Every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are free and orders are supposed to ship in 7-12 days. Click here to learn more.

The Seneca County General Health District and Seneca County EMA have partnered to make it easier for Seneca County residents to get free rapid test kits. There are currently no test kits available. However, when the next shipment arrives they will be distributed Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Seneca County EMA office, 126 Hopewell Avenue in Tiffin. The top priority is to get the test kits in the hands of residents with COVID-19 symptoms.

The Chamber has begun invoicing for membership via email. Please be sure to add Admin@FostoriaChamber.com to your contacts to ensure you receive your invoices in a timely manner. Invoicing via email allows us to streamline our billing and save money on postage. If you would like to continue to receive your invoices via USPS please let us know. Or if there is a specific email within your company invoices should be sent to, please let us know and we are happy to accommodate.

We greatly appreciate your continued membership in our organization are are looking forward to another great year serving you, OUR members!

Our trusted member benefit, the Chamber Energy Program has provided the below video to help you understand what is happening in the natural gas market and how this may impact your home or business. We understand many members don’t have time to attend a webinar or seminar but are still interested in understanding why their gas bills may be increasing and what they can do about it. We encourage you to take two minutes and empower yourself by watching. If you have any questions or are concerned about your natural gas costs rising, please feel free to reach out to chamberenergy@ceateam.com.

On March 7, we will launch another CO.STARTERS class AND and CO.STARTERS GENERATOR class.

CO.STARTERS is a 10 week class for adults who are looking to turn a business idea into a reality. Class starts March 7 and will run Mondays from

6-9 p.m. at the Fostoria Learning Center.

CO.STARTERS GENERATOR is a 12 week class for youth ages 12-17 who are interested in turning a hobby or an idea into a money making venture. Class starts March 7 and will run Mondays from 4-5:15 p.m. at the Fostoria Learning Center.

To participate in the Fostoria Farmers’ & Artisans’ Markets, review the vendors rules and application at www.fostoriaohio.org/fostoria-farmers-market for the latest information. Early bird registration pricing for full-season vendors continues through April 1^st.

Be sure to Like and Share our two official Facebook pages: Fostoria Farmers’ Market and Fostoria Farmers’ Market Online Sales!

Our caregiving footprint is expanding in Fostoria. The Good Shepherd Nursing Home is welcoming a family practice physician office that will be located at 751 Columbus Ave. The office will house ProMedica providers and is expected to open in the coming weeks. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be scheduled in the Spring.

The 18th annual Red Dress Luncheon is slated to happen on Fri. Feb. 4 from noon - 1:00 p.m. With anticipation of an in-person event, a heart attack survivor, Mimi Schaffner, is planning to share her heart health story. An in-person event would also plan to feature community leaders as celebrity waiters, door prizes and more.

Because of continuing COVID concerns, this event may replicate the drive-thru experience that was done last year. In these circumstances, the drive-thru luncheon will include a heart healthy meal prepared by Greenbriar Catering of Carey, Ohio with celebrity waiters who will deliver the meal directly to your car.

You may also order meals to be delivered to an area business or residence by one of the celebrity waiters. A minimum of five meals per order is required for delivery. Please consider making a donation to the American Heart Association by tipping your celebrity waiter.

Registration is required and costs $13. This includes a healthy, catered lunch and a donation to the AHA. The luncheon fee must be prepaid by Friday, January 28. To register for the event, please call Becky Bouillon at 419-436-6688 or email becky.bouillon@promedica.org.

March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 8 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

April 15 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

5 piece fish meal with fries and choice of side for $12

20-21 piece shrimp meal with fries and choice of side for $10

2 piece fish sandwich for $5

Extra fries $3

Extra side (Coleslaw or applesauce) $1

We are also happy to announce that we are now able to accept debit/credit cards. There is a small surcharge for using a card.

The Superior Foundation has approved $30,000 in funding to award up to thirty $1,000 scholarships this spring. Any Superior Credit Union member who meets the scholarship eligibility requirements is welcome to apply.

The Greater Fostoria Community Foundation is still accepting reservations for “Country Mardi Gras 2022”, which is scheduled for Friday, February 25, 2022 from 6:00 – 11 p.m. Table sponsorships and individual tickets are available for the event but must be purchased in advance. This signature event, which supports the operating mission of the GFCF, will once again be held at Stacy’s Place featuring live music by Sugarcreek. To RSVP, email director@fostoriafoundation.com or call 419-435-2823.

Check out Fostoria Community Calendar