Mix 96.7 WBVI and Kroger have partnered for several “Pack the Pantry” events to help those in need.  Beginning today, listeners are asked to visit any Kroger in Findlay, Fostoria and Tiffin and the Northwest Ohio Sewer District in Bowling Green and donate non-perishable items that will go to the West Ohio Food Bank.  Containers will be located in the foyer area of each business.  The Morning Mix with Joe Bacon will broadcast live next Friday from Findlay’s Tiffin Avenue Kroger and the following three Fridays at the other Kroger locations encouraging listeners to help “Pack the Pantry”.

High school football is front and center this Friday night as teams jockey for playoff spots.  On ESPN Radio 1430 WFOB, Otsego visits Fostoria.  WFOB Gridiron One has Hopewell-Loudon at North Baltimore on wfob.com.  On sister station Mix 96.7 WBVI Liberty-Benton at Van Buren.  Coverage begins with the Northwest Ohio Orthopedics Psyche Up Show at 6…

Marathon Center for the Performing Arts Executive Director Jim Kreutzberg is out with less than two months until opening day.  Chairman of the center’s board of directors Ed Reading said that departure was a mutually agreed decision.  Kreutzberg was hired in November 2014.  The center will work with Arts Consulting Group to find a replacement.

Five candidates vying for two seats on the Liberty-Benton School Board spoke at a forum held Thursday night.  Mark Badertscher and Kevin Schoonover were critical of open enrollment say it brought in changes the dynamics of the classroom and contributes to overcrowding.  On the topic of the K-8 building, no candidate supported building a new school, but agreed that something needs to be done about overcrowding issues.

Demolition of the former Hancock County offices at 222 Broadway begins today. South Cory Street, between West Main Cross and West Front streets, will be closed during work hours for the demolition.  Half of the parking lot south of the building will also be blocked off for equipment.  The demolition is expected to be completed by mid-November.

The Fostoria Halloween Parade is this Sunday in downtown Fostoria.  The parade starts at 5pm.  Tiffin and New Riegel are also having their trick-or-treat on Sunday.  New Riegel will be from 2-4 and Tiffin from 6-8.