FOREST — The Forest community will honor two women who are known throughout the village for their strong work ethic and their sense of humor. Peggy Vanderpool has been named the grand marshal of Friday’s Tree Town Festival parade and Joann Gault is being recognized with the Community Spirit Award.

SYCAMORE — The Mohawk Local Schools Board of Education approved a three-year contract for new district treasurer Rhonda Feasel at a special meeting Wednesday night. The decision came on the heels of last month’s meeting where Roy Swartz, current treasurer, submitted his resignation for retirement, effective at the end of February.

FOREST — The Tree Town Festival’s 10th annual Church in the Park service at Gormley Park in Forest will feature a special guest this year who many may recognize. John Godwin will be presenting a talk on “faith, family and ducks” during the service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

The Daily Chief-Union is looking for stories of municipalities, residents and businesses using alternative forms of energy for an upcoming series. To be included in the series, contact Matt Nye at 419-294-2332 or send an email to dcueditor@dailychiefunion.com.

The Upper Sandusky Police Department will conduct three interviews Friday with assistance from members of the city’s safety committee.

NEVADA — Although Tuesday morning started out cloudy with a chance of rain, it did not stop Mike Wheeler, youth from the Wyandot County summer youth work program and the three Wyandot County commissioners from donning shovels and pry bars and carrying stone to attempt to straighten up veteran’s headstones at Nevada Cemetery.

CAREY — The eighth annual Carey Pantry Palooza will include many new activities this Sunday, from children’s activities to fair trade artisan gifts and crafts for sale, as well as some old favorites. This year’s event is sponsored by the nonprofit organization The Carey Link as a fundraiser for itself and the Carey Food Pantry.

KIRBY — Councilman George Human reported many potholes in Kirby have been recently repaired with the use of Sacrete cold patch mix during a village council meeting Tuesday.

Dear editor: My name is Steve. I am a complete stranger to your town. At least I was … I have never been to a more inviting and friendly place in my life. I experienced your Wyanstock festival; what a great time. As a community, be proud of yourselves: You guys have it going on! A special thanks to the …