CAREY — On July 16, the officers of the Carey FFA chapter traveled together to a cabin near Hocking Hills for the annual chapter officer retreat. Within three days time, the seven officers took part in several team-building activities and worked to prepare for the approaching school year; including everything from improvements to new ideas, which will continue to preserve the education of agriculture.

WASHINGTON — The Sign-up is now open for the Market Facilitation Program, a U.S. Department of Agriculture program to assist farmers who continue to suffer from damages because of trade retaliation from foreign nations. Through MFP, USDA will provide up to $14.5 billion in direct payments to impacted producers, part of a broader trade relief package announced in late July. The sign-up period runs through Dec. 6.

The Indian Mill’s nine-month nuisance is finally gone. A large white oak tree had been stuck in the dam of the Sandusky River at Indian Mill since November 2018, but six months of high water caused by a wet winter, spring and summer made it unsafe to remove the tree, Wyandot County Commissioner Bill Clinger said.

CAREY — A Wyandot County Sheriff’s report indicates that a two-train collision Monday on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad was likely caused when a northbound train failed to wait until a southbound train on a single track stretch cleared the tracks.

New Mohawk Superintendent Dr. Mark Burke, seven days into the job, participated in his first Mohawk Board of Education meeting Monday evening. Burke has 18 years of experience in education, including six years as the Bucyrus High School Principal. The Mohawk Board of Education approved a three-year contract for Burke in February.

As the community transitions into the school year, so has the park board. Park Director Keith Niederkohr said the Harrison Smith pool’s regular season will end Sunday. The pool will continue to be open for weekend hours until Labor Day.

It’s never too early to start thinking about preparing for winter. Nevada Council considered its options for snow removal during Monday night’s meeting, which again included the possibility of hiring a part-time employee.

CAREY — Carey Exempted Village School District Board of Education members on Monday approved a resolution to lease/purchase of a 2021 IC 77-passenger bus at a total cost of $79,606. The new bus, which is expected to arrive around Nov. 1, will replace two current 15-year-old, 72-passenger buses that will be used on their regularly scheduled routes this school year until the new bus arrives.

BUCYRUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol recently announced troopers will operate an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week.

The Wyandot County Regional Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday has been cancelled. At this time, there are no pre-application guidance or variance issues to present to the Regional Planning Commission Board.