Upper Sandusky recently gave out awards to its cheerleaders. Winners were (from left) Ellie Barnett, most improved; Hannah Dible, Knights of Columbus award and three-year varsity award; Corrie Knapp, cheerleading heart award and three-year varsity award; and Logan Dible, leadership award and three-year varsity award.
MOUNT BLANCHARD — Two officers and the adviser of the Riverdale FFA chapter recently attended the “Feed the World” Precision Agriculture workshop at Legacy in Custer. The workshop was a partnership between the Ohio Corn and Wheat Association and Legacy.
The Ohio Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Fish and Wildlife Services, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Pheasants Forever recently developed a state mid-contract management team.
All eight states in the Midwest receive federal funds annually to support state-specific conservation needs through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. This year, more than $201 million will be allocated to the Service’s Midwest Region.
WASHINGTON — Food insecurity is a problem for millions of Americans across the country, and the National Farmers Union has pledged to contribute to nationwide hunger relief through a renewed commitment to Feeding America’s Invest An Acre program.
The Pipe Town 4-H club recently elected Curran McKain to serve as president during the upcoming year. McKain was selected during a March meeting of the club at adviser Joy Bils’ residence.
Upper Sandusky Exempted Village Schools are making a couple of changes that board members hope will be positive for athletics. The district is forming an athletic council and also will have a no-contact period for all school activities for a week during the summer.
CAREY — The village of Carey will consider the purchase of a new fire truck. Council approved a motion authorizing Administrator Roy Johnson to explore funding options for a new ladder truck during a meeting Monday.
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio officials are launching an advertising campaign aimed at attracting visitors to the state’s tourist destinations. The campaign that begins today includes a 30-second TV spot, along with print and digital advertising featuring the new “Ohio. Find It Here.” brand. The television ad is expected to air in the Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Lima, Toledo and Youngstown …
The first Easter egg hunt sponsored by Hannah’s House, a supervised visitation and exchange home based in Upper Sandusky was held at Upper Sandusky Middle School on Saturday morning.