BUCYRUS — As part of the Patrol’s ongoing effort to make Ohio’s roadways safer, troopers are continuing to focus on impaired driving enforcement. During the first five months of 2019, troopers have made more than 10,000 arrests for impaired driving, resulting in 22 fewer OVI-related fatal crashes.

Troy E. Landrum, Upper Sandusky, was arrested for domestic violence on the 300 block of West Church Street the morning of July 9. Anne M. Barger, Marion, was arrested on a warrant out of Upper Sandusky Municipal Court the morning of July 9.

COLUMBUS — Due to the extreme weather that has taken a devastating toll on parts of Ohio, Treasurer Robert Sprague today announced he has re-opened the application period for the Ag-LINK program. Through this round of applications, farm operators and agribusiness owners based in Ohio can receive a 2% interest rate reduction on loans up to $150,000. Ag-LINK can provide significant savings and much needed relief to farmers and agribusinesses impacted by recent storms and floods.

COLUMBUS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency is extending the prevented plant crop reporting deadline for Ohio producers affected by spring flooding and excessive moisture. Producers without crop insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program coverage in certain counties now have until Monday to report acres they intended to plant this spring but could not due to weather conditions.

NEVADA — With the condition of its village hall deteriorating, Nevada Council is considering its options, including the possibility of a new building. Council received a quote of $18,100 for repair work on the outside of the block building, and it expects a new roof, which may be needed sooner rather than later, would cost over $20,000, meaning total work on the building would be around $40,000.

First responders are pictured on scene on the 700 block of Marseilles Avenue on Monday afternoon following a two-vehicle injury crash. According to an Upper Sandusky Police Department accident report, Darlene Ferguson, 71, Upper Sandusky, failed to yield at a stop sign on Fairview Street and pulled out onto Marseilles Avenue in a red 2015 Ford Escape, where she was struck by a chrome 2005 Hyundai Accent driven by Timothy Giles, 28, Morral.

The Mohawk Board of Education voted to increase lunch prices for the 2019-20 school year at its meeting Monday evening. Treasurer Rhonda Feasel reported the school had a $30,000 deficit in the lunch budget due to experienced staff at the top of the pay scale and having fewer students. She said the budget could survive one more year without making a change but recommended a 25 cent increase, although lunch will need a 50 cent total increase to balance the deficit.

The Upper Sandusky Park Board approved a motion to authorize the park department to purchase a new pool sweeper at Monday’s regular meeting. Pool manager Catie Richman told the board that the current pool sweeper presents a safety issue. The current sweeper sits on the pool deck and the vacuum is hooked up to it and is manually used to sweep the pool, Richman explained. She said that the sweeper requires live wires to be close to the pool, which has presented issues in the past.

The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot counties does not have a regularly scheduled meeting in July. The next board meeting is 4:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board building, 1200 N. Ohio 53, Tiffin.

Willie T. Thomas, Wooster, was charged with OVI following a traffic stop on U.S. 30 eastbound near CH 128 the early morning of July 8. A probable cause search of the vehicle located marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia and loaded firearms. The Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office took over the scene upon arrival because of jurisdiction.