Energy assistance program continues FINDLAY — The Home Energy Assistance Program Winter Crisis Program began Nov. 1 and will conclude on March 31 or as long as funds remain available, and online scheduling now is available. The 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, transfer service or have less than a 25 percent supply of bulk fuel. Read More
Crawford Park District to host ‘Rock ‘n Fossil’ day CRESTLINE — The Crawford Park District will host “Rock ’n Fossil Day” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598, Crestline. Members of The Richland Lithic and Lapidary Society will be present to help identify pieces from collections. Read More
Schmidt Machine to sponsor US FFA scholarship Schmidt Machine Company announced this week it will sponsor a $1,000 national FFA scholarship for the 2015-16 scholarship year for an Upper Sandusky High School student. The scholarship, which is in cooperation with AGCO, is available through a program introduced in 2011 that provides more that 115 scholarships through more than 50 Massey Ferguson and Gleaner dealers across the United States. Read More
R’dale Lions scholarships John Knedler, president of the Riverdale Community Lions Club, presents checks for $1,000 to scholarship recipients (from left) Julia Naus, Alexis Loveridge and Alexandria Manns at the club’s meeting Tuesday night. Read More
WCHD urging residents to test for radon in their homes January is National Radon Action Month, and the Wyandot County Health District is urging county residents to protect their health by testing their homes for radon gas. According to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates, 21,000 Americans die from radon-related lung cancer each year. Read More
Kindergarten registration starts at SPS St. Peter School now is accepting registrations for next year’s kindergarten class. Children who will be 5 years old by Aug. 1 are eligible to register. Read More
School lunch menus: January 8, 2016 Angeline School and Industries Mon.: BBQ nuggets, French/sweet potato fries, salad, fruit cocktail. Read More
Crawford Park District hosting LEGOs contest CRESTLINE — The Crawford Park District will host a “Make an Animal With LEGOs” contest for LEGO builders ages 3-13. Participants must design and build an animal made entirely of LEGO bricks. Read More
BPL program to focus on health eating habits BUCYRUS — The Bucyrus Public Library will host clinical dietician Kyle Feasel and the Bucyrus YMCA’s Cheryl Haas for a program on healthy eating and exercise at 5 p.m. Jan. 14. The event is free and open to the public. Read More
Vet to talk about honor flight program at BPL BUCYRUS — Local veteran John Shore will discuss the Honor Flight Network at 11 a.m. Jan. 16 at the Bucyrus Public Library. The national nonprofit organization honors America’s veterans by flying them to Washington, D.C., to see national memorials. Read More