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With classes just around the corner, Blissfield students have more reasons than ever to be proud of their school district. From “K” to 12, there are new facilities, learning tools and student services.

The 2nd annual Free school supply/clothes drive for all Blissfield families in need will be held Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 304 Franklin Street, Blissfield. 

In partnership with Feeding America and the Adrian Symphony Orchestra, collection boxes have been placed in several Blissfield business locations. You can find them at Blissfield State Bank, Blissfield Elementary School, Borchardt’s, Knapp Motors, United Bank and Trust and Uckele Health and Nutrition.

Blissfield Elementary School will be hosting a workshop for parents and interested community members at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 7.

The mood was decidedly merry in Blissfield today as residents and visitors enjoyed day two of the Yuletide Festival.

Downtown merchants reported big crowds and brisk sales in the stores.

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The days are growing shorter and so is the time between now and Christmas. It is a time when families start bringing out the decorations that are traditions and looking forward to other holiday traditions. It is also a time when we might begin to look for decorations that will become traditions and gifts to put under the tree.

One of the best places to find everything for Christmas is an event that has developed a long history with Blissfield residents as a place to get the things to deck the halls and do some gift shopping at the same time: the annual Yuletide Craft Show, now in its 35th year.

The craft show will again be held in the Blissfield Elementary School, 640 South Lane Street, Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers are invited to come hungry. Besides the gifts and decorations, there is always mouthwatering baked treats and luncheon items to enhance the experience.

Of course, all of Blissfield will be in the holiday spirit this weekend, as the village throws its holiday gala with an art exhibit at Flatlanders beginning at 10 a.m., a Blissfield Model Railroad Open House until 4 p.m., A&B Railroad Train Rides until 2 p.m., and games and activities at Schultz-Holmes Library until 4 p.m.  

The work to put a new roof on Blissfield High School is on track for completion before the school year starts.

“We’re on schedule, weather permitting of course,” said Blissfield Community Schools facilities manager Tom Kasefang, noting Monday that there was rain in the forecast for much of the week. “It’s a bit of a tricky project and they have to be careful not to take too much of the roof off at once because of the asbestos. If rain gets in there and the asbestos gets wet and falls, it would be a big mess. So they have to be very conservative.”