Now in its sixth year, the 2019 Tammy Clifford Memorial 5K, 5 p.m. Saturday at the Upper Sandusky New Reservoir, holds special meaning for the students planning it and for Clifford’s family. Trevor Clifford was in middle school when his mother Tammy Clifford died. Now a senior, the funds raised through the 5K will go directly toward scholarships to help his graduating class.

Mary Carosella came up to bat twice with big opportunities and came through both times. No. 6 hitter and designated player hit a go-ahead two-out, two run double in the third inning and a two-out game-winning single in the seventh to lift Vermilion to a 5-4 victory against Upper Sandusky in a Division II sectional final softball game Saturday at Upper Sandusky.

Tracey and Dylan Britton’s ties to Wyandot Memorial Hospital are about as strong as they come; and now with the birth of their son, on April 26, the last baby to be delivered at Wyandot Memorial Hospital while the Obstetrics Unit was open, the couple’s connection runs even deeper.

Individuals from the community had an opportunity to gain valuable lessons in leadership Friday with Leadercast Live at Trinity Evangelical Church in Upper Sandusky. “It’s the largest worldwide leadership seminar,” event organizer Jason Eibling said.

SYCAMORE — A Mohawk preschool teacher recently earned a grant for classroom supplies after placing in an essay competition. First-year teacher Taylor Gillig submitted an application to the We Reward Innovative Teaching Endeavors Grant program through FriendsOffice, which is a concept designed to reward passionate, qualified and talented teachers with unique classroom supplies.

The last two years, Wynford’s Alizhah Watson was the track MVP of the Northern 10 Athletic Conference Championships track and field meet. This year was no exception.

CAREY — Carmen Conigy held on in the outfield, and so did Carey in the game. Conigy’s diving catch in foul territory in right field stopped a Riverdale rally as the Blue Devils slipped past the Falcons 2-1 in a Division IV sectional final game Friday at Waterworks Park.

Partners of United Way were thanked Thursday at the Celebrate United! annual recognition luncheon at Fairhaven Community. United Way of Wyandot County Advisory Council Chair Kurt Kimmel welcomed all attendees and stressed the importance of giving.

SYCAMORE — Mohawk showed just how good it can be if it can get strong pitching to go with its consistently powerful offense. MaKenna Hurley limited Wynford to three hits without a walk and struck out six as the Warriors rolled past Wynford 11-1 in five innings in a Division IV sectional final game Thursday in Sycamore.

LEXINGTON — For the first time in Aaron Frazee’s six-year coaching tenure, an Upper Sandusky tennis player will be competing at the district tennis tournament. Actually, there will be two of them.