Seven teenagers who admitted to Wyandot County Sheriff’s deputies that they were drinking at a party where a 17-year-old boy was found drunken and passed out Thursday are facing criminal charges. The teens ages 15-17 all are charged with underage consumption, Wyandot County Juvenile Prosecutor Eric Figlewicz said.

A New Bloomington man was sentenced to four years in prison Tuesday for his part in a string of burglaries in Wyandot County Common Pleas Court. Bridon J. Carroll, 22, was sentenced to one year in prison for each charge.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Several members of the Riverdale School District changed their TV viewing habits last Thursday to see the local team compete for the championship of a scholastic tournament. They saw two sets of brothers and their friend complete a victory over a 32-team field from throughout northwest Ohio in the WBGU-TV Brain Game finals with a win over Lake High School.

Upper Sandusky Police Chief David Olds is leaving after eight years. The city’s safety committee accepted Olds’ letter of retirement during a special meeting Monday night.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Wildlife Council approved the 2017-18 hunting and trapping seasons Wednesday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. White-tailed deer hunting changes include modifications to bag limits for several counties throughout the state.

MILLERSBURG — The public is invited to join barn enthusiasts, barn owners and maybe even a few barn “huggers” at Ohio’s only annual barn tour and conference to be held in Holmes County on April 28-29. Friday is an all-day bus tour, including lunch, visiting several century barns.

COLUMBUS — Ohio Farm Bureau had an increase in its active membership for fiscal year 2017. OFBF had an increase of 2,146 active members, bringing the total to 63,605.

CAREY — With a lawyer and a lawmaker sworn in Monday night, Carey is ready to get back to governing. Jessica Monday was appointed as village solicitor prior to a regular council meeting.

CAREY — Carey Council delayed a decision about updating its meter reading technology during a meeting Monday. The village opted instead to have Verizon Wireless personnel give a presentation at 6 p.m. May 1, prior to its next regular meeting.

WHARTON — Wharton Village Council heard from Wyandot County Commissioner Ron Metzger during its meeting Monday evening. Metzger attended the meeting to provide information on the Richland County Building Department, which handles many of the building permits in the county.