In nearly nine years, Brittiny Leeth has made an impression on her longtime employer. Now she’s stepping outside of Wyandot County.

The First Citizens National Bank has announced the addition of two employees. Tyler McEldowny has joined First Citizens Main Office’s banking team as assistant vice president/main office loan officer.

The Catholic Ladies of Columbia recently donated $1,628 to St. Peter School from proceeds of a bake sale the group hosted during Catholic Schools Week. The money will be used to replace carpeting in two classrooms during the summer.

The first day of trial for an Upper Sandusky man accused of contributing to meth lab operations was completed Tuesday in Wyandot County Common Pleas Court. Wyandot County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Eric Figlewicz and defense attorney Thomas Nicholson spent approximately 2 1/2 hours questioning potential jurors for the trial.

SYCAMORE — Sycamore Village Council members approved a $1.50-an-hour pay increase for the utility clerk in a split decision Tuesday night. Council approved the raise by a 5-1 vote, with Dawn Needles voting against it.

HARPSTER — Three Harpster residents attended the Harpster Village Council meeting Tuesday to express interest in a vacant council seat. Tom McBride, Crystal Fernatt and Mindy Frederick were present at the meeting and Mayor James Robertson informed council that Heather Cano also was interested in the position but was unable to attend the meeting due to a family emergency.

FOREST — The village of Forest continues to face deficit spending as it enters the first two months of the new year. According to village records, the general fund ended 2013 with $376,343.

Knights of Columbus representative Mike Alspach donates $500 to St. Peter School from proceeds from a recent pancake and sausage breakfast held during Catholic Schools Week. The donation will be used to help buy new carpets for classrooms.

Dave Kitzler clears snow from sidewalks in front of the Wyandot County Courthouse and Sheriff’s Office this morning. The area was blanketed with 2-3 inches of snow Monday and overnight, causing school closings throughout the area.

The Wyandot County Board of Commissioners spoke with county Auditor Bill Kitzler about improving cyber security within the various county offices in the county courthouse Monday. A quote from DMC Technology Group, Inc. listed a new server at the overall price of $10,118.