Ethan Bogner, son of Leslie and Brad Bogner, has completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Upper Sandusky Community Library. He comes to the library quite often with his Grandma, Barb Ruth.

The library is closed Sept. 2 for Labor Day. Creative Pastimes is 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 3 and 17. Those who enjoy crafts, painting, sewing and other hobbies are invited to bring what they are working on in to the library to work in the company of others.

CAREY — Be sure to visit the Dorcas Carey Public Library at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday’s beginning Aug. 27 in the Children’s Department for after school bunch. Every Tuesday when school is in session, children are invited to do a special craft and enjoy a snack. If school is not in session or is cancelled that day, there will not be …

Wild Wednesday is 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 Ohio 598. The Crawford Park District invites preschoolers and their parents to come to the Nature Center and enjoy an hour of nature exploration. Program topics will vary and may include a story, short hike, craft, or a visit from an animal. Come dressed for the weather.

Step up, be concerned and involved in your local PERI Chapter regarding retirement pension and health care benefits. Now is the time to join a local chapter. Membership in PERI at both the state and local level demonstrates that members understand how important it is to stand as one to protect pension and benefits. Whether it is the fight to protect cost of living allowance or other issues that could compromise the strength of the funds, PERI will be there to work to protect the pension.

Officers assisted an elderly male who was confused and could not locate his vehicle on the 100 block of North Sandusky Avenue the evening of Aug. 17. The vehicle was located and the man was transported to Wyandot Memorial Hospital. The vehicle was secured and the man’s key was returned to him.

Emily Williams and Logan Shumaker recently announced their engagement. The two will be married in 2021.

MARION — Marion Wings & Wheels Inc., 501 C 3, has just updated its website with a form for tickets to its “VIP” reception for Dr. Harold Brown, one of the few remaining Tuskegee Airmen, and the Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Squadron (www.redtail.org).

FINDLAY — The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts is now accepting audition registrations for the 2019-2020 year of the Hancock County Children’s Choir. The Hancock County Children’s Choir is a community-based treble voice children’s chorus. It is open to all 2-5 grade children in the Greater Hancock County area. Any child with an unchanged voice in grades 2 through 5 who can commit to the rehearsal times 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday evenings is welcome to audition for the choir. The first rehearsal begins Sept. 9.

FINDLAY — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office will be offering their Citizens Sheriff’s Academy Class this fall, beginning on Thursday Sept. 5. The 10-week class is held from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday evenings. Each class features a different area of the Sheriff’s Office, with instructors who specialize in that area.