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
Wyandot Co. properties transferred Jacquelyn C. Graeser to Jill E. Seitz trustee and Graeser family trust, property in Upper Sandusky. Read More
Juvenile traffic court cases tried Ryland T. Haseltine, 411 N. Goodbread St., Nevada, assured clear distance ahead, $30 fine plus costs, two points, Carteens. Cole A. Miller, 16 CH 36, Sycamore, seat belt (driver), $30 fine. Brandon D. Stanley, 583 S. Patterson St., Carey, speed, $30 fine plus costs, two points, Carteens. Read More
Couples get marriage licenses Andy Sai Sengvanpheng, 19, 208 Zanetta Lane, Carey, Army; and Jalyn Elise Mullholand-Gardner, 18, 139 Elm Hill Road, Carey, cosmetologist, May 31. Read More
Nine bands prepare to take WyCo Fairgrounds stage at 2017 Wyanstock Wyanstock 2017 will rock the Wyandot County Fairgrounds on July 1. This is the fourth year for the 12-hour music festival put on by Wyandot County Young Professionals. The schedule is jam-packed with bands, food, drinks, vendors selling arts and wares, a cornhole tournament and a meat smoking competition from noon to midnight. Camping sites are available June 30 and July 1.
Commissioners to send WyBDD levy to auditor, Board of Education The Wyandot County Commissioners on Thursday approved two resolutions setting in motion the process of putting an additional 1.5-mill levy on the November ballot to support the Wyandot County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Hanke receives key to city Manfred Hanke is a man about town, and you seldom see him without his camera. Known around Upper Sandusky as “Fred the Photo Guy,” Hanke snaps priceless pictures like the double rainbow that arched over the Wyandot County sky recently, as well as sights of people just living life in the city.
