Robert J. Buckingham, Forest, charged by the sheriff with domestic violence, pleaded not guilty, trial set for Aug. 16.

Certificate of judgment: State of Ohio Department of Taxation, Columbus, judgment creditor, vs. Keith D. Vehrs, 19571 CH 53, Upper Sandusky, judgment debtor.

Janice A. Rish to Michael Cody Jacob Smith and Chelsea Fay, 1.537 acres in Jackson Township.

David Eugene Wagner, 60, 400 S. Warpole St., Upper Sandusky, Kasai; and Virnice Shepherd, 62, 400 S. Warpole St., Upper Sandusky, retired, June 20.

A tree in the 400 block of East Church Street apparently was struck by lightning in the thunderstorms that rolled through Wyandot County overnight Wednesday and into Thursday morning.

CAREY — A steady stream of visitors passed through the side entrance of Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home on Wednesday for one more chance to give back to the late Carey mayor. Steven W. Smalley was made for the job.

Chris Moynihan (standing), director of programming and education at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta, shares astronaut fitness tips with youth and adults during a program at the Upper Sandusky Community Library on Thursday.

FINDLAY — The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts recently unveiled the artists who will perform during its 2016-2017 season, which begins in September. The season features a lineup of 19 different shows with 20 total performances featuring rock ‘n’ roll, Broadway, bluegrass, holiday favorites, comedy, dance and more. Highlights include a homecoming for native son and Broadway superstar Gavin Creel, the return of the Toledo Symphony and Sandi Patty on her farewell tour.

First Baptist Church of Upper Sandusky, located at 590 Houpt Drive, will be holding the First Baptist Fireworks Festival from 6-9 p.m. July 2 prior to the city’s fireworks display. The festival is free and will include carnival games, face painting, water games and more.