When Upper Sandusky senior forward Megan Hensel stole the ball and hit an uncontested layup in transition early in the second quarter, it was a sign of things to come. The Upper Sandusky Rams forced 19 turnovers — many of which led to layups in transition — during Friday’s 67-56 season-opening victory over the New Riegel Blue Jackets at Upper Sandusky High School.

CALEDONIA — Wynford’s roster features only one senior and one junior, while River Valley has six seniors and an All-Ohio sophomore. Friday night’s opener between the Royals and Vikings went about as you would expect with River Valley taking a decisive 73-24 victory.

CAREY — There wasn’t much doubt which team would win after a dominant first half Friday night in the opening game of Carey’s girls basketball season against Riverdale. The Blue Devils led by 38 points at halftime and would go on to defeat Riverdale 85-44 in a non-conference match-up.

Wreaths donated by local businesses are on display at the Wyandot County Courthouse as part of the annual Home for the Holidays wreath and tree auction.

Sixth grade volunteers from Union School in Upper Sandusky helped rake and bag leaves Tuesday morning alongside principal Jim Wheeler at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds as part of their day of service.

Union School sixth graders Holden Daris, Gabriel Daughenbaugh, Ellie Darnell, Will Ellcessor, Blake Craig and Jaydin Depinet helped set up a Christmas tree Tuesday at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with teacher Beth Richman, who also works at the County Home.

The Upper Sandusky Fire Department had its 2012 Pierce 100-foot Sky-Arm Arrow XT ladder truck on full display Tuesday.

Upper Sandusky football recently passed out awards. Winners were (front row, from left) Nate McMillan, All-Northern 10 Athletic Conference first-defense and second-team offense, offensive player of the year; Brandon Derr, defensive player of the year, third-year letter winner; Peyton Hawk, most improved award; Mason Vent, All-N10 honorable mention offense; Johnny Lambrite, special teams player of the year; Mitchell DeWitt, Knights of Columbus sportsmanship award;

Joanne Gilmore (left) and Peggy Fout constructed Christmas cards for veterans at VA hospitals and local retirement communities Monday at the Upper Sandusky Community Library as part of the American Red Cross’ Holidays for Heroes program.

Fairhaven memory care residents held an art showcase Sunday as part of the Opening Minds through Art (OMA) program. OMA is a program for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related illnesses.