Volunteers Ann Wagnitz, Scott Ryf and Jenna Fall were preparing for the Community Thanksgiving meal at St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning.

For the third year in a row Patrick Edwards of Columbus was the turkey on the Saturday after Thanksgiving at the Catawba Island Club. Edwards won the Jessica Schenk Turkey Memorial 5K Turkey Chase and the right to wear the turkey costume again next year.

By Donna Lueke
The Saturday after Thanksgiving, after the turkey has been consumed, thanks have been given and black Friday shopping has been accomplished, is The Game.

By John Schaffner
Home sales activity throughout the local area and throughout Ohio saw a huge increase in the month of October, according to the Ohio Association of Realtors.

December 3 is the grand opening for Portage Resale Center and Seed Faith Missions food pantry, in the Heineman Building, 301 W. Second Street, Port Clinton.