FINDLAY — The second of two 2018 flights of Flag City Honor Flight, the Findlay based hub of the National Honor Flight Network, will occur Tuesday. Seventy-nine veterans plus their guardians will journey to Washington, D.C., to visit the war memorials, including over 20 World War II veterans.

The Sept. 12 meeting of the Wyandot County PERI Chapter No. 88 was called to order by President Ruth Reier in the Wyandot Memorial Hospital Bowen-Kirkland room. The Lords’ Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance was said in unison. There were 15 members and one guest present.

Dan and Wendy Reid, of the Reid Insurance Agency, recently presented a $500 donation to Hospice of Wyandot County/Health Services of Wyandot County’s Executive Director Cathy Browne and staff.

Gerry and Carol (Arnold) Leeth, of Upper Sandusky, are celebrating their 50th anniversary today. The couple was married Sept. 28, 1968, at Marseilles Presbyterian Church.

The Salem United Methodist Church on Mifflin TH 96 is celebrating its 150th anniversary at 10 a.m. Sunday followed by a potluck at noon. It is meant to be a time of fellowship, music, and prayer.

TOLEDO — As the American Red Cross responds to Hurricane Florence, providing food, shelter and comfort to those affected, individuals outside the affected areas are urged to help by giving blood or platelets to care for patients in the storm’s path and across the country.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary District 10 will host its first ever Family Freedom Festival from 12-3 p.m. Oct. 13 at Harrison Smith Park in Upper Sandusky. The free event is family friendly and will feature food, music, games and more.

MARION — The Marion Technical College Board of Trustees welcomes Kit Fogle as its newest member. Fogle, a lifelong Marion County resident, currently serves as a senior vice president for Merrill Lynch.

TOLEDO — As the American Red Cross responds to Hurricane Florence, providing food, shelter and comfort to those affected, individuals outside the affected areas are urged to help by giving blood or platelets to care for patients in the storm’s path and across the country. People also may help by making a financial donation to support relief efforts.

Once again it’s time for VFW and Auxiliary scholarships writing contests Patriot’s Pen for sixth through eighth grades and Voice of Democracy for ninth through 12th grades. Upper Sandusky, Carey, Mohawk and Riverdale students interested in writing an essay for consideration may get entry forms online and drop the entries off at either the Upper Sandusky or Carey posts.