MARION — Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Craig B. Overly has been selected the 2018 Trooper of the Year at the Marion Post. The selection of Overly, 30, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2018 at the Marion Post.

SYCAMORE — A home school science experiment workshop will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Mohawk Community Library. Hands-on science experiments will be conducted with the focus this month on slime.

HARPSTER — The Rev. Steve Burchett will be presenting the Sunday morning message at 10:25 a.m. this week at Harpster United Methodist Church. Burchett is a graduate of Ridgedale High School, Cedarville College and Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

The following report was prepared and submitted by the Wyandot County Humane Society on Tuesday and is correct as of that date. Pets reported as missing since the last report that have not been found include a blue merle male Australian shepherd, a neutered male brindle and white pit bull and a large male black Lab.

Forest UMC Today, 10:30 a.m., USDA delivery; 1:30 p.m., United Methodist Women; 7 p.m., Forest Christian Preschool program.

Patti Baumgartner (from left) and Lucy Penwell of the Boxcar Tavern presented a check for $2,646 to Wyandot Memorial Hospital Oncology nurses Kandy Gretzinger, Brittany Schilling and Erika Hill for patients in treatment for cancer. 

The Upper Sandusky Area Ministerial Association reviewed the past year and organized for 2019.

The AARP-sponsored team in conjunction with council on aging and the Trinity EUM Church is gearing up for doing free tax preparation and they can use help. From doing 60 returns the first year, they now do over 400 returns. As a volunteer the main benefit is helping others but they also will get travel expense paid.

SYCAMORE — First National Bank of Sycamore once again is kicking off its community project appropriately named Christmas Cheer. In the spirit of Christmas, the bank is collecting monetary donations at each of its full-service locations in Sycamore, McCutchenville and New Riegel, along with its own monetary contributions that in turn will be used to purchase much needed and appreciated items for residents in area nursing homes.

ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Inc. has funding available for home repairs for those age 60 and older who qualify based on their combined monthly income. Types of home repairs include furnace repair or replacement, bathroom accessibility modifications and other necessary home repairs.