A grant writing workshop will be provided by the Wyandot County Community Foundation from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 4 in the Bowman/Kirkland room at Wyandot Memorial Hospital, lower level. Area 501 C 3 nonprofits, churches and governmental units such as schools, townships, villages, libraries and other community organizations searching grant awards are invited to attend.

SMITHFIELD, Va. — Smithfield Foods recently announced the expansion of its grain purchasing and handling operations by adding facilities in Harpster and Morral. The purchase connects grain and soybean farmers with new, global markets while advancing Smithfield’s commitment to supply chain sustainability and proving the benefits of its vertically-integrated structure, according to a press release from the company.

Dr. Brian S. Griffin has joined the staff of Carey Chiropractic Center and Nevada Chiropractic Center. Dr. Griffin’s office hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday mornings, Thursdays and Friday mornings in the Carey Chiropractic Center (419-396-6343) and Wednesdays from 2-5:30 p.m. in the Nevada Chiropractic Center (740-482-1800).

The Wyandot County Young Professionals returns to White Shutter Winery, Nevada, on Thursday for the group’s September meeting.

A public inspection of a newly renovated property recently was held at 450 W. Spring St., Upper Sandusky. The 41,087-square-foot building is available to rent for $5,000 per month, with smaller divisions available.

Martin A. Stansbery has been named a member of the 2016 Executive Council of New York Life Insurance Company. Members of the executive council are among the most successful of New York Life’s sales force of 12,000 licensed agents, according to a press release from the insurance agency.

The Wyandot County Office of Economic Development, Upper Sandusky Area Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Administration and Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Sandusky, Seneca and Wyandot counties will present a Small Business and Entrepreneur Development Fair.

The Wyandot County Regional Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday has been canceled. There are no pre-application guidance or variance issues to present to the board.

The day Mychell Clements quit her job at a hair salon in Marion was the end of one long road and the beginning of a new, promising one. The military wife and mother of three boys had moved several times and endured her own health issues, in addition to caring for her husband, and an “unorganized” work environment sent her over the edge.

The First Citizens National Bank has announced the promotions of two executive officers. Jevon J. Reile has been promoted to senior vice president/chief information officer, and Jennifer A. Romich has been promoted to senior vice president/chief lending officer.