Caller lures woman from home before burglary McCUTCHENVILLE — A Wyandot County sheriff’s deputy responded to a burglary in the 200 block of CH 35 early the morning of May 23. The resident said she received a call from a person claiming to be her grandson and he said he needed help in Tiffin. Read More
Riverdale technology, engineering students’ projects win state awards MARION — Each year, Levi Brown, Riverdale’s technology and applied engineering teacher, attends the Ohio Technology and Engineering Educators Association Tech Conference. As he has done in the past, Brown took some of his students’ projects with him to this year’s conference in Marion to be judged along with projects from students all across the state. The results blew him away. Read More
Riverdale 5-year forecast shows district financially stable MOUNT BLANCHARD — The Riverdale School District continues to be in a stable financial condition, according to Treasurer Jodie Ribley’s five-year forecast. Ribley presented her forecast to the board at its regular meeting Monday. Read More
Wyandot youth recognized at 2016 beef exhibitor show MARYSVILLE — The 2016-2017 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Beef Exhibitor Show Total Program wrapped up on May 6 with its annual awards banquet held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. Read More
America’s Farmers program awards more than $22 million to nonprofits ST. LOUIS — Upper Sandusky farmers had the opportunity to win a $2,500 donation to direct to a local eligible nonprofit organization beginning Aug. 1. As part of the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, more than $3 million of financial support will be provided to nonprofits across rural America in 2017. Read More
Younger bikers learn safety tips Dozens of children received free bike helmets and fittings, registered their bikes with Upper Sandusky police and learned safety tips during the Wyandot County Health Alliance’s bike safety rodeo Saturday morning. Read More
New OSU Extension education for Wyandot Co. named Todd Thomas recently was named the new Ohio State University Extension educator for Wyandot County, replacing Robbi Sigler who retired from the position earlier this year. Thomas is a Wyandot County native having grown up in Carey, graduating from Carey High School in 2006. Read More
3 longtime staff members to retire from Carey schools CAREY — Carey’s Anita Rickle is retiring after 30 years as a treasurer’s assistant, and Linda Groves is retiring after 24 years as an elementary secretary. Janitor Chuck Ryder retired earlier this year after 10 years in the district. Read More
Criminal, traffic cases tried in municipal court Criminal Kyle L. Blankenship, Bucyrus, charged by the patrol with possession of marijuana drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana, appeared for show cause, found guilty. Read More
New cases filed in common pleas court New cases filed Certificate of judgment: State of Ohio Department of Taxation, Columbus, judgment creditor, vs. James M. Sheward, 604 S. Sycamore Ave., Sycamore, judgment debtor, three cases. Read More