Meeting minutes: October 14, 2016 Worthy matron Roberta Ekleberry welcomed 31 members to a recent meeting of Warpole Chapter No. 366 Order of the Eastern Star. The conductress introduced Marla Barber, deputy grand matron, and Darcie Miller, grand representative of Oregon in Ohio. Read More
Anne Bacon to be honored with UF’s ’16 Gold Medallion Award FINDLAY — The late Anne Bacon, who formerly resided in Upper Sandusky, is one of eight people who will be recognized Saturday at the University of Findlay’s annual alumni association breakfast during homecoming and family weekend. Read More
Domestic violence survivor to speak FINDLAY — Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services is taking reservations for its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Parkview Christian Church, 15035 E. Ohio 12. This year’s keynote address will be given by author and survivor Joanna Connors, whose book, “I Will Find You,” will be on sale at the event. Read More
Angeline to host workshops The Wyandot County Parent Mentor program will sponsor two workshops in the upcoming months for families of people with disabilities. Mindy Mack of Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services will offer a program on strengthening parent-child relationships from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday. Read More
African penguin to visit Mohawk library SYCAMORE — The WAVE Foundation of the Newport Aquarium will bring a live African penguin to the Mohawk Community Library at 2 p.m. Saturday. There will be crafts, a discussion on African penguins and a penguin-themed story time beginning at 11 a.m. Read More
Ohio school districts can apply for grants to implement free breakfast in classrooms COLUMBUS — Ohio school districts now can apply for grant funds from Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom to provide a healthy and nutritious morning meal to local students and help increase participation of the federally funded School Breakfast Program. Read More
Meeting minutes: October 13, 2016 SYCAMORE — The Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International recently met in Sycamore. Co-presidents Kathy Lundy and Virginia Shellhouse welcomed 15 members and one guest, Tammy Wagner. Read More
County data not yet available for Automated Rx Reporting System Recently, Ohio Board of Pharmacy released information regarding Ohio physician’s usage of the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System. Approximately one-third of all physicians in Ohio are either not using the system at all or are not using it properly. Read More
Veterans invited to USMS for special annual program Upper Sandusky Middle School is inviting all former and current service members to its annual Veteran’s Day celebration Nov. 11. A catered lunch will be served in honor of service members and veterans from 12-1 p.m. Read More
PSA: Heroin abuse signs Narconon reminds families that abuse of heroin and opioid drugs has become a national health crisis. Learn to recognize the signs of heroin abuse and get loved ones help if they are at risk. Read More