Marie Thomas

Jan 16, 2025 | sent-trib.com | Marie Thomas

A Wood County man found guilty of attempted robbery is going to jail after violating the terms of his community control. Anthony Shrewsbury, 23, Portage, appeared Tuesday in the courtroom of Wood County Common Pleas Judge Matt Reger. Shrewsbury was indicted in January 2020 for aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony; conspiracy, a second-degree felony; and breaking and entering, a fifth-degree felony. The Bowling Green Police Division received a 911 call Oct.

Jan 16, 2025 | sent-trib.com | Marie Thomas

A former executive director of a local non-profit has rejected a plea offer and her case is going to trial. Christine Best, 54, Bowling Green, appeared Tuesday in the courtroom of Wood County Common Pleas Judge Matt Reger. Best allegedly stole between $1,000 and $7,500 from the Perrysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau between Jan. 1, 2022, when she started, to Feb. 19, 2024, when she left. She was indicted in July for theft, a fifth-degree felony.

Jan 16, 2025 | sent-trib.com | Marie Thomas

The Bowling Green Community Foundation presented more than $61,000 in grants Monday night, with uses ranging from water fountains for dogs to children’s learning activities at the Wood County Fair. Joe Edens, president of the foundation, said the night was to honor community leadership and shared purpose in creating a stronger and more vital future. “Historically, community foundations have been seen as financial stewards,” he said. “But our foundation embraces a broader and more dynamic role.

Jan 15, 2025 | sent-trib.com | Marie Thomas

Members of Bowling Green’s school board want to engage the community in more ways than just at meetings. At Tuesday’s board meeting, member Peggy Thompson asked the board to consider starting a committee or small group of board members and/or administrators to reach out to members of the community that feel isolated, underserved, or feel they are not being heard. “I was just hoping that we could start a discussion,” she said.

Jan 10, 2025 | sent-trib.com | Marie Thomas

After a 30-minute executive session, the Wood County District Public Library Board of Trustees awarded raises to its top administrators. At its December meeting, the board revised Director Michael Penrod’s annual salary to $108,424.99 from $105,780.48. Board member Brian Paskvan praised Penrod’s facility management skills. He pointed out all Penrod has accomplished in 2024, including planning for a new heating plant, a new carriage house, and improvements to the Carter House and its landscaping.