MOUNT BLANCHARD — The Riverdale FFA Chapter recently competed in the county and sub-district job interview contest, which requires students to complete a cover letter and resume to take to the contest with them. Students then complete an application.

The gift of giving can go a long way. Even to some of the world’s most ravaged places. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, is the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, a press release states.

Wyandot County Home Health is celebrating 50 years of service in the local community with an open house from 2-4 p.m. Thursday at 210 N. Sandusky Ave. in Upper Sandusky. As it celebrates a half-century of service, Wyandot County Home Health also has been named among the top 25 percent of home health agencies in the United States by the ABILITY Network and DecisionHealth.

CAREY — The Wyandot County Office of Economic Development celebrated its most productive year during its annual dinner Monday at Dance on Vance in Carey. The year included a record five business expansion projects; the office also helped establish a community reinvestment area in Sycamore, reinvigorated the Columbus-Toledo Midway Industrial Park in Upper Sandusky, partnered to present the first small business and entrepreneur development fair and hosted a regional JobsOhio network meeting.

Drug testing for certain students may be coming to Mohawk in the future, as high school and junior high principal Brett Graham asked the Mohawk Board of Education to consider drug testing for students involved in extracurriculars or those who drive to school.

NEVADA — Plans are in place for a holiday parade to be held at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4, council member Crystal Smith said during Monday night’s council meeting. Smith said between 15-20 groups have committed to say they will take part in the parade, which will feature Santa and Mrs. Claus and will travel through downtown to the park, where a Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held.

A few ways to show support when a friend’s loved one dies are to give a hug, share a meal, offer financial assistance and simply be present for those grieving the loss.

A little memory loss is common with age, and it’s harmless. But compounding memory problems that affect daily life can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease.

The Upper Sandusky High School will present its annual fall play, “Writing a Will Can Be Murder” at 7 tonight and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $7 and seating is general admission with auditorium doors opening one-half hour before curtain.