COLUMBUS — The 2016-17 hunting and trapping seasons were among the regulations approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council at its meeting Wednesday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. White-tailed deer hunting season changes include moving the two-day gun season to Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17-18, and muzzleloader season to Jan. 7-10.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Five members of the Riverdale FFA recently competed in the state judging contests. Four members competed in equine management, which consists of equine evaluation, general equipment identification and a general knowledge test.

FINDLAY — The Ohio Ornithological Society is accepting registrations for guided beginner bird tours during the International Migratory Bird Day weekend, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The OOS, in cooperation with the ODNR Division of Wildlife, will conduct guided bird walks May 14 and 15 at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area.

COLUMBUS — Representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will launch the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network at an event from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the Findlay Inn and Conference Center, 200 E. Main Cross St. The event will announce the three farms in the Blanchard River Watershed that have …

COLUMBUS — Aerial gypsy moth larvae treatments will begin in mid-May in several areas of Ohio, including Wyandot County. Treatment will take place between 6 and 11 a.m., and signs will be posted around the treatment areas by 5 p.m. the day prior to treatment, according to a letter sent to local public officials and provided to The Daily Chief-Union.

REYNOLDSBURG — The Ohio Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for the 2016 specialty crop block grant program, which will provide funding for projects to enhance the competitiveness of crops such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and nursery crops.

A shortage of paramedics and emergency medical technicians is an issue Wyandot County Emergency Medical Services has battled for a long time. EMS Director Dale Risley hopes he has found an answer to help solve the problem.

A public hearing has been set for 7:45 p.m. May 9 after a special session of Upper Sandusky City Council for residents and businesses to ask questions about a new property maintenance ordinance.

Upper Sandusky Exempted Village Schools is considering drug testing for athletes, board member Mark McQuown said at Monday evening’s meeting at Union Elementary School. McQuown said the newly formed athletic committee has talked about its options, which vary in terms of what the tests include.

CAREY — Carey Council and the Carey Exempted Village Schools Board may consider a long-term lease for the baseball field at Memorial Park. Council president Armand Getz introduced the matter at a regular council meeting Monday.