Those who find themselves in Carey on Friday evening will be embraced into the full spirit of Christmas. The Carey Area Chamber of Commerce’s 14th annual Christmas in Carey is set to take place 5-8 p.m. in the downtown area.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — The Riverdale Board of Education is moving forward in its pursuit of an updated security system for the school. The district’s current security system is about 13 to 14 years old, Superintendent Eric Hoffman said at Riverdale’s monthly board meeting Monday.

The Wyandot County Health Alliance recently announced the completed revision of the county resource directory. The directory is a publication of phone numbers to reach local resources like emergency services, child and family services, education and employment training, food, clothing and housing assistance and mental and physical health services.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will host its 98th annual meeting Wednesday through Dec. 2 in Columbus. Nearly 340 delegates from all Ohio counties will establish the organization’s policy goals for the coming year, elect leaders, recognize county Farm Bureau and individual achievements and conduct leadership training.

COLUMBUS — Ohio’s young hunters braved less than ideal weather conditions and checked 5,930 white-tailed deer during the two-day youth gun season, Nov. 19-20, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. During last year’s youth gun season, 7,223 white-tailed deer were checked.

WASHINGTON — Consumers’ holiday food costs have declined, but farmers still receive less than 20 percent of the food dollar, according to the annual Thanksgiving edition of the National Farmers Union Farmer’s Share publication.

Brent A. Caskey, Marion, was arrested the morning of Aug. 24 on a warrant out of Upper Sandusky Municipal Court on original charges of driving under FRA suspension, speed and a seatbelt violation. Triston L. Kindle, Upper Sandusky, was picked up at Shuman Juvenile Detention Center, Pittsburgh, the morning of Aug. 24 on charges stemming from a 2015 crime spree with Rose May.

An Upper Sandusky man reported he believed people were entering his residence in the 500 block of Highland Parkway early the morning of Sept. 19. He advised he uses a dead bolt and security cameras, but believes the people are picking the lock and disabling the cameras.

Bob Snavely, an account manager for Palmer Energy Company, attended a meeting with the Wyandot County Board of Commissioners on Monday morning. Snavely brought an update from a survey performed on a solar panel project involving Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

CAREY — Carey Council passed three ordinances on final readings during a special meeting Monday. The village legislators approved a pay raise from $2,000 annually to $4,000 annually for council members, with the raises set to take effect after current terms are over.