A rainy morning did not stop area senior citizens from attending the annual Wyandot County Council on Aging senior expo Thursday at Trinity Evangelical United Methodist Church. Area businesses and organizations that provide services for senior citizens set up booths for the event, while several special presentations took place, including a look at changes to advanced directives in the state of Ohio.

CAREY — Carey Council president Chad Kin is running against incumbent Steve Smalley for the mayor’s seat in the Nov. 3 election. Both candidates received questionnaires from The Daily Chief-Union and provided written responses for this election preview.

CAREY — There are three candidates running for two seats on Carey Council in the Nov. 3 election. Past councilwoman Lois L. Kurtz seeks a seat, and current council members Melissa Cole and Michael Blair are running for re-election.

NEVADA — Four candidates are seeking two open seats on Nevada Council, though all could end up serving. In addition to the two open seats, two seats could be vacated.

The Wyandot County Office of Economic Development will host its seventh annual dinner Nov. 9 at Shawshank Woodshop, 226 S. Eighth St., Upper Sandusky. A social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner to take place at 6:30 p.m.

Stephanie M. Sherwood, Columbus, was cited for speed following an early morning traffic stop on U.S. 23 north of CH 121 Sept. 21.

The Wyandot County Health Board heard the first reading Wednesday on proposed food service fees for 2016 that decreased slightly from this year’s fees, according to environmental health director Jeff Ritchey. Funds collected from food service operators go toward a specific line in the Wyandot County Health District’s budget...

SYCAMORE — An appointed fiscal officer for Sycamore Township will run for her first full term against a prospective newcomer to office during the Nov. 3 election. Diane S. Parsell, who was appointed to the position Dec. 1, 2013 to fill the remaining unexpired term of Carol Beard, will face Debra L. Boes in the election.

Audiences will be transported back in time when they attend the Star Players’ fall production of “The Music Man” from Nov. 5-8 thanks to the efforts of costumer Marilyn Bohs. Working with costume designer Kathy Newel from The University of Findlay, Bohs has helped director Vicki McClurken recreate the innocent days of 1912...