Two area men were arrested Tuesday following an investigation by the Wyandot County Major Crimes Unit on charges related to drugs. The Major Crimes Unit reported it learned Andrew Kuenzli, 28, Upper Sandusky, was actively engaged in trafficking drugs.

McCUTCHENVILLE — A barn in rural McCutchenville was a total loss due to a fire Tuesday night. The Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office reported it was dispatched to a barn fire at 9:48 p.m. Tuesday on Ohio 53 south of McCutchenville.

COLUMBUS — Grange Insurance has recognized The Reid Insurance Agency as a leader in the insurance industry and awarded it Grange’s Senior Partner Plus designation. Reid Insurance has been awarded the Senior Partner designation 36 years in a row, representing only a small fraction of the Grange agency force.

BUCYRUS — The Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Cindy Wallis, LISW-S, as the new executive director of Community Counseling Services Inc. Wallis has proven herself over the last six years as clinical director and has a deep passion for those who are served and the staff of the agency.

FINDLAY — Recruitment is now underway to enroll participants in a Micro Business Development program offered by the HHWP Community Action Commission. The program consists of 11 sessions held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings, which begin Feb. 21 in the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce boardroom at 123 E. Main Cross St., Findlay.

SYCAMORE — The First National Bank of Sycamore hosted one of the area’s most distinguished military veterans Tuesday afternoon for its annual shareholder meeting at the Sycamore Community Center. Mark Scheid, a Mohawk High School graduate, retired from the U.S. Army in 2006 at the rank of brigadier general.

SYCAMORE — Mohawk Local School District announced a plan to give back to its tax payers Monday at its board of education meeting. It was reported in November that Mohawk will receive $875,275.70 in additional tax revenue from the Rover Pipeline for this tax year and that number is expected to double in 2020 once the second pipeline is operational.

SYCAMORE — An issue with a township fire contract was discussed during Tuesday’s Sycamore Village Council meeting. Sycamore Volunteer Fire Department Chief Rodney Clinger reported Eden Township of Wyandot County has the new fire contract but it has not been signed and returned. The old fire contract agreement expired Dec. 31, but the department has continued responding to calls in the township over the last two months.

The Upper Sandusky Park Board discussed issues with the pool during its meeting Monday. There was concern about abuse of the family pass system, which allows four people to swim at the pool for $75, with any additional members costing $10 extra. Some people had double digit users on their pass that weren’t family.

KENTON — This past crop season was a good year for soybean production across the state. The weather cooperated and yields were high. However with the lower soybean prices, intensive management practices become more important to produce a successful crop.