Current News
Monday July 24th
All Saints Festival: Friday & Saturday July 28th & 29th, 5pm - 11:30pm.
Friday July 21st
ROSSFORD FIREFIGHTER ASSAULTED
A Rossford Fire and Rescue EMT who responded to a call for a man 'banging his head on concrete" in the 800 block of Eagle Point Road was punched in the chest by 34 year old Nicholas Fitzpatrick who lives at the residence.
Police officers at the scene deployed the Taser on Fitzpatrick after giving several orders for him to sit down. Officers were able to handcuff Fitzpatrick at which time medics and officers on scene calmed him down.
The firefighter did not show immediate injuries however was struck very hard by the assailant who was transported to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment of his self-inflicted injuries. Police are not releasing the firefighters name at this time as the investigation is ongoing.
Thursday July 20th
$200 REWARD if returned. Binx is an all-white cat with one blue and one green eye. The owner surely misses this pet. Last seen on Jennings Road.
Thursday July 20th
WOOD COUNTY EMA: There is still a remote chance of an isolated thunderstorm, but the overall threat of severe weather has passed for today.
Thursday July 20th
Lost: Pure white cat, one green eye, one blue eye. Jennings Road. Call RPD if found.
Thursday July 20th
The Wood County EMA reports that several rounds of thunderstorms are possible over the next few days. Wood County is currently in the SLIGHT risk catagory for severe weather. The heat index should remain around 100 degrees. Keep the elderly, young children and pets in mind.
Tuesday July 18th
Tomorrow, Wednesday July 19th, is the beginning of Rossford Chautauqua. Come see LIVE HISTORY on stage at Veteran's Memorial Park in Rossford.
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Tuesday July 18th
A MESSAGE FROM COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO...
Customers reporting suspicious calls
ALERT! Over the past few days, unknown callers have been contacting customers claiming to be affiliated with Columbia Gas of Ohio. The calls are a pre-recorded message asking customers to call a phone number and provide information from a recent billing statement. These calls are NOT from us.
Here are a few tips to protect yourself and your personal information from these suspicious calls:
•Call us first – If you are not sure about a phone call, e-mail, program, offer or person claiming to be affiliated with Columbia Gas of Ohio, please call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-344-4077.
•Guard your personal information – Never give personal information, including Social Security numbers and banking information, to unconfirmed sources. We only ask for a Social Security number when establishing new service or verifying a customer’s identity.
•Know your payment options – We will never ask for a pre-paid debit card or money gram as a payment method. Learn more about our payment options so you can spot a potential scammer.
If someone visits your home:
•Ask to see ID – Our employees and contractors carry photo ID badges and will gladly show you upon request. Ask them for ID before allowing them in your home.
•Use caution with cash – Our employees do not collect cash payments nor deliver cash refunds or rebates to customers at home. Refrain from sending cash through the mail to prevent loss or theft.
Stay safe with our safety ground rules.
www.columbiagasohio.com/stay-safe