Salem UMC celebrates sesquicentennial Parishioners packed the pews for a trip down memory lane Sunday morning as Salem United Methodist Church celebrated its 150th anniversary with a special service. Read More
Riverdale teacher visits all 88 Ohio county fairs MOUNT BLANCHARD — Lexa Kessler loves county fairs. When she was a young girl showing hogs at the Hancock County Fair, Kessler fell in love with the atmosphere and the food of the annual community gatherings, but she said over the years she has grown to appreciate more all the work it takes behind the scenes to put on a fair each summer. Read More
Early goals lift Upper girls over Galion Upper Sandusky scored two goals in the first seven minutes and that was enough for a 2-0 victory against Galion on Saturday in a girls soccer nonconference match. The Rams (5-7-1) got an own goal only 23 seconds into their Senior Game. Read More
Ridgedale sweeps Falcons MOUNT BLANCHARD – Ridgedale needed extra points to top Riverdale in the second set but got it done and went on to sweep Riverdale, 25-16, 28-26, 25-11, on Saturday at Riverdale. Tayler Ashburn led the Falcons (3-10) with seven kills and seven digs, while Bry Vanden Bosch contributed six kills and six digs. Read More
Angeline volunteers help with picking up flags at Spring Grove Cemetery CAREY — Volunteers from Angeline School and Industries and Art Connections worked side by side with members of the Carey American Legion and Carey VFW Friday afternoon to help pick up flags at Spring Grove Cemetery in Carey. Read More
Devils start fast, win big over Rams CAREY — Upper Sandusky versus Carey may be a rivalry with history, but it still seems like it will take a little time before the annual football game becomes competitive. The Blue Devils (4-2, 2-1 Northern 10 Athletic Conference) took it to Upper Sandusky in the first half Friday night, building an insurmountable lead en route to a 48-13 victory at Carey. Read More
Carey Elementary students take part in End of the Book Bash CAREY — Carey Elementary students and parents held a special “End of the book bash” Thursday in the Carey School Auditorium to celebrate the completion of the One School, One Book program. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade read the book “The Lemonade War” by Jaqueline Davies beginning in late August and completing the book this week. Read More
Chocolate Walk supports Open Door Children and adults alike sauntered through downtown Upper Sandusky Wednesday for the second annual Chocolate Walk in support of Open Door Resource Center. All ages were welcome to participate in the Chocolate Walk. Each participant was given a chocolate pass, a bag for candy and a map of the 24 participating businesses and locations. Read More
Who wants some pie? Fairhaven Community hosted its Harvest Festival Thursday afternoon. The day also highlights volunteers and promotes visitation. Read More
Mohawk rolls again with sweep of Carey CAREY — Mohawk junior setter Alexa Konkle, after a bump was hit her way, looked like she was going to set the ball for an outside hitter, but instead, hit it over the middle of the net for a kill. Four plays later, sophomore middle hitter Paityn Clouse slid behind Konkle, who set the ball, from the right side. After Konkle’s set, Clouse’s kill gave the Warriors a 12-point second-set lead. Read More