The Upper Sandusky volleyball team won its first match of the season with a 25-11, 25-12, 25-17 victory against Ridgedale on Tuesday evening. Kenedi Hayden and Emily Hill had eight kills each for the Rams (1-3, 1-1 Northern 10 Athletic Conference). Bre Rosario and Eve Smith both served three aces, and Lucy Smith had 29 assists.

Wyandot County Commissioners visited Swartz Covered Bridge (pictured) and Parker Covered Bridge on Monday to view construction progress. The historic bridges are being renovated by Righter Co., Columbus.

CAREY — Delayed by long freshman and varsity matches beforehand, Carey got off to a slow start but recovered for a 16-25, 27-25, 25-22, 25-21 non-conference volleyball victory against New Riegel on Monday. The Blue Devils (4-0) fell behind big in the first set, and the Blue Jackets (2-2) had a chance for a 2-0 lead in the second set, but Carey fought off the challenge.

Employees at the Upper Sandusky Walmart put yellow capes over their familiar dark blue vests and stepped outside the store for a little fun with the public during the weekend, all for a good cause. Store employees hosted their annual safety carnival in the Walmart parking lot Saturday.

Harpster villagers gather in the park for a community picnic Saturday afternoon. The village reinstated the annual event this summer after a brief hiatus.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Logan Frey had a pair of goals as Riverdale picked up its first win of the season, 4-1 over Miller City in a non-conference boys soccer match Saturday night. After a scoreless 36 minutes, Coby Miller got the Falcons on the board with four minutes left in the first half.

Tiffin Columbian swept Upper Sandusky, 25-20, 25-17, 25-15, in a non-conference volleyball match Saturday. Lillie Orians led the Rams (0-3) on offense with eight kills on 14-of-16 hitting.

ONTARIO — Jean Moon is the Wyandot County recipient of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging 2017 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award and Community Service Award. Each year the Area Agency on Aging honors senior citizens who are making a difference in their communities and present a positive image of aging, according to a press release from AAA.

SYCAMORE — Stingy defense and efficient offense was the recipe for success for Mohawk in a season-opening non-conference win against Margaretta at home at Warrior Field on Friday night.

The Upper Sandusky football team started strong in its 2017 season debut against River Valley, but it could not keep pace with River Valley’s bruising offense, giving up five unanswered touchdowns to lose 34-8 on Friday. The Rams struck first on a 26-yard dash from sophomore quarterback Mason Vent which featured multiple cuts up the left hashline.