BUCYRUS — An Ohio State Highway Patrol checkpoint for drivers operating vehicles under the influence Friday on CR 330 east of Bucyrus resulted in one motorist being cited for driving without a valid operator’s license. The patrol, in conjunction with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, conducted the OVI checkpoint on CR 330 near U.S. 30.

Hands Across Upper and Beyond is slated for 7 p.m. Aug. 31 in front of The First Citizens National Bank on West Wyandot Avenue. The event is a throwback to the 1986 Hands Across America, a nationwide effort to end hunger in the U.S., and will be a time for people to come together in downtown Upper Sandusky.

A motorist reported loose cows in the 13000 block of Ohio 67 the evening of July 23. A caller reported several unwanted people, including a relative, were trying to gain entry to a camper at Smokey’s Campground the evening of July 23.

A 17-year-old high school senior from Wyandot County won the county’s first grand champion title for market barrows at this year’s Ohio State Fair, which ran July 27 to Aug. 7. It was a title many years in the making. Ashton Frey’s father, Nathan Frey, tears up with pride when he talks about his son’s state fair win.

With the recent rains and continued warm weather, the Wyandot County Health Department is encouraging area residents to take time to reduce mosquito breeding sites around homes and to protect themselves from bites during outdoor activities.

LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 has released its highway construction report for the coming week.

Albert W. Mizen, Carey, charged by the Carey police with possession of a dangerous drug instrument, amended plea to guilty, found guilty.

Certificate of judgment: First Ohio Credit Union Inc., Fostoria, judgment creditor, vs. Robert D. Nungester Jr., Prospect, judgment debtor.

Thomas L. Stahl and Berniece L. Stahl to Brian L. Hoepf, 13.895 acres in Ridge Township.