Lori Eng, a 62-year-old office manager who works in western Nebraska, sent an email not long ago telling me she was “terrified” she might loose her health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. The many horror stories passed along in the media had frightened her, and she wanted me to hear from someone who had benefitted from the law.

Jan. 2-6 Mon.: closed for New Year’s Day observation.

Jan. 2-6 Monday, closed for New Year’s Day observation.

UF bands perform ‘It’s All About that Claus’ FINDLAY — The University of Findlay Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble recently performed “It’s All About that Claus.” The annual Christmas concert is conducted by Jack Taylor, university director of bands and music professor. Local students who were in the concert were Nicholas Koehler, of Upper Sandusky, and Austin Stevens, of Bucyrus.

TOLEDO — As freezing temperatures and harsh weather grip much of the nation, the American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets to help meet the constant need for blood this winter.

Harpster UMC Sunday, New Year’s Day fellowship meal (attendees asked to bring their favorite desserts); Food Pantry Day.

Kittie and Dustin Altvater, of Sycamore, are the parents of a girl, JayLynn Rose Altvater. She was born at 2:18 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at Galion Community Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 inches long. The maternal grandparents are Red and Becky Williams. The paternal grandparents are Shirley Altvater and the late Dwight Altvater.

Lauren A. and Clint A. Richey, of Upper Sandusky, are the parents of a boy, Jonathan Troy Richey. He was born at 3:12 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. The maternal grandparents are Jennifer Miller and the late Jonathan Miller. The paternal grandparents are Troy Richey …

Jessica and Patrick Barnes, of Upper Sandusky, are the parents of a boy, Anderson Reile Barnes. He was born at 11:19 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital.

Addicts don’t want to hurt us, but for them, the addiction comes first. That means nothing and nobody will get in the way of them drinking and/or using their desired substances.