Lane closure set
Ohio Department of Transportation District Two has announced that from July 5 through July 18, both directions of I-280 at Wheeling Street will be reduced to one lane for pavement work.

The restriction comes as part of the ongoing widening of Wheeling Street from Navarre Avenue (SR 2) to Pickle Road, which is expected to be complete in December. All work is completed weather permitting.

Northcoast Jobs
The Northcoast Jobs Connection Job Stores and the Seneca One Stop offer numerous free services and resources for job seekers and employers.

Seminars being offered at the Ottawa County Community Resource Centre, 8043 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor, include:

• “Get a Job or a Better Job” – July 21, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Discuss applications, resumes, interviewing, networking, the Internet and more.

• Computer Workshops:
Microsoft Word – 9 a.m. to noon, July 5;
Microsoft Excel – 1 to 4 p.m., July 5;
Introduction to Computers – 9 to 10 a.m., July 18;
Internet Basic/Email – 1 to 4 p.m., July 18.

In addition, an “Education Pays” seminar will be offered July 7 and 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Job Store, 2511 Countryside Dr., Fremont. Participants will learn about career planning, scheduling, balancing work and school and more. College admission advisors will facilitate and financial aid is included. Call 419-332-2169 to register.

For more information on the Job Stores, visit www.northcoastjobs.org or in Ottawa County, call the Job Store at 800-665-1677 or 419-898-3688, ext. 270.

Summer youth program
City of Toledo Youth Services will present a free Summer Youth Engagement Program (SYEP) July 11 through Aug. 19 at the Erie Street Market.

The program, which is open to ages 14 to 17, will meet Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities will include college visits, workshops, discussions, special speakers, incentives and more.

Space is limited. Registration will be held through July 8 at the Erie Street Market. Lunches will be provided for participants.

For more information, contact Tracee Ellis, Youth Services Coordinator at 419-936-2051 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Blood supply critically low
The American Red Cross’ supply of type O negative blood has dropped to critically low levels.

Type O negative blood is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood type, especially in emergency situations.

Type O negative donors are needed now to help prevent the type O negative blood supply from declining further.

“The American Red Cross is reaching out to eligible blood donors, sponsors and community leaders to ask them to help recruit type O negative blood donations to help meet the needs of patients in our community,” said Annie Marckel, spokesperson for the American Red Cross Blood Services – Western Lake Erie Region.

Eligible blood donors are asked to call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to find a blood drive and to make an appointment.

Women’s Connection
All area women are invited to attend the “Key to Building Relationships” luncheon and program sponsored by the Toledo East Women’s connection July 14 at the Bayside Boardwalk, 2759 Seaman St., Oregon.

Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. for the noon luncheon and program, which will feature Debbie Potts, from Rochester, Mich., speaking on “Making Peace with Prickly People.” Ethan and Joanna Remely, of Oregon, will provide musical entertainment.

The price is $10.50, all inclusive. For reservations, call Dorothy at 419-691-9611 or Marilyn at 419-666-1633. ARRA funds have provided assistance to 1,100 families in WSOS service area

1,100 families helped
American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funding for the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) received by WSOS to assist residents in its service area has assisted more than 1,100 households, WSOS reports.

In a typical year, WSOS weatherizes approximately 220 homes per year in the six counties of Wood, Sandusky, Ottawa, Seneca, Erie and Huron. The ARRA funding nearly tripled that production level over the last two years, according to Ruthann House, Vice President.

HWAP is a federally funded, energy conservation program intended to help income-eligible residents make their homes more energy efficient. Services include home insulation, furnace repair or replacement and minor health and safety improvements offered at no cost to the householder. The program is available to both homeowners and renters. On average, HWAP cuts energy costs by 27 percent. The program assists residents whose incomes are up to 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.

The stimulus funds allowed WSOS to hire and train 34 employees into the positions of crew worker, crew leader, inspector, and support staff. Funding also provided for the purchase of trucks, equipment, tools, and materials necessary to complete the weatherization of area homes. The majority of these purchases were made within the WSOS service area and Ohio.

For an application or more information for weatherization services, call the WSOS Housing & Energy Department at 1-800-775-9767.

For more information about WSOS, visit www.wsos.org. Click on the red banner found on the home page to submit a pre-application for weatherization assistance.

Flags for Williston
Mann Technologies is taking the lead to get new flags to fly in Williston during patriotic holidays.

According to Mike Mann, old flags were located, however, it was deemed that they were in such bad shape that they should be retired. Later this summer the old flags will be retired at a ceremony held by the Boy Scouts in Williston.

Sixty flags are needed to line SR 579 for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day/Patriot's Day and Veterans Day.

The cost per flag and pole is $20. Anyone wishing to donate may drop off contributions at Mann Technologies, 21051 W. Toledo St. (SR 579), Williston or mail to Mann Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 216, Williston, Ohio 43468.

Checks may be made payable to “Williston Flags.”

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