FOREST — The connection between Hempy Water and Miss Ohio Sarah Clapper got off to a rocky start, but has developed into a partnership which has brought Clapper’s inspirational message to hundreds of area students.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) will host district office hours on three days next week. The first session is from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at the Upper Sandusky Community Library, 301 N. Sandusky Ave.

Chadrick A. Beekman, Sycamore, charged by the sheriff with menacing/stalking, signed waver to be bound to common pleas court; and domestic violence, sentencing held.

Certificate of judgment: Capital One Bank USA NA, Columbus, judgment creditor, vs. Jeffery N. Elmer, 219 S. Warpole St., Lot 4, Upper Sandusky, judgment debtor.

Christopher Niederkohr and Angela S. Niederkohr to Brian K. Adkins and Carole A. Adkins, 2.260 acres in Salem Township.

Crystal Elaine Thompson, 39, 363 E. Findlay St., Carey, laborer; and Stacey Nicole Martinez, 38, 363 E. Findlay St., Carey, insurance agent, Feb. 8.

Sheriff Michael R. Hetzel has released his activity report for the month of January:

MOUNT BLANCHARD — The hallways outside the Riverdale gymnasium were filled with items up for sale during a pair of recent basketball games last weekend. Restaurant meals, hand tools and wooden shelves all were set out on tables for the highest bidder to consider in a silent auction.

Trash was turned to treasure for a good cause on Thursday at the Senior Connection in Upper Sandusky. Fran Cartwright, a Bucyrus native, taught the senior crafters group how to turn used plastic grocery bags into crocheted sleeping mats or other items like purses.

The Wyandot County Board of Developmental Disabilities met in its regular session on Thursday evening at Angeline Industries. Angeline Superintendent Todd Dilley reported that Angeline is applying for a grant for two vehicles, and hoping to be approved for one.