Crawford parks announce upcoming events CRESTLINE — The Crawford Park District recently announced upcoming events Teasel pull is 10 a.m. June 22 at Daughmer Savannah, 786 Marion Melmore Road. Join the Crawford Park District to help eradicate teasel at one of the best natural areas in the Midwest! Teasel crowds out native plants, affecting Daughmer’s botanical diversity. Attendees will be teaming up with members from a partner group, Ohio Natural Areas & Preserves Association to rid Daughmer of the invasive species. Bring work gloves and bug repellent. Shovels and water will be provided. Read More
Turtle Lady The Turtle Lady visited the Dorcas Carey Public Library on Tuesday, June 11. The lawn was filled to capacity with giggling children and adults. Read More
Slime time! Young readers took part in the annual Slime Time event Tuesday at Gormley Park in Forest as part of the Forest-Jackson Library's summer reading program. Teams were divided and asked a series of questions, many based on authors or characters in books. Read More
Tree Town Fest needs volunteers FOREST — The Tree Town Festival in Forest is looking for an organization or group to run the Greasy Spoon this year for the festival July 12-13. It is a great way for organizations to raise money. Call 419-273-2520 or email treetownfestival@hotmail.com for details. Read More
School lunch menus: June 14, 2019 Mon.: sweet n’ sour chicken, broccoli rice, apple pumpkin crisp, fruit. Tue.: fish sandwich, cole slaw, fruit Jell-O, fruit. Read More
MTC graduates 12 from Peace Officer Academy MARION — Marion Technical College congratulates a dozen students who graduated from the Peace Officer Basic Training Academy. After a year of study and preparation, 100% passed the Ohio Police Officer Training Academy exam. Read More
Mission Church to feature speakers Come under the oaks again this summer, now through the last Sunday of August at the Wyandot Mission Church. The church is open for tours on Saturdays and hosts an 8 a.m. morning worship service on Sundays. Read More
Area campus notes: June 13, 2019 FINDLAY — The University of Findlay recently held commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 4. More than 800 graduates earned doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s or associate degrees for the academic year 2018-19. Read More
Pool honored Deb Pool (center) the Chairman of Arrangements for the “Nature’s Life and Beauty” session was honored recently with a visitation and reception by the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Ohio. Pictured with Pool are Deputy Grand Matrons: Ruth Sayre, District 11 (left) and Roberta Ekleberry, District 10. Read More
Wyandot County Community Foundation accepting grant applications through July 30 Wyandot County Community Foundation will now be accepting applications for its 2019 Grant Program and will be awarding grants to Wyandot County 501(c)(3) organizations, schools or governmental units to support their programs. Read More