Government · Oct 17
Wood County Fire and EMS Levies on Nov. 3 Ballot

Wood County's Nov. 3 ballot has fire and EMS levies: one new tax in Perrysburg Township and several renewals elsewhere.
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Choose my beats →Ohio’s former health director and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton said a chemical spill in North Toledo is “an environmental and public health issue,” using the event as an example of why the state needs to “fully fund our local funds.”
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via WTOL 11 (CBS) ·Sylvania Schools invites community members to attend upcomingpublic information sessions to learn more about district finances and ask questions regarding the November 3 levy.Following two previously held evening town halls, the district will host its final Town Hall Meeting:● Date & Time: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM● Location: Sylvania Senior Center, 7140 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, OH● Featured Speakers: Superintendent …
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925 likely general election voters · ±3.49 percentage points
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