Upper edged for Elks Invitational title BUCYRUS — Brett Montgomery medaled with a 74 as Upper Sandusky finished just three strokes back of champion Galion and took third place Monday in the Bucyrus Elks Invitational at The Golf Club of Bucyrus. Galion won the tournament with a 334, while Seneca East edged Upper Sandusky 336-337 for second place. Wynford was seventh with a 407. Mohawk’s results were not available. Read More
Two injured in two-train collision CAREY — Two were transported to Wyandot Memorial Hospital early Monday morning with suspected minor injuries after two trains collided near the Wyandot and Seneca County lines in northwest Wyandot County near Carey. A report of the collision was received by the Wyandot County Sheriff’s office at 5:22 a.m. Monday and Sheriff Mike Hetzel said early reports indicate that a northbound train carrying garbage and a southbound train carrying fracking sand collided when one of the trains failed to wait for the other to pass. Read More
Cheer champs Carey took first place in the small varsity division and had the top overall score this weekend in the Liberty Center Cheer Classic. The Blue Devils are (front row, from left) Hannah Coldiron, Abigail Plott, Allyson Eley, Emmy Wood; Read More
Upper HS to play host to historic convoy On Aug. 17, Upper Sandusky High School will play host to the “longest veterans parade” as the 2019 Military Vehicle Preservation Association Lincoln Highway Convoy stops for a lunch break along its transcontinental journey from York, Pennsylvania, to San Francisco. Read More
Rallying for a cause Representatives from several participating businesses from the third annual South Sandusky Block Rally gathered Thursday morning at the Wyandot County Courthouse to present a $2,500 check to the non-profit No One Fights Alone. Read More
Tanner’s 39 leads Carey past Riverdale ARLINGTON — In its first dual match of the season, Carey came away a 172-183 winner and handed Riverdale its first defeat of the year Friday at Sycamore Springs Golf Course. The Blue Devils (1-0) got a 39 from Ethan Tanner, a 41 from Mckain Miller, a 45 from Kole Phillips and 47s from both Carter Frederick and Brayden Miller. Peyton Young shot a 52. Read More
Changes abound at Wynford BUCYRUS — Beyond changing grades and teachers, students, parents and community members can expect many new changes at the Wynford School District in the 2019-2020 school year. After Thursday’s Board of Education meeting, board members toured what will soon form into the new building as well as the changes that have been made at the Elementary School building, including all new windows with special safety features, fresh paint and new ceiling tiles, and several technological advances including all-new interactive flat screens that have replaced the school’s smartboard system, a new visitor check-in system, a new phone system and a new camera surveillance system. Read More
Lincoln Highway BuyWay Starting Thursday, the Lincoln Highway BuyWay was in full swing. Homes along Ohio 330 and in the area opened up shop in the form of garage and yard sales for locals and Lincoln Highway travelers alike. Read More
Village, city preps for Aug. 24 Battle of the Badges charity game Upper Sandusky Mayor Scott Washburn and Carey Mayor Jennifer Rathburn have agreed to terms for their bet for the upcoming Aug. 24 Battle of the Badges charity softball game. Washburn and Rathburn will be opposing managers for the game between the Upper Sandusky police and fire departments and the Carey police and fire departments,. The game is raising money for oncology services at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. Read More
Helping hand Open Door Resource Center in Upper Sandusky held its School Supplies giveaway Tuesday. ODRC Executive Director Scott Moore said the event helped 100 area families last year and he expected similar numbers this year. Read More