Spirit of Wood County Awards Set to be Awarded on November 19th

Six individuals from across Wood County will be honored with Spirit of Wood County Awards. The Wood County Commissioners will present the awards on November 19 at 2 p.m. in the Alvin L. Perkins Atrium, at the Wood County Courthouse Complex

Wood County Dog Shelter Adoption Event

The Wood County Commissioners, Craig LaHote, Theodore H. Bowlus, and Doris I. Herringshaw are pleased to announce a one-day Adoption Event to be held at the Wood County Dog Shelter on Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 11am-3pm. To encourage adoptions, the dog adoption fee of $75 will be waived for the one-day event. Adopters will still be required to purchase a 2023 Wood County Dog License for $14.00 at the time of adoption. Adopters will also leave the Shelter with a 2023 Dog Park Membership and a goodie bag for their new family member.

2023 Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week

The Wood County Emergency Management Agency reminds residents and businesses that Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week in Ohio will be March 19th – 25th. There will be a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 22nd at 9:50 a.m. Outdoor warning sirens in Wood County will be activated for the statewide drill. The National Weather Service will also activate the NOAA Weather Radio Alert System at that time to test weather radios and announce the drill. Residents and businesses should take this opportunity to establish, review, and practice their procedures in seeking safe shelter when severe weather occurs. Everyone should stay alert for rapidly changing weather conditions when a “watch” is issued and be prepared to take immediate safety measures in the event a “warning” is issued or weather conditions warrant taking action. It is important for everyone to have a safety action plan for severe weather before storms threaten the area. For more information on severe storms and storm safety, please contact the Wood County Emergency Management Agency at (419) 354-9269 or visit the National Weather Service web-site at www.nws.noaa.gov or the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness web-site at www.weathersafety.ohio.gov

The Wood County Museum is closed to the public until further notice.

The Wood County Museum is temporarily closed to the public. In late December, extreme cold weather caused several radiators to burst at the Museum which led to water damage in portions of the building. Work is underway to repair the damaged ceilings and floors. The Museum staff is hopeful that the facility will reopen to public by June. Please check the Museum’s website for updates on re-opening and scheduled programs.

Wood County Job and Family Services Change in Lobby Hours

Wood County Job and Family Services will have limited lobby hours starting on Monday, February 27, 2023. These hours will be in effect until further notice. The agency is limiting the hours due to the many federal changes that it is currently addressing.

Mahlman Sworn in as Chief Deputy Clerk of Courts

Douglas F. Cubberley, Wood County Clerk of Courts, is pleased to announce that Kathryn M. Mahlman was sworn in as Chief Deputy Clerk before the Honorable Matthew L. Reger on December 5th.

Wood County Administrator to Retire

The Wood County Commissioners, Doris Herringshaw, Craig LaHote, and Ted Bowlus, announce the retirement of Andrew Kalmar, County Administrator. His last day as County Administrator will be Friday, July 1, 2022

Wood County Police Memorial Service

The Wood County Police Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday May 18, 2022, at 12:00 Noon. We are planning on holding this service on the front steps of the courthouse. However, if it rains, we will hold the service in the Atrium. Bowling Green Mayor Mike Aspacher, Wood County Commissioners, and State Representative Ghanbari will be making presentations during this service. We also wanted to also pass on that at about 12:20 PM, we will be paying tribute with a 21-gun salute.

This service is open to the public

Commissioners Authorize Change to Internet Auction

Effective May 11, 2022, the Wood County Commissioners, Doris Herringshaw, Craig LaHote, and Ted Bowlus, transitioned the internet auction service to GovDeals.