Nine businesses received Star awards from the Wyandot County Chamber of Commerce at last week’s annual meeting at Trinity Evangelical United Methodist Church. Representatives from the winning companies included (front row, from left) Dianntha Lessig, Vyntage Barn; Kelly Giacalone, Unique Event Decor;

Toni Rall, of Upper Sandusky, retired at the end of 2016 after working nearly 41 years at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. Rall’s first job was in the business office. She also worked in data processing and patient registration.

CAREY — Poverello Federal Credit Union recently promoted Jacob M. Price to chief operations officer/credit union manager. Price is from the Alvada area and has more than 16 years of financial industry experience, primarily in the credit union field.

The Wyandot County Young Professionals will meet for the first time this year at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at Splinter’s Cafe in Carey. Members will discuss plans for the year ahead.

Paul D. Porter, Ridge Township, was arrested for criminal damaging in the 5000 block of CH 87, Carey, the morning of Nov. 6. A deputy responded to a property dispute call in the 4000 block of CH 107, Tymochtee Township, the morning of Nov. 7.

CAREY — Village officials halted plans to repair an electric substation and pole lines as a result of discussions at the Carey Village Council meeting Tuesday evening. Council now waits for a response from the Economic Development Agency after the EDA reported it would refrain from participating in the Continental Structural Plastics project after the lowest bid was not selected by council at its previous meeting.

Wyandot County Farm Bureau’s annual membership drive will kick off Saturday morning at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds Dining Hall. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 – 11:30 with sessions offered throughout the morning about what Farm Bureau offers for everyone in the community.

REYNOLDSBURG — A strong coalition consisting of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio State University and several state agricultural organizations are encouraging farmers to attend training courses for the Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification Program.

The Wyandot County Farm Service Agency is accepting resumes from anyone interested in the position of county committee adviser. FSA County Committee Advisers are a valued voice for under-represented groups and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.

FINDLAY — Sportsmen and women interested in pursuing coyotes are invited to attend a free informational workshop provided by Ohio Department of Natural Resources on Jan. 31 in Findlay. Wildlife experts will cover basic topics, such as life history, calling techniques including call types and setups, appropriate firearms and ammunition, trapping sets, scouting and the laws associated with pursuing coyotes.