NEW RIEGEL — According to Metal Construction News Magazine, Clouse Construction Corporation, a design build general contract located in New Reigel, has recently been ranked No. 1 in the state of Ohio and No. 28 in the United States for being a top pre-engineered metal builder in 2018.

TIFFIN — Bascom Communications, Bascom, has announced an investment of $1.7 million into its fiber and fixed wireless services for 2019, bringing its two-year total investment to $2.8 million. These investments have helped Bascom extend services to customers south and east of Tiffin who previously were not able to get high-speed internet.

Darby Walton (right), with Walton Realty & Auction Co. LLC, and Carey Area Chamber of Commerce Director Cassie Carlson (second right) look to get the right fry on their steaks during the Wyandot Chamber of Commerce Annual Steak Fry on Aug. 14 at Ellis Lake, as Marty Stansbery (left), Baker Financial Group, and Jim Hull, First Citizens National Bank (second left), and other members of the Wyandot Chamber of Commerce look on.

Tristan Joy, a local Edward Jones financial adviser, will host a coffee club at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 5 at Glazed Over. The coffee club is an informal gathering whereby Edward Jones financial advisers provide an update on the stock market and the economy in a relaxed environment.

FINDLAY — Spire Advertising is accepting registrations for The Hiring Workshop on Sept. 5. Jeremy Harrison, Founder and CEO of Spire, said, “Many local leaders tell us that hiring good workers is their biggest obstacle to growth.”

KENTON — Kenton Tractor Supply Company, 948 E. Columbus St., on Saturday will host animal adoptions, a pet supplies drive and more during its annual Out Here with Animals celebration — a monthlong event that recognizes pets, animals and the people who care for them.

DEFIANCE — First Federal Bank will upgrade its online banking portal at First-Fed.com in support of Web Content Accessibilities Guidelines. WCAG is a series of guidelines set for improving web accessibility.

FINDLAY — Spire Advertising is accepting registrations for its Aug. 22 workshop, “7 Costly Mistakes Small Businesses Make with Their Websites and Marketing.” The workshop is designed to help businesses find out if they are wasting time and money on marketing efforts that don’t work, and to help businesses who are new to marketing learn where to start.

SYCAMORE — The Mohawk Board of Education will be holding a regular meeting 7 p.m. Monday in the Mohawk Community Center.

KIRBY — U.A.W. Local No. 1033 Retiree’s meeting is 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Blue Room Restaurant in Kirby.