Gift certificates that can be used at 45 local businesses are now available

Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce is offering gift certificates that may be redeemed at over 45 different businesses, including retail stores, restaurants and services. Certificates are good for a year from purchase date and are available in any denomination from $5 TO $5OO.

Otterbein North Shore will be collecting donations for the Danbury Food Pantry from today until Dec. 13. 

In Port Clinton on Saturday Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived by horse-drawn carriage preceded by a parade and welcomed by an a cappella chorus, all part of the Community Christmas celebration.

Ottawa County’s Salvation Army programs offer opportunities to volunteer time and resources this holiday season. Ways that an individual or organization can help include:

The new vehicle storage building at the Ottawa County Transportation Agency (OCTA) is open and ready for business. “It’s been a long year of hard work and it sure feels great to get to our new facility,” said Transit Director Bill Lowe.