Humane Society: June 18, 2019 The following report was prepared and submitted by the Wyandot County Humane Society on Monday and is correct as of that date. Pets reported as missing since the last report that have not been found include an older black and white female husky, a white and gray male cat, a grey and white female cat, a brown female lab-poodle mix, a red male German shepherd, a spayed female brindle cat, a brown and white spayed female terrier-Chihuahua mix, a gray male cat, and a tiger and white male kitten. Read More
Wolfe Art Exhibit to be held Sunday A must-see art exhibit is being held from 2-4 p.m. June 23 at Bonnie Wolfe’s Art Studio, 10627 CH 91, Upper Sandusky. Open to the public, this annual exhibit will showcase a compilation of Wolfe’s 43 student’s accomplishments. Read More
New Red Cross campaign urges donors to fill the missing types by giving blood TOLEDO — June 11, the American Red Cross launched the Missing Types campaign to raise awareness for lifesaving blood donations and urge the public to make an appointment to give blood or platelets this summer. During the Missing Types campaign, the letters A, B and O, the letters representing the main blood groups, are disappearing from brands, social media pages, signs and websites to illustrate the critical role blood donors play in helping patients. When the letters A, B and O vanish from everyday life, the gaps are striking. And when A, B, O and AB blood types go missing from hospital shelves, patient care and medical treatments are affected. Read More
Marseilles alumni meet for 73rd banquet MARSEILLES — The 73rd Marseilles alumni banquet was held at the Marseilles Firehouse with 71 members and guests present. Sam and Glena Roszman served punch during the social hour. Charlotte Leeth registered attendees. President Scott Hensel gave the welcome. Marion Weaver gave the invocation and blessing before the 6 p.m. dinner. The dinner was catered by Special Occasions Catering by Shari Dunn of Upper Sandusky. Read More
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