New audit system saves W. Millgrove 95 percent
WEST MILLGROVE - The village saved 95 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first "basic audit," a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.The village qualified for the...
View ArticleLocal Briefs: 06-18-13
Haskins Council meets Wed.HASKINS - Village council will hold a special council meeting on Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. in the town hall.The purpose of this meeting will be to appoint interested residents to...
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Former park ranger headed to prison
John Millinger (left) in court with his attorney. (Photo: J.D. Pooley/Sentinel-Tribune) The former Wood County Park Ranger who pleaded guilty to voyeurism was ordered to 52 months in prison Tuesday...
View ArticleDemonstrators flood Brazilian streets in protest
SAO PAULO (AP) — Some of the biggest demonstrations since the end of Brazil's 1964-85 dictatorship broke out across this continent-sized country, with more expected Tuesday, protests uniting multitudes...
View ArticleFifth Third boosts quarterly dividend to 12 cents
CINCINNATI (AP) — Fifth Third Bancorp on Tuesday boosted its common stock cash dividend by 1 cent, or 9 percent, to 12 cents. The second-quarter dividend will be paid July 18 to shareholders of record...
View ArticlePerrysburg PD Investigates Sexual Assault (6-18-13)
PERRYSBURG – Police are investigating a sexual assault which occurred Sunday night.The incident, which involved a firearm, was reported at approximately 10:35 p.m.Det. Sgt. Mark Baumgardner said this...
View ArticleSyrian warplanes strike rebel posts in Aleppo
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian warplanes struck rebel positions near a besieged military air base and other rebel-held areas in the country's north Tuesday as regime forces stepped up attacks against opposition...
View ArticleNSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy,...
View ArticlePerrysburg council denies liquor license transfer
PERRYSBURG – Council had a 'spirited' debate over a new bar in the city Tuesday night.Members voted 6-1 to deny designating Vapor Bar LLC, 25680 N. Dixie Highway, as an economic development project for...
View ArticleTo the Editor: Many parties assisted with old tractor parade
On Friday, June 7, the Power of Yesteryear tractor club held a tractor ride in conjunction with the Wood County Historical Center and Museum in recognition of Heritage Days.This 18-mile ride took us...
View ArticleTo the Editor: Couple thanked for 'super' help
On Friday, June 7, 2013, a real "Superman" came to our rescue. We had a new car and it was out of gas! We had stopped at a very bad spot going east and the end of Conneaut Ave. at the stop sign. I had...
View ArticleDiamond Roundup (6-19-13)
BG ROOKIEUNION BANK 16, SUNDAE STATION 6Leading hitters: U - Connor Ford, two singles, double; Jack Ford, Alec Ross, Noah Benschoter, three singles each; Devin Dilbone, Vinny Mastriciano, Carter...
View ArticleMud Hens shut out (6-19-13)
TOLEDO - Carlos Zambrano pitched seven scoreless innings Tuesday and Cesar Hernandez drove in two runs to lead Lehigh Valley to a 3-0 win over Toledo in an International League game.Zambrano allowed...
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Michelle Simmons, John Maurer wed
John and Michelle Maurer Michelle Barbara Simmons and John Douglas Maurer were united in marriage April 13 at the Toledo Country Club.Pastor Kevin Crawford conducted the 4:30 p.m. ceremony. The bride...
View ArticleANNIVERSARY: Robert and Elizabeth (Glickert) Baker
Robert and Elizabeth (Glickert) Baker, Walbridge, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday. They were married June 22, 1963 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Toledo.The Bakers have two...
View ArticleArea women's clubs' 119th Lakeside convention to be the last
It's painful to think of a 100-year-plus tradition ending, but that's about to be the case.The Lakeside Federation of Women's Clubs, a venerable organization that has brought together members of clubs...
View ArticleEastwood students selected for Buckeye Boys-Girls state
Nine juniors from Eastwood High School will participated in Buckeye Girls and Boys State to learn more about their government. The programs are week-long exercises in government where both boys and...
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Perrysburg cuts off bar
PERRYSBURG - Council had a spirited debate over a new bar in the city Tuesday night.Members voted 6-1 to deny designating Vapor Bar LLC, 25680 N. Dixie Highway, as an economic development project for...
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Horizon enters new stage
Horizon youth theater instructor Duffee Maddox (left) and students (from left) Yelia Xu and Rose Walters draw out scenes during a class on theater design at the Wolfe Center for the Arts. (Photos:...
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BG students face extra fee
The Bowling Green school district will add pay to participate this fall to all of its extracurriculars.The announcement came at Tuesday's school board meeting.According to Superintendent Ann McVey,...
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