The Ohio Knit Wits held their annual Christmas dinner and fundraiser on Dec. 11 at the home of Jan Aller. Each member brought a covered dish and gifts for the raffle fund raiser. There were 14 members and one guest, Rosemary Kemp, niece of Jane Furbush attending the event.

The Culture Club had its Christmas luncheon at The Inn at Ohio Northern University in Ada on Dec. 12. The Social Committee greeted members. The dining area was decorated beautifully in the traditional Christmas decor.

The Amvets Chapter 1994 Riders met on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. with 13 members present. They were led in the Pledge by Sgt. at Arms. All officers were present except the chaplain.

ASHLAND -- Two area students received degrees as part of Ashland University's Winter 2018 Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 15. Tiffany Weppernig of Forest received a Bachelor of Arts. She is majoring in Communication Studies.

McDonald Grange met at the hall on Thursday, Dec. 13 with Master Jim Lyle presiding. There were five members present. The current heat problems were discussed.

TUESDAY, DEC. 18 Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles 2163 – 7 p.m.

DUNKIRK — Bingo will be played at the Hardin Northern Community Center on Thursday, Dec. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. There is no charge to play. Guests may take snacks for themselves and/or to share.

COLUMBUS – Ohio’s hunters checked 9,625 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s 2018 two-day deer-gun hunting season, Dec. 15-16, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). During last year’s two-day December deer-gun season, 14,115 deer were harvested.

DUNKIRK — Free tech help will be available at the Hardin Northern Public Library on Dec. 20 and Dec. 27 from 1 to 8 p.m. Chloe Noel will assist with technology and internet issues or questions, help with various devices, and anything relating to technology.

DOLA — Hardin Northern Elementary School has announced its students of the month for November. Kindergarten – Dylan Conner, Lucas Downing, Chris Gault, Braxton Ropp, Kaitlyn Sexton, Brandon Fall, Makenzie Kiernan, Allison Lytle, Jayden Palte, Brendan Potter