SYCAMORE — The First National Bank of Sycamore celebrated its milestone of 100 years at all four of its locations Friday in Sycamore, New Riegel, McCutchenville and Tiffin.

COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber recently announced Wyandot Memorial Hospital was among the entities to receive the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports. The Auditor’s office presents the Auditor of State Award to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit.

Wyanstock 2019 starts Friday at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds and will continue all day Saturday with its biggest lineup yet. The sixth annual local music festival features a record 15 music acts and is put on by Wyandot County Young Professionals.

Emergency services respond to a Kalmbach Trucking semi tractor that overturned on the southbound entrance ramp to U.S. 23 from CH 330 after its driver, Robert A. Kaiser, of Attica, failed to negotiate the curve and drove off the left side of the road.

This year many will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday by attending local music festivals, backyard parties and fireworks. While not all activities include alcohol, some will. That’s why the Wyandot County Safe Communities Coalition and local law enforcement agencies want to remind partygoers to be responsible and designate a sober driver.

At its July monthly council meeting, Kirby Village Council approved its estimate of revenues for the 2020 budget. Clerk treasurer, Darl Snyder said the estimates are very similar year to year. The village started 2019 with $28,476.27 in the general fund.

In observance of Independence Day, the offices of the Daily Chief-Union will be closed Thursday and no paper will be printed. Friday’s paper will be delivered as usual.

A rededication reading of the Declaration of Independence is noon Thursday at John Green Cemetery near Harpster. Amy Kriebel will read the Declaration of Independence and attendees are invited to bring a picnic lunch, blanket, card table, etc., to enjoy after the reading. The cemetery is located just off Prospect-Upper Sandusky Road on the east side, approximately 7.9 miles north of Big Island or approximately two miles south of Harpster. Look for the American flag on a power pole. In the event of rain, the reading will be held at the firehouse in Morral. For additional information call 740-496-4242, 740-360-2901, 740-360-4746 or 614-203-0023.

Local libraries are operating on modified schedules this week in observance of Independence Day. The Upper Sandusky Community Library closes at 6 p.m. today and is closed all day Thursday. The library opens at 9 a.m. Friday.

The Crawford Park District announced recently that the Lowe-Volk Park Nature Center will be open the July 4 holiday from noon to 4 p.m. The Nature Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.