FINDLAY — Given the recent U.S. presidential election’s spotlight on candidates’ behavior and actions, the University of Findlay’s upcoming regional high school ethics bowl will serve as a timely and relevant continuation of moral conversations.

FOREST — In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Forest-Jackson Public Library will accept donations through the month of January for the Wyandot County Humane Society. Needed items include wet and dry pet food, new or used sheets, blankets and towels, household cleaning supplies including paper towels, Windex and Lysol wipes and other general pet supplies. The library …

Warpole Chapter No. 366 Order of the Eastern Star will meet Thursday. Soup and sandwiches will be served at 6 p.m., followed by a business meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. that will include pro-tem initiation. For information, call Carol Grubel at 419-294-8989.

FREMONT — Ohio rural homeowners who need to repair or construct new wells may be eligible for a low-interest loan through the household water well program. Administered by the Rural Community Assistance Program, the well program offers a loan of as much as $11,000 for water-well construction or repairs.

The Home Energy Assistance Program Winter Crisis Program began Nov. 1 and is to continue through March 31 or as long as funds remain available. The Winter Crisis Program was created to provide financial assistance, one time per heating season, to income eligible households who are threatened with disconnection of their heating source, have service already disconnected, need to establish new service or transfer service or have less than a 25 percent supply of bulk fuel.

Lori Eng, a 62-year-old office manager who works in western Nebraska, sent an email not long ago telling me she was “terrified” she might loose her health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. The many horror stories passed along in the media had frightened her, and she wanted me to hear from someone who had benefitted from the law.

Jan. 2-6 Mon.: closed for New Year’s Day observation.

Jan. 2-6 Monday, closed for New Year’s Day observation.

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.

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.