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:
Photo by Pat Lukac, Peninsula News
Front row: Alexa Bintz, Nicole Oglesbee, Cassidy Rhodes. Middle row: manager Charleigh Steinbrick, Haley Menier, Lilly Kennedy, Megan Stephens, Alyssa Almendinger, Katie Almendinger, manager Kalee Rakowski.
Back row: Manager Addison Barta, Coach Ryan Beam, Caitlynn Thompson, Tori Wright, Stephanie Kukay, Erin Lavelle, Coach Joe Fetzer.
Photo by Pat Lukac, Peninsula News
Front Row: Dominic Manuella, Caleb Gerber, Dylan Buckley, Jon Brooks, Conner Lenthe, manager Sam Perram. Back Row: Coach Drew Davie, Zak Miller, Chance Mackall, Hunter Stinchcomb, Kegan Rakosky, Coach Morter, Coach Sisel.
By Yaneek Smith
During the offseason, the Rockets welcomed former Genoa head coach Tom Kontak to the program, a move that created some buzz within the community and gave people reason to be optimistic about the future.
By Yaneek Smith
Eric Sweet’s first season as Oak Harbor head basketball coach had its ups and downs.
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.
The 2012 Port Clinton Boys Golf Team was honored at the Catawba Island Club on Sunday, Nov. 18. The team was recognized for winning the Sandusky Bay Conference, SBC Tournament, Ottawa County Tournament, and the Divsion II Sectional Tournament.
The Flagship Awards are part of Port Clinton City School District’s recognition program to honor parents, community members, staff and students that help the district fulfill its motto of “Proudly Charting a Course for Success.” At the Nov. 19 meeting, the Port Clinton Board of Education recognized the following individuals with Flagship Awards:
Volunteers Ann Wagnitz, Scott Ryf and Jenna Fall were preparing for the Community Thanksgiving meal at St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning.
