Perrysburg Messenger Journal

30/10/2024

This week's Perrysburg Messenger Journal is full of recent local happenings worth checking out, including rundowns on all the local races that will appear on your ballot next Tuesday for Election Day, the awards presentation at the Perrysburg Sculpture Walk at Woodlands Park, and the latest results of Yellow Jackets' Week 10 showdown against the Anthony Wayne Generals.

You can read the October 30 edition of the Perrysburg Messenger Journal RIGHT NOW on your phone (at perrysburg.com), on paper at your door, or at various local establishments.

Thank you for continuing to support local journalism! Also, go vote!

30/10/2024

The Perrysburg Messenger Journal is running a Special Section in color celebrating National Education Week and all of our wonderful local educators who make Perrysburg Schools so successful!

If you're interested in having an in-color ad for YOUR local business alongside our celebration of National Education Week, call our office or email Karen at the contact information below for more details! Check out our pricing below and reach out if you have any questions!

23/10/2024

The Perrysburg Messenger Journal and Rossford Record Journal 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!

15/10/2024

Tomorrow's edition of the Perrysburg Messenger Journal features details on an upcoming awards celebration for the newest lineup of Perrysburg Sculpture Walk participants, our coverage of Perrysburg High School Football's big win over Findlay last week, and remembering a local firefighter who recently passed away.

You can read the October 16 edition of the Journal right now on your phone or computer by visiting perrysburg.com with a digital subscription, or picking up a copy of the paper tomorrow morning!

Thank you for continuing to support local journalism!

08/10/2024

Tomorrow's Perrysburg Messenger Journal features a rundown of next month's operational levy from the Perrysburg Board of Education: what it will cost you, what it's going towards, and the pros and cons of its potential passing.

Along with that comes plenty of Halloween happenings, a recap of Perrysburg Football's latest game against Whitmer, and all the local Perrysburg events you may have missed or won't want to miss in the near future!

You can read this week's edition of the Perrysburg Messenger Journal RIGHT NOW on our website with a digital subscription, or you can find the paper on your doorstep tomorrow!

06/10/2024

Starting on Monday, crews will be sealing the pavement on the multiuse path from our Department of Public Service on Roachton Road, to Fort Meigs Road, and end at Rivercrest Park. Be aware of crews in that area if you plan on using the path this week.

04/10/2024

Nov. 5 Levy Informational Series

Community
This decision will have a ripple effect in our community and will determine how vibrant and desirable our school district and community are in future years. Home values may be impacted.

For more information, please visit https://tinyurl.com/PburgSchoolsInfo2024

30/09/2024

In honor of the life and service of Perrysburg Township firefighter and paramedic Troy Bernhard, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be lowered upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Wood County, the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the Rhodes State Office Tower today, and will remain until sunset on the day of his funeral, October 5. All other public buildings and grounds throughout the state may fly the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio at half-staff at their discretion for the same time period.II

26/09/2024

In their final gridiron test before Northern Lakes League Buckeye Division play, the Yellow Jackets welcomed arguably the best quarterback they will face this season in future Pittsburgh Panther Mason Heintschel and the Clay Eagles, a team fresh off a 54-point output against Findlay.
The defense rose to the occasion and stymied the star quarterback en route to a 35-7 victory to close out the season’s first half.

For a full rundown of our coverage of last weekend's game, check out the front page of this week's Perrysburg Messenger Journal!

In their final gridiron test before Northern Lakes League Buckeye Division play, the Yellow Jackets welcomed arguably the best quarterback they will face this season in future Pittsburgh Panther Mason Heintschel and the Clay Eagles, a team fresh off a 54point output against Findlay.

26/09/2024

Today's Perrysburg Messenger Journal features the latest local happenings from the past week, including a front-page collage of our favorite photos from this year's Homecoming parade, news on Perrysburg High School Yellow Jacket Football's big win over Clay this past weekend, and an exciting conclusion to a multi-year renovation of one of the 577 Foundation's most recognizable features.

All of that AND MORE can be found in this week's Journal, which you can read RIGHT NOW online at perrysburg.com or on your doorstep. Thank you for always supporting local journalism!

24/09/2024

Due to an unforeseen technical issue, the Veterans banners along Louisiana Avenue were removed from display and will be re-installed as soon as possible. The Messenger will announce via its website and this page when the banners are reinstalled.

24/09/2024

Penta Career Center's 13th annual Cruise-In takes place Wednesday, September 25, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the campus, 9301 Buck Road, Perrysburg Township. Vehicle and motorcycle owners are admitted free with the donation of a non-perishable food item or personal hygiene item for the Penta Pantry.

20/09/2024

Street Closures for Saturday’s Perrysburg Homecoming Parade and Festival:

- Louisiana Avenue between Indiana Avenue and Front Street
- E Second Street from Huntington Bank Drive-Thru to Louisiana Ave
- W Second Street from 111 W Second to Louisiana Avenue
- W Third Street from Walnut Street to Louisiana Avenue

The parade begins at 10am and will move from 5th Street to Front Street on Louisiana Avenue. Then Front Street to Elm Street, and finally south on Elm Street. The festival runs until 3pm.

We’re looking forward to celebrating Jim Leyland’s accomplishments and our wonderful community!!

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19/09/2024

This week's Perrysburg Messenger Journal features a special section on the return of the annual Homecoming Parade and Festival taking place this weekend, with events on Friday and Saturday, including a parade marshaled by newly-inducted Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Leyland!

For a full rundown of this weekend's events and the history of the Homecoming Parade and its predecessor, the Perrysburg Harrison Rally Day, check out the back of this week's Perrysburg Messenger Journal or check out our e-edition at Perrysburg.com!

18/09/2024

Perrysburg High School Yellow Jacket Football continued their strong start to the season with back-to-back dominant victories against Marysville and Fremont Ross, and another solid win against Southview. Contributor Sean Maiolo covered both games, interviewing star players and coaches on what went well for them in their Week 2 and 3 games.

Check out the story on page 2 of this week's Perrysburg Messenger Journal, and look for our story on their win over Southview on page 5 as the Yellow Jackets continue their winning ways! Good luck vs. Clay this Friday!

After employing a much more conservative strategy against a very athletic and spread-out St. Francis offense in week one, the Yellow Jackets welcomed a pair of teams in Marysville and Fremont Ross, whose styles of play and athleticism free up the defense’s aggressive pursuit of the ball, leading t...

18/09/2024

The front page of today's Perrysburg Messenger Journal features local history buff Gary Franks' recounting of the multi-century history of the iconic Commodore Perry statue (which is featured in our profile picture!).

Along with Franks' tale comes the latest from the Perrysburg City Council, including one woman's advocacy for a long-dormant article in the U.S. Constitution, and the Perrysburg Messenger Journal making it all the way to Germany!

Check out this week's edition of the Perrysburg Messenger RIGHT NOW on your doorstep or online (with a digital subscription) by visiting Perrysburg.com. Thanks for continuing to support local journalism!

11/09/2024

Today's Perrysburg Messenger Journal features details on a plethora of new sculptures that hit Woodlands Park's Sculpture Walk over the past few weeks, information on the state funding that the city received for the Historic Downtown revitalization work, and a new IV therapy business at the Shoppes at River Place.

You can read this week's edition of the Perrysburg Messenger Journal on your doorstep RIGHT NOW or online at www.perrysburg.com under the e-Edition tab.

Thanks for continuing to support local journalism!!

11/09/2024

Perrysburg Christians United will host a blood drive this Friday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Zoar Lutheran Church. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, 110 pounds and in generally good health. Appointments can be scheduled at redcrossblood.org and entering the sponsor code "PCU" or calling 1-800-REDCROSS.

You can read more online by visiting the link below or picking up this week's Perrysburg Messenger Journal!

https://www.perrysburg.com/news/perrysburg-christians-united-host-red-cross-fall-blood-drive-sept-13-0

Perrysburg Christians United will host a blood drive on Friday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Zoar Lutheran Church. Donors must be 17 years of age, at least 110 pounds and in general good health.

10/09/2024

In honor of those killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Ohio from sunrise to sunset on September 11, 2024.

10/09/2024

At the August 19 Perrysburg Board of Education meeting, results from a focus group dedicated to identifying and addressing the district's needs were discussed.

Led by a focus group designer affiliated with multiple Fortune 500 companies who is also a PHS graduate, sessions lasted for 90-minutes and altogether composed a large report available for viewing on the Perrysburg Schools website.

For more info on the board's conclusion on the events, check out last week's front page of the Perrysburg Messenger Journal, or click the link below!

At the August 19 meeting, the Perrysburg board of education discussed the focus group that first met in February 2024 to address the district’s needs. The school’s strategic plan entails working together with the community, stating in part, “Perrysburg schools welcomes and invites opportunitie...

05/09/2024

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04/09/2024

Today's Perrysburg Messenger Journal features the latest happenings from the board of education, including the outcomes of various focus groups the board assembled to discuss the district's and residents' needs, background on the Slow Rollers weekly ride through town, and an Eagle Scout's much-needed contribution to the W. W. Knight Preserve.

You can read this week's new edition both on paper and online (with a digital subscription) using the link below!

Thank you for continuing to support local journalism!

For his Eagle Scout project, Freddie Dowling of Perrysburg orchestrated the construction of replacement bat boxes at W.W. Knight and Bradner nature preserves.

04/09/2024

CSX Transportation will be closing several railroad crossings for resurfacing this week, starting TOMORROW (Wednesday, September 4) and lasting until Saturday, September 7.

Check out the graphic below for closure locations. CSX will provide traffic control and detours.

More information can be found in last week's Perrysburg Messenger Journal or at the link below (with a digital subscription)!

https://www.perrysburg.com/news/several-railroad-crossings-close-48-hour-resurfacing-beginning-september-4-0

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