FAA certifies first two drones for domestic flight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators say they have certified two types of unmanned aircraft for civilian use, a milestone expected to lead to the first approved commercial drone operations later this...
View ArticleHenry Ford's estate celebrates his 150th birthday
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. founder Henry Ford — who was born 150 years ago this Tuesday — is being celebrated with a party at his suburban Detroit estate. State resolutions pronouncing...
View ArticleLegals: 07-27-13
001 LEGAL INVITATION TO BID SEALED BIDS for the furnishing of the necessary materials and construction of the WESTON OAK STREET WATER MAIN WATERLINE NO. 2320 NORTHWESTERN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT will...
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Pinky brightens days with flowers
Elizabeth Edens, also known as Pinky, is seen with a bucket of freshly picked flowers July 24, 2013 at the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg, Ohio. (Photo: Enoch Wu/Sentinel-Tribune) PERRYSBURG — Elizabeth...
View ArticlePerrysburg, Maumee get state grant for third grade reading
PERRYSBURG - The Ohio Department of Education has announced it will fund Perrysburg Schools' Third Grade Guarantee Early Literacy and Reading Readiness proposal. Perrysburg partnered with the Islamic...
View ArticleLocal students learn leadership skills at Hugh O'Brian camp
For over 50 years HOBY has been known as the country's top youth leadership development organization.Founded in 1958 by veteran actor Hugh O'Brian, HOBY's mission is to provide lifelong leadership...
View ArticleWalters Scholarship awarded to Owens student
Owens Community College student Kaleb Hartman of Bryan has been chosen by the Walters Family to receive a $500 Ryan, Mary and Hayden Walters Scholarship for the upcoming 2013-14 academic...
View Article'OH So Fresh' locally grown produce launched
COLUMBUS -The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association, Ohio Grocers Foundation, Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association, and Ohio Department of Agriculture have partnered to launch a new...
View ArticleBG man sues sheriff's office for excessive force during traffic stop
A lawsuit alleging excessive force is seeking a combined $4 million in damages against a Wood County Sheriff's deputy, Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn and Wood County.The lawsuit, brought by Robert Getz, 75,...
View ArticleNominations due for FSA county committees
WASHINGTON - Farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers were recently reminded they have until Aug. 1, to nominate eligible candidates to serve on local Farm Service Agency county committees....
View ArticleHonor Roll: 07-27-13
Notre Dame AcademyNotre Dame Academy in Toledo has released its fourth semester academic honors.First honors is for 4.0 or higher, and second honors is for 3.50 to 3.99.Students from Wood County who...
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Wood County Civil War hero's family holds reunion at Dowling
Roland Harris offers a reading at the grave site. Behind him are reunion attendees (from left) Dave Schroeder, a Dowling native; Aaron and Kin Brown of Washington, D.C. DOWLING - A total of 42 members...
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Latta listens to citizens
Congressman Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green (right), listens to concerns brought up by Jeff Kernz of Perrysburg on the banking industry and practices which have affected his financial well-being Friday at...
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Grand Rapids Twp. must re-bid fire station project
GRAND RAPIDS — Plans for construction of a new Grand Rapids Township fire station have been delayed.Due to a change in legislation last year, Grand Rapids Township Trustees will have to re-bid the...
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Woman sentenced for urging on rapist
The Toledo woman who urged on a man who raped a toddler in 2011 will serve 10 years in prison.Amanda Smith, 19, was sentenced by Wood County Court of Common Pleas Judge Reeve Kelsey Wednesday after...
View ArticleOhio EPA loan to finance Rossford water line work
ROSSFORD — Ohio EPA has issued a $1.29 million low-interest loan to the Northwestern Water and Sewer District to replace drinking water supply lines in the city.Ohio’s Water Supply Revolving Loan...
View ArticleDriver cited for crash in N. Baltimore on Friday
NORTH BALTIMORE — A motorist struck an electric pole and a gas meter in front of a residence in the 900 block of Eagleville Road Friday around 9:18 p.m. No injuries were reported.Village police...
View ArticleEsther M. Gonyer
Esther M. Gonyer, 93, of Bowling Green, died today (July 27, 2013). Funeral arrangements are being handled by Dunn Funeral Home.
View ArticlePERRYSBURG POLICE: 07-27-13
PERRYSBURG POLICEThefts were reported July 18 in 100 block of Mark Lane, 300 block of Twinbrook Drive, 200 block of Marie Place, and 500 block of Streamview Drive.
View ArticleLocal Briefs: 07-27-13
Poop closes BG pool on FridayThe zero depth entry pool and lazy river were closed Friday due to a fecal incident. These areas will remain closed until at least late Saturday afternoon, at which time...
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