Veterans in Wyandot County are about to have easier access to services. The Wyandot County Veterans Service Office is changing locations this spring, moving from its current location at 129 S. Sandusky Ave. in downtown Upper Sandusky to 250 Highland Parkway, north of the Wyandot County Fairgrounds.

Upper Sandusky Mayor Scott Washburn reads a proclamation at St. Peter Catholic School Wednesday afternoon declaring the week of Jan. 28 through Feb. 3 as “celebrating Catholic schools week” in Upper Sandusky.

GENOA — By beating Ashland Crestview, 45-29, in the Division III Region 18 semifinals, the Upper Sandusky wrestling team earned itself an opportunity to wrestle the best.

The Upper Sandusky High School cheer competition squad recently took second place in the medium varsity division and won best choreography at Ashland University.

The Beca House Coffee Co. opened a satellite coffee shop in the atrium at Wyandot Memorial Hospital last week. Beca House owners Steve and Heather Jackson have established hours at the new location from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to noon Friday.

The Mohawk Community Library kicked off its Winter Reading Program for Kids on Monday. The theme for this year’s Winter Reading Program is Superheroes, and the kickoff included a special appearance by Batman.

NEW WASHINGTON — Everything changed in only a few seconds. Jenna Karl’s long 3-pointer at the end of the fourth quarter forced overtime, and a Courtney Pifher three-point play off the tip ball to begin overtime turned the tide, and Buckeye Central took over first place in the Northern 10 Athletic Conference with a 55-51 victory against Carey on Tuesday night.

BUCYRUS — A defensive strategy that differed from what they had been using recently, a slightly different starting lineup and more open looks was all it took for the Upper Sandusky girls basketball team to put a losing streak and shooting slump behind them.

CAREY — The Carey Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated 25 years of existence with its 24th annual dinner meeting Monday evening at Moreno’s in downtown Carey. Chamber Executive Director Cassie Carlson organized the festivities, which included a meal catered by Moreno’s, award presentations and the State of the Village address by Carey Mayor Jennifer Rathburn.

Wyandot County Sheriff Mike Hetzel speaks with students at St. Peter School in Upper Sandusky on Monday afternoon.