MANASSAS, Va. — Mohawk High School class of 1975 graduate Kirby Sniffen was promoted to captain of the U.S. Coast Guard on Sept. 1. Sniffen’s more than 30-year career has taken him from an enlisted E-1 in June 1976 to Captain 0-6 and from the Presidential Honor Guard to Chief of Personnel Division Atlantic Area.

A Marion man accused of stealing items from a Wyandot County law enforcement official’s personal vehicle last month pleaded guilty to one of two felony charges against him Friday morning. James V. Griffith admitted to one count of grand theft in Wyandot County Common Pleas Court.

A key word in mental health services this month is one that carries a lot of weight, but not more so than the weight carried by recovering addicts as they work to improve themselves and overcome one of the most difficult challenges of their lives. National Recovery Month is celebrated in September across the U.S., and while news stories covering punishment are common, the opportunity to shed light on another side of addiction — recovery — does not present itself so often.

Fifty-four marijuana plants and a pair of guns were among the items confiscated during pot eradication efforts in Wyandot County on Friday. A Butler County chopper flew around the county to search for marijuana plants, joining Wyandot County Sheriff’s deputies, Bureau of Criminal Investigation agents, the Wyandot County Prosecutor’s Office and the METRICH Enforcement Unit, throughout the day Friday.

There are at least two events planned for the month of September that address the issue of heroin in Wyandot and Hardin counties. Hope Over Heroin, a two-night event, will offer support to those impacted by drugs by way of a gathering of the community’s churches and practical help resources.

Richard R. Evans, Fremont, charged by the sheriff with misconduct in an emergency, pre-trial held, continued to Sept. 9. Robert W. Long, Upper Sandusky, charged by the state with petty theft, disposition hearing held, found guilty.

Certificate of judgment: Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Virginia, judgment creditor, vs. Michelle L. Emerine, 645 S. Eighth St., Upper Sandusky, judgment debtor. Certificate of judgment: State of Ohio Department of Taxation, Columbus, judgment creditor, vs. Michael Brant, 316 S. Goodbread St., Nevada, judgment debtor.

Allan Thomas and Patricia A. Thomas to Aaron T. Taylor and Cecilia G. Taylor, property in Carey. David M. Foltz and Terri J. Foltz to Patricia A. Underwood, property in Carey.

Austin Thomas Magrum, 23, 884 TH 95, Carey, salesman; and Renea Lee Yetter, 22, Vickery, salesperson, Aug. 20. Jeremy James Frazier, 39, 106 Oakwood Place, Carey, laborer; and Jamie Lynn Waltermeyer, 35, 106 Oakwood Place, Carey, laborer, Aug. 24.

Richard B. Eyestone, Eyestone Graphics, 178 High St., Upper Sandusky, independent artists/writers/performers. Kathleen A. Myers, 213 N. Sandusky Ave., Upper Sandusky, other personal care services.