The Rev. Elaine J. Clinger Sturtz was a special guest speaker Sunday for the Parkinson’s support group in Upper Sandusky. The group typically meets at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Janice Woods’ home and is open to Parkinson’s disease patients, caregivers, family and friends.

Lorne Missey of Ohio Tree Carvings sands the surface of the large eagle he and his father, Matt, crafted from a tree Monday at Gormley Park in Forest.

Bob and Audrey Wood play the didgeridoo and rain stick to a steady beat for children attending the Forest-Jackson Public Library’s summer reading program event in the pavilion at Gormley Park.

The Upper Sandusky FFA traveled to the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus the first part of May for the 90th Ohio State FFA Convention. At the convention, individuals and the chapter were recognized for their hard work over the past year.

BUCYRUS — The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District nominating committee is searching for qualified candidates who are interested in serving on their board of supervisors. Supervisors are public officials responsible to the people of Crawford County.

The Gottfried Nature Center and the Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding a summer day camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21 at the Gottfried Nature Center on CH 330 west of Upper Sandusky. The all day camp will include sessions involving hands-on investigations into the areas of creatures that fly, food chain producers, trees and plants, and a collection of outdoor games and nature fun activities.

BUCYRUS — Do you have an eye for the beauty of Crawford County? Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to bring back the photo contest, “Crawford’s Charm.” This contest is for amateur photographers, and the photos must be taken within the county.

The Upper Sandusky Safety Committee heard from area township trustees Monday in advance of a vote for mutual aid fire protection contracts, which expire July 1. Upper Sandusky Fire Department Chief Lynn Yeater previously attended all area township meetings with trustees to explain what has been going on at the department and the need for an increase in rates.

A crew from Go Green LLC, of Van Wert, removes slabs of concrete from the former Forest swimming pool Monday. The Kenton-Hardin Health Department closed the pool in 2014 for safety reasons.

CAREY — As the village’s contract with the Central Collection Agency, Division of Taxation, Cleveland, nears an end, Carey Village council once again is considering changing firms to take care of income tax payments. The village’s contract with the Central Collection Agency, Division of Taxation, Cleveland, expires on July 1.