COLUMBUS — Ohioans are invited to offer public comment regarding the proposed and future hunting, trapping and fishing regulations at open houses scheduled across the state.

WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a one-time extension will be provided to producers for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 farm bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage.

Lucas Rowe, Megan Rhoades and Kail Rowe transformed Sunday’s snow into a green snow dinosaur at their residence in the 400 block of North Seventh Street, Upper Sandusky. Kail, 6, is pictured with his creation.

Upper Sandusky City Council members have begun research into what restrictions may be necessary for those developing wind energy systems within city limits. Councilwoman Roxie Karg has taken the lead in researching and preparing initial paperwork that would set guidelines for businesses or individuals who want to install wind energy turbines.

CAREY — Carey Council approved an emergency ordinance Monday that will allow Mayor Steve Smalley and village administrator Roy Johnson to make an offer to purchase the former Bosserman Aviation Equipment property in Carey.

The Wyandot County commissioners read a proclamation Monday morning on the steps at the Wyandot County Courthouse declaring the month of March as American Red Cross Month. The proclamation says the month is used as a special time to recognize and thank the everyday heroes who reach out to help people in need.

At 7 a.m. on a cold, Sunday morning, while some are sleeping, preparing for church or getting ready to spend a lazy day with their family, 12 Wyandot County snowplow drivers are out on the roadways beginning to clear snow for drivers.

For the first time, the Rotary Club of Upper Sandusky’s Service Above Self award is being given posthumously to a longtime club member and active volunteer in the community.

The Upper Sandusky Rotary Club’s 2015 Service Above Self award dinner is scheduled for March 9 at the Elks Lodge in Upper Sandusky.

HARPSTER — A Harpster woman was transported to Wyandot Memorial Hospital after a two-vehicle accident on CH 119 on Thursday morning. Sarah Hough, Harpster, was traveling southbound on CH 119 near CH 58 in a 2002 GMC Sonoma at approximately 9:30 a.m. when she lost control of the vehicle on the snow-covered road, hit a guardrail and struck the body of a Wyandot County snowplow truck driven by Aaron Derr, of Carey.