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Dumpster Days service to be offered in 2024

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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.

Did you know?

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There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy when it comes to calorie consumption, and that can contribute to some confusion as adults try to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Dietary guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services promote nutrientdense foods and beverages, but many people prefer to know how many calories they should consume each day.

Spencer Township announces board meetings

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Spencer Township will hold all meetings at the township hall, at 630 North Meilke Road, Holland. All township general meetings will be held the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

Community Calendar

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To include your organization’s activities in this calendar, mail them to the Journal, 130 Louisiana Avenue, PO Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552. Or send an e-mail, with the date, time and location to editor@hollandsfj.us. The deadline for the weekly calendar is Wednesday at noon.

Hospice of Northwest Ohio seeking hair care volunteers

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Hospice of Northwest Ohio is in need of volunteers who are a licensed hairdresser or barber. Hair care volunteers provide basic haircuts only for patients living in their homes or at nursing homes throughout Wood, Lucas, Fulton, Henry, Ottawa and Monroe counties.

OHP releases New Year’s holiday report

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The Ohio Highway Patrol is reporting six fatal crashes resulting in seven deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the 2023-2024 New Year’s holiday according to provisional statistics. This is a decrease from the four-day reporting period last year when 13 fatalities were reported.

United Way to re-open community grant applications

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United Way of Greater Toledo (UWGT) announces the re-opening of its community grant application. This is the second three-year grant cycle offered by the organization through its collective impact model of funding. UWGT is committed to providing essential funding to local programs addressing critical issues in education, financial stability, health and housing.

Auditions set for ballet theatre’s next production

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Open auditions for the Ballet Theatre of Toledo’s “Great Pancake Escape” will be held from 1 to 2:15 p.m., Saturday, January 13 at the Holland studios, 1124 Corporate Drive. Auditions are open to ballet dancers in first grade though college.

35th annual Photo Arts Club of Toledo contest

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The Photo Arts Club of Toledo is hosting its 35th annual photo contest at Secor Metropark. The exhibit will be open Saturday and Sundays, from noon to 4 p.m., March 23 through May 4, excluding Palm Sunday and Easter weekend. There will be no opening reception this year.