Wyandot Co properties transferred in last week Carrie N. Ogg and Carrie Nicole Sampson to Kevin L. Ogg, 3.957 acres in Tymochtee Township. Jennifer A. Born and Jennifer A. Dean to Brandon King, .236 acre in Upper Sandusky. Read More
Sheriff gives out activity report for January 2019 Sheriff Michael R. Hetzel has released his activity report for the month of January: Complaints investigated, 163; adult felony arrests, 28; adult misdemeanor arrests, 8; adult traffic arrests, 72; juvenile traffic arrests, 1; fatal traffic crashes investigated, 1 (1 killed); injury traffic crashes investigated, 3 (5 injured); Read More
Veterinarian with local ties serving Iditarod sled dogs DALLAS — The son of a Wyandot County veterinarian has been given a tremendous opportunity to participate in one of the world’s most famous races. Dr. Josh Cope, son of Robert and Jeanette Cope of Animal Hospital of Upper Sandusky, will fly to Alaska to serve as a veterinarian for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Read More
Quiz Bowl champs Members of the Riverdale High School Quiz Bowl team won the annual Hardin County meet at their school on Thursday evening. The students competed against teams from Ridgemont, Hardin Northern, Kenton, Upper Scioto Valley and Ada. Read More
Forest aims for revitalization FOREST — Forest merchants and community leaders are being encouraged to take part in a program designed to attract customers to the village’s downtown. Frances Jo Hamilton, Director of Revitalization for Heritage Ohio, discussed her organization at the Forest Community Improvement Committee’s meeting on Thursday. Read More
Wynford administration: Testing schedules disruptive to learning BUCYRUS — Students in the Wynford Local School district spend a large portion of their time in school preparing for and taking tests, exams and assessments according to principals Nelle Ratliff, elementary school principal; Julie Miller, junior high principal; and Chris Solis, high school principal. Read More
Wyandot DD changes council of governments The Wyandot County Board of Developmental Disabilities voted to enter into an agreement with a new council of governments at its meeting Thursday. A resolution was presented to the board by Superintendent Todd Dilley, who stated the plan was to leave the current Clearwater Council of Governments and enter into membership with WestCON Council of Governments for the purpose of sharing an investigative agent, provider support and Medicaid waiver administration fees. Read More
OSU Marion staging ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ MARION — The Ohio State University at Marion Office of Student Life has announced dates for the upcoming student theatrical production, ”Arsenic and Old Lace,” are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1 in Morrill Hall Auditorium. Written by Joseph Kesselring, ”Arsenic & Old Lace” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc., New York, and directed locally by Ohio State Marion alumna and Marion community theater standout Hannah Fuller. Read More
Ritz having theater camp TIFFIN — The Ritz Theatre is presenting its 21st annual summer theater camp this summer. To accommodate previous demand, The Ritz is offering two separate weeklong camps. Read More
Palace holding theater classes MARION — The Palace Academy of the Arts, located at the historic Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St. in downtown Marion, is a performing arts program of the Marion Palace Theatre. Program Director Kristi Wink announced the lineup of group classes and private one-on-one sessions that begin Feb. 25 through April 8. Read More