COLUMBUS — The Ohio Veterans Bonus continues a tradition of awarding bonuses to Ohio veterans that dates back to the Civil War, according to the Ohio Department of Veterans Services.

Four-year-old Luke Hunter (from left) and Hannah Bird, 7, make Christmas cookies with Dorcas Carey Public Library volunteer Deanna Phillips during the library’s annual Christmas party Wednesday evening.

FREMONT — Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers in Fremont will offer a paramedic program starting April 6. The program will be from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and there still is time to enroll.

The Mohawk Community Library will be closed Dec. 24-28 for the Christmas holiday. The library will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31 and will be closed again Jan. 1.

Dec. 21-25 Angeline School and Industries Mon.: cook’s choice.

Courtney and Evan Miller, of Upper Sandusky, are the parents of twins, Emersyn Joy and McKinley Kay Miller. Emersyn Joy was born at 5:05 a.m. and McKinley Kay followed at 5:11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Emersyn Joy weighed 3 pounds, 10 ounces and was 16.5 inches long. McKinley Kay weighed 4 pounds, 3 ounces …

Warpole Lodge No. 176 Free and Accepted Masons of Upper Sandusky recently installed officers at the local Masonic Center. Richard W. Irwin was selected as worshipful master.

CAREY — The Our Lady of Consolation National Shrine volunteer bakery will host a special sale Saturday and Sunday with total gross proceeds going to Catholic Relief Services to help the Mideast refugees fleeing the Islamic State.

Angeline School and Industries Mon.: chicken tenders, tater tots, steamed broccoli, cheese sauce, diced peaches. Tues.: mini corn dogs, baked beans, cooked carrots, diced pears. Wed.: Bosco sticks, marinara sauce, green beans, mixed fruit, mixed snacks. Thu.: cheese pizza, corn, romaine salad, pineapple tidbits. Fri.: turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, green peas, applesauce, roll, holiday cookie. East, South and St. Peter’s …