Blood drive nets 49 units The American Red Cross recently held a blood drive at the Elks Lodge. The goal for the drive was 45 units, and it netted 49. Judy Frey, Helen Pool, Jean Byrd, Donna Young, Sandy Preston, Donna Kimmel, Mary Eklebery, Marcina Mason and Rosemarie Amos were volunteers for the drive. Read More
Meeting minutes: December 27, 2017 The Rev. Brad McKibben and 16 members of Trinity United Church of Christ’s Women’s Guild met at We Luv Yogurt recently for its Christmas dinner, program and meeting. President Barb McEldowny welcomed those in attendance and shared the theme for the evening, “My favorite Christmas things.” McKibben led the group in prayer before the family-style dinner. Read More
Church bulletins: December 27, 2017 St. Paul Lutheran Monday, office closed. Tuesday, 9 a.m., sewing and knotting; 5-6 p.m., free community meal. ——— Note: Churches may submit their weekly events for publication in this column to dcueditor@dailychiefufnion.com or drop off bulletins with listings at the office or in the mailbox outside the office. Regular church services are not listed here but rather listed on the … Read More
Dream trip Susie Gibson (seated) was awarded an all-expense paid trip to Siesta Key, Florida, from the Dream Foundation. Susie and her husband, Mark (standing, left), applied for the trip with the help of her oncologist, Dr. Tejas Lodhawala (standing, center), and Hannah Searfoss (standing, right), oncology physician assistant. Read More
Couples get marriage licenses Randle Kyle Battles, 24, 501 N. Sycamore Ave., Sycamore, laborer; and Brittany Marie Rohe, 24, 501 N. Sycamore Ave., Sycamore, laborer, Dec. 14. Read More
Funds being raised for Wyandot Memorial maternity department Renovations are needed in the maternity department at Wyandot Memorial Hospital, and they are the priority project for the Wyandot Memorial Hospital Foundation’s annual campaign. Read More
Meeting minutes: December 21, 2017 President Barb Grasz welcomed 68 members and guests to the Catholic Ladies of Columbia Christmas potluck. The blessing was given before the meal, and members and guests enjoyed food and fellowship. Read More
Emanuel UCC hosting Christmas services KENTON — The Hardin County Business and Professional Women’s Club sponsors both the Helen Mabrey Shoe Fund and Sock and Slipper Christmas tree and Santa Train. The club has asked for help in donating for both and has added support from Kenton-Hardin Co. Soroptimists, the Kappa chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International from both Hardin and Wyandot Counties and the public. Read More
HEAP offers assistance with heating costs The Home Energy Assistance Program Winter Crisis Program was created to provide financial assistance, one time per heating season, to income eligible households who are threatened with disconnection of their heating source, have service already disconnected, need to establish new service, seek to transfer service, or have less than a 25 percent supply of bulk fuel. Read More
Wynford spelling bee top finishers Wynford Junior High recently held its spelling bee. Seventh grader Gwen Ruth (left) was runner-up, eighth grader Owen Fruth was champion and eighth grader Zeke Fortner was alternate. Read More