Asphalt work begins in Upper Bucyrus Materials is in Upper Sandusky today and tomorrow to lay a base coat of asphalt on North Eighth Street from Finley to Church street, and on Seventh Street from Wyandot Avenue to the railroad tracks. “No parking” signs are posted in the work areas. Read More
Pawzfest abuzz with record turnout More than 75 dog owners brought their fur babies out for Wyandot County Humane Society’s 15th annual Pawzfest dog walk and fun day Sunday at Harrison Smith Park in Upper Sandusky. That is the most in the history of the event. Read More
Safety Blotter: June 10, 2017 A deputy responded to a child custody dispute on Lafeyette Street, Tymochtee Township, the morning of May 1. A woman backed her vehicle into the father of her children because he would not let her leave the driveway. Read More
World War II veteran looks back on service in the Navy FOREST — World War II was calling the young men throughout the nation in the early 1944, and Stan Spath answer that call at the age of 17. With his friends leaving for the Army, Marines, Air Force and Navy, the high school junior was determined to join them. He thought hard about his options, Spath said. Read More
Commissioners accept $1.2M bid for bridge restorations Wyandot County Commissioners on Thursday approved a $1.2 million contract with a Columbus company to renovate two historical bridges. The Righter Co. will renovate Parker Covered Bridge for $607,988 and Swartz Covered Bridge for $597,672. Ninety-five percent of the cost will be paid for with a federal grant from the Transportation Alternative Program and the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Toll Revenue Credit. Read More
Youth baseball organization to raise scoreboard in memory of player, 11 CAREY — Carey Youth Baseball lost a player this season, but the organization and surrounding community will remember the young athlete for years to come. A scoreboard in honor of Ethan Ickes will be donated by Cascade Corp., Findlay, for the CYB fields at Memorial Park. Read More
Off to the races Runners and walkers start the race in the 5K Glow Run and Walk to kick of St. Peter Festival on Friday evening at Stepping Stones Park. Read More
Upper PD investigating 2 SUVs stolen in two days Upper Sandusky police are investigating thefts of two SUVs stolen in two days. A black 2004 GMC Yukon was reported stolen from a home in the 500 block of North Sandusky Avenue on Friday morning, and a woman in the 1100 block of Edgewood Drive reported her 2009 black Chrysler Aspen stolen Thursday morning. Read More
Criminal, traffic cases tried in Upper Sandusky muni court Austin J. Creviston, Upper Sandusky, charged by the police with vehicle trespassing and petty theft, amended plea to no contest, found guilty. Read More
Cases filed in Wyandot Co. Common Pleas Court Certificate of judgment: Asset Acceptance LLC, San Diego, judgment creditor, vs. Jill L. Duvall, Marion, judgment debtor. Read More