Carey library hosting lunch bunch on August 27 CAREY — Be sure to visit the Dorcas Carey Public Library at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday’s beginning Aug. 27 in the Children’s Department for after school bunch. Every Tuesday when school is in session, children are invited to do a special craft and enjoy a snack. If school is not in session or is cancelled that day, there will not be … Read More
Humane Society: August 20, 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 a recently spayed white and orange calico cat, a white fluffy dog with black spots on face and ears, a honey color dog with white chest and paws, a white short hair dog with a black and brown patch over its eye, and a neutered male yellow tiger cat. Read More
Safety Superhero winners awarded with 3D models Custom Glass Solutions recently reached out to children in the local community to get their help in broadcasting the importance of safety at work and home. CGS sponsored the Safety Superhero Kids Community Art Contest, which was open to all children residing near any of our three Ohio CGC facilities in Worthington, Upper Sandusky and Fostoria. Read More
United Way hosting campaign coordinator luncheon August 29 MARION — United Way of North Central Ohio serving Crawford, Marion and Wyandot Counties is hosting its 2019 Campaign Coordinator Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 29 at Whirlpool in Marion. United Way Campaign Coordinators are a critical link between United Way and workplace fundraising campaigns. Campaign Coordinators help share United Way’s mission to improve lives and connect colleagues with volunteer and charitable giving opportunities that provide vital services to individuals and families in Crawford, Marion, and Wyandot Counties. Read More
Alzheimer’s Association hosting educational program Tuesday at Wyandot County Council on Aging in Upper The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will hold an educational program on the topic of effective communication strategies for families, friends and anyone impacted by the disease. The hour-long event is 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Wyandot County Council on Aging, 127 S. Sandusky St., in Upper Sandusky. Read More
Galion hosting train show and swap meet August 24 GALION — The Friends of The Big Four Depot is sponsoring its first Train Show and Swap Meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at the St. Joseph Activity Center, 115 N. Liberty St., Galion. The show will feature all gauge types with Railaoma, models, models supplies, scenery boods, moves and items that will help in the railroad hobby. Read More
American Red Cross experiencing emergency blood shortage TOLEDO — To help address the current emergency blood shortage, all who come to give blood or platelets with the American Red Cross July 29 through Aug. 29 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email. Currently, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of most blood types available and less than a two-day supply of type O blood. Read More
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Lucille Schwilk, a daughter of Danita and Chad Schwilk, has completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Upper Sandusky Community Library. Lucille started the the program Sept. 8, 2018, and completed it July 20, 2019. Read More
Farmer’s Night Off registration extended Farmers and their families in Wyandot County are invited to take the night off from the worry and stress of the farm from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday in the Masters’ Building at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds. The event, hosted by the Wyandot County Farm Bureau, was made possible thanks to local agriculture businesses and sponsors. Read More
Crawford Park District holding events next week CRESTLINE — The Crawford County Parks District recently announced upcoming events. Feeding Day is 2 p.m. Sunday at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 Ohio 598. Will it be fruit, vegetables, leafy greens, shrimp, worms or mice? What’s on the menu for the animals in the Nature Center? The Crawford Park District invites families to stop out to find out who eats what and help Lisa feed some of the animals. Read More