Oak Harbor News

With fireworks costs continually on the rise and the current economic situation causing a decline in donations, the Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce is now raising funds for its annual Independence Day Celebration.

Two forums scheduled for next week will explain "The Lighthouse" project's need and discuss opportunities.

After a delayed start due to having to cut through more red tape than originally expected, Ottawa Residential Services, Inc.

Items accepted include washing machines, dryers, ovens, stoves, hot water heaters, refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, dehumidifiers, furnaces, air conditioners, water fountains, etc.

The 27th annual American Red Cross Materion Golf Scramble was recently attended by 144 golfers at Oak Harbor Golf Club.

The Ottawa County Fairgrounds is the place to be this weekend. There is something for everyone.

A former Materion employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against the company, alleging she and at least 200 other workers weren't paid for all their work hours.

Dan Wilkins, Public Relations director of the Ability Center, speaks during an in-service training at Riverview Industries in Oak Harbor, Ohio.

Oak Harbor was home to several churches in the 1800s, and details about these are included in the book "Oak Harbor," compiled by local historians Frank Gluth, John Liske and Richard Martin.