Perrysburg spreads lifesaving devices throughout the city
The city of Perrysburg is enhancing public safety by installing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at key locations, including parks and municipal buildings, in response to Ohio’s House Bill 47. The law mandates AED placement in public schools, chartered nonpublic schools and municipal sports/recreation areas. AEDs are accompanied by Stop the Bleed kits and clear signage is provided to guide usage. The City encourages dcommunity members to familiarize themselves with the locations of AEDs and learn how to use them. The Perrysburg Fire Division offers CPR classes that include AED training throughout the year.
Monac Elementary student named kid mayor
In March, the 2025 Kid Mayor went to Dashiell “Dash” Harden, a student from Monac Elementary. Harden is the first boy to be named kid mayor. This is the fourth year for the Kid Mayor program. Previous mayors include Evelyn Bush, Gabrielle Mukiira and Lillian Joseph. Harden was selected out of hundreds of applicants who went through the interview process. He will lead the 2025 Kid Council, which includes 12 students from Washington Local and Toledo Public Schools. Throughout the year, Harden and the Kid Council will engage in hands-on activities, meet with city officials, present community improvement ideas, attend special events, and participate in community projects.
Law firm provides high schoolers helmets
Charles Boyk Law Offices donated helmets to the Sylvania Northview High School Girls’ Lacrosse team to improve player safety, as helmets are not mandated for girls’ lacrosse in Ohio. While head injuries and concussions are not uncommon in the sport, only Florida requires helmets for high school girl lacrosse players. Coach Greg Price advocates for mandatory helmets in Ohio, citing a reduction in concussions in Florida since the law was implemented. “Charles Boyk Law Offices is happy to provide these helmets to help protect these young women from potential injury,” explains Attorney Chuck Boyk. “We hope this will inspire other teams to take similar steps to enhance player safety.”
Polar bear conservation efforts continue
The Toledo Zoo is continuing its polar bear conservation efforts by facilitating a breeding program for Crystal, a 26-year-old polar bear, with a male named Kali from the Saint Louis Zoo. This is expected to be her final breeding recommendation. Her twin cubs, Kallik and Kallu, born in November 2022, have been relocated to the Saint Louis Zoo as part of a carefully planned transition.
