The Curiosity Shoppe, 160 Water Street, Oak Harbor will be holding an open house on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 9:30 to 2:00 p.m. Refreshments and demonstrations will be held at the store. Come see the new lace yarns and watch Karen and Ruth knitting them. Sally will show how to rug hook and Dee […]
On December 1, 2011, The Undeserving will perform at Oak Harbor High School in the auditorium. The purpose of the concert is to raise funds for a community service project titled “Caitlin’s Dream”. The event is sponsored by Oak Harbor DECA and FCCLA which are satellite programs of Penta Career Center. Proceeds from the concert […]
The Village of Oak Harbor was honored for its achievements during the past year at the 2011 AMP/OMEA Annual Conference. Oak Harbor Public Power received an Environmental Stewardship Award for the LED Streetlights Improvement project. Using federal grant money the village replaced 275 streetlights with high efficiency LED lights that use less energy and have […]
On October 27, the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) recognized the Marine Mechanics Skills for Life program with an Excellence in Workforce Development Innovation award at its annual conference in Columbus. The Marine Mechanics program, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, is operated by WSOS Community Action Commission, in partnership with the Ottawa […]
Somewhere between first coffees and the scrambled egg course, Dewey walked into the Mule Barn coffee shop wearing a big grin. “Well, looky here, guys,” said Doc. “It’s the one and only Manure Man!” “Thank you kindly, dear friends and fans,” Dewey said, flipping his cup to the upright and fillable position. “I’ll always remember the […]
On Saturday December 3, 2011 at 4:15pm Santa’s friends from the Portage District Fire Department will be guiding him through the streets of the village as he announces his arrival and opens the 2011 Holiday Season. At 4:45pm the large Village Christmas tree located at Adolphus Kraemer Park will be magically lit by Santa. Then each […]
Do You Remember These? (Note: Some of the terms used in the “Do You Remember” series may be a bit alien to some of the younger generation. Conse-quently, we thought perhaps a bit of explanation on some of these terms might be welcome. Do you remember: Folks going to the New York Central railroad depot […]
PORT CLINTON, Ohio (AP) — Researchers who study Lake Erie think toxic algae blooms that have fouled the water in recent years will continue to cause drops in the number of walleye and perch in the lake. That could deal a big economic blow to northern Ohio towns along Lake Erie that depend on tourists who […]