Republican voters will be asked to decide among several contested seats at the March 19 primary election. At the state level, State Representative Haraz Ghanbari of Perrysburg, who represents the 75th district, is being challenged by Sally Culling, also of Perrysburg.

At the December 21 meeting, the Wood County commissioners adopted the 2024 budget for $135.48 million. Of that amount, $52.64 million is dedicated to the general fund, which includes the sheriff’s jail, $5.37 million; insurance, workers compensation and Medicare, $4.8 million; sheriff’s department, $4.33 million; Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, $4.1 million; all county, $3.24 million; buildings and grounds, $2.84 million; prosecuting attorney, $2.38 million; sheriff’s communication center, $1.76 million; juvenile detention home, $1.48 million; other items, $1.43 million; board of elections, $1.3 million; budget stabilization, $1.35 million; public defender, $1.29 million; debt transfers, $1.29 million, and common pleas court general division, $1.25 million.

The City of Perrysburg Income Tax Division reminds residents that estimated tax payments are due by Monday, January 15. Vouchers and instructions are available at ci.perrysburg.oh.us or in the atrium of the Municipal Building, 201 West Indiana Avenue.