Community members, family and friends of the Carey boys and girls track teams gathered Thursday afternoon to give the teams a proper send-off. A caravan of supporters led by Carey Fire Department fire trucks with the teams on board drove through Carey before the athletes loaded the bus to head out.

“Mark Ratliff has never done anything” — at least, that’s how he sees it. Ratliff was recently installed as the Ohio Elks Association state president for the 2019-2020 Elks year, which runs April to April. He is a current member of Elks Lodge No. 83, in Upper Sandusky.

An Upper Sandusky man was sentenced to 30 months in prison Wednesday for aggravated trafficking in drugs. Andrew Kuenzli, 28, was originally arrested Feb. 14 by the Wyandot County Major Crimes Unit after the unit became aware of a shipment of methamphetamine that was to be delivered to Upper Sandusky. He originally was charged with complicity and drug abuse, possession of cocaine, before pleading guilty to the reduced charge April 11. The drug abuse charge was dismissed.

CAREY — Effectively executing their handoffs, practicing their sprints after receiving the handoffs and improving their times have been the keys to the Carey boys 800 and 1600 relay teams’ success this season. Now, the biggest test of the season awaits as seniors Griffin Summit, Andrew Bell and Austin Hertel and freshman Bryce Conti will race in the 800 relay at 10:30 a.m. and the 1600 relay at 12:10 p.m. Friday in the state meet.

CAREY — Carey’s Sarah Reinhart will be making another appearance at a state competition in her freshman season. And this time, it is even more notable.

SYCAMORE — Sycamore is in desperate need of lifeguards and pool managers. Village Administrator Chuck Clark reported that the pool didn’t open on time this year due to a lack of lifeguards and a manager during Tuesday’s Sycamore Village Council meeting.

For Marilyn Trachsel, a retiring teacher at St. Peter School, being a Catholic schoolteacher hasn’t just been a job; it’s been a vocation. And perhaps more so than anyone else, she has an appreciation for what the job allows her to do because of the experiences she has had outside of the classroom.

Coming off the first district championship in school history, the Upper Sandusky baseball team is facing its biggest challenge of the season. The Rams (22-5) are facing a top-ranked Archbold (25-3) that has a pair of Division I recruits in the Division III regional semifinals at 2 p.m. Thursday at Elida Middle School.

SYCAMORE — Only having three years of experience in the high jump hasn’t stopped Mohawk sophomore Taeylor Mullholand from having high expectations for herself.

All veterans who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces deserve recognition, and those who have served and are serving should be honored as well. That was part of the message delivered by Upper Sandusky native Master Gunnery Sgt. Daniel J. Clinger, an Upper Sandusky native and veteran of the United States Marine Corps, during the Upper Sandusky Memorial Day Ceremony at Harrison Smith Park.