T — The village of Forest will honor three people who have dedicated endless hours to the community during the Tree Town Festival parade on July 8. David and Lora Ferrand have been named grand marshals of the parade and Lois Thiel is the community spirit award winner for 2016.

COLUMBUS (AP) — A former Ohio State University drum major instructor accused of raping a female student was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual battery and apologizing to the victim in court. A Franklin County judge heard from the young woman and 29-year-old Stewart Kitchen before sentencing him. He also must register as a …

An Upper Sandusky man was not injured when a locomotive struck the back of his vehicle while he was crossing railroad tracks Friday morning in Salem Township.

First Baptist Church of Upper Sandusky, located at 590 Houpt Drive, will be holding the First Baptist Fireworks Festival from 6-9 p.m. Saturday prior to the city’s fireworks display.

FOREST — The 2016 Tree Town Festival invites everyone to “rediscover Forest” by attending the event July 8-10 at Gormley Park, located on Mary Street.

TIFFIN — The Ritz Players have announced the cast for “Into the Woods,” to be staged at 7:30 p.m. July 15, 16 and 23 and 2 p.m. July 24 at the Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin.

CAREY — Since 1950, the only credit union in Wyandot County has served only one community within the area. But a recent change is allowing it to expand.

CAREY — Officials from throughout Wyandot County heard from Amber Wertman, executive director of United Way of Marion and Wyandot counties, during a recent mayor’s breakfast at Splinter’s Cafe in Carey. The breakfast had been organized by the late Carey mayor, Steven Smalley, before Smalley died June 17.

The Upper Sandusky Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the Wyandot County Fair Business Showcase. Tables are available for $25 for Chamber members or $35 for non-Chamber members.