forefront of innovation. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, the Wood County Museum is hosting a lecture about Ohio inventors and items used across daily life. The lecture takes place at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at the museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. The cost is free for members or $7 for non-members. The lecture will be delivered in a storytelling format by Bette Lou Higgins, the founding member and artistic director of the educational and cultural organization Eden Valley Enterprises. For tickets and details, visit woodcountyhistory.org/events .
westbendnews.net
Chaos Is on the Menu: The Kitchen Witches Hits the Stage in Antwerp
Tired of the winter blues and looking for a fantastic reason to get out and have a blast? Well you are in luck!! We have just the ticket you are looking for!. The crew at CCBanks Productions is so excited to invite you to our latest show: an outrageously funny comedy guaranteed to leave yoursides aching – The Kitchen Witches!
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Defiance twirlers invited to march in America 250 National Independence Day Parade
DEFIANCE, Ohio (WTVG) - Twice a week, one dozen baton twirlers from all across Northwest Ohio get together to practice. Together, they’re known as the Scarlett Strutters Baton Corps. “We take members from any county of Northwest Ohio. I’ve got kids from Toledo in the group,” said Ron Smith...
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Pat’s Donuts & Kreme prepares for Fat Tuesday paczki rush
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — With Fat Tuesday approaching, one local bakery is preparing for its busiest day of the season as customers line up for a traditional Polish pastry. Staff at Pat’s Donuts & Kreme have been working long hours to meet demand for paczki, the denser cousin of the doughnut. The pastry has Polish roots and was traditionally made to use up rich ingredients such as sugar, eggs and lard before the start of Lent.
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Grandma’s got a brand new bag: Gaggle of BG Raging Grannies makes points with new lyrics to old songs
Dressed in their aprons, crocheted shawls and flower brimmed bonnets, the grandmotherly women appear doddering and disarming – almost like they should be handing out cookies still warm from the oven. But when they start singing, that innocent old lady image is quickly dispelled. These Raging Grannies mean business.
everafterinthewoods.com
This No-Frills Ohio Restaurant Is Famous For Its Massive Cheeseburgers (And Delicious Ones Of Course)
I once walked into a burger joint in Ohio and immediately felt like I was auditioning for a balancing act, because the floor had opinions and my shoes were suddenly negotiating terms. I came in expecting a simple lunch, then realized the building itself is part of the entertainment, leaning and creaking like it has been collecting lake stories for generations.
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Defiance twirlers invited to march in America 250 National Independence Day Parade
WDTN
Drive-thru coming to Troy Inline Chick-fil-A
The video above features the latest Chick-fil-A footage. TROY, Ohio (WDTN) – Big changes are coming to the Troy Inline Chick-fil-A, as they gear up to add a drive-thru to the building. According to a Facebook post, Chick-fil-A is getting ready to expand the restaurant by breaking through the former AT&T space. The expansion will […]
peakofohio.com
Indian Lake High School musical brings a fairytale classic to the stage
The 2026 Indian Lake High School Musical brings a favorite fairytale full of forbidden love and uncomfortable sleeping arrangements to the big stage. The cast and crew will present Once Upon a Mattress in the Wilma Jacobs Performing Arts Auditorium at Indian Lake High School on March 6th and 7th, beginning at 7:30 pm.
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Indian Lake State Park to Host Maple Syrup Festival
Indian Lake State Park will host a Maple Syrup Festival next month. The hours are 8am until 2pm on Saturday, March 21 and 8am until 1pm on Sunday, March 22 at Indian Lake State Park Campground. The Indian Lake Development Corporation will be serving a pancake and sausage breakfast, and...
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Troy Strawberry Festival will also celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
TROY – In true Troy form–and taking inspiration from our last legendary concert held in 2013–Troy City Council and Mayor Robin Oda are beyond excited to announce our latest epic celebration. We’re commemorating both the historic 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding and the 50th anniversary of...
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Movies and TV shows casting in Fort Wayne
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
westbendnews.net
Barefoot in the Park Brings Big Laughs to the Van Wert Civic Theatre Stage
Van Wert Civic Theatre is bringing one of playwright Neil Simon’s biggest hit to the local stage, with its production of Barefoot in the Park. The play, which ran 1,530 performances on Broadway and is Simon’s longest-running hit, was also a movie starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. Redford also starred in the Broadway production.
WTOL-TV
Findlay STEM students to build exhibit at relocated children’s museum
FINDLAY, Ohio — Work continues in Hancock County to reopen the Children’s Museum of Findlay at its new location, but now with a twist: the next generation of learning is being built by the last. “Bringing back something that they didn’t have to do is something that I...
topshelfmusicmag.com
TobyMac & friends uplift fans in Fort Wayne, Indiana
What better way to start off the year than with a concert with artists you grew up with? I talk to friends all the time about their bands that bring them nostalgic memories; this time, it’s my turn — and all the artists I would mention were part of the 2026 Hits Deep Tour in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
News Herald
Ice festival held in Catawba over weekend
PORT CLINTON - Gedeon Owen Wine Company hosted a weekend festival from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8. Visitors wandered through more than 20 ice sculptures at the 3845 E. Wine Cellar Road winery. Jon Maggard, of Ashland, Kentucky, continued to work on ice sculptures during the weekend. One of his featured sculptures was of the Marblehead Lighthouse. Over 20 ice sculptures were created by Ice Creations from Napoleon, Ohio, at the Catawba Island Ice Shove event. This article originally appeared on Port Clinton News Herald: Ice festival held in Catawba over weekend
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'An incredibly genuine person': Delta band director remembered for passion for music, helping students
DELTA, Ohio — The Delta music community is mourning the sudden loss of a local high school band director whose passion for music and devotion to students left a lasting impact on those who knew him. Family members say Zach Karpuszka, band director at Pike-Delta-York Schools, died Monday from...
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Mississinawa Valley Dance Team Completes Season with 2nd Place Finish at State Competition
VANDALIA – The Mississinawa Valley High School Dance Team had an outstanding performance at the 2026 OASSA State Dance Competition on Sunday, February 8, held at Vandalia Butler High School. Competing in the highly competitive Small Hip Hop Division, the team earned an impressive 2nd place finish, the highest state placement in Mississinawa Valley dance team history.