McCUTCHENVILLE — Members of the McCutchenville Fire Department received training on equipment the department purchased as a result of public support. McCutchenville Fire Chief Robbie Miller said the department spent $28,100 on JAWS rescue equipment to better serve the community in a crisis.

Upper Sandusky has named its next police chief. Capt. Dan Ross accepted the job offer from city officials during a special safety committee meeting Wednesday. He will take the job effective July 5.

The son of an Upper Sandusky gun manufacturer is facing felony weapons charges after police say they found two loaded handguns and marijuana in his car during a traffic stop.

Ron “Basketcase Boose” (from left) gets a few cheers from supporters Monica Bess, Annie Gibson and Jean Parsell after making a basket in the annual Hoops for Hospice free throw contest Wednesday at Trinity Evangelical United Methodist Church. He made 26 shots and raised the most money of any competitor.

Employees of Armond Cassil Railroad Construction Company, Warren, Michigan, work on installing new crossing gates at the rail’s intersection with CH 215 on the line of Wyandot and Hardin counties Wednesday afternoon.

The cast of “Annie” takes the stage this weekend at the Star Theatre in downtown Upper Sandusky. The opening-night performance Friday is sold out, but tickets still are available for shows at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, June 30 and July 2 and 2 p.m. July 1. Tickets are $15 for non-members and $12 for members and may be reserved by calling 419-294-1411.

TIFFIN — The Ritz Theatre is announced its 2017-18 schedule consisting of music, comedy, dance, community theater and family entertainment. The season includes celebrated artists such as Wynonna and The Big Noise, Olivia Newton-John, Frankie Avalon, 38 Special and more.

MARION — Since 1998, “Set the Stage” theater camps have been a part of the Marion Palace Theatre’s programming. This summer, Palace management is expanding the arts camp to offer students an all-day, weeklong experience for youth 6-14. Registration is open for “Set the Stage 2.0,” which runs July 24-July 28 and July 31 through Aug. 4.

SYCAMORE — First National Bank of Sycamore will pick up the tab for one free swim day and one free pizza night each week at the Sycamore Community Pool this summer. Thursday is the first free swim day and free pizza will be served Tuesday, followed by another free swim day Wednesday.

Hundreds of Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure riders set up a tent city Tuesday at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds in Upper Sandusky. They toured the city and sites like the Wyandot County courthouse, watched the Shawshank Redemption movie, took in local entertainment and eats, and spent the night before heading back out this morning on their bike ride across the state. …