BUCYRUS — The Northwest Ohio Windbreak Program is a great opportunity for landowners to establish tree windbreaks in the county to help reduce soil erosion, control drifting snow and improve wildlife habitat. The program is offered through the ODNR Division of Forestry and provides assistance with planning and planting windbreaks.

Election officials (from left) Mark Droll, Bonnie Menningen, Jean Roberts and Kelly McGraw helped ensure a fair and secure election Tuesday for Upper Sandusky precinct F at the Upper Sandusky Community Library. Polls close today at 7:30 p.m.

The Upper Sandusky Safety Committee approved the Home for the Holidays 5K race during its regularly scheduled meeting Monday. Elaine Tschanen, representing Wyandot County 4-H camp counselors, brought maps of the planned route for the 5K race, which would begin near Johnson Street and end at the old EMS building downtown.

CAREY — Looking to maintain part of their existing wastewater treatment plant as well as put in new technology to upgrade the facility, Carey Village Council on Monday approved two of three additional expenses for the waste water treatment plant.

Autumn is in full swing in Upper Sandusky as the trees on North Sandusky Avenue are showcasing their foliage with colors of yellow, orange, red and more.

While the children are a heavy focus at the Upper Sandusky Community Library, some of the biggest and most successful programs the library offers are actually for adults. Cheryl Lyon recently took on the responsibility of the adult programs, although she has been heading the popular What’s Cookin’ cookbook discussion group for years.

The Wyandot County Council on Aging held its annual Holiday Bazaar Thursday and Friday, selling holiday decor, children’s items, baked goods, candy and more. The COA also is holding a quilt raffle, which will be drawn Dec. 1. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

Chad J. Howard, Carey, charged by the Carey police with obstruction of official business, pretrial held, continued to Dec. 17. Joseph C. Kozminske, Kalamazoo, Michigan, charged by the sheriff with possession of open beer in a motor vehicle, nollied.

Rush Rental Properties, Simply Four Systems, 13139 Ohio 231, Nevada, electronic shopping.

Certificate of judgment: Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Columbus, judgment creditor, vs. Joshua M. Swinehart, 538 N. Eighth St., Upper Sandusky, judgment debtor. Certificate of judgment: State of Ohio Department of Taxation, Columbus, judgment creditor, vs. David A. Sniffen, 211 E. Saffell Ave., Sycamore, judgment debtor, three cases.