The agriculture education department at Riverdale High School felt its pockets get a bit deeper Friday night after receiving a check in the amount of $10,000 from Monsanto. Riverdale was one of seven Ohio schools to be awarded the grant.

SYCAMORE — In the same year the Sycamore pool was in jeopardy of remaining closed for the summer, the Mohawk Historical Society celebrated the 50th anniversary of the construction and opening of the pool. More than 40 individuals, with a few attendees traveling from as far as Columbus, and three dogs attended a slideshow event at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Sycamore on Thursday night to remember the early days of the pool’s existence.

The volunteer service group at Fairhaven Community celebrated the start of autumn Thursday with its annual HarvestFest. Above: Linda Sommerfield, of Marysville, helps her father, Fairhaven resident Wally Koehler, into the dining area for lunch.

The Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office has been busy responding to accidents over the past two days. A crash occurred at the intersection of CH 95 and CH 47 east of Wharton on Wednesday morning.

A team of volunteers from Wyandot County Public Health has grown and donated more than 600 pounds of fresh produce to at least a dozen different places since June to help low-income county residents get access to nutritious food.

A crew from Underground Utilities finished up the first part of work on North Seventh Street in front of the city building Tuesday and went back to the north end of the street, where the project started, to begin installing the storm sewer under the road.

Brianna Gillig had 17 kills to lead New Riegel to a 25-16, 25-17, 25-9 victory against Upper Sandusky in non-conference volleyball Monday night. The Rams (4-8) combined for just 19 kills, led by Alaney Oney’s six on 25-of-28 hitting.

A 30-year veteran of Ohio public schools presented her vision for the state school board to Upper Sandusky City Council on Monday night, advocating for local control of public school systems and a holistic approach to educating children.

SYCAMORE — Carey coach Todd Worst’s theory is that a team has to be able to run the football in order to win. That philosophy proved true Friday night as the Blue Devils rushed for almost 300 yards while holding rival Mohawk to 151 in a 33-14 victory.

Two local parents are using the passion of their late son to keep his memory alive and to try to provide the local community an outlet to enjoy an annual pastime in the local rural community.