News

Dumpster Days service to be offered in 2023

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Springfield Township residents are invited to use a free dumpster service three times during 2023. Located behind the township building, 7617 Angola Road, Dumpsters Days will be offered from 8 a.m.

Glass City Credit Union offers five scholarships

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Glass City Federal Credit Union is offering five scholarship awards to area students who meet the following criteria: •The student will be attending a two- or four-year accredited post-secondary institution during the 2023-24 school year.

Governor DeWine increases Ohio’s ‘rainy day’ fund to record high

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Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted report a historic increase in the balance of Ohio's savings account. The Office of Budget and Management recently transferred $727 million into the budget stabilization fund, otherwise known as the “rainy day” fund, bringing the cash balance to nearly $3.5 billion.

Beeker’s to hold Sampling Saturday on January 28

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In honor of the big game in February, Beeker’s General Store, 226 East Front Street, Pemberville, is pulling together its best food vendors for a taste testing extravaganza on Saturday, January 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for “Sampling Saturday.”

Crissey Elementary SCHOOL NEWS

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SCHOOL NEWS This year in music class, Crissey Elementary School students are being offered the opportunity to learn about different musicians throughout the school year as part of a year-long unit called “Artist of the Month.” Our January artist of the month is Claude Debussy. He was born August 22, 1862, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, and died on March 25, 1918, in Paris, France.

SHS students compete at BPA conference

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The regional Business Professionals of America conference was held at the University of Toledo on January 19. Schools from across the area participated in business- related competitive events.

Springfield High School News

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Since I am pretty open that I am a proud member of the Springfield High School Class of 1990, most can do the math and determine that I am not the youngest principal in the district. However, my aging is not what is responsible for my “re-use” of titles for many of my columns. Rather, like today, it is my pride in the many ways that our teachers and mentors work to help students prepare for their future success that motivates my writing. Whether the emphasis is on academics or life skills, I have the cat-bird’s seat to watch and report on our collective efforts to provide students with relevant and engaging lessons that evoke fond memories and become difference-makers in their pursuit of excellence for their todays, tomorrows and many years after.

Nature’s Nursery seeks public input to name education ambassador

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Groundhog’s Day is February 2 and while many people enjoy the lighthearted tradition of the iconic critter looking for its shadow, Nature’s Nursery is using the day to educate residents about one particular animal, amongst the thousands that they care for each year, and to help choose a name for one very special groundhog at their facility.

‘Have A Heart Restock Drive’ Feb. 14-20, assists local outreach pantries

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Tuesday, February 14, Sylvania Franciscan Connections and Lourdes University will begin their annual “Have a Heart Restock Drive” to supply personal care items to area outreach pantries including: Bethany House, Helping Hands of St. Louis, Our Lady of Lourdes Outreach Soup Kitchen, Sylvania Area Family Services and US Together.