Eric Gottfried (center, holding catfish) helps stock the pond at Harrison Smith Park while area youth surround him in preparation for a fishing derby sponsored by the Wyandot County Rod and Gun Club.

Bette Snyder (right), editor-in-chief of The Daily Chief-Union from 1984-2001, speaks to a crowd at the Wyandot County Historical Society during a presentation given by city editor Alissa Paolella on female reporters and editors in a historically male-dominated industry.

As Wyandot County’s top law enforcement official, Sheriff Mike Hetzel knows his office may have to send out a call for help from outside agencies at any given moment.

SYCAMORE — A local high school student has been selected as a member of the Bands of America Honor Band and will march in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, after the first of the year. Blake Depinet, 15, who will be a sophomore at New Riegel High School next year, and his classmates were encouraged by their band teacher to apply for the All-American band through Music for All, a nonprofit organization that promotes life-changing experiences through music.

KIRBY — Kirby Village Council met Tuesday for its monthly meeting to discuss further improvements to the village’s roads and other business. All council members were in attendance for the meeting.

Sycamore residents enjoy the fun activities of Community Fun Day on Saturday at Veteran's Memorial Park.

Local historian Tom Hill (front), of Upper Sandusky, talks to about a dozen people early Saturday afternoon at the Battle Island monument located north of Upper Sandusky.

COLUMBUS — As Wynford senior Tony Watson leaned in at the finish line, his headband down around his neck virtually from the moment he took the baton from younger brother Alizhah Watson, his right fist lifted to the sky and he let out a shout of joy.

At a time when many smaller churches are disappearing from the rural landscape, Emanuel United Church of Christ is bucking that trend. The rural Upper Sandusky church, located at 13989 TH 127, has grown recently not only in members, but also physically.