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Blog 1 month ago
Wood County District Public Library encourages free mural scavenger hunt
From WOOD COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY Back by demand, the Wood County District Public Library is encouraging residents and visitors to seek out the murals bringing large-scale art to the city with its scavenger hunt. Over the past few years, Bowling Gr
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At 83, Don Zeek is still going the distance with 33 Pemberville 5-Milers completed
By JULIE CARLE BG Independent News At 83 years old, Don Zeek still laces up his running shoes, heads for the starting line and crosses the finish line. This year, he chalked up his 33rd time running in a remarkable local tradition-the Pemberville 5-Miler
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Free concert in Grand Rapids to feature Maumee Community Band
From GRAND RAPIDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Maumee Community Band will present the next program of the Rhythm on the River arts series in Grand Rapids on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 4 p.m. The series is sponsored by the Grand Rapids Historical Society, and the band
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Black Swamp fest Saturday music line up switches out two acts
Touring issues with two acts has led to changes in the Black Swamp Arts Festival's Saturday, Sept. 12, Main Stage line up. The blues rock Shane Guerrette Band will perform at 4:30 p.m.and award-winning Chicago bluesman, Toronzo Cannon will perform at 8 p.
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Wood County Sheriff's Office to host free community car show
From WOOD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE The Wood County Sheriff's Office will be hosting its second community car show, free to the public to attend. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., on the grounds of the Wood County Sheri
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MemoryLane Care Services launches 10th anniversary year with free kick-off celebration in Toledo
From MEMORYLANE CARE SERVICES MemoryLane Care Services, a nonprofit organization serving individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and the families who care for them, invites the community to celebrate the launch of its tenth anniv
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BSAF Preview: Paul McDonald & the Mourning Doves set to ignite main stage
By TOM GERROW BG Independent News The best live music creates a bond between performer and audience that brings them together in an almost spiritual communion. From his early days playing four-hour bar sets, through the spotlight of "American Idol," and i
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BG sports scores
Bobcat football shut down by Clay Clay's defense shut down the Bobcat football team to win 62-0 at Clay Friday (9-4-2026). BG was held to 48 yards of total offense. BG volleyball game with Napoleon held despite facility woes: Bobcats win Despite battling
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Toledo Opera announces free 'Opera 'Round Town' fall schedule
From TOLEDO OPERA Opera 'Round Town returns this month in September with weekly performances at Wildwood Preserve Metropark. The first performance will take place on the front lawn of the Manor House on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. In the event of inclem
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BGSU Football presents backpacks to Falcon Marching Band for 2026-27 year
From BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY The Bowling Green State University football team and the Falcon Marching Band came together on Sept. 1 for an event celebrating the connection between the two groups that help define the gameday experience at BGSU. At P
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