Jodi Gibson and Ryan Marquart of Alger are parents of a 5-pound, 13-ounce, 19 1/2-inch boy, Colton Jay Marquart, born at 11:16 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 at Lima Memorial Hospital.

FINDLAY — Military Veterans Resource Center invites all job-seeking veterans in Hardin County to attend a career workshop on Thursday, March 19 at its Findlay office, 423 Trenton Ave.

The Riverdale Community Lions Club is hosting a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 8 at the St. Mary’s School, Kirby.

Well, March has finally arrived. And if you remember Sunday’s weather, it came in with some pretty cold and nasty weather. So maybe you’ve heard of the phrase, “In like a lion and out like a lamb.” Or the reverse can be used, “In like a lamb and out like a lion.” Some people believe or predict that these phrases …

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 AA and Al-Anon ACOA Hope – 7 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Ada.

Lester Johns doesn’t seem to need anyone to watch over him. The 94-year-old veteran of World War II tills his own garden each spring and mows a large lawn. He jumps into his truck routinely and shops after taking part in the activities at the senior center. But with nine decades under his belt and a daughter who lives in Morral, it is no doubt a comfort to know someone back home is watching Lester.

BELLEFONTAINE — The guidance department at Benjamin Logan High School will be holding its College Credit Plus information meeting on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in the high school commons for students who wish to participate during the 2015-2016 school year.

Ohio wildlife biologists are frequently contacted by concerned residents who spot coyotes in highly developed areas. This is seldom a cause for alarm.

BLUFFTON — Bluffton University’s Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR), an educational program for retirees, is offering 10 courses on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays this spring, beginning March 23.

James and Marilyn Bidwell, 11576 CR 200, Kenton, are celebrating their 45th anniversary. The couple were united in marriage on March 7, 1970 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Montra.