DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A 911 call at a sprawling Air Force base on Thursday sent armored vehicles and unmarked police cars rushing to a medical center where people hid behind locked doors until authorities determined there was no threat. During an extensive search after the call, a security team member shot through a locked door while checking rooms throughout …

The Capital City gymnastics and cheerleading senior team performed a routine Thursday on day one of Carey Fest at Waterworks Park in Carey. Carey Fest ended its first day Thursday night with fireworks near Waterworks Park. It was the final fireworks celebration of 2018 in Wyandot County. Daily Chief-Union/Brian Hemminger

The Upper Sandusky High School Marching Ram Band is hosting spirit week this week as it prepares for the 2018-19 season. Spirit week is held the second week of band camp and the theme is picked by the band seniors.

Ryan Summit of Pfeifer Hardware helps cook food on the grill during the Summer Sidewalk Sales on Thursday afternoon in Upper Sandusky. The sales will continue today and Saturday. Daily Chief-Union/Andrew Wilson

Construction began Thursday on the Wyandot County Infirmary Cemetery Memorial at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Pictured, Mike Wheeler, Ron Jolliff and Allen Boes set up the footer for the memorial monument. Ogg Brothers Concrete LLC poured the concrete for the footer and for the foundation of the memorial. Submitted photo

Jane M. Shrider, registrar of vital statistics at the Wyandot County Health Department, reports there were nine births and 14 deaths in the county during June. Births include seven females and two males; deaths include four females and 10 males. Forty-five certified birth and 38 certified death certificates were issued. Twenty-four burial permits were issued.

The Upper Sandusky Community Library, in coordination with Edward Jones, announced the winners of its summer coloring contest on Wednesday. The winners were: Pre-K, Aleah Mueller; kindergarten, McKenna Daniel; first grade, Jenna Irwin; second grade, Aniela Mueller; third grade, Erin Ritchey, fourth grade, Ardyn North and fifth grade, Madelyn Coughlyn.

Upper Sandusky residents, city officials and area law enforcement held a dedication ceremony for K-9 Hunter on Tuesday inside the Upper Sandusky Fire Station. K-9 Hunter served the Upper Sandusky Police Department from 2010 until retiring in 2017 due to health complications. Hunter died on April 24.

As part of a 33-year effort to protect sensitive lands and improve water quality and wildlife habitat on private lands, the USDA will resume accepting applications for the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program. Eligible farmers and private landowners can sign up at their County FSA office.

CAREY — The theme for 2018’s Carey Fest is “Small Town. Big Time!” The 38th annual festival will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week and as always, will feature a wide variety of music including country, rock, jazz, folk, bluegrass and gospel.