COLUMBUS — Ohio hunters are invited to enjoy early waterfowl seasons for Canada goose and teal that begin Sept. 3, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Hunters are reminded to check regulations for changes to rules, season dates and bag limits as the 2016 fall seasons begin.

Billie J. Perkins, Upper Sandusky, was arrested on a warrant in the 300 block of West Wyandot Avenue the morning of Aug. 11. Codie N. Ray, Upper Sandusky, was arrested on a warrant in the 700 block of North Eighth Street the morning of Aug. 11.

The director of the Carey Conservation Club reported underage drinking on the campground the morning of July 24. Adam A. Luxon, Carey, was cited for possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia and charged for underage consumption.

FOREST — For some Forest residents, the war on drugs seems like a problem in the larger cities. But the officers of the local police department dispelled that myth at a town meeting Monday night at Gormley Park.

FINDLAY — A group of Hancock County residents who sought to make the game of baseball playable for anyone unveiled a $1.6 million project Saturday. The Blanchard Valley Health System Miracle Park is the newest addition to the Marathon Diamonds baseball and softball complex and the site of the Miracle League of Findlay.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Because of a waiver granted by the state, Riverdale has seen its school lunch prices remain steady while some other districts are having to increase. Riverdale board member John Livingston brought up the issue of school lunch prices at Monday’s monthly meeting, stating that he had read a couple area schools had to raise their lunch prices because of a state plan.

Area law enforcement officials located marijuana growing at three residences during cannabis eradication efforts for the year. The county applied for funding from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Sheriff Mike Hetzel said.

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.