As one Upper Sandusky congregation prepares for its fourth summer get-together, its focus remains the same. Every year, the church on North Fifth Street aims to connect with the community by giving.

CAREY — A Carey man driving a pickup truck hit a man riding on a motorized scooter Wednesday afternoon, police said. Steven Yonts was cited for pedestrian right-of-way after the pickup truck he was driving struck Daryl B. Sprau, Carey Police Chief Rich Kesler said.

Upper Sandusky city officials are raising a stink about people throwing trash in dumpsters for cardboard recycling only.

An officer responded to a report of an attempted vehicle break-in in the 500 block of Highland Parkway early the morning of July 20. A victim reported between $1,500 and $2,000 in items were missing from his van.

NEVADA — The White Shutter Winery and Brewery has added few touches and improvements since it opened in 2014. A grape-themed mural marks the spot off U.S. 30 between Upper Sandusky and Nevada where Joe and Cindy Kraus built their tasting room.

COLUMBUS — Dan Reid of the Reid Insurance Agency, Upper Sandusky, was named a member of the 2017 Grange Life Presidents Club, recognizing him for his production, customer retention and service results. Every year, Grange Life distinguishes a select group of its independent agency partners with the Presidents Club honor.

TOLEDO — Several new businesses have opened their doors at Secor Square, a new mixed-use retail center in Toledo being developed by S.J. Collins Enterprises, a commercial real estate development firm. Dental One Partners, First Watch, Fusian, Great Clips, Orangetheory Fitness, PetPeople, PizzaFire and The Joint Chiropractic are open now.

SYCAMORE — A standing-room-only crowd packed Tuesday night’s Sycamore Village Council meeting to speak out against an upcoming council vote on a proposed rezoning that could make way for a Dollar General store to open at the north end of town.

BUCYRUS – Architect Brent Buehrer gave details of a proposed new middle school and high school building to a group of community members Tuesday evening in the Wynford High School auditorium. Mike Burns, director of Robert W. Baird and Co. Inc., also presented financial information about the ballot issue set to go before voters in the November election.

COLUMBUS— State Rep. Wesley A. Goodman (R-Cardington) will host district office hours from 4-6 p.m. Aug. 21 at Upper Sandusky Community Library, 301 N. Sandusky Ave. Appointments are not necessary.