The April 16 Springfield Township trustees meeting proved another busy one for the fire department, which paid tribute to a departing member and moved two employees to full-time status.Acting Fire Chief Jonathon Ziehr said the department is losing Alvin (Dutch) Neitzke, one of its long-time members…
The Village of Holland has a new police chief.At the April 16 meeting, council–at the recommendationof Mayor Ryan Spangler– appointed Interim Chief Jim Piotrowski as the new chief of police.The mayor commended Piotrowski’s service as interim chief following the retirement of Chief Bob Reed.“He has…
On April 17, five Springfield High School seniors signed letters of intent to play sports at universities this fall. The seniors and the universities they have committed to are, from left, Nick Winslow, University of Mount Union, baseball; Adam Iserman, Trine University, baseball; Joey Keller,…
This big gobbler is ready for breeding season, which peaks in April. Wild turkeys disappeared from Ohio’s forests in the early 1900s, returning in earnest thanks to a wildly successful Ohio Division of Wildlife reintroduction program that has brought back this magnificent upland species to all 88…
The annual Wicked Wheels car show caps off a summer of events in Springfield Township.This year, Wicked Wheels is relocating from Springfield High School to Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Road.The show will feature antique and classic cars as well as exotic, hot rods and race cars.Admission…
Springfield Township residents are invited to use a free dumpster service three times during 2024.Located behind the township building, 7617 Angola Road, Dumpsters Days will be offered from 8 a.m. to noon, on the following Fridays and Saturdays in 2024:•May 3 and 4,•July 12 and 13,•September 6 and…
Patriot Project at HOOVES has been awarded the esteemed Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth of the Waterville Community Foundation 2024 grant from the Greater Toledo Community Foundation.The grant will play a pivotal role in supporting the organization’s mission to empower youth through the Patriot…
If you haven’t guessed yet, the title is a quick and simple response to how I felt after this year’s spring musical, “Les Mis.” Simply put, incroyable in French or for the English version, incredible. Throughout the performance I kept saying to myself, incredible. The actors, the stage, the set,…
Healthy Kids Day is celebrated at YMCA locations across the community. Events are free and family-friendly, aiming to promote healthy habits, active lifestyles and funfilled experiences for children and families as they embark on the summer season.Sponsored nationally by Peanuts, Healthy Kids Day…
Real estate transfers received for April 16 to 18, 2024.Raymond A. Lubinski to Sammy Kale, 7035 Hill Avenue, Holland, $164,500.PTI Investment Associates, LTD to TTC Holdings Properties LLC, 7810 Gray Wolf Drive, Holland, $185,000.Larry L. and Katheryn S. Winckles, trustees to 432 S. Harefoote LLC,…
The Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District has partnered with Fender’s Fish Hatchery, Baltic, Ohio, to offer new and established pond owners the opportunity to stock their ponds conveniently and at a low cost.Five different types of fish fingerlings, ranging from one to six inches depending on…
The Village of Holland has a new police chief. At the April 16 meeting, council–at the…
On April 17, five Springfield High School seniors signed letters of intent to play sports at…
For the district’s performance on the career tech report card, Penta Career Center received the…
The April 16 Springfield Township trustees meeting proved another busy one for the fire department, which paid tribute to a departing member and moved two employees to full-time status. Acting Fire Chief Jonathon Ziehr said the department is losing Alvin (Dutch) Neitzke, one of its long-time members who–after 47 years–is retiring from the department on May 3.
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News Staff
This big gobbler is ready for breeding season, which peaks in April. Wild turkeys disappeared from Ohio’s forests in the early 1900s, returning in earnest…
News Staff
The annual Wicked Wheels car show caps off a summer of events in Springfield Township.This year, Wicked Wheels is relocating from Springfield High School to…
News Staff
Springfield Township residents are invited to use a free dumpster service three times during 2024.Located behind the township building, 7617 Angola Road,…
Sports
Robb Brown, Principal
One of the things I pride myself on is being able to attend a lot of events for the students. Students enjoy seeing their teachers there and yes sometimes they…
Fall Sports Update From Tony Scott And Jamie Hesselbein
The seventh and eighth grade cross country team is led by first year coach Eleanor Kosek. They competed in the Northern Lakes League championships on October 2…
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A charity golf outing to benefit HOOVES is scheduled for Sunday, September 24, at White Pines Golf Club.
The tournament has a 12:30 p.m. check-in with a 1:30…
