The sound of the approaching train grows louder and the noise from the bar lessens. Patrons look out the windows, where now all that is visible are train cars speeding past on the tracks right outside the front door. It’s not hard to understand why this place, which suddenly seems to be in a different era, has been beloved and maintained for a century and a half.

Fifty years after the Stonewall riots and the start of the modern gay rights movement, Upper Sandusky Mayor Scott Washburn presented a proclamation Tuesday recognizing June as Pride Month in Upper Sandusky, as it is recognized around the nation.

Brett and Brock Montgomery both came out on top in their divisions in the season-opening Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association tournament Tuesday at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Brett Montgomery shot a 72, including an even-par 36 on each of his nine-hole rounds. He tallied six birdies on the day, including twice each on Nos. 5 and 7.

A packed house saw exotic animals from around the world Monday evening at the Upper Sandusky Library at the Michigan-based Exotic Zoo show.

St. Peter School in Upper Sandusky will have a new principal for the 2019-20 school year. Blake England, an Upper Sandusky native, will officially take over the job July 1.

A two-vehicle crash occurred Saturday morning in Upper Sandusky. The police report states Marcia Wooten, Upper Sandusky, was eastbound in a white 2007 Dodge Dakota on West Wyandot Avenue when she failed to stop for the red light at North Eighth Street, striking the front right of a red 2006 Subaru Forester driven by Joshua Lutz, Upper Sandusky, causing functional damage to Lutz’s vehicle and disabling damage to her own.

Area motorcycle enthusiasts held a breast cancer awareness ride Saturday afternoon with proceeds benefiting cancer patients in Wyandot County. The ‘‘Bikin’ for Boobies’ ride left Route 30 Harley-Davidson in Upper Sandusky with over 50 motorcycles and traveled to Desperado’s Bar & Grill in Huntsville, where attendees were treated to live music from Jeff Newland Acoustic.

COLUMBUS — The third time is often considered the charm. And for Carey’s Addystin Lykins, her third trip to the state track and field meet was her most successful to date.

Hospice of Wyandot County Executive Director Cathy Browne wasn’t sure how smooth the transition would be when Wyandot County Home Health merged with Hospice of Wyandot County in early 2018, but the results have exceeded her expectations.

Upper Sandusky High School graduating class of 2019 celebrates the end of its high school years with confetti cannons Friday evening at the USHS gymnasium. A total of 126 students received diplomas. Upper Sandusky Mayor and USHS Class of ’91 alum, Scott Washburn gave the commencement address.