Wyandot County Soil and Water ditch maintenance supervisor Jeff Hohman shows landowners from Wyandot and Crawford counties areas of a proposed ditch project that would need work at a ditch hearing at Mohawk Community Library on Tuesday.

Seven teenagers who admitted to Wyandot County Sheriff’s deputies that they were drinking at a party where a 17-year-old boy was found drunken and passed out Thursday are facing criminal charges. The teens ages 15-17 all are charged with underage consumption, Wyandot County Juvenile Prosecutor Eric Figlewicz said.

A New Bloomington man was sentenced to four years in prison Tuesday for his part in a string of burglaries in Wyandot County Common Pleas Court. Bridon J. Carroll, 22, was sentenced to one year in prison for each charge.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Several members of the Riverdale School District changed their TV viewing habits last Thursday to see the local team compete for the championship of a scholastic tournament. They saw two sets of brothers and their friend complete a victory over a 32-team field from throughout northwest Ohio in the WBGU-TV Brain Game finals with a win over Lake High School.

Upper Sandusky Police Chief David Olds is leaving after eight years. The city’s safety committee accepted Olds’ letter of retirement during a special meeting Monday night.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Wildlife Council approved the 2017-18 hunting and trapping seasons Wednesday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. White-tailed deer hunting changes include modifications to bag limits for several counties throughout the state.

MILLERSBURG — The public is invited to join barn enthusiasts, barn owners and maybe even a few barn “huggers” at Ohio’s only annual barn tour and conference to be held in Holmes County on April 28-29. Friday is an all-day bus tour, including lunch, visiting several century barns.

COLUMBUS — Ohio Farm Bureau had an increase in its active membership for fiscal year 2017. OFBF had an increase of 2,146 active members, bringing the total to 63,605.

CAREY — With a lawyer and a lawmaker sworn in Monday night, Carey is ready to get back to governing. Jessica Monday was appointed as village solicitor prior to a regular council meeting.

CAREY — Carey Council delayed a decision about updating its meter reading technology during a meeting Monday. The village opted instead to have Verizon Wireless personnel give a presentation at 6 p.m. May 1, prior to its next regular meeting.