A roadside decoration was given a special Thanksgiving twist between CH 61 and Ohio 199 by the overpass running south out of Upper Sandusky towards Marion. The holiday season is in full swing in Wyandot County with Christmas being celebrated next week in Upper Sandusky.

Sarah M. Walter joined Saull Law & Title on Thursday. Walter brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge, having worked for an established law firm before transitioning to Saull Law. Walter was admitted to the Ohio Bar on Nov. 7, 2016, after graduating from the prestigious George Washington Law School in Washington, D.C.

INDEPENDENCE — CSI Construction Services Inc. of Carey has been awarded the Award of Merit in recognition of The First Citizens National Bank’s Marion branch as part of the Northern Ohio Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards.

SYCAMORE — First National Bank of Sycamore has hired Grant Ekleberry as a credit analyst.

Westbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care Community recently received a deficiency-free survey from the Ohio Department of Health for the fourth year in a row. Achieving the highest possible rating, Westbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care received zero violations from the Ohio Department of Health following an unannounced inspection conducted Oct. 31.

Ohio Ag Equipment announced its intent to acquire the Wyandot County AGCO dealer Schmidt Machine Company, Ag division, on the target date of Dec. 17. The acquisition of Schmidt Machine Company’s equipment business will strengthen Ohio Ag Equipment’s ability to service the ag industry by providing customers in central Ohio with an exceptional line of equipment and product support.

Through the efforts of the Wyandot Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors during their strategic development forum held in July 2018, which included a members and community input survey, the Chamber identified workforce as one of three major issues to address.

Over 400 Upper Sandusky Middle School students paid it forward with some good deeds Tuesday morning for the second annual Robby Lee Day of Service. Starting at around 8:45 a.m., every single sixth, seventh and eighth grade student at Upper Sandusky Middle School was either helping rake leaves at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds or putting up Christmas decorations at the Wyandot County Museum.

SYCAMORE — Mohawk Local School District will have more money to work with beginning in 2019 after a report from the treasurer at the Mohawk Board of Education meeting Tuesday. Mohawk Treasurer Rhonda Feasel reported income tax for October 2018 is higher by over $31,000 compared to October of last year and is up over $118,000 overall compared to 2017.

One of the most beneficial Career Development Events that FFA students can be involved in is job interview. The job interview CDE prepares students for future career interviews.