News Briefs Democratic event planned for today
The Hancock County Democrats will host a "meet the candidate" wine and beer tasting event at the Wine Merchant from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today.
State representative candidate and Findlay attorney John Kostyo will answer questions and outline his campaign positions.
Tickets are $10 and available at the door.
Absentee ballots available in Lima
LIMA -- In-person absentee voting will continue until March 2 at the Allen County Board of Elections.
Those wanting to do absentee voting by mail may download and fill out an application from the front page of the office's website at allencountyohio.com/boe.
Those without access to the website may call 419-223-8530 to request an application be sent to them.
The Allen County Board of Elections' normal hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Program offered on Alzheimer's
BLUFFTON -- The director of the Alzheimer's Education and Research Program at Eastern Michigan University will talk about dementia at 11 a.m. today in Bluffton University's Yoder Recital Hall.
Dr. Shelly Weaverdyck will give the free presentation, "When the Brain Goes Awry: Effects of Brain Quirks and Disorders on Thinking and Doing."
She founded the Alzheimer's Research Program at Eastern Michigan and has served as director since 1991.
FHS newspaper receives honor
Findlay High School's student newspaper, Blue & Gold, recently won its 17th consecutive George H. Gallup Award from Quill and Scroll, the international honorary society for high school journalists at the University of Iowa.
The award is given for outstanding excellence in high school journalism.
"To be recognized by national judges for superior work is a huge honor and accomplishment for these student journalists," said Jim McGonnell, Blue & Gold's adviser.
Apartment group meeting planned
The Findlay Area Apartment Association will meet at 7 p.m. today in the Sherman House in downtown Findlay.
Anyone who owns rental properties or is interested in doing so is invited to attend.
Corrections
State Rep. Robert Sprague, R-Findlay, and his primary election opponent, Kevin Rettig, both said Friday that they don't think Ohio will soon adopt a "right to work" law that would allow employees to choose whether they want to join a union or pay dues.
Sprague said the state's organized labor history, and voters' rejection of Senate Bill 5 in 2011, support his opinion. Rettig said he is opposed to laws that curtail middle class efforts to improve workers' economic situation.
A story on Saturday incorrectly stated that both men supported Ohio becoming a right-to-work state.
Incorrect ticket prices were listed in a story about an upcoming Findlay Youth Orchestra performance, in Saturday's Weekend section. General admission tickets for the Feb. 19 event are $5 for adults and students over 12. There is no admission charge for children 12 and under.