COLUMBUS — After severe flooding across much of northwest Ohio, Columbia Gas of Ohio on Monday offered tips to ensure safety for residences with natural gas appliances. According to a press release from the company, residents should take several actions after a flood with their natural gas appliances.

The bridge at the historic Indian Mill has been reopened to traffic. After several delays in the project, the bridge and nearby park area at the Sandusky River are accessible again.

SYCAMORE — A 3-year-old boy could be released from the hospital this week as he begins recovering from injuries he sustained after falling into his family pool last week. Jordan “Ton” Raypole was found unresponsive by his siblings in a private swimming pool in the 4000 block of Ohio 231 last Wednesday.

The Wyandot County Board of Commissioners signed a resolution Monday to hire one full-time and one part-time skilled laborer at the Wyandot County Solid Waste Management District. Jason Gillespie was hired for full time at a rate of $12 an hour, beginning July 6, and John Burgess for a rate of $10.50 an hour.

CAREY — Construction work at the new school site for Carey Exempted Village Schools came to a halt Monday as Gilbane Inc., the firm managing the construction of the new facility, locked out workers because of “non-payment services,” according to a press release issued by the school district Monday.

CAREY — Carey Exempted Village Schools saw two longtime teachers, Marty Everhart and Maureen Kovach, and one longtime school bus driver, Esther Worst, retire at the end of the school year. Combined, the trio have worked for Carey schools for a total of 63 years.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Tax Credit Authority has approved a 55 percent, nine-year job creation tax credit to bring Halla Visteon Climate Control USA LLC to the village of Carey. According to a press release from the Ohio Department of Development, the company expects to create 139 full-time positions, generating $5.2 million in annual payroll as a result of its new project in Carey.

WHARTON — The sound of various beeps and people talking on a radio could be heard Saturday and Sunday at the Wharton Community Park as the Wyandot County Ham Operators Organization participated in an emergency simulation.

The days are longer and many exercisers move their routines from indoor gyms to outdoor trails, parks and even sidewalks and roads. More women are outside for longer hours.

This year, Wyandot County will have many events and entertainment to offer families and friends for the Fourth of July, including local fireworks, musical events and parties. For many people, the celebration will include alcohol, which could make their holiday go from festive to fatal if they choose to drive after drinking, according to a press release from the Wyandot …