Rossford Record Journal

01/11/2024

Happy Halloween from your friends and neighbors at the Rossford Record! Photo credit to Cheryl Knorek

23/10/2024

The Rossford Record and Perrysburg Messenger are running a special section for Small Business Saturday this November 30! You can buy one advertisement for your small and/or local business at 25% off our regular rates IN COLOR for that week only!

Contact Karen at our office for pricing information. We would love to help you promote your business!

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27/09/2024

Penta Career Center held a groundbreaking ceremony on September 16 at the construction site of its future E-Mobility lab, 9301 Buck Road, Perrysburg Township. The event featured remarks from Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted who leads the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation.
The new lab facility will teach Penta students the skills to work with an evolving electrical infrastructure, drone technology, and advanced aircraft technology.
For a full rundown of how this multi-million dollar project came to be and how it will come together over the next few years, check out the front page of today's Rossford Record!

26/09/2024

The 2024 Award of Distinction ceremony will be held Friday, October 4, at 5:30 p.m., in the Rossford Junior-Senior High School auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
This year’s honoree, Mayor Neil MacKinnon III, will be recognized for his contributions to society, including his efforts to bring new business development, employment opportunities, and economic growth to Rossford.
He will be honored with the ceremony and during Rossford's football game against the Lake Flyers at 7 p.m. on October 4 at Jackson-Ferguson Stadium.
For a full rundown of the award, Mayor MacKinnon's various achievements, and personal background, check out the front page of TODAY'S Rossford Record!!

26/09/2024

Today's Rossford Record features information on an award to be received by Mayor Neil MacKinnon III, a ceremony on the newest multi-million dollar facility coming to Penta Career Center, and various upcoming events you NEED to check out in Rossford, Perrysburg, and the greater Toledo area.

You can read this week's edition of the Rossford Record Journal RIGHT NOW with a digital subscription by visiting rossford.com, or you can get your physical copy on your doorstep or at various local establishments. Thanks for continuing to support local journalism!

18/09/2024

This week's Rossford Record Journal features a dedication of the Veterans' Memorial Marina docks in memory of three local marina guards who have passed away. Along with this touching display, information on MILLIONS of dollars going into the roads of Rossford, Perrysburg and the surrounding Northwest Ohio area: Where is it coming from? What is it going towards? Also, the newest info on the detained individual accused of the massive outbreak of car theft in Rossford neighborhoods.

You can read about all of this RIGHT NOW in the e-edition of tomorrow's Rossford Record, or you can pick it up tomorrow on your doorstep!

Thanks for supporting local journalism!

12/09/2024

Rossford Police Chief, Todd Kitzler reported that a suspect is under arrest, following a string of vehicular robberies. From August 28 to Sept 10, 2024, the police department took reports from 19 residents who had property stolen from their vehicles during the early morning hours. Thefts occurred on Windsor, Vineyard, Maybar, Colony Road, Indian Ridge Trail, Hillview and Santus. On September 10, 2024, Tyler Eugene Smith (48) was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property and Theft, both felonies of the 5th degree.

More information will be available in the next edition of the Rossford Record.

09/09/2024

The front-page feature of this past week's Rossford Record details the security changes coming to football games at Jackson-Ferguson Stadium starting this Friday, Sept. 13. The Evolv security system that has been implemented at the entrance to Rossford High School will be used at the entrance to the games, along with a new policy on large bags.

Check out our article detailing everything you need to know on the system and the new safety policies coming to Bulldog home games this season in last week's Record or at the link below!

https://www.rossford.com/news/rossford-schools-implement-new-screening-policy-football-games

27/08/2024

Barbara Orange, chairwoman of the Lucas County Republican Party, is leading in the hosting of an event in conjunction with the Alliance for a Safe Texas on the southern border crisis and illegal immigration's impact on Northwest Ohio this Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The event will be at the Lucas County Republican Party Headquarters, 1306 Kittle Road in Holland.

23/08/2024

The Wood County Sheriff's Office will be holding their Citizens' Police Academy on Thursday evenings from September 5 to November 21, with classes running from 6 to 9 p.m.
Class size is limited, so interested Wood County residents are encouraged to reserve a space early.
To obtain an application, contact Deputy Holland at 419-354-9088 or send an email to [email protected].
The deadline to apply is NEXT FRIDAY, August 30.

22/08/2024

The front-page story for today's Rossford Record Journal features our coverage of the Rossford Riverfest, including photos and a recap of all the evening's most interesting events.

Along with this come updates on new changes coming to Rossford's substitute teaching system and PENTA's $600K expansion of their e-mobility lab to teach students about servicing and developing electric vehicle infrastructure.

All of this just on the FRONT PAGE of today's Record, with a lot more inside!

Check out the Rossford Record today on your doorstep or online at rossford.com!

22/08/2024

The Wood County Museum is holding their 21st annual Wood County Living History Day this Sunday, August 25, at 2 p.m.
At the Wood County Museum (13660 County Home Road in Bowling Green), local residents will portray citizens of Wood County who served as important educators and administrators who have helped our wonderful schools around the county be what they are today.
The event is free and open to the parking lot, so bring your family, some lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and learn about YOUR local history!

21/08/2024

This week's Rossford Record comes with a free annual magazine, in-color, called Progress. Progress' pages function as a directory of local Rossford and Perrysburg-area businesses.

With over 30 pages to look through of everything from insurance to groceries to weight training, we guarantee that someone's got what you're looking for!

Check out Progress 2024 today online or tomorrow in your weekly Rossford Record!

21/08/2024

Tomorrow's edition of the Rossford Record features all things Riverfest, including our front-page story, multiple photos and a special feature on the pierogi-eating contest all hit your porch bright and early in the morning! You can read the Rossford Record a day early, RIGHT NOW, with a digital subscription by clicking the link below!

As always, thanks for supporting local journalism!

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20/08/2024

Applications for the Rossford Police Department's Citizens Police Academy are still open! The program will be weekly on Wednesdays from September 4 to October 30, teaching de-escalation tactics, mental health and well-being strategies, and use of force standards, among other important. For a full description of the program, click the link below and read our article in the e-edition of last week's Rossford Record. To apply to sign up, visit: https://www.rossfordohio.com/departments/police/community_engagement/citizens_police_academy_application.php

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19/08/2024

The Ohio Department of Transportation will close the Northbound I-75 rest stop for one day on Tuesday, August 20, for pavement maintenance. Parking lots on the passenger vehicle/car side of the rest area will close at approx. 6 a.m. on August 20 and remain closed until 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21.

The rest stop is located near mile marker 179, about 4 miles south of central Bowling Green.

19/08/2024

The Rossford Board of Education is holding a Finance Committee meeting tonight (August 19) at 5:30 p.m., providing an overview of the school district's financials. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Administrative Offices, located at 701 Superior St.

16/08/2024

One of our newest advertisers that we're excited to welcome to the pages of the Rossford Record is Protein Locker, located at 28400 Cedar Park Boulevard in Perrysburg, just off of 795 east of Rossford Elementary. My Protein Locker offers a collection of fresh and locally-sourced high quality meats, including bone-in and boneless steaks, chicken, seafood and meat products, including burger patties and chicken brats!
We HIGHLY recommend that you stop in and check them out, or visit their website https://www.myproteinlocker.com/ to take a look at their products. Be sure to check out their ad in the Rossford Record and let them know that we sent you, and thank them for supporting local journalism!

My Protein Locker is connecting local farmers to consumers in search of the freshest meats that are not only raised healthy, but ethically.

15/08/2024

The City of Rossford, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), is holding an open house public meeting to discuss a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Buck and Glenwood roads and 3rd Street. Wood County conducted a study of this intersection from 2017 onward and found that accidents in this area have been significantly higher than the state average.
The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, at Penta Career Center auditorium, 9301 Buck Road, Perrysburg.
The city has asked residents to attend the meeting, ask questions and discuss the proposal before officials make their final decision.
Read the full article on the proposal on the front page of this week's Rossford Record or check it out online!

The City of Rossford, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), is holding an open house public meeting to discuss a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Buck and Glenwood roads and 3rd Street.

15/08/2024

The long-awaited Rossford Riverfest is set for this Saturday, August 17, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.

With a range of food trucks and festivities, including a beer garden, live music, All Saints Catholic Church's homemade Polish cuisine, children's activities and more, the Rossford Business Association's event promises to be a fun night for all.

Check out our front-page article on it in this week's Rossford Record!

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15/08/2024

Due to a series of fatal crashes on both sides of the Ohio Turnpike, ALL eastbound and westbound traffic is being diverted off of the highway near the Lucas County-Fulton County line. The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission has posted diversion routes for both sides of the highway.

Check out the photos below for those routes.

14/08/2024

As Rossford students prepare to get back in the classroom, we want to hear from YOU! Send us photos of your children, grandchildren, loved ones and family members of all kinds returning to school this fall, and you might just see them in a future edition of the Rossford Record!

Email us at [email protected] or send us a Facebook message today!

13/08/2024

Tonight, August 13 marks the final week of Stroll the Street for the summer!

Thanks to the hardworking folks at Visit Rossford Ohio for making this summer season a fun one for all!

We at the Rossford Record hope you come out to support local food vendors, craft-makers and your Rossford community!