A Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, from noon-6 p.m. at First Mennonite Church, 101 S. Jackson St., Bluffton. Parking is available and the church is handicapped accessible.
Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org, sponsor code “fmennbl” to schedule your blood donation appointment. On the day of the blood drive, be prepared to show a donor card, driver's license, or other form(s) of ID.
The Ohio Northern women's basketball program returns a veteran squad for the 2015-16 season. Last season the Polar Bears went 20-6 and 16-2 in the OAC, claiming the OAC regular season crown.
Northern graduated four seniors from last year's team that made its 13th consecutive OAC Tournament appearance under head coach Michele Durand.
The Polar Bears welcome back 11 letter winners, all of whom saw considerable time a season ago.
Here's the breakdown of the 2015-16 women's basketball roster:
Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima will hold its 26th annual Christmas at Apollo Craft Show Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission is $2, children 12 and under are free. The proceeds from the craft show are divided among the Apollo student clubs to fund community service projects and assist students competing at state and national competitions.
One of the largest shows in the region, Apollo Career Center hosts over 100 crafters.
Nick Earl, craft show supervisor, encourages crafters to get their registrations in now.
The Ada Presbyterian Church will hold its annual soup supper and Christmas auction on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
The supper will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a wide variety of soups available. Salads and desserts will also be served for a suggested donation of $6/adult and $3/child under 12.
The Christmas auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. A raffle for a “gift basket” full of goodies is also being held. Tickets for the raffle are $1 each or 6 for $5.
The Women’s Guild will use the monies raised towards their mission project as well as for needs at the church.
