Our Lady of Consolation Catholic School students who earned 200 points in the Accelerated Reading program for the month of November were recognized. Brian Gerber, principal, presented 200 Point AR shirts to (from left) Cayman Crim and Claire Lortz.

BUCYRUS — Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Mark H. McLaughlin has been selected as the 2018 Bucyrus Post Trooper of the Year. The selection of Trooper McLaughlin, 42, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2018 at the Marion Post.

BUCYRUS — The Crawford Park District has announced upcoming events. Just Hike It is 10 a.m. today at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 Ohio 598, located 3 miles north of U.S. 30.

MARION — This holiday season, the United Ways in Crawford, Marion and Wyandot counties invite their communities to join the #Give2 challenge. A collaborative effort between the three organizations, the #Give2 challenge encourages individuals to make a donation to their local United Way equal to just two hours of their pay.

BUCYRUS — The Crawford Park District office and the Lowe-Volk Park Nature Center will observe the following holiday hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Dec. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 31 and closed Jan. 1. The Nature Center will be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 26-29. The Nature Center is closed on Sundays until April.

The 2018 winter homecoming court at Wynford High School has been announced. Members of the court are (from left) freshman attendant Natalie Stover, sophomore attendant Kearston Hulsmeyer, senior candidates Kelsie Williams, Kora Dutton and Teresa Lambert and junior attendant Rylee Alspach.

CAREY — Our Lady of Consolation School is going to participate in a school-wide activity that is largely based on giving back to others to help the needy during Christmas on Dec. 21. The activity is based on anonymous service to help those in need in receiving a Christmas meal.

BUCYRUS — Crawford College Connection and the Wynford guidance department, faculty, administration and students want college freshmen to attend the 16th annual Royal Reunion on Dec. 18. College freshmen should arrive by 11 a.m. to speak to Wynford High School Principal Chris Solis about high school preparation for college and college experience. Pizza will be provided.

HARPSTER — The Rev. Steve Burchett will be presenting the Sunday morning message at 10:25 a.m. this week at Harpster United Methodist Church. Burchett is a graduate of Ridgedale High School, Cedarville College and Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

Angeline School and Industries Mon.: veal parmesan, pepe spaghetti, California mixed vegetables, fruit. Tue.: barbecue pork sandwich, sweet potato fries, green beans, fruit.