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Nominations are now being accepted for Hancock County Agriculture Hall of Fame. The award will be presented at the Farmers Share Breakfast on 3/15/12. Nomination forms and more detailed information may be obtained at the Hancock County Extension Office, 419-422-3851 or at hancock.osu.edu.

The City of Fostoria is applying for a grant from the Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund for a clean up of the IAR Land Fostoria LLC property, formerly known as ThyssenKrupp property on route 23 south, Fostoria. The application is available for review at the Kaubisch Memorial Library on Perry St., Fostoria until March 14, 2012.

Starting 2/1/12 Wyandot County Humane Society invites you to join them for Bingo every Friday and Sunday evening at the Bingo Hall in Upper Sandusky. Bingo games start at 7pm, doors open at 4:30pm. Free food on Fridays. Instants and sweepstakes machines during all bingo games. Questions call 419-294-4477

Summer Camp opportunities available at YMCA Camp Willson in Bellfontaine, Ohio for ages 7-17. Call 1-800-423-0427 for a brochure or visit www.ymcacampwillson.org.

Toledo Opera on Wheels Hancock County March and April Schedule:  Riverdale - Thursday, March 15th at 1:30pm; Vanlue - Thursday, March 22nd at 9:30am; Liberty Benton - Friday, March 23rd at 1:15 and 2:30pm; Arlington - Tuesday, March 27th at 10am; Cory-Rawson - Tuesday, March 27th at 2pm; McComb- Wednesday, April 18th at 9am; Van Buren - Wednesday, April 18th at 2pm.

2/23-28/12 Book sale at the Kaubisch Memorial Library in Fostoria.

2/23/12 University of Findlay's College of Pharmacy will present "Connective Tissue Disease" Focusing on Rheumatoid Arthritis from 4-5pm in the Alumni Memorial Union. No cost and registration is not required. For additional information contact Anne Hermiller in the University of Findlay's College of Pharmacy at 419-434-6610.

2/24/12 Greater Fostoria Community Foundation's 11th Annual Mardi Gras Fundraiser at Meadowbrook Park, Bascom 6-11pm. Casual attire. Tickets $35 each for general admission or reserve a table for 10 for $500. Live music and dancing with The Late Show. Hors d'oevres, BYOB, super raffle, mystery bags and 50/50 drawings. All proceeds benefit the Foundation. Tickets available by sending payment to GFCF, P. O. Box 684, Fostoria, OH  44830. For more information go to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or see www.fostoriacommunityfoundation.com/EventFlyer.pdf

2/24/12 The Toledo Symphony Orchestra will perform  at 8pm at the University Of Findlay as part of the Concert and Lecture Series. The Concert will be held in the Winebrenner Theological Seminary TLB Convocation Center. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for students. UF undergraduate and graduate students is free, but a tickets is required.  Tickets are available at 419-434-5335 or emailing box This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

2/25/12  Registration for Fostoria Junior Baseball and Softball at the Geary Family YMCA from 10am to 4pm. Softball divisions include U8,U10,U12,U14 and U18. Baseball divisions include U8, U10, U12, AND U14. Forms can be downloaded at www.fostoriajaa.com. For more information contact Doug Reiter at 419-934-0076 or any FJAA Board Member.

2/25/12 Sandusky River Coon Hunters Wild Game Feed at the Sandusky River Coon Hunters Club House, 7575 S. Twp. Rd. 131, Tiffin (next to Walnut Grove Camp Grounds) - Serving starts at 6pm/adults $12 children $8 No coolers or carryouts

2/25/12  Hancock County Red Cross presents Oscar Night at the Findlay Inn and Conference Center 7:00 PM-Evening wear and black tie optional,Tickets are $50 for single and $85 per couple, live music and dancing with Help Cat Revival, food from the best chefs in Hancock County, live and silent auctions and special events. All proceeds benefit the Hancock County Red Cross. Tickets are available at Key Bank, Tiffin Ave., Reineke Ford, CR 99 and the Hancock County Red Cross in Findlay. For additional information Call 419-422-9322.

2/29/12 Comedian Ralphie May from the NBC hit reality series LAST COMIC STANDING will be appearing at the Ritz Theatre in Tiffin at 7:30PM.  Ticket Prices $29-$49  Call (419)448-8544 or visit the Ritz Theatre Box Office or www.ritztheatre.org to order tickets. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 13th.

3/2/12 Fish Fry, New Riegel American Legion 4-7 All You Can Eat, Adults $8.00, Children under 12 - $3.00 Public Invited

3/2/12 Singer-songwriter Caleb Hawley will perform at the University of Findlay 11:30am-1pm in the Alumni Memorial Union. No cost to attend and tickets are not required. Questions about the program may be directed to 419-434-4606.

3/3/12  Registration for Fostoria Junior Baseball and Softball at the Geary Family YMCA from 10am to 4pm. Softball divisions include U8,U10,U12,U14 and U18. Baseball divisions include U8, U10, U12, AND U14. Forms can be downloaded at www.fostoriajaa.com. For more information contact Doug Reiter at 419-934-0076 or any FJAA Board Member.

3/4/12  The University of Findlay's Mazza Museum will host a Funday Sunday event from 1:30-3:30pm. The theme of this month's event is "For the Birds". Open to all families. Admission is free. For more information call Terry at 419-434-4777 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

3/5/12 Findlay City Boad of Ed Meeting will be held at Wilson Vance Intermediate School at 5:30PM in the library.

3/5-9/12 Kindergarten registration for Findlay City Schools 8:15am-3:30pm at Jacobs, Jefferson, Lincoln, Northview and Whittier elementary schools. For more information go to www.findlaycityschools.org or you may call 419-425-8231. Children must be registered before mid-April to ensure optimum class sizes at all buildings.

3/7/12 McDonald's night for the Fostoria Lady Redmen Softball from 4-7pm at McDonald's on Countyline St., Fostoria.

3/8/12 Kiwanis Pancake Day 7am to 7pm "all the pancakes you can eat" at St. Wendelin Parish Life Center, Fostoria. Tickets $6 $5 Golden Buckeye $3 children (5-11) under 5 are free. Raffle with great prizes. Tickets available at the door.

3/10 & 11/12 29th Annual CMC Bowling for Kids at Sportsman Lanes. To sign up a team call 419-424-9752

3/14/12 A public meeting to discuss and solicit comments on The Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund Grant will be held at the Kaubisch Memorial Library, 205 Perry St., Fostoria at 4:30 PM.

3/14/12Fostoria Lady Redmen Softball Great Scot shopping spree. Tickets on sale now for a 90 second shopping spree at Great Scot in Fostoria. Tickets are available at Fostoria Pantry and will be sold through the Lady Redmen Softball Players. Questions contact Coach Sierra at 419-937-7973 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

3/15/12 The University of Findlay will host Electronic Health Records Symposium from 8am until noon in the University's Alumni Memorial Union. Cost is $25 and includes a continental breakfast.  Open to the public and targeted to health care providers, staff memebers and health information management and informatics professionals. For more information contact the University of Findlay's College of Health Professionals.

3/17/12 St. Patrick's Day Dance at the New Riegel American Legion Hall 8pm-12am featuring the Booze Brothers Band/Open to the public $6.00 per person Refreshments and Snacks available (BYOB) Proceeds go to Hospitalized Veterans

3/19/12 Findlay City Boad of Ed meeting will be held at Lincoln Elementary School at 5:30PM in the library.

3/24-25/12 Gun Show at the New Riegel American Legion - Sat.-9a-4p and Sunday 9a-3p Free gun appraisals $4.00 admission fee For more information call 419-937-0897 or 419-981-2385

3/31/12 8th Annual Trash or Cash Antiques Appraisal Clinic at the Wood County Historical Museum 1-3pm. Price for verbal appraisal $15 (limit 2 items) $10 for Wood County Historical Society member (limit 2 items) or $4 suggested donation for the general public without any appraisal item. Tours of the museum will be from 1-4, plus blacksmithing demonstration. The log cabin and asylum will be open to the public. For more information contact Kelli Kling at 419-352-0967 or   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

3/31/12 23rd Pheasants Forever Annual Fund Raiser and Dinner at Meadowbrook Ballroom in Bascom - Doors open at 5 and Dinner will be served at 7:00 Live auction will follow. Cut off date for all tickets is March 23rd for ticket information call 419-937-0722 or 419-937-2264. Tickets are $50 per person or $65.00 per couple Each price includes the dinner/dinners and one yearly membership.

4/1/12 Family Day at Camp Willson, Bellefontaine, OH 2-4pm Canoeing, target sports, climb the wall, take a hike and limited horseback riding. $12 per person Directors will be available to give information and give tours. Call 1-800-423-0427 or www.ymcacampwillson.org

4/13-15/12 YMCA Camp Willson Women's Weekend at Camp Willson in Bellefontaine, OH. If you're an adult woman looking for a weekend away from work and family this program is for you! You can do as little or as much as you like. Crafts, relaxing massages, hiking, horeseback trail rides, delicious meals, and so much more. Call YMCA Camp Willson at 1-800-423-0427 for registration information. Cost is $154  www.ymcacampwillson.org

4/13 12 Dueling Pianos Fundraising Event for the Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce will be held at Stacy's Place (formerly UAW Hall) Doors open at6pm and show starts at 7:15pm

4/21/12 Women A.C.T. one day conference at Camden Falls Reception and Conference Center in Tiffin 8:45am-3:30pm-  Cost is $23.00 and includes lunch. For informational brochures call 419-447-3437 or 419-448-8130

4/28/12  Family Day at Camp Willson, Bellefontaine, OH 1:30-5pm Canoeing, target sports, climb the wall, take a hike and limited horseback riding. $12 per person Directors will be available to give information and give tours. Call 1-800-423-0427 or www.ymcacampwillson.org

5/20/12  Family Day at Camp Willson, Bellefontaine, OH 2-4pm Canoeing, target sports, climb the wall, take a hike and limited horseback riding. $12 per person Directors will be available to give information and give tours. Call 1-800-423-0427 or www.ymcacampwillson.org  

6/26/12  WFOB 1430 YAHOO SPORTS RADIO 4th Annual Booster Invitational at Indianbrook Golf Club in Fostoria (rain date Thursday, June 28th) $220 per 4 person team, $55 per person, 8am registration, 9am shotgun start. 18 holes with cart, lunch, prizes, event t-shirt. Event raises money for 16 Area Athletic Boosters. To sign up a team, make a donation, or sponsor a hole call Karen at 419-435-1430 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

6/26-7/1/12  Family Getaway Camp at YMCA Camp Willson, Bellefontaine, Ohio. Boating, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, campfire, climbing wall, great meals and more. For prices and registration call 1-800-423-0427 or visit www.ymcacampwillson.org

9/1-3/12 Labor Day Family Getaway Camp at YMCA Camp Willson, Bellefontaine, Ohio. Boating, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, campfire, climbing wall, great meals and more. For prices and registration call 1-800-423-0427 or visit www.ymcacampwillson.org

9/21-23/12 Women's Weekend at YMCA Camp Willson in Bellefontaine, Ohio. For cost and registration call 1-800-423-0427 or visit www.ymcacampwillson.org

Childhood vaccinations are one of the most cost effective components of our public health system. Call the Seneca County General Health District to make an appointment or get answers to questions at 1-800-696-3691