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Teen injured in Orbeez pellet gun war
FOSTORIA, Ohio (WTVG) - A warning from the Fostoria Police Department about a game that officers say is starting to become dangerous. The police chief said kids are shooting toy pellet guns at cars and people. This is a snapshot from a body cam of a Fostoria police officer taking...
Baseball Recap: Joey Meredith leads a balanced attack to beat Findlay
St. Francis de Sales had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.7 runs), and they went ahead and made it seven on Wednesday. They walked away with a 5-1 win over the Findlay Trojans. For St. Francis de Sales, this counts as revenge for the 4-3 loss Findlay walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
American Red Cross invites community members to nominate local heroes
FINDLAY, Ohio (WTVG) - The American Red Cross is inviting the public to nominate local heroes who will be honored during a ceremony in October. The Red Cross says residents of Erie, Hancock, Huron, Lorain, Seneca and Wyandot counties can nominate a hero, or heroes, who have shown extraordinary courage, compassion, character or humanity by saving or improving the lives of others.
Food Truck Thursdays return to Wooster Green
BOWLING GREEN — The city’s Food Truck Thursdays at Wooster Green will begin June 6. The 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. event will continue every Thursday until July 25. Each week, food trucks will be parked to the east of Wooster Green in downtown in the 100 block of West Wooster Street. This series coincides with the Wood County District Public Library’s summer reading program, which is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Wooster Green. For more information about the reading program, visit wcdpl.libcal.com/event/12479341.
Croswell's 'Escape to Margaritaville' is feel-good Buffett for fans
ADRIAN — Few songs have made an impact like that of “Margaritaville.” Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett’s 1977 genre-bending “Gulf and Western” song has since become synonymous with the lackadaisical lifestyle championed by its lyrics, with beach-themed apparel, decor, and more billowing out behind it. By merchandising his biggest hit to Havana and back, Buffett built himself a legacy that saw him become one of the wealthiest musicians in the nation by the time of his 2023 passing. Why not add a Broadway musical to the stores, restaurants, and resorts?
Hancock Public Health changing lives through continued emphasis on importance of women's health
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ohio — Heather Paul credits Hancock Public Health and its mobile clinic for getting her health back on track. The staff assisted Paul, bringing the mobile clinic and care to her. She said she was having a tough time with mental health, but the mobile clinic encouraged her to take care of herself in a non-judgmental way.
Donate to humane society sale, then shop for deals May 23-25
BOWLING GREEN — The 30th Annual Wood County Humane Society garage sale will be held May 23-25 in the grandstands and home and garden buildings at the Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd. Donations will be accepted from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday at the fairgrounds. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 23 and 24 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 25. It will feature household items, collectibles, books, crafts, hardware, lawn, garden, furniture, and toys and encompasses over 22,000 square feet. Additionally, the sale will feature 25-cent clothing on May 26 and a $3 fill-a-bag sale on May 25. The sale is one of the humane society's largest fundraisers, raising $33,000 in 2023 which provided for the care of 700 animals housed in the Minnebelle Conley Shelter, 801 Van Camp Rd.
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