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Red Cross announces area blood drives

News Staff
Friday, April 5, 2024
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks. The American Red Cross has seen a positive increase in blood and platelet donations, but steady appointments are vital this spring for patients relying on care all season long.
SHS student participates in ‘Think Fast’ competition

SHS student participates in ‘Think Fast’ competition

News Staff
Friday, April 5, 2024
On April 1, Safe Communities of Wood County hosted Think Fast, an interactive presentation designed to help young drivers understand the importance of safe driving. About 400 students attended the presentations which took place at Penta Career Center in Perrysburg Township.

MultiFaith council to host annual banquet on April 14

News Staff
Friday, April 5, 2024
The MultiFaith Council of Northwest Ohio will host its annual banquet at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, at the Islamic Society of Northwest Ohio, 850 South McCord Road, Holland. The theme of the event is “Nonviolence in Action.” Tickets are $65 and can be purchased online at bit.ly/MFC24AB.

Trustees terminate paramedics who declared overdose victim dead

News Staff
Friday, April 5, 2024
The Springfield Township board of trustees terminated two paramedics who, in January, wrongfully declared an overdose victim as deceased. Following an executive session at the April 2 meeting, the trustees voted unanimously to terminate William Fordyce and Aiden Yoon for incorrectly declaring a woman dead after they were unable to detect a pulse.
Springfield BOE seeks true valuations of six parcels

Springfield BOE seeks true valuations of six parcels

News Staff
Friday, April 5, 2024
The Springfield School District board of education is asking the Lucas County Board of Revision to reconsider valuations on six parcels. At the March 21 meeting, the school board authorized treasurer Ryan Lockwood to file a complaint with the board of revision asking that the true value of the properties be increased to reflect the sale prices.
Solar eclipse, simple yet so rare

Solar eclipse, simple yet so rare

News Staff
Friday, April 5, 2024
It is simple really, yet so rare. The moon moves precisely over the sun and blots it out. And we are perfectly situated with a once in a millennium opportunity to view it literally from our own backyards.
Metroparks board receives update on volunteerism

Metroparks board receives update on volunteerism

News Staff
Friday, April 5, 2024
At the March 20 meeting, the board of commissioners for Metroparks Toledo received an update on volunteerism through the park district. Shannon Hughes, director of education and programs, was quick to commend the volunteers.
Eclipse

Eclipse

News Staff
Friday, April 5, 2024
A once-in-a-lifetime eclipse is about to plunge northwest Ohio into darkness at 3:11 p.m., Monday, April 8. To celebrate, Springfield Township has planned a number of events including a free concert and fireworks display at Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Road, Holland.
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