🌱 Which Rossford streets are getting rebuilt—and what it means for traffic?

Good morning Rossford! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Rossford streets are getting rebuilt—and what it means for traffic?
• How will Rossford’s new fire plan change emergency response near you?

Also on today's calendar: MSC Retirement Fair and 6 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 67, low: 39.
• Sunday: Becoming windier and cooler, with a high of 51 and low of 32 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Rossford awards bids for roundabout, road projects (sent-trib.com) — Rossford City Council has approved bids for a major roundabout at Buck and Glenwood and multiple neighborhood resurfacing projects, meaning plenty of construction ahead. Council also hired a consultant to explore new electric power options to support a large incoming manufacturer and potentially lower residents’ energy costs.
   

• Rossford fire dept. provides council with strategic plan (sent-trib.com) — Rossford’s fire chief has laid out a new 2025–30 strategic plan aimed at improving response times, strengthening partnerships with neighboring departments, and better measuring performance. The plan, developed with a national expert and community input, outlines nearly 200 tasks, emphasizes cost-effective use of equipment, and could change how emergency calls and shared resources are handled across the area.
   

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📸 Around Rossford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rossford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday April 18

• Clue: The Musical
  Owens Community College Center for Fine & Performing Arts, 7270 Biniker Rd., Perrysburg
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Sunday April 19

• Booze + Brews: 419 Ale Trail Cocktail Class with Inside The Five
  Bellwether at Toledo Spirits , 1301 N Summit St , Toledo
  2:30 pm

Tuesday April 21

• Toddler Time In-Person
  Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
  10:30 am
• BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS - AS NEEDED
  Perrysburg Township , 26609 Lime City Rd , Perrysburg
  6:00 pm

Wednesday April 22

• Preschool Story Time In-Person
  Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
  9:30 am
• CONFIRMED: Celebration of Excellence
  The Premier , 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd , Toledo
  6:00 pm

Friday April 24

• Jumu'ah Prayers
  Islamic Center of Greater Toledo , 25877 Scheider Rd , Perrysburg
  9:30 am

Wednesday April 29

• MSC Retirement Fair
  Maumee Senior Center , 2430 S Detroit Ave , Maumee
  3:30 pm

Saturday May 2

• KidsLinked Toledo-Rossford Children’s Festival
  TOCA Soccer and Sports Center Toledo , 10020 S Compass Dr , Rossford
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• Jumu'ah Prayers
  Islamic Center of Greater Toledo , 25877 Scheider Rd , Perrysburg
  9:30 am
• Above the Line Leadership Workshop
  CJs On Third , 139 W 3rd St , Perrysburg
  10:00 am
• Playgroup Pals
  Bowling Green Community Center , 1245 W Newton Rd , Bowling Green
  10:30 am
• Jazzercise Lo $
  2430 S Detroit Ave , Maumee
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello Wood County residents 👋
  We wanted to let you know that we are aware that many residents received multiple emergency notification calls during today’s tornado warning. We… (Nextdoor )

• Ohio Department of Education posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher in Rossford. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Rossford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rossford here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Perrysburg

• Petition to eliminate Ohio property taxes gains momentum amid warnings from school leaders (wtol.com)
• Penta Career Center honors military-connected students, families during Purple Up Day (wtol.com)
• Gubernatorial candidate from Perrysburg invites Ramaswamy to play 'Cowboys and Indians' (toledoblade.com)

Maumee

• Board of Zoning Appeals (maumee.org)

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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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