The federal Centers for Disease Control has identified 16 topics which it says should be included in sex education classes offered to high school students in the U.S. Fewer than half of high schools and only a fifth of middle schools teach all 16.

As local communities continue to fight a drug problem, there are many issues with unknown effects on the future of our society. Young pregnant women who struggle with drug addiction are a major concern.

FINDLAY — The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter is offering several adult and pediatric first aid, CPR and automatic external defibrillator courses in Findlay and Marion during February. Courses will be at 9 a.m. Feb. 6 and Feb. 27 at the Marion County Red Cross Office, 1849 Summerset Drive, Marion.

BUCYRUS — Bucyrus Public Library children’s librarian Barbara Scott will teach a class on creating mug-sized desserts between 2-4 p.m. Tuesday. Scott will teach the art of making the microwave mug cake and participants will take home a recipe book of ideas to try at home.

Angeline School and Industries Mon.: no school.

ADA — Ohio Northern University has announced that three Upper Sandusly residents made its dean’s list for the 2015 fall semester.

The Wyandot County Community Foundation is offering eight scholarships ranging from $600-$2,000 for 2016 graduating seniors and alumni pursuing higher education.

Crystal and Patrick Randall, of Upper Sandusky, are the parents of a boy, Liam Michael Randall. He was born at 1:42 p.m., Thursday Jan. 7, 2016 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital.

Brittany and Benjamin Barclay, of Sycamore, are the parents of a girl, Nevaeh Bentley Barclay. She was born at 11:27 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital.