COLUMBUS – An Upper Sandusky youth won grand champion market barrow at the Ohio State Fair last week and participated in Sunday's sale of champions. Ashton Frey of Wyandot County was listed among the grand champions who took part in the sale that showcases animals selected as the premium entry in their species, according to a press release from the Ohio State Fair.

In June, 27 area juveniles and young adults began the Wyandot County youth training program. When the program concluded recently, 21 of those youth had completed the summer program that took place at different workplaces and worksites.

The Wyandot County commissioners officially approved placing the renewal of a five-year, half-percent income tax for operational expenses for the sheriff’s office and emergency medical services on the November ballot on Thursday.

Friday’s 13th annual Party in the Park was sponsored by the Wyandot County Youth Commission and the Salvation Army.

All entries for the 2016 Wyandot County Fair, which runs Sept. 13-18, must be turned in to the fair secretary’s office by 5 p.m. Aug. 15.

Deputy Troy Stevenson of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office works with his K9 partner during law enforcement demonstrations Thursday during the first night of Carey Fest.

The Wyandot County Visitors Bureau has announced the 2016 Lincoln Highway BuyWay Sales and Upper Sandusky community garage sales will be the second weekend of August. Local advertising for sales will be handled through The Daily Chief-Union. The Wyandot County Visitors Bureau no longer will be handling registrations and local advertising for the event. The visitors bureau will continue to …

Matthew S. Mattix, Marion, charged by the sheriff with possession of open beer in a motor vehicle, amended plea to no contest, found guilty.

Wyatt Eigel, 429 1/2 N. Warpole St., Upper Sandusky, leaving the scene of an accident, $30 fine plus costs, two points, Carteens, six-month court suspension stayed, 30 hours of community service.