Campus notes: December 29, 2016 UF bands perform ‘It’s All About that Claus’ FINDLAY — The University of Findlay Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble recently performed “It’s All About that Claus.” The annual Christmas concert is conducted by Jack Taylor, university director of bands and music professor. Local students who were in the concert were Nicholas Koehler, of Upper Sandusky, and Austin Stevens, of Bucyrus. Read More
Upcoming Red Cross blood drives TOLEDO — As freezing temperatures and harsh weather grip much of the nation, the American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets to help meet the constant need for blood this winter. Read More
Church bulletins: December 28, 2016 Harpster UMC Sunday, New Year’s Day fellowship meal (attendees asked to bring their favorite desserts); Food Pantry Day. Read More
JayLynn Rose Altvater Kittie and Dustin Altvater, of Sycamore, are the parents of a girl, JayLynn Rose Altvater. She was born at 2:18 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at Galion Community Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 inches long. The maternal grandparents are Red and Becky Williams. The paternal grandparents are Shirley Altvater and the late Dwight Altvater. Read More
Jonathan Troy Richey Lauren A. and Clint A. Richey, of Upper Sandusky, are the parents of a boy, Jonathan Troy Richey. He was born at 3:12 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. The maternal grandparents are Jennifer Miller and the late Jonathan Miller. The paternal grandparents are Troy Richey … Read More
Anderson Reile Barnes Jessica and Patrick Barnes, of Upper Sandusky, are the parents of a boy, Anderson Reile Barnes. He was born at 11:19 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. Read More
Column: How do addictions hurt families? Addicts don’t want to hurt us, but for them, the addiction comes first. That means nothing and nobody will get in the way of them drinking and/or using their desired substances. Read More
Memory loss support group to meet The Wyandot County area support group for caregivers of those with memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or other causes will continue to meet through 2017 on the third Tuesday of each month, beginning at noon Jan. 17 at Fairhaven Community, 850 Marseilles Ave. Read More
UF choir members sought FINDLAY — The University of Findlay Concert-Chorale, which includes students and community members, is recruiting choristers for its April 2 spring concert featuring Gabriel Faure’s pieces, including “Requiem.” An audition is required to join the group, but no preparation is necessary. Read More