Genoa News

SALEM TOWNSHIP -- After the Ottawa County Board of Elections finished recounting ballots in two races in November's election, the results have stayed the same.

Genoa Savings and Loan Co. said yesterday it entered into an agreement with state and federal regulators to reduce its loan portfolio's "risk profile" and to take steps to reduce certain types of loans, including higher-risk commercial and consumer loans and loans to borrowers with sub-standard credit.

In the midst of holiday shopping and parties throughout December, it's important to find that perfect Christmas tree to decorate.

PORT CLINTON -- The Ottawa County Board of Elections, 8444 W. Ohio 163, will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday to conduct the general election recount of the Genoa Village Council and the Put-in-Bay Township Port Authority Tax Levy and any other business that comes before the board.

The Genoa Civic Theatre, 509 1/2 Main St. Genoa, will have open auditions for its production of "The Altos: Like the Sopranos only Lower" from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec.

Participants in an oral history workshop met at Ida Rupp Public Library in Port Clinton Nov.

The villages of Genoa and Clay Center and Allen and Clay townships budgeted a combined total of slightly more than $1 million for police service in 2008 - " about $219,361 more than they actually spent, according to a report commissioned by the four communities, which are studying the feasibility of forming a joint police district.

PORT CLINTON -- Dozens of area residents turned out Monday to donate to the Holiday Bureau and get free adjustments from a Port Clinton chiropractor.

Can a three-year-old's words be the key to solving her mother's murder? Video A A Mary Jane 'lit up a room' Michele Mauder talks about her favorite memories of her best friend Mary Jane, as well as the emotional impact Mary Jane's murder had on her.

To kick off the most wonderful time of the year, the Genoa Merchants will sponsor their Holiday Open House the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov.

ELMORE -- Preparations for the first community Thanksgiving celebration for the west end of the county are going well, an organizer said.

The campaign that delivered more than 600 gifts to local needy seniors in the past three years is going on again this holiday season.A Area retailers, along with agencies that serve older adults, have partnered with Home Instead Senior CareA to make sure isolated seniors receive gifts and companionship through the Be a Santa to a Senior program ...

The Genoa American Legion Post 324's annual Bingo Feather Parties will be today and Nov.

It takes hundreds of volunteers to sort and pack the thousands of food and other essential items that are donated to the Holiday Bureau every year for individuals and families right here in Ottawa County.

GENOA --The Genoa Civic Theatre, 509 Main St. Genoa, starts its 28th season with 'Evil Doings at Queen Toots' Tomb' today through Sunday.

Tanks may soon take over the streets of Genoa, Ohio. But not to worry, these Tanks are scooters, standing alongside the new Rowentas, plus dirt bikes, ATVs and utility vehicles at Main Street Motors.

ELMORE - Don't be alone this Thanksgiving....Don't miss out on a great holiday meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov.

Genoa Township has two new trustees. Rick Carfagna and Karl Gebhardt were elected on Nov.

Area theaters are serving up variety this week. Comedy, mystery, drama, and music - sometimes in the same show - will be on stages in Toledo and the region.

GENOA -- Parent-teacher conferences are from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, and from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, at Genoa Area High School.