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When the temperatures drop, water pipes can freeze and burst causing a water emergency. The Northwestern Water and Sewer District (the District) wants all homeowners to know how to protect plumbing from the extreme cold and what to do if your waterlines freeze.

Editor’s Note: The following is a story taken from the book “Blue Salad” written by retired police officer Jeffry “J.D.” Justus. Mostly lighthearted in nature, the stories reflect life of a police officer in a small town during the 1980s and ’90s. His book sold out in 2009 and is no longer available.

Hundreds of area residents visited W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg Township January 19 to 21 for the Wood County Park District’s annual wild lights display.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has officially declared 2024 as the Year of Ohio State Parks. This declaration marks the 75th anniversary of Ohio State Parks and underscores the state’s commitment to preserving its natural wonders and expanding outdoor adventures.

A popular school fair for families will be held Saturday, January 27, at the Toledo Zoo. This year, families can both explore more than 50 school options and catch a glimpse of animals in the winter as the fair will be held at the zoo’s Malawi Event Center. All are welcome to attend from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Keeping the internal fires burning is a big deal for local wildlife when the air temperature drops past cold to downright frigid. For birds, especially, their high metabolism means consuming an extraordinary amount of high energy foods.

Soup is a staple anytime the weather is chilly or when a person feels like they are coming down with a cold. The warm, therapeutic effects of a delicious bowl of soup are hard to dismiss, and may sometimes work as well as the best medicines available.

The wideranging impact and reach of mental health issues garnered considerable attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the virus as well as mandates designed to reduce its spread led to increased feelings of anxiety and isolation. Since then, life has returned to normal for billions of people across the globe, but many people, including seniors, continue to experience mental health issues.

Glass City Federal Credit Union is offering five scholarship awards to area students who meet the following criteria: •The student will be attending a two- or four-year accredited post-secondary institution during the 2024-25 school year. •The student, or their parent, stepparent or legal guardian, is a member of Glass City Federal.