The state’s sales tax holiday begins at midnight Friday, Aug. 1 through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, during which nearly all merchandise sold online or in Ohio stores will be tax exempt.

Jason Petty will perform “A Nashville Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 state Route 118 in Van Wert.