Fortnightly Club reads about woman’s journey with Alzheimer’s The Fortnightly Literary Club met at the home of Diane Smith on Friday, Jan. 8. Twelve members were present to enjoy refreshments provided by Diane. Read More
American Red Cross to offer first aid, CPR/AED courses The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter is offering first aid and CPR/AED courses next month in Marion and Findlay. The course teaches people how to perform CPR and use an AED, what to do if someone is choking, and how to prevent and respond to other emergencies until advanced medical help arrives. Read More
Service notes: January 14, 2016 U.S. Army National Guard Pvt. Jacob W. Parker has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Jackson, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values and physical fitness. Read More
Students in the news: January 14, 2016 YOUNGSTOWN — Jena Bushong of Mount Blanchard has been named to the President’s List at Youngstown State University for the Fall 2015 Semester. Bushong is majoring in accounting. Read More
Live life to the fullest: Organize Your Home Day Organize Your Home Day is celebrated on January 14. It's nice that this day is in January since many people choose organizing their home as one of their New Year's resolutions. Read More
Winter activities slated at Alger Public Library ALGER — Winter and spring story times for preschool kids will be at the Alger Library Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 to April 25. Kids ages 3-6 are invited to join Miss Cristal for 45 minutes of books, games, songs, snacks and other fun and exciting activities. Read More
HN Library to celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday DUNKIRK — To celebrate 10 years of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Hardin County, and to celebrate the birthday of Dolly Parton, the Hardin Northern Public Library will have a story time and birthday party Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. Read More
New beauty shop Residents Becky Parsell and Pat Hare of Hardin Hills Health and Rehab Center get their hair done by cosmetologists Erica Furr and Kathleen Hairston at the facility’s new beauty shop. The former ESC area was redecorated and used for the beauty shop, two nail salons, therapy and activity room. Read More
Nominations accepted for Senior Citizens for Hall of Fame COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Aging is seeking nominations of deserving older Ohioans for the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. This will honor the vital roles elders play in their communities, state and nation, while also promoting the benefits of active, productive and purposeful living. Read More
Senior nutrition: January 13, 2016 A noon meal is served for people ages 60 and older at the Hardin County Council on Aging in Kenton, 419-673-1102, at 11:30 a.m. weekdays. Transportation and meal reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Read More