Each month, Crissey Elementary recognizes students who have exemplified one of the character traits. The character trait that students focused on for the month of February was acceptance.

…Holland and Springfield Township Recollections Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of stories on mayors of the Village of Holland. Holland-Springfield-Spencer Historical Society president Karla Miller submitted this story as part of the village’s centennial celebration this year.

The Ohio Division of Natural Resources recently released a field report for northwest Ohio. In January State Wildlife Officer Austin Dickinson, assigned to Defiance County, received a call about an injured bald eagle.

Holland village council approved a request for a variance, but not before adjusting the zone to reflect plans for the property’s usage. At the March 7 meeting, Leslie Ferman, zoning administrator, said that property owner Duane Dodson plans to add on to the existing structure at 7103 Railroad Street, converting it to multifamily.

The Lucas County commissioners are joining a number of area jurisdictions in northwest Ohio that are calling for an improved highway system leading to Franklin County and the state capital. At the February 28 meeting, the commissioners passed a resolution urging Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation to review and reconsider a decision to end the U.S.

The Gathering of Quilters will meet on Thursday, March 16, at Holland Free Methodist Church, 6605 Angola Road, Holland. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting to follow at 7 p.m.

The Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District (Lucas SWCD) is accepting orders for the annual tree, shrub, and garden sale now through Friday, March 31. Orders may be placed online through the website at lswcd-tree.square.site, credit card only, or stop by the office located at 3350 Hill Avenue, Suite K, Toledo, during business hours to fill out an order form and make the payment by cash, check or credit card.

Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz recently shared that Tyrome Alexander, who serves as the director of human resources, and Gretchen DeBacker, the director of marketing and communications, are moving on to pursue other job opportunities.