Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 North Main Street, Jenera, will hold a New Year’s Eve service at 7 p.m., with Pastor Jeff Bolwerk leading under the theme "God’s Word and His Salvation Will Last Forever.” A New Year's Day service will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the theme of “Faith in Christ Makes All Things Truly New.” Worship will be led by Pastor Al Schmitzer. Everyone is welcome to attend.
BLUFFTON, Ohio - Despite a late first half run, the Bluffton University women's basketball team came up short of a victory on Sunday, Dec. 28, as they fell to the Albion College Britons, 80-73, in the semifinals of the McDonald’s Holiday Tournament. The early contest was won by Denison as the Big Red defeated Muskingum 71-63. The Britons improved to 7-3 on the season while the Beavers fell to 6-3.
Enter the lobby of the Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., and you may see a performance in the Royal Theatre. The theatre is part of a small, but large Christmas village.
First National Bank is assisting in a benefit fundraiser for Tom Dukes, area resident and farmer, who is battling colon cancer.
A chicken barbecue with live entertainment is planned on Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Columbus Grove American Legion Post 516, 412 Plum St., Columbus Grove.
Pre-sale tickets are now on sale. Persons may dine-in or carry-out from 5 to7 p.m. The event will also include gun raffles, live and silent auctions and a 50-50 drawing.
Live music wlll be provided by Polly Mae starting at 9 p.m.
The Findlay Rugby Club will host a Pay to Play Wheelchair Rugby tournament on Saturday, Jan. 3, at BFR Sports & Fitness, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.
The event will feature up to 10 area rugby teams competing (in wheelchairs) against each other indoors on a gymnasium court. Players from the Adaptive Sports of Ohio organization will be featured, as well. Matches begin at 9 a.m.
Teams may still register for $125; the general public is welcome to watchwith a free-will donation.
