What’s old is new again as one of the Upper Sandusky Community Library’s bi-monthly programs rebranded itself to begin the new year. Formerly known as the Knotty Hookers, the group is now known as Creative Pastimes, with the hope of being more inclusive.

Wyandot County Commissioner Steve Seitz (left) administered the oath of office for Jeff Bowen to begin his fifth term on the Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors.

BUCYRUS — The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors has reorganized for 2019. Nathan Brause is the chairperson; Adam Spiegel is the vice-chairperson; Larry Leonhardt is the treasurer; Zach Stuckey is the fiscal agent.

Upper Sandusky residents made the best of the recent snow accumulation over the weekend, building a snowman across the street from the Upper Sandusky Community Library.

Some Upper Sandusky High School students will not be required to be in school for all eight class periods beginning in the second semester. Superintendent Laurie Vent said at Monday evening’s board meeting the high school has created a policy to allow seniors in good standing who have at least five credit hours of coursework to come to school one period late or leave one period early in lieu of a first- or eighth-period study hall. Students also must get parental permission.

SYCAMORE — Interim Mohawk Superintendent Mark Vehre discussed the school’s and surrounding community’s response to the loss of junior student Heather Raypole during Monday’s Mohawk Local Schools Board of Education meeting.

NEVADA — Mayor Harold Lambert said at Monday night’s council meeting, Nevada has an ordinance against nuisance animals but it has no ability to enforce it. The village has received multiple complaints recently, and Lambert had a copy of the 2008 ordinance available for council members to review.

CAREY — A week after more discussion was held regarding barriers placed on Blue Devil Parkway in Memorial Park, Carey Exempted Village School District Superintendent Michael Wank on Monday provided his thoughts on the school district’s stance on the topic.

The Upper Sandusky Park Board reviewed two new events for 2019 to be held at Harrison Smith Park. Dave Yeater of the Wyandot Classics and Cruisers requested a display only car show in Harrison Smith Park on June 22.

Upper Sandusky’s Dick Swinehart sweeps his driveway Monday morning. Wyandot County was hit by its first winter storm of 2019 on Saturday.