Perrysburg Messenger Journal

30/08/2024

Joe Seney's FOUR Yellow Jacket touchdowns powered the Perrysburg football team to their Week 1 win over the St. Francis Knights on August 23!

Check out sports contributor Sean Maiolo's feature article on the victory, featuring interviews with Head Coach Dirk Conner and senior captain Seney after his star performance in this week's Perrysburg Messenger Journal!

Click the link below or check out our front page for more!

https://www.perrysburg.com/news/seney-powers-yellow-jackets-past-st-francis-season-opener

26/08/2024

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.

22/08/2024

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 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

The FINAL CONCERT of the Wednesday at Woodlands lunchtime concert series at Woodlands Park will take place next week, from noon to 1 p.m. on August 28.
Talented bass and piano duo Jay and Grace will take the stage to cap off this wonderful summer music series.
For a full bio on these two talented musicians, check out Page 2 of today's Perrysburg Messenger Journal, on your doorstep or at the link below (with a digital subscription)!

The Wednesday at Woodlands lunchtime concert series will conclude with a performance by the Jay and Grace Duo on Wednesday, August 28, from noon to 1 p.m., at Woodlands Park, 429 East Boundary, Perrysburg.

21/08/2024

Four blocks of Perrysburg’s Historic Downtown district were closed to car traffic the weekend of August 17 for the Perrysburg Hearts the Arts fair. Dozens of art vendors were invited, selling everything from pottery and blown-glass figurines to jewelry and mixed media designs.
Prices ranged from five dollars to over five hundred, and artists from all over the country arrived to sell their wares on Friday. While many were local, some artists were headquartered as far away as Florida and Massachusetts.

Check out our front-page collage and story on Hearts the Arts in TODAY's edition of the Perrysburg Messenger Journal (full article requires a digital subscription)!

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20/08/2024

This week's edition of the Perrysburg Messenger Journal features our special coverage of the Perrysburg Hearts the Arts festival, along with your LAST CHANCE to check out the Perrysburg Sculpture Walk at Woodlands Park before the art pieces leave for the season, along with a bunch of other exciting news about the happenings in our local community.

You can read the digital edition of this week's Journal RIGHT NOW, or read it on your doorstep tomorrow morning!

Thanks for continuing to support local journalism!

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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.

16/08/2024

One of our newest advertisers that we're excited to welcome to the pages of the Messenger 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 Messenger 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.

16/08/2024

The Ohio Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Perrysburg Police Division, the Perrysburg Township Police Department and Wood County sheriff’s office, will hold an OVI checkpoint from 7 to 10 p.m. tonight on Front Street in Perrysburg.The checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.It is being held in conjunction with nearby saturation patrols to aggressively combat impaired driver-related injury and fatal crashes. Anyone planning to consume alcohol should designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before drinking. Theh ighway patrol reminds motorists to call #677 if they suspect an impaired driver.

16/08/2024

Shout out to Steve Horst with My Protein Locker advertiser of the week, think local and shop local.

15/08/2024

Check out this screenshot from this week's Perrysburg Messenger Journal on the road closures for the Hearts the Arts festival, to take place this weekend (Friday, August 16 to Sunday, August 18).

Adjust your routes accordingly, and stop by to support local artists from all over Ohio and Michigan!

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.

15/08/2024

Fort Meigs has been chosen as the location for the Northwest Territory Alliance’s Grand Encampment on Saturday and Sunday, August 24 and 25.

The Northwest Territory Alliance is an American Revolution re-enactment organization, and they're celebrating their 50-year anniversary by holding a grand encampment at Fort Meigs, featuring everything from soldiers to shops.

Read our article on the front page of this week's Perrysburg Messenger or visit the Fort Meigs: Ohio's War of 1812 Battlefield website at https://fortmeigs.org/revolution/ for more info.

14/08/2024

The Wood County sheriff’s office will conduct increased patrol from Friday, August 16 through Saturday, August 31 using grant funding from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office during the National Blitz Campaign “Drive Sober Get Pulled Over.” Deputies will pay particular attention for violations, such as driving under the influence, failure to yield, and speeding; all of which are leading factors in fatal crashes. There will be zero tolerance for driving under the influence and seat belt violations.

14/08/2024

As Perrysburg students get back into the classrooms for the fall, we want to hear from our readers! Email us photos of your kids returning to school this year and you might just see them in the Perrysburg Messenger Journal VERY SOON!

Email us at [email protected].

We hope to hear from you!

13/08/2024

Tomorrow's August 14 edition of the Perrysburg Messenger Journal features a profile on the various activities available at Woodlands Park, tons of info on this weekend's Perrysburg Hearts the Arts festival, and updates on township meetings, including a crucial infrastructure funding bill that will appear on the ballot this November.

Check out the digital version of the paper NOW or read it on your doorstep tomorrow morning! Thanks for supporting local, community journalism!

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13/08/2024

Woodlands Park's Sculpture Walk showcases a collection of intriguing sculptures, including the notable work “When a Man’s an Empty Kettle” by Andrew Arvanetes from Kankakee, Illinois.

Arvanetes’ piece, titled after a line from the Harold Arlen song in the classic film “The Wizard of Oz,” stands as a towering testament to his lifelong fascination with the movie.

For more info on this fascinating abstract work, check out the front page "Spotlight on Art" in last week's Messenger Journal or click the link below with a digital subscription!

Perrysburg's Sculpture Walk at Woodlands Park is showcasing a collection of intriguing sculptures, including the notable work “When a Man’s an Empty Kettle” by Andrew Arvanetes from Kankakee, Illinois.

12/08/2024

The Wednesday at Woodlands lunchtime concert series continues Wednesday, August 14, from noon to 1 p.m., in the Woodlands Park shelter area, 429 East Boundary, Perrysburg, with music by the Ryan Dunlap Trio. The blues and jazz music group features Ryan Dunlap on guitar and vocals, with Jon Rutter and Ross Thompson alternating between drums and bass. Check out last week's Perrysburg Messenger Journal for more info!

Wednesday at Woodlands lunchtime concert series continues Wednesday, August 14, from noon to 1 p.m., in the Woodlands Park shelter area, 429 East Boundary, Perrysburg, with music by the Ryan Dunlap Trio.

09/08/2024

The 577 Foundation will be holding a free "Music in the Gardens" event on Saturday, August 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring local classical guitarist Christopher Schoelen and Birds of a Feather Sing Together, who will perform a medley of country, big band and vocal jazz tracks. Naan Stop Kebap will serve naan wraps and shareables from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

"Music in the Gardens" takes place on the second Saturday of every month through October, rain or shine. Seating is limited, and the foundation recommends bringing chairs or a blanket for a cozier experience. You can find more info at

Annual special events include April’s Earth Month Celebration, May’s Plant Sale featuring tomatoes, veggies, native plants, and more, the Music in the Gardens series from May to October. Plus, be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for pop-up special events in the Gardens and Curiosity S...

09/08/2024

Maumee Supply in the news! Our is featured in this week's Perrysburg Messenger Journal. As a reminder, this event is for contractors and those in the plumbing, heating and cooling, industrial PVF industries. We look forward to seeing current and new trade customers THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 FROM 11:30AM-1:00PM.

Check it out: https://www.perrysburg.com/news/maumee-supply-host-contractor-appreciation-event

09/08/2024

The Black Swamp Conservancy's second Music on the Maumee concert is happening next week, on Wednesday, August 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. At this time, they are completely sold out of rental kayaks, but BYOB (bring your own BOAT) tickets are still available for $15. The Charlie Millard Band will be performing on a pontoon boat coasting down the Maumee, with your kayaks and canoes in tow. Buy tickets at https://blackswamp.org/event/paddle-groove-music-on-the-maumee/

08/08/2024

The front page of our second section for this week's Perrysburg Messenger Journal (Page 7!) features a collage of photos taken by Messenger journalists at the Wood County Fair! With animals and attractions of all kinds, a fun time was had by all. Check out this week's Perrysburg Messenger Journal, digital or physical, to see the full collage!

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08/08/2024

A local U.S. Air National Guard veteran received a free roof last week, courtesy of local, veteran-owned Freedom Roofing, Windows and Siding.

“I was totally shocked. Blown away. All at the same time, I’m feeling all of these emotions, because I knew I needed a new roof, but I didn’t know how I was going to get one at the time."

To learn more about the project, click the link below or check out the second section of this week's Perrysburg Messenger Journal!

Bob Kish had known that he needed a new roof for several years. With a large family of 7 children, and multiple children experiencing medical issues, fixing his roof had never been the priority.

08/08/2024

The show opens this weekend! Support local theatre!

Perrysburg Musical Theatre is selling tickets for their new production of the musical “Catch Me If You Can,” adapted from the 2002 Dreamworks film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. Shows run on Friday, August 9 and Saturday August 10 at 7 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on August 11 at 2 p.m...

07/08/2024

Our front-page feature story covers the addition of a new installation to the Wood County Committee On Aging's center at the fire department on West Indiana Ave: an Honor Garden, courtesy of the efforts of Scout Troop 167 member and prospective Eagle Scout David Lenz. David made the garden and hand-painted its decorations to remember and honor the sacrifices of U.S. servicemembers. For the full story, check out the front page of the Perrysburg Messenger Journal or click the link below!

https://www.perrysburg.com/news/eagle-scout-project-brings-honor-garden-perrysburg-senior-center

07/08/2024

This week's front-page story of the Perrysburg Messenger Journal features a rundown of the upcoming Perrysburg Hearts the Arts festival, coming to downtown Perrysburg August 16-18. In the article, we cover just a few of the 80+ different artists that will be selling their wares at the festival, as well as the various other activities that will be on-site for patrons, including food trucks, live music performances, children's activities, and the local businesses that will be open and supporting the festival. Check out this week's Perrysburg Messenger Journal TODAY!

The Guild of Artists & Artisans, producers of the renowned Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, have partnered with Visit Perrysburg for the inaugural Perrysburg Hearts the Arts fine art fair. The event, showcasing the beauty and diversity of artistic talents and local musicians, will take place Friday, throu...

06/08/2024

Tomorrow's Perrysburg Messenger Journal features a headline story on the Perrysburg Hearts the Arts festival happening the weekend of August 16, a new Eagle Scout project helping the seniors of Perrysburg embrace patriotism, and all the local happenings of the past few weeks. You DON'T want to miss this week's edition! Read it online NOW at https://publisher.etype.services/Perrysburg-Messenger-Journal with a digital subscription or read it in print on your doorstep tomorrow morning!

06/08/2024

Today, we'd like to take a moment to appreciate one of our longest-running business partners, our very own Way Public Library (Perrysburg, Oh). Way Library has been featuring their event schedules in our papers for years, ensuring that we are able to provide the community with opportunities to enjoy their amazing programs and events. Thank you for continuing to support the paper and the community we both serve!

05/08/2024

Perrysburg Musical Theatre is selling tickets for their new production of the musical “Catch Me If You Can,” adapted from the 2002 Dreamworks film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks.

Shows run on Friday, August 9 and Saturday August 10 at 7 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on August 11 at 2 p.m at the Commodore Building, 140 East Indiana Avenue. Tickets are still available for all three shows and cost $18. If you're interested, visit perrysburgmusicaltheatre.org for more info and tickets.

Perrysburg Musical Theatre is selling tickets for their new production of the musical “Catch Me If You Can,” adapted from the 2002 Dreamworks film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. Shows run on Friday, August 9 and Saturday August 10 at 7 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on August 11 at 2 p.m...