DeAnn Funkhouser is entertaining some unique guests at her recently-opened Airbnb “Good Thyme on the Farm” near Harpster. A crew for AEP is doing tree trimming this week near power lines in Wyandot County with the pictured heavy saw blades that hang below its helicopter.

Representatives from participating businesses in the 2018 South Sandusky Street Block Rally gathered at the Wyandot County Courthouse Thursday morning to present a check for $4,100 to local nonprofit Hannah’s House, which was represented by Executive Director Misty Droll.

The Upper Sandusky Community Library Board approved a request to purchase six laptops and a laptop cart during its meeting Thursday. Library Director Kathleen Whitt said the library attempted to receive a grant for the new laptops and cart but did not get approved.

MARION — The Marion Palace Theatre owners opened its doors to an anxious crowd of over 3,200. Those in attendance became the first to experience the lavish interior and a stage filled with exciting entertainment.

SYCAMORE — Clark’s Yard Sing and Potluck is Friday at 434 Haines Road, Sycamore. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. with singing at 6 p.m.

A little rain didn’t prevent the Wyandot Chamber of Commerce from hosting its annual steak fry on Wednesday at Ellis Lake. Over 200 people attended the event, which featured a 50/50 raffle, a live auction and live music.

The Upper Sandusky marching band plays during Wednesday’s Ram Rumble at the Upper Sandusky football field.

COLUMBUS — Dan Reid, CPCU, CLU of the Reid Insurance Agency, Upper Sandusky, has been named a member of the 2018 Grange Life Presidents Club, recognizing him for his production, customer retention, and service results. Every year, Grange Life distinguishes a select group of its independent agency partners with the Presidents Club honor.

BUCYRUS — U-Haul Company of Massachusetts and Ohio Inc. has announced that Country Road Spinners has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Bucyrus community. Country Road Spinners at 5350 Lincoln Highway will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving supplies and in-store pick-up for boxes.

Recruitment now is underway to enroll participants in the fall Micro Business Development Program offered by the HHWP Community Action Commission. The program consists of 11 sessions held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Aug. 23 at the Wyandot County HHWP Community Action Commission office, 559 S. Warpole St. in Upper Sandusky.