Jim Finch of the Forest VFW plays “Taps” at the Memorial Day ceremony at Patterson Cemetery. “Taps” historically was played at dusk, flag retirement ceremonies and military funeral and memorial services.

CAREY — Uriel Garcia was one of many to meet family members in the Carey school parking lot. The senior class president had just sat through the final commencement ceremony at the site on East South Street on Sunday to find himself in the weird, immediate mental state of reflection.

A Detroit man was arrested by Upper Sandusky police Friday night on drug charges following a traffic stop on U.S. 23. Brian E. Smith was driving a U-Haul utility van and was stopped for not having working tail lights.

A pair of Upper Sandusky couples recently traveled to Flint, Michigan, to deliver 10 cases of bottled water and more than $2,000 to Salem Lutheran Church.

A family from Lima captured a fawn at Harrison Smith Park in Upper Sandusky this week before calling the police department to ask what to do with it.

Michael J. Chavana, Carey, charged by the Carey police with possession of dangerous drugs, possession of a dangerous drug instrument and possession of marijuana, amended plea to no contest, found guilty.

James E. Needs to Brett E. Kuhn and Katie I. Kuhn, 2.5 acres in Crane Township. Jack E. Kauble II to Kimberly A. Kauble, property in Harpster.

Adam Michael Perkins, 33, 6375 TH 136, Sycamore; and Danielle Marie Leeth, 29, 6375 TH 136, Sycamore, accountant, May 18.

I have been watching the passage of the Upper Sandusky property maintenance ordinance with interest. I did not attend the first meeting due to the apathy of residents to previous issues, and everything being passed as an “emergency.” But I have been impressed with those residents who did speak out. I commend them greatly!