KEY LARGO, Fla. — Nine Upper Sandusky FFA students had the opportunity to spend five days in Florida studying marine biology at Marine Lab on Key Largo. Marine Lab is a research and development foundation created to help others understand marine ecology, according to a press release from the Upper Sandusky FFA.

The nomination period for local Farm Service Agency county committees began Monday. It is important for county committees to reflect America’s diversity, and all eligible farmers and producers, including beginning farmers, are encouraged to get involved in this year’s elections.

The Wyandot County Junior Fair horse department is hosting a fundraising campaign to pay for a new horse barn at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds, according to a press release from the Wyandot County Agricultural Society.

BUCYRUS — Haley Kocher, of Bucyrus, has been awarded a $1,500 scholarship from America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, a new program sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Kocher is studying community leadership with a specialization in community and extension education and a minor in education at Ohio State University.

Addison Dible patiently waits to catch a fish Saturday morning at a fishing derby sponsored by the Wyandot County Rod and Gun Club at Harrison Smith Park.

COLUMBUS — Applications are being accepted for controlled deer and waterfowl hunts on selected Ohio public areas during the 2015-16 season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Hunters have until July 31 to submit permit applications for a random drawing.

Angela Murphy will be the new principal for East and South Schools as approved by the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District Board of Education on Monday night. The vacancy was created with Laurie Vent’s promotion to superintendent beginning in August.

SYCAMORE — The Mohawk Local Schools Board of Education approved an agreement with Columbia Gas to bring natural gas to the campus and an agreement with Propane Fabricators for an 18,000-gallon propane tank for $50,000, and hired a new elementary school principal for a three-year contract at its meeting Monday night.

Two roofing projects will be coming soon to buildings owned by the city after the emergency passage of two ordinances Monday during an Upper Sandusky City Council meeting. The Upper Sandusky Municipal and Safety buildings, which house city offices, Upper Sandusky Municipal Court and the police department, were approved for re-roofing services.

BUCYRUS — Through its most difficult financial times, the Wynford Local School District will return to having separate principals for junior high and high school. Jeff Holbrook, currently the principal over seventh through 12th grades, will become principal of 10th through 12th grades, while Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Chris Solis will become the principal for seventh through ninth grades.