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Hundreds attend 1st Bedazzle event

Mary Pino

A couple hundred people seemed entertained, as Bedazzle flared out the walls of the Wyandot County Fairgrounds’ Masters’ Building in attempt to impress future brides and prom-goers on Sunday afternoon. The gowns, dresses and tuxedos worn by models were supplied by Twirl, of Kenton. “All the models were fitted in our shop,” Twirl owner Laura [...]

Much preparation goes into community meal

Back on the job

Volunteers at John Stewart United Methodist Church in Upper Sandusky feed more than 70 people each week at its community meal. This past Wednesday’s menu included baked spaghetti, green beans and two cakes — all prepared by me. Preparations began at 3 p.m. in order to have everything ready at 6 p.m., when dinner is [...]

Unfortunate events

Unfortunate events

A pair of firefighters shoot water from a hose onto the burning house at 309 E. Dixon St. in Forest on Friday morning. The residence was fully engulfed by flames upon arrival. Another residence in rural Mount Blanchard also was destroyed via a fire early Friday morning. No one was believed to be inside of [...]

Commissioners get center updates

The Wyandot County Commissioners were visited by Administrator Curtis O’Neal on Thursday regarding the upcoming events and plans for the county Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. “It’s encouraging that he’s weighing the history and trying to tweak a few things,” Commissioner Mike Wheeler said. “It’s optimistic that his vision is not only short-term, but also [...]

State fire marshal: Upper house fire intentionally set

Arson

Investigators say a fire that destroyed an Upper Sandusky home and injured two firefighters in September was intentionally set and they are asking for the public’s help to solve the case. Local investigators initially ruled the Sept. 12 fire at 208 W. Bigelow St. was caused by an electrical mishap, but further investigations found otherwise. [...]

Sheriff’s deputy involved in 3 car accident

An Upper Sandusky driver caused an accident involving a Wyandot County Sheriff’s cruiser near Bomer’s Exhaust on Wednesday. Brianne N. Giacalone, 19, was cited for not maintaining an assured clear distance, causing a chain reaction where several vehicles stopped along East Wyandot Avenue behind a car making a right turn into Bomer’s, according to Upper [...]

Bedazzle at the fairgrounds

Upper Sandusky Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its first wedding, prom and formal expo. Bedazzle will be held from 12-5 p.m. Sunday in the Masters’ Building at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds. “We wanted to provide an opportunity for our local merchants to promote their products and services to our community,” Chamber Director [...]

Local expert offers tips for GED test changes

Preparation for the General Educational Development test can be a big help for people looking to take the GED, as its first change has taken effect. Starting in January, people taking the GED have been required to open a safe account and register online. “This is something I tell people they have to do now [...]

State of the Village address tops Carey chamber dinner agenda

Steven Smalley

CAREY — The Carey Area Chamber of Commerce held its 18th annual dinner meeting Monday night at Moreno’s Casual Dining, headlined by newly elected Mayor Steve Smalley’s State of the Village address. “Well, another year has passed and despite the negative economic climate, we’re still maintaining equilibrium and even making a little forward progress,” Smalley [...]

Safety committee to recommend cruiser purchases to city council

The Upper Sandusky Safety Committee held a special meeting Monday afternoon to vote on the purchase of two new police cruisers and to hire a new full-time firefighter. “We held a special meeting to discuss the two items so city council can act on them next week,” safety committee Chairman Kyle McColly said. The committee [...]

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