SUNBURY — Family-owned and operated Washington Auto Parts, a 19-store automotive aftermarket store group in Central Ohio, announced it will be acquiring Principal Truck Supply, Inc. and will take over operations March 1. One of the largest independent distributors of automotive parts in Central Ohio, Washington Auto Parts was founded in Johnstown by Ken Washington in 1977, and now is co-owned and operated by his sons Mike and Bob Washington, along with third generation owners Matt and Corey Washington.

Byron Morales, M.D., has been appointed medical affairs director at Wyandot Memorial Hospital in its continuing efforts to strengthen commitments to quality and safety improvements. In this new role, Dr. Morales will serve as an administrative liaison between hospital administration and the medical staff and its elected leadership.

FREMONT — Vanguard Sentinel Career & Technology Centers has reported 64 students have qualified to advance to the SkillsUSA Ohio competition April 15-17 in Columbus by placing first, second or third in their skill competitions.

WORTHINGTON — Custom Glass Solutions, a leading glass fabricator focused on transportation applications, recently announced an expansion with its third facility in the state of Ohio. The 136,000 square-foot facility at 130 W. Jones Road in Fostoria will give CGS additional capacity for laminating and insulating glass production, assembly, and a new home for distribution operations.

FINDLAY — Recruitment is now underway to enroll participants in a Micro Business Development program offered by the HHWP Community Action Commission. The program consists of 11 sessions held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings, which begin Feb. 21 in the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce boardroom at 123 E. Main Cross St., Findlay.

COLUMBUS — Grange Insurance has recognized The Reid Insurance Agency as a leader in the insurance industry and awarded it Grange’s Senior Partner Plus designation. Reid Insurance has been awarded the Senior Partner designation 36 years in a row, representing only a small fraction of the Grange agency force.

BUCYRUS — The Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Cindy Wallis, LISW-S, as the new executive director of Community Counseling Services Inc. Wallis has proven herself over the last six years as clinical director and has a deep passion for those who are served and the staff of the agency.

FINDLAY — Recruitment is now underway to enroll participants in a Micro Business Development program offered by the HHWP Community Action Commission. The program consists of 11 sessions held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings, which begin Feb. 21 in the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce boardroom at 123 E. Main Cross St., Findlay.

A pair of Tiffin women have recently expanded their nutrition business to Upper Sandusky. Business partners Dawn Tyree and Michelle Walland opened Future U Nutrition in December, expanding from the Best Break nutrition club in Tiffin. “I started the business in Tiffin three years ago,” Tyree said.

Vickie Underwood, of rural Carey, retired last week as the senior director of human resources at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. Underwood has worked at the hospital since 1984 when she was hired by then-administrator John Harbaugh as the executive assistant.