Craig Eldridge, M.D., J.D., is joining the medical staff at Wyandot Memorial Hospital to accept responsibility for the medical practice of Dr. Byron Morales as he transitions to medical affairs director. Dr. Eldridge is familiar with Upper Sandusky, as he was born and raised in Willard and played sports against Upper Sandusky High School in the days of the Northern Ohio League.

Payne and Brown Insurance has announced that Kayla Weaver has earned her Certified Insurance Counselor designation from the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. To earn the designation, agents must have two years of experience in the insurance industry and must complete five courses — each consisting of 20 classroom hours and a comprehensive written exam.

Danielle Kreais, CPNP-PC, is offering walk-in office hours at Wyandot Memorial Hospital to care for children from newborn through age 17. The certified pediatric nurse practitioner will be available from 8-11 a.m. Tuesdays and 7-11 a.m. Fridays for new and existing patients to walk in for care without appointments.

SUNBURY — Family-owned and operated Washington Auto Parts, a 19-store automotive aftermarket store group in Central Ohio, announced it will be acquiring Principal Truck Supply, Inc. and will take over operations March 1. One of the largest independent distributors of automotive parts in Central Ohio, Washington Auto Parts was founded in Johnstown by Ken Washington in 1977, and now is co-owned and operated by his sons Mike and Bob Washington, along with third generation owners Matt and Corey Washington.

The Union Elementary fourth- and fifth-grade RAM of the Month winners for January are (front row, from left) fourth graders Ison Newsome, Addison Fredritz and Avery Frederitz; and (back row) fifth graders Otto Kreais, Jonathon Gottfried and Kloe Ealy.

The Upper Sandusky Middle School RAM of the Month winners for January are (front row, from left) sixth grader Maximus Martinez, seventh grader Jackson Gottfried and eighth grader Brenna Miller; (back row) sixth grader Hope Morris, seventh grader Chevelle Heid and eighth grader Kyle Bishop.

The Union Elementary kindergarten through third grade RAM of the Month winners for January are (front row, from left) kindergarteners Carter Thornton and Jacen Coburn, first grader Jeremiah Broters, first grader Brady Ross;

SYCAMORE — In a special meeting Tuesday, the Mohawk Board of Education unanimously approved a three-year contract and a two-month consultant contract for new Mohawk Superintendent Dr. Mark Burke.

As more children are engaging in risky online behaviors, internet safety expert Jesse Weinberger gave a presentation on internet safety to local parents Tuesday evening at Upper Sandusky Middle School. Weinberger’s presentation covered sexting, cyber bullying, all of the social media outlets that are available to children, the risks and consequences of using social media in the incorrect fashion and ways that child predators use social media and the internet.

Power crews respond to a downed line along Ohio 231 Monday after a fallen tree knocked out power in Nevada and surrounding areas Sunday evening. According to AEP Spokesperson Karen Salajko, 516 customers lost power at 6:22 p.m. Sunday.