Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District announces the “Showcasing Crawford County” photo contest for amateur photographers. Photos must be taken within Crawford County. There are five categories — backyard conservation, wildlife or livestock, farm/rural life, scenic landscape, and trees/crops.

The following report was prepared and submitted by the Wyandot County Humane Society on Monday and is correct as of that date. Pets reported as missing since the last report that have not been found include a male black husky, a female white husky, a tiger kitten, a tiger and white kitten, a color-point kitten, a long-haired male tiger cat, a spayed female tiger and white cat, a female blue heeler with an orange collar, a white neutered male cat, a black and white male cat, a tan female Lab and a black male Lab-pit bull.

Bill VanScoy, owner of VanScoy Farms, talks to Village Gardeners Club members in the hydroponic plant nursery near Mount Victory. Submitted photo

Brynna Case read 1,000 books before kindergarten. Dorcas Carey Public Library offers the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten reading program for children up to school-age.

2017 Wyandot County Solid Waste Management District and Recycling Center poster contest winners are (from left) Laila Johns, first place, third grade; Aeris Caudill, second place; third grade; Austin Boes, third place, third grade; and Averie Barth, third place, fourth grade.

SYCAMORE — Sycamore United Church of Christ youth group will host a Vera Bradley game night Sunday at the MCI building, the old Mohawk High School, 295 Ohio 231, Sycamore. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m.

Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District announces the “Showcasing Crawford County” photo contest for amateur photographers. Photos must be taken within Crawford County.

Lizah Bianchi read 1,000 books before kindergarten. Dorcas Carey Public Library offers the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten reading program for children up to school-age.

CAREY — The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation will host a special Mass for those affected by cancer at 7 p.m. Friday. Anyone who is suffering from cancer, in remission, or is a cancer survivor and their loved ones and caregivers are invited to participate.

CRESTLINE — A discussion on Leesville history, including the Leesville Jail and stories of the Leesville Rascals is at 3:15 p.m. Saturday at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 Ohio 598. Attendees are encouraged to bring any information or photos they have about Leesville.