Construction began Thursday on the Wyandot County Infirmary Cemetery Memorial at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Pictured, Mike Wheeler, Ron Jolliff and Allen Boes set up the footer for the memorial monument. Ogg Brothers Concrete LLC poured the concrete for the footer and for the foundation of the memorial. Submitted photo

Jane M. Shrider, registrar of vital statistics at the Wyandot County Health Department, reports there were nine births and 14 deaths in the county during June. Births include seven females and two males; deaths include four females and 10 males. Forty-five certified birth and 38 certified death certificates were issued. Twenty-four burial permits were issued.

The Upper Sandusky Community Library, in coordination with Edward Jones, announced the winners of its summer coloring contest on Wednesday. The winners were: Pre-K, Aleah Mueller; kindergarten, McKenna Daniel; first grade, Jenna Irwin; second grade, Aniela Mueller; third grade, Erin Ritchey, fourth grade, Ardyn North and fifth grade, Madelyn Coughlyn.

Upper Sandusky residents, city officials and area law enforcement held a dedication ceremony for K-9 Hunter on Tuesday inside the Upper Sandusky Fire Station. K-9 Hunter served the Upper Sandusky Police Department from 2010 until retiring in 2017 due to health complications. Hunter died on April 24.

As part of a 33-year effort to protect sensitive lands and improve water quality and wildlife habitat on private lands, the USDA will resume accepting applications for the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program. Eligible farmers and private landowners can sign up at their County FSA office.

CAREY — The theme for 2018’s Carey Fest is “Small Town. Big Time!” The 38th annual festival will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week and as always, will feature a wide variety of music including country, rock, jazz, folk, bluegrass and gospel.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Riverdale students will have a familiar face as their full time school resource officer starting this year. Superintendent Jeff Young informed the board at its regular meeting on Monday that Hancock County Sheriff's Deputy Craig Sheets, who has spent several years with Riverdale as a part-time SRO, will take over full-time duties this year.

COLUMBUS — In the face of repeated budget cuts, Ohio’s county commissioners are hoping for a new partnership and more local government funding from the state’s next governor.

The annual Kirby/St. Mary’s Fest took place over the weekend in Kirby.

Downtown businesses and organizations in Upper Sandusky provided a wide variety of entertainment for area residents. All proceeds from the three hour event were donated to the local non-profit Hannah’s House. Daily Chief-Union/Brian Hemminger