The Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships helped make Christmas a little brighter for local children today.
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The Holiday Spectacular returns this weekend to the Veterans Memorial Civic Center, bringing back the musical revue that families look forward to each year.
Clark Spieles of Blooms at Spieles Nurseries said, “We are observing this year record sales. We've been selling Christmas trees now for 35 years, and this by far exceeds any numbers that we've ever sold.”
Thanksgiving may mark the official start of the holiday season, but the Salvation Army got an early jump on preparations Wednesday with a major shopping trip for Toys for Tots.
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Superior Credit Union is helping feed families across western Ohio as food insecurity is on the rise.
“How can we be better united without being able to help one another feed each other, especially those who are in great need during the Christmas season or all year round. I mean, with the situation that's happening within our country and all the SNAP benefits being cut or turned down, et cetera, there are going to be more and more people who are in need of ways to feed their family,” said Mary Blanche Hengstler of Com_Unity Ministries.
December 10, 2024, Press Release from the the Hancock Historical Museum: Findlay, OH – The Hancock Historical Museum has decked the halls and invites the community to its annual Christmas Open House from 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Admission is free for museum members and $1 per person (cash only) for nonmembers. Perfect for all ages ready to immerse themselves in the magic of the holidays, adults and children will explore the beautifully decorated museum campus, enjoy live music by the Findlay String Factor, listen to festive storytelling by Cindy Habegger, take photos with Father Christmas and Mrs. Claus and savor seasonal refreshments. Children can participate in a variety of holiday-themed crafts and games, and the first 100 families will take home a children’s book made possible by the Richard P. Barchent Jr. Educational Fund.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, a third of home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January as the trees begin to dry out and become fire hazards.160 home structure fires began with Christmas trees from 2015 to 2019, resulting in two civilian deaths, 12 civilian injuries, and $10 million in direct property damage.
CHOOSE to drive sober this holiday season. To prevent fatal as well as serious injury crashes this holiday season, law enforcement agencies in Allen County will be out in full force. Starting December 16th through the new year, federal, state, and local law enforcement will be working overtime to enforce impaired driving laws. On average, more than 10,000 people are killed each year in drunk-driving crashes. Of these 10,000 deaths, many occur during the holiday season. A time of joy, light, and togetherness will come a time of mourning. These deaths ARE preventable.
Black Friday is a busy day at Blooms Garden Center, as many people came in find that perfect live Christmas tree for their home. They sell Fraser Firs, which is the bestselling Christmas tree in America, because it holds it's needles the longest and has that great smell for the holiday season. And people who like the added touch of a live tree at Christmas time come back year after year.