Old Mission speakers updated for the summer An update to Old Mission Church speakers for this year have been announced. They are Kathleen Shuck, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sunday; and Jay Scott, Mud Church, July 1; the Rev. James Wheeler AKA Pastor Brian Arnold, July 8; Second Chief Norman Hildebrand, July 15; the Rev. Anna Guillozet, Master UMC, July 22; the Rev. Doug Pummell, July 29; Ken Wessler, First Presbyterian Church, Aug. 5; and Chief Billy Friend, Aug. 12. Read More
Heat wave spells danger for children and pets COLUMBUS — On average, one child dies every 10 days from heatstroke in a vehicle, according to Safe Kids Worldwide. This year alone, at least 13 children have died in hot cars. Read More
Humane Society: June 19, 2018 The following report was prepared and submitted by the Wyandot County Humane Society on June 18, 2018 and is correct as of that date: Pets reported as missing since the last report that have not been found include: A white female Husky, a red female Pomeranian-Jack Russell terrier mix, a neutered male buff colored cat, an older brown and white male German Short Hair Pointer, a tan and white male Pit Bull, a spayed female black cat, a neutered male grey and white cat, a grey and white female cat, and a larger black and white male Hound. Read More
Wyandot County Community Foundation awards scholarships The Wyandot County Community Foundation was honored to present scholarships valued at over $18,000 to students from Carey, Mohawk, Riverdale, Upper Sandusky and Wynford high schools during academic awards programs held in May. Read More
Open Door Fun Run set for June 30 Open Door Resource Center is holding its annual Colorblast Fun Walk/Run on June 30 at Harrison Smith Park in Upper Sandusky. This year the event will include games for all ages, food and music performed by Trinity Evangelical United Methodist Church. Read More
Carey Junior High releases honor roll CAREY — Carey Junior High has released its honor roll for the fourth nine weeks of the 2017-18 school year. Students are listed by grade level. Read More
State creative writing For the second year in a row, the Upper Sandusky Middle School creative writing team has sent students to compete at the state level. Aidan Brugmann and Hannah Dulaney earned that distinction this year after Hannah Herring did so last year. Read More
Red Cross launches Missing Types campaign to recruit new donors TOLEDO — As part of an international movement, the American Red Cross is launching the Missing Types campaign to recruit new blood donors – and those who have not given recently – to ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients. Read More
Sichko coming back to Shrine CAREY — The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, Carey, continues to focus this year on the theme of “Consolation.” Father Jim Sichko will be the guest celebrant and preacher at the 5:30 pm. June 30 Mass and the 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon Mass July 1. Read More
Foundation seeks grant applicants The Wyandot County Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2018 grant program and will be awarding grants to Wyandot County 501(c)(3) organizations, schools or governmental units to support their programs. Grant applications for specific projects that meet the educational, cultural, health, social services or recreational needs of Wyandot County residents will be considered. Read More