ST. LOUIS — Upper Sandusky farmers had the opportunity to win a $2,500 donation to direct to a local eligible nonprofit organization beginning Aug. 1. As part of the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, more than $3 million of financial support will be provided to nonprofits across rural America in 2017.

Todd Thomas recently was named the new Ohio State University Extension educator for Wyandot County, replacing Robbi Sigler who retired from the position earlier this year. Thomas is a Wyandot County native having grown up in Carey, graduating from Carey High School in 2006.

CAREY — Carey’s Anita Rickle is retiring after 30 years as a treasurer’s assistant, and Linda Groves is retiring after 24 years as an elementary secretary. Janitor Chuck Ryder retired earlier this year after 10 years in the district.

Criminal Kyle L. Blankenship, Bucyrus, charged by the patrol with possession of marijuana drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana, appeared for show cause, found guilty.

New cases filed Certificate of judgment: State of Ohio Department of Taxation, Columbus, judgment creditor, vs. James M. Sheward, 604 S. Sycamore Ave., Sycamore, judgment debtor, three cases.

Mark Edward Eingle, 48, 200 W. Eighth St., Sycamore, senior purchaser; and Leslie Susan Foust, 35, 200 W. Eighth St., Sycamore, registered nurse, May 11. Zachariah D. Wayne Goble, 24, 101 E. Sandusky St., Wharton, laborer; and Morgan Rebecca Mckinniss, 23, 101 E. Sandusky St., Wharton, bank teller, May 11.

Wyandot Properties Ltd. to Jay Swinehart, property in Upper Sandusky. Adam W. Horner and Anna M. Horner to Roger E. Foulke, .681 acre in Tymochtee Township.

Ellie M. Barnett, 211 Dogwood Lane, Upper Sandusky, assured clear distance ahead, $30 fine and costs, two points, Carteens. Shaylin M. Miller, 6855 CH 16, Sycamore, failure to control, $30 fine plus costs, two points; and registration/title violation, $30 fine plus costs.

Sheriff Michael R. Hetzel has released his activity report for the month of April: