FFA is more than just cows, sows and plows. In class, students learn about the science involved in agriculture as well as the business side of agriculture and the surrounding environment that influences agriculture.

Agricultural producers are reminded to consult with the FSA and NRCS before breaking out new ground for production purposes as doing so without prior authorization may put a producer’s federal farm program benefits in jeopardy.

The week of March 19 was National Ag Week. The week is used to recognize and celebrate the abundance that agriculture provides.

Upper Sandusky resident Jan Stoneburner was honored Monday evening by the Rotary Club of Upper Sandusky as the 2018 Service Above Self award winner. The Service Above Self award is presented annually to an individual who lives or works in Wyandot County and who had demonstrated outstanding humanitarian service locally, regionally, or on the world at large beyond the scope of their employment.

CAREY — A week after board members discussed the possibility of constructing a new athletic complex on campus, two Carey High School FFA members on Monday voiced concerns over the proposed baseball/softball athletic complex.

NEVADA — Nevada has a new solicitor, and he has a first task. Council hired Derek Dailey during Monday night’s meeting and asked him to write an ordinance to formally change from having a clerk-treasurer to having a fiscal officer.

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Our Lady of Consolation School students in fourth through eighth grades “who demonstrated integrity, positive character, making good choices and putting others before themselves” were awarded the Trojan award.

Our Lady of Consolation School students in kindergarten through third grades “who demonstrated integrity, positive character, making good choices, and putting others before themselves” were awarded the Trojan award.

Joe Thiel (standing) thanks attendees at his benefit dinner and auction fundraiser Sunday at St. Peter School.