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Editor’s Note: The following piece was submitted regarding the retirement departure of Kristina White, Springfield Local Schools community liaison for more than 24 years. In a world of quick sound bites and fast everything, a certain catchphrase from 1968 has defied time and still resonates today to describe that undeniable person who defines the word legend.

A break-in at the concessions building at Community Homecoming Park in Springfield Township has resulted in the arrest of five people, including one adult and another as young as 10. At the August 14 meeting, Administrator Mike Hampton informed the trustees about the break-in and presented footage from recently installed security cameras that showed the suspects gaining entry to the building and ransacking it.

Planning Director Jacob Barnes, left, is congratulated by Tim Lynch, Ohio Township Association president, after successfully completing the inaugural class of the OTA Leadership Academy on July 14. .

A Springfield Township trustee is running unopposed while the fiscal officer is facing a challenger in the November 7 general election. The Lucas County Board of Elections posted the slate of candidates countywide, and residents had until August 9 to submit petitions for local offices.

Walmarts around northwest Ohio are offering families free screenings and affordable immunizations on Saturday, August 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

The 180th Fighter Wing will host the second annual Stinger 5K run/walk at the 180th Fighter Wing, 660 Eber Road, Swanton, at 9 a.m., Sunday, September 10. The one-of-a-kind event features a route that includes a start/finish at the 9/11 Memorial, running past the fighter wing flightline, down the taxiway and runway.