Paul Wagner Properties LLC to Amy Fredritz and Larry Ross, property in Upper Sandusky. Larry D. Barlow and Ethel L. Barlow to Doug Lawerence and Brandy Lawerence, property in Harpster.

Brandon Lee Black, 20, 7066 TH 103, Carey, military; and Makaylie Renee Borton, 18, Cygnet, college student, Sept. 19. Elijah James Wheeler, 23, 3008 Ohio 53 N., Upper Sandusky, laborer; and Brandi Ann Goeller, 23, 3008 Ohio 53 N., Upper Sandusky, daycare, Sept. 20.

Mohawk seniors Alex Lersch and Molly Danner were named homecoming king and queen before the start of Friday’s football game against Bucyrus. Danner, a Sycamore native, is a daughter of Larry and Maria Danner. Lersch, a Melmore native, is a son of James and Mary Anne Lersch.

Hannah Lonsway (left) and Will Faber were named Carey High School’s homecoming queen and king before Friday night’s football game against Seneca East. Lonsway is a daughter of Randy and Suzy Lonsway. Faber is a son of Joel Faber and Deb Faber.

As a lifelong Republican, I regularly have voted for our outstanding candidates running for office. But I cannot support Bob Latta. When Latta voted to replace Obamacare, knowing the Congressional Budget Office forecast a 25 percent increase for individuals, including agriculture and small business, I was angry.

I have been looking forward to fall — for cooler temperatures and for cooler heads to prevail! We have a chance to elect members to Congress who will fight for our ailing democracy instead of meekly voting the party line and hiding from constituents who have legitimate questions and real concerns.

An Upper Sandusky man was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for marijuana cultivation and Medicaid fraud Thursday afternoon in the Wyandot County Courthouse. William S. Rimmer appeared for sentencing Thursday after pleading guilty to marijuana cultivation and Medicaid fraud, second and fifth degree felonies.

A fire occurred on the 100 block of North Fifth Street in downtown Upper Sandusky on Thursday afternoon. The Upper Sandusky Fire Department was able to extinguish the blaze in the back of the building after arriving within six minutes of being alerted by the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office.

Former President Obama said recently that “the biggest threat to democracy is indifference.” According to the web, indifference is a noun meaning lack of interest, concern or sympathy.

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and thanks to the Wyandot County Fair Board, exhibitors, parents and volunteers of the Wyandot County Fair for making my first year as the fair veterinarian successful. As a previous Junior Fair exhibitor for many years, I was honored to come home and serve my fair and home county.