Perrysburg Messenger Journal

12/29/2025

Welch Publishing is moving!

The Perrysburg Messenger Journal and Rossford Record Journal are consolidating offices with Welch Publishing’s print shop starting Monday, December 29. The new Perrysburg Messenger Journal and Rossford Record Journal office will be located at 215 Osborn Street, Rossford.

Due to the move and holiday hours, there will be NO paper for the Perrysburg Messenger Journal or Rossford Record Journal on the week of December 31/January 1.

The Welch Publishing staff thanks readers in advance for their understanding.

12/22/2025

The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Perrysburg, from one of our readers.

"For 37 plus years the Grajczyk family has been adding houses and figurines to their Christmas Tree village. We have always hoped it brings cheer and joy to everyone. Very recently this year we have had an amazing addition to our family; Rosalie Rae Grajczyk. Her parents, Gregory and Jessica, Grandparents Duane and Kim and Ray and Nancy are very blessed with a granddaughter. Tracy and Randy along with the rest of their growing family wish you have a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year."

12/10/2025

Journal readers are everywhere!
From there to here, from here to there, Journal readers are everywhere.
Perrysburg Messenger Journal readers Walt and Patty Nevolis celebrated their retirement in Budapest, Hungary, where Patty's maternal grandparents were born. They also visited Vienna, Austria, and Regensburg, Germany, and all the Christmas markets on a Viking cruise.
The staff invites readers and advertisers to submit photos of themselves or others reading the paper wherever they may travel. Try to include a familiar or interesting background such as Big Ben. Photos may be submitted by email to [email protected] or by mail to the Perrysburg Messenger Journal, P.O. Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552.
Please note the name of the person(s) in the photo and their hometown/business as well as any other details you may want to include about the trip.

12/01/2025

11/25/2025

Journal readers are everywhere!

From there to here, from here to there, Journal readers are everywhere.This picture of Perrysburg Messenger Journal readers Christopher and Lynn Cooper was taken on the morning of November 16 in a hot air balloon over Marrakech, Morocco. The couple celebrated Lynn’s birthday by enjoying the beauty of Morocco and the hospitality of the country’s people. The staff invites readers and advertisers to submit photos of themselves or others reading the paper wherever they may travel. Try to include a familiar or interesting background such as Big Ben. Photos may be submitted by email to [email protected] or by mail to the Perrysburg Messenger Journal, P.O. Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552. Please note the name of the person(s) in the photo and their hometown/business as well as any other details you may want to include about the trip.

11/05/2025

Journal readers are everywhere!

From there to here, from here to there, Journal readers are everywhere.Bob and Julie BredenbeckCorp, 31-year residents of Perrysburg, are pictured in front of the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. The couple traveled on a Viking cruise through Italy, Croatia, Montenegro and Greece, enjoying the local cuisine, culture, wineries, churches, palaces and ruins.

The Perrysburg Messenger Journal staff invites readers and advertisers to submit photos of themselves or others reading the paper wherever they may travel. Try to include a familiar or interesting background such as Big Ben. Photos may be submitted by email to [email protected] or by mail to the Perrysburg Messenger Journal, P.O. Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552. Please note the name of the person(s) in the photo and their hometown/business as well as any other details you may want to include about the trip.

10/29/2025

Due to renovations being performed, Welch Publishing Company's office on 130 Louisiana Ave. will be closed on Thursday, October 30. We will be open regular business hours on Wednesday, October 29 and Friday, October 31.

10/28/2025

Journal readers are everywhere
From there to here, from here to there, Journal readers are everywhere.
Lifetime Perrysburg residents Jennifer and Shawn Burke recently returned from a two-week trip to London, Scotland and Ireland (pictured above). At the time, the Pittsburg Steelers were playing in Ireland and created a lot of excitement, and Donald Trump was dining with King Charles. The Burkes enjoyed touring all three countries, concluding with the Ring of Kerry in Ireland and kissing the Blarney Stone.
The staff invites readers and advertisers to submit photos of themselves or others reading the paper wherever they may travel. Try to include a familiar or interesting background such as Big Ben. Photos may be submitted by email to [email protected] or by mail to the Perrysburg Messenger Journal, P.O. Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552.
Please note the name of the person(s) in the photo and their hometown/business as well as any other details you may want to include about the trip.

09/25/2025

Is there a local business you think is a cut above the rest? Let the community know by voting it Best of Perrysburg!

Vote in any or all categories once per day September 10th through October 31st EDT! Choose wisely! Votes are locked-in and can not be changed after 10 minutes. For your votes to be counted, make sure to vote in at least 5 categories. Not seeing your favorite in a category? You can still cast write-i...

09/23/2025

Journal readers are everywhere
From there to here, from here to there, Journal readers are everywhere.
Patrick Johnson (PHS Class of 2000) graduated With Distinction from his dream school, Embry Riddle, with a Masters in Aviation Safety on September 13th. The ceremony was on the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Virginia. His parents, Sue Larimer and Wade Johnson, attended, as did Patrick's wife, Kate, and her mom, Martie Kullman.
“He's a perfect example of a high school graduate who ends up with a career that didn't even exist when he left high school,” said Larimer.
Patrick is now a drone pilot with Memphis Drone Washing, cleaning large and/or tall buildings all over the country.
The staff invites readers and advertisers to submit photos of themselves or others reading the paper wherever they may travel. Try to include a familiar or interesting background such as Big Ben. Photos may be submitted by email to [email protected] or by mail to the Perrysburg Messenger Journal, P.O. Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552.
Please note the name of the person(s) in the photo and their hometown/business as well as any other details you may want to include about the trip.

09/19/2025

Journal readers are everywhere
From there to here, from here to there, Journal readers are everywhere.
Perrysburg Messenger Journal David Rigg (right) pictured with his son Matthew at Lake Mývatn, Iceland. The two were in Iceland celebrating Matthew’s 30th birthday. Their trip included zip lining in Akureyri, viewing icebergs and glaciers near Jokulsárion and viewing lava fields in the north, all while traveling the ring road around the island.
The staff invites readers and advertisers to submit photos of themselves or others reading the paper wherever they may travel. Try to include a familiar or interesting background such as Big Ben. Photos may be submitted by email to [email protected] or by mail to the Perrysburg Messenger Journal, P.O. Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552.
Please note the name of the person(s) in the photo and their hometown/business as well as any other details you may want to include about the trip.

09/17/2025

Journal readers are everywhere!

From there to here, from here to there, Journal readers are everywhere.
Perrysburg Messenger Journal proofer Lynn Ritter poses in front of the iconic porch of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island on Labor Day weekend.
“Weather was fabulous, scenery was matchless and the fudge was as delicious as ever!” wrote Ritter.
The staff invites readers and advertisers to submit photos of themselves or others reading the paper wherever they may travel. Try to include a familiar or interesting background such as Big Ben. Photos may be submitted by email to [email protected] or by mail to the Perrysburg Messenger Journal, P.O. Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552.
Please note the name of the person(s) in the photo and their hometown/business as well as any other details you may want to include about the trip.