TOLEDO — The American Red Cross is reissuing its emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now after multiple snow storms, frigid temperatures and the government shutdown further reduced lifesaving donations. In January, more than 4,600 Red Cross blood and platelet donations went uncollected as blood drives were forced to cancel due to severe winter weather blanketing parts of the U.S., and additional cancellations were expected this week.

Forest UMC Tuesday, 10 a.m., ladies Bible study.

FINDLAY — The Hancock County Convention and Visitors Bureau once again is offering grant programs in 2019 to support local events.  The Community Connect Program, Co Op Advertising Grant, Tourism Development Program and Tourism Growth Program, as well as two new programs, the Tournament Builder Program and Rebrand/Annual Program Marketing, will be available.

GRANVILLE — The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program and the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Foundation are accepting first-time and renewal applications for their 2019 Oil and Gas Energy Education Scholarships now through March 1.

Did you know that, according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, after alcohol, marijuana is the most commonly used drug when driving? And that driving under the influence of over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, marijuana or other illegal drugs is just as dangerous as drinking and driving?

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 a tri-color male English shepherd, a black and white male mastiff-Lab mix, an older brown male Pomeranian, a red and white spayed female Shiba Inu dog and a black and white border collie.

Our Lady of Consolation Catholic School students earned Accelerated Reading Awards for the month of January. Principal Brian Gerber presented AR Award shirts to (from left) Cayman Crim, 500 points; Rachel Reinhart, 100 points; Adri DeAmicis, 100 points; Nathan Gery, 100 points; Mya Row, 100 points; Dash Puckett, 100 points; 100), Gerber, Autumn Bouillon, 400 points; Lydia Gery, 400 points; and Trinity Reinhart, 100 points.

TOLEDO — The American Red Cross is reissuing its emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now after multiple snow storms, frigid temperatures and the government shutdown further reduced lifesaving donations. In January, more than 4,600 Red Cross blood and platelet donations went uncollected as blood drives were forced to cancel due to severe winter weather blanketing parts of the U.S., and additional cancellations were expected this week.

FINDLAY — A special drawing for youth interested in turkey hunting will be held March 23 at the Lake La Su An Wildlife Area headquarters, 9455 County Road R, Pioneer, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.  Youth age 17 and younger may participate.

BUCYRUS — Brian Waters from Ohio State University food science will present on home brewing beers from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday in the Crawford County Courthouse lower level conference room. He will be discussing the brewing process of making all grain mash beers and how different ingredients change the flavor. Additional presentations will be on growing some of the ingredients for the brewing process from hops to flavoring.