University of Findlay and Sodexo’s Helping Hands Food Drive goal of 115,000 pounds was exceeded on Wednesday, with a total of 115,867 pounds collected for CHOPIN Hall! Last year, 111,436 pounds were collected. Since 2008, UF has led the nation each year with most pounds collected for Helping Hands. Wednesday’s effort included collection locations at Walmart on Tiffin and Trenton avenues, on campus at the Alumni Memorial Union […]
Kenton City Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day. Kenton City Council will meet on Tuesday, November 12th at 7PM. City council will have a 2nd reading on an ordinance authorizing the safety service director to advertise for bids for materials and supplies for 2020. There will also be 1st readings for several ordinances, one to vacate an alley in A. Letson’s […]
A Bellefontaine woman who came across a video about the "Don't Give Up Movement" as she was coping with the loss of her 12 year old grandson to suicide will be the guest on Public Eye this week. Dana Fullerton now travels the area handing out yard signs with the message, "Don't Give Up," "You Matter" and "You Are Worthy of Love," among other slogans. It's a way to help […]
John Rutter’s “Gloria,” will be the featured piece for two upcoming University of Findlay concerts performed by Concert-Chorale and University Singers. The public concerts will be held Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 750 Bright Road, Findlay; and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. in Winebrenner Building’s TLB Auditorium on campus. Both performances will be free, but tickets will be required by […]
A garage and camper were listed as a total loss near Sycamore Wednesday afternoon. According to the Wyandot County Sheriff’s office, a passerby in the 1600 block of Township Highway 136 Sycamore contacted 911 to report a garage and camper on fire. The call came in at around 1:20 in the afternoon. Upon arrival on the scene by first responders the garage and camper were engulfed in flames. The […]
Noted speaker and author Hakeem Rahim will discuss mental health concerns and mental wellness at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the McIntosh Center ballroom at Ohio Northern University. His talk is free and open to the public. Rahim is president and CEO of I Am Acceptance, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to destigmatizing mental illness and empowering college students to take control of their mental health. Rahim has dealt […]
The last two University of Findlay Fridays at Findlay leadership sessions for this semester have been set. Atlanta Braves pitcher Jerry Blevins on November 22. UF alumna ZooTampa animal behavior and enrichment manager Sue Young will be the speaker on December 6. Each talk will focus on fascinating aspects of their respective careers. Admission, which includes a hot breakfast, is $10 per person and $5 for […]
The USV 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students are selling Christmas ornaments to help raise funds for various events, activities, and projects throughout the year. Ornaments will be sold from now until November 26th. Each ornament is $5.00. You can place an order by calling the Elementary or High School at 419-757-3231 offices between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm.
The recent coat drive conducted by the United Way of Hardin County and BKP Ambulance District was a big success. The drive ended with a total of 42 coats and numerous hats & gloves collected. The items will be distributed through Helping Hands Outreach Ministries and Love Inc. of Hardin County.