News Briefs: Ottawa County to receive Purple Heart honor
Ottawa County to receive Purple Heart honor
OAK HARBOR - Ottawa County will be honored with the official designation of a Purple Heart County and join the many other states, counties and cities across the country that have done the same.
The official proclamation will be formally presented at a special designation event at 10:45 a.m. May 20 (Armed Forces Day) at the Ottawa County Veterans Service Office, 8444 W. Ohio 163. The event will be open to the public.
Ottawa County joins the Ottawa County Museum as a member of the Purple Heart Trail having been designated a Purple Heart Museum on Jan. 25.
Port Clinton school board to meet Monday
PORT CLINTON - The Port Clinton City Schools Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 8, at the board office, 811 S. Jefferson St.
Republic Lions to hold chicken barbecue
REPUBLIC - The Republic Lions Chicken Barbecue will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 7, at the community park and will be a drive-through service. Dinners are $12 and include a half chicken, potato salad, apple sauce, roll and cupcake. Proceeds support park improvements.
Bradner legion to hold baked steak dinner
RADNER - The Bradner American Legion post will hold its Baked Steak Dinner, at 209 W. Crocker St. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 7. Call-in orders to 419-288-3634 for pick-up or stop by the post for dinner. Menu is a baked steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll, dessert, and a drink. Cost is $10. Call and reserve a dinner.
FriendShip Stores to open in Oak Harbor
OAK HARBOR - FriendShip Stores announced the Grand Opening Celebration of the 20th FriendShip Kitchen, in Oak Harbor. The celebration will commence on Monday, May 8, with a five-day promotion featuring deals, giveaways, and events to welcome neighbors to the new store. Events will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening and will be attended by Chelsea Carvalho and Olivia Beck, fourth generation Beck Suppliers owners, local dignitaries, and FriendShip employees.
The newest FriendShip Kitchen is located at 323 W. Water St. and offers FriendShip Fuel and the FriendShip Kitchen restaurant menu. It also features FriendShip's award-winning loyalty program, where guests can enjoy exclusive member-only benefits, including discounts on fuel.
This article originally appeared on Fremont News-Messenger: News Briefs: Ottawa County to receive Purple Heart honor