🌱 How to sponsor a veteran’s wreath through Oak Harbor’s wreath committee

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In today's newsletter:

• How to sponsor a veteran’s wreath through Oak Harbor’s wreath committee
• Want to build better walleye rigs at Magee Marsh for free?

Also on today's calendar: Oak Harbor Fireworks Reverse Raffle.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 68, low: 39.
• Sunday: Partly sunny; windy, cooler, with a high of 50 and low of 34 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Ottawa County Wreath Committee proud to be named a Top Group in Ohio for Wreaths Across America (thebeacon.net) — Oak Harbor residents can help honor more than 2,500 veterans at local cemeteries by sponsoring wreaths through the Ottawa County Wreath Committee, recently recognized as a top Wreaths Across America group in Ohio. Donations for National Wreaths Across America Day 2026 can be mailed directly to the committee’s Oak Harbor address, supporting both local placements and the group’s year-round mission.
   

• Outdoors: UT Peregrine falcon euthanized after injury; others observed for avian flu (toledoblade.com subscription) — Oak Harbor anglers can sign up for a free ODNR class at Magee Marsh Visitors Center to learn how to make their own walleye worm harness spinner baits and how best to use them. The story also updates readers on Toledo’s peregrine falcon pair, including the euthanizing of one bird and concerns about avian flu, plus a push for Lights Out Toledo to protect migrating birds.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Harbor

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday May 3

• The Self Care Social; Yoga, Blooms& Candle Pouring
  Body Works Fitness Studio, 165 W Water St, Oak Harbor
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday May 9

• Oak Harbor Fireworks Reverse Raffle
  Ottawa County Fairgrounds , 7870 OH-163 Scenic , Oak Harbor
  5:00 pm

Wednesday May 13

• Career Signing Day Community Luncheon
  Ottawa County Workforce Hub for Career Advancement , 8200 W State Rte 163 , Oak Harbor
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday April 19

• Edwardian Tea at the Gardens
  Harris-Elmore Public Library , 328 Toledo St , Elmore
  2:00 pm

Monday April 20

• All City Orchestra
  Freemont Middle School Fremont, OH 43420
  6:30 pm

Thursday April 23

• Elmore Morning Book Discussion
  Harris-Elmore Public Library , 328 Toledo St , Elmore
  10:00 am
• College Prep 101
  Harris-Elmore Public Library , 328 Toledo St , Elmore
  4:30 pm
• James Seliga
  Chateau Winery & Vineyard , 525 OH-635 , Helena
  5:30 pm

Friday April 24

• Jamey Leigh
  Chateau Winery & Vineyard , 525 OH-635 , Helena
  6:00 pm

Saturday April 25

• 732 The Electric Duo
  Chateau Winery & Vineyard , 525 OH-635 , Helena
  6:00 pm
• Jazz Band Dessert - at Middle School Cafetorium
  Woodmore Local Schools Elmore, OH 43416
  7:00 pm

Monday April 27

• Elmore Storytime with Ms. Holly & Friends
  Harris-Elmore Public Library , 328 Toledo St , Elmore
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Port Clinton. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Port Clinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Harbor here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Port Clinton

• Port Clinton Middle School's popular orchestra adds class and double bass (thebeacon.net)
• Port Clinton Tree Commission to host Arbor Day celebration (thebeacon.net)
• Port Clinton High School leaders receive state honors (thebeacon.net)

Fremont

• Ohio Hispanic Coalition opens office in Fremont, OH (laprensanewspaper.com)
• Sheriff asks public to help find missing 14-year-old Fremont girl (thenews-messenger.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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