With local vaccination efforts underway, Wyandot County Public Health is launching “Wyandot Get Vaccinated,” a web portal to assist with the pre-registration of Wyandot County Residents wanting to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. According to Director of Nursing Jamie Crawford, there appears to be significant interest in getting vaccinated. “Currently the health department is receiving a lot of phone calls regarding …

Wednesday, Wyandot County Public Health reported four additional COVID-19 deaths of Wyandot County residents. Wednesday, there were 449 active cases of COVID-19 in Wyandot County. The cumulative case count since March 2020 is 1,743. This includes 1,415 lab-confirmed cases, 304 probable cases, and 24 suspect cases based on positive antibody tests. There are currently 12 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 with …

USEVS alumni invited to collect their personal school records

David F. Barth, age 92, of Upper Sandusky, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at Fairhaven Community. A graveside service is 10 a.m. Friday at Old Mission Cemetery with Pastor Craig Kalbes officiating. Masks are required. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wyandot County EMS in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home, 226 E. Wyandot Ave., …

Lawrence “Larry” John Culver, 88, of Upper Sandusky, died Dec. 29, 2020, at Marion General Hospital from COVID-19 complications. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, there will not be a viewing or funeral service. The family plans to have graveside services and a celebration of Larry’s life in Upper Sandusky at a date and time to be determined in 2021. Memorial contributions …

Seth Michael Vent, age 32, of Upper Sandusky, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Upper Sandusky. Public visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky. Casual attire, especially OSU-themed clothing, would be greatly appreciated. Memorials may be made to the family to help fund a fishing derby in memory of Seth and can be …

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Tuesday, Wyandot County Public Health reported eight additional COVID-19 deaths of Wyandot County residents. Tuesday, there were 505 active cases of COVID-19 in Wyandot County. The cumulative case count since March 2020 is 1,720. This includes 1,394 lab-confirmed cases, 303 probable cases, and 23 probable cases based on positive antibody tests. There are currently 12 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 with …

Alicia Amesquita, age 99, of Upper Sandusky, passed away at 3:33 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at her home in Upper Sandusky. Private family services for Alicia G. Amesquita will be held at Transfiguration of the Lord with Father Conrad Suter OFM Conv. and Deacon Kevin Winterstellar officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made …