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Sylvania Twp. Police

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April 22 Robbery inflict attempt, 5200 block Monroe Street. April 23 Theft, 4300 block Mitchaw Road, 7200 block West Central Avenue.

Crissey Elementary

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At a recent Springfield Blue Devils’ home softball game, second grade students in Mrs. Gwozdz’s Crissey classroom had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem before the game.

Dorr Elementary School News

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Thank you to Amahni, Lucy and Roslyn for doing things the Dragon Way. These three students cashed in their Dragon Way tickets to have their names displayed on the marquee outside of our school. Great job Amahni, Lucy and Roslyn. We continue to focus on doing things the Dragon Way.

Donations accepted for upcoming Healing Barn event

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The Healing Barn, a nonprofit horse rescue facility at 27731 Bradner Road, Millbury, will host “Be a Horse Hero” fund-raiser on Friday, August 25, at Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg. The evening will feature music from DC Taylor, live and silent auctions, food and cash bar.

Biggest Week in American Birding runs through May 14

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The Biggest Week in American Birding has begun and runs through May 14. Over the past few weeks, nature photographer Art Weber has provided the Journal with a preview of some birds that residents and visitors to northwest Ohio may see at area parks.

Annual 5K benefiting Family House, May 20

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There’s No Place Like Home 5K, a timed run and walk fund-raiser for the Family House homeless shelter, is set for Saturday, May 20. All ages and ability levels are welcome, and will receive a medal and complimentary snacks after the event.

Monclova fire chief retires

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After leading the Monclova Township fire department for 31 years, Monclova Township Fire Chief Kevin Bernhard retired, effective April 30. Chief Bernhard began his fire service career like most of the township’s firefighters as a volunteer and became a full-time fire fighter in March 1995.