Compassionate Friends to host memorial balloon release Parents and families who have had a child die are invited to attend the 12th annual memorial balloon release and picnic from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Stepping Stones Park in Upper Sandusky. Read More
Spelling bee to benefit nonprofit Hannah’s House will host an adult spelling bee fundraiser at 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Knights of Columbus hall in Upper Sandusky. Read More
National quilt challenge coming to Bucyrus BUCYRUS — The Hoffman Quilt Challenge, a traveling collection of quilts, clothing and dolls, will have an exhibit at the Bucyrus Public Library today through Aug. 20. Each annual challenge features a specific fabric that contestants draw on for inspiration and incorporate into their entries. Brochures will be available at the library. More information is available at www.hoffmanchallenge.com. Read More
Fox, Brown exchange vows Amy E. Fox and Levi J. Brown, both of Forest, exchanged wedding vows July 25, 2015 at Forest Park United Methodist Church. Tim Benjamin and Phil Brenneman, the grandfather of the groom, officiated the 3:30 p.m. ceremony. Read More
Kiddie train rides offered again at Bratwurst Festival BUCYRUS — The Train Buffs of Crawford County will operate a miniature train again for children during the Bratwurst Festival, which is Thursday through Saturday in Bucyrus. Train rides will be offered from 6 p.m. until dark Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. until dark Saturday. Read More
Events set at Carey lib. CAREY — The Dorcas Carey Public Library has announced a slate of events for the month of August. A movie will be shown at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Read More
Blood drive nets 35 units The American Red Cross recently hosted a blood drive at the Moose Lodge in Upper Sandusky. The total units for the blood drive was 35 out of a goal of 41. Read More
Heating help available FINDLAY — The Hancock, Hardin, Wyandot, Putnam Community Action Commission’s summer crisis program continues through Aug. 31 or until funding is exhausted. The program can provide a payment of $250 toward a regulated electric bill or as much as $350 toward an unregulated electric bill, a window air conditioner or a box or tower oscillating electric fan. Read More
Humane Society: August 11, 2015 The following report was prepared and submitted by the Wyandot County Humane Society on August 6 and is correct as of that date: Read More
St. Peter’s School announces lunch policy St. Peter’s School on Friday announced its 2015-16 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the national school lunch and school breakfast, after school care snack or special milk program. The school office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. Read More