During the time that I have been with the city of Upper Sandusky Police Department, I have worked closely with the mental health services to increase the quality of life for persons with mental illnesses as well as improved police response to incidents involving persons in crisis.

Dear editor, Even though I was born and raised in Wyandot County, I was apprehensive when Tom Schertzer recruited me to join him as a representative for our county on The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board.

MARION (AP) — Authorities say an Ohio man has been charged criminally after using Facebook Live to record a beating. The Marion Star reports 30-year-old Thomas Patton, of Marion, was indicted Wednesday on one count of felonious assault. Marion police say Patton was arrested after officers found video posts on his Facebook page that included the beating and one in …

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State University says all of its new undergraduate students will be getting an iPad beginning next fall. The university says it’s part of a new collaboration with Apple. The tech giant and Ohio State will create an iOS design laboratory for the university and help students learn coding skills and mobile app development. The school says …

Upper Sandusky has a new police officer. Jesse Evilsizer was sworn in by Mayor Scott Washburn at Monday’s Safety Committee meeting. He’ll officially begin his duties Sunday. “I have always had a lot respect for the men and women who are pubic servants in our communities,” Evilsizer said.

One wouldn’t picture a company called Savage Anarchy Wrestling as a family-friendly business, but that’s exactly how owner Ed Dodson describes his promotion. SAW is partnering with Upper Sandusky Walmart to put on “Collision for a Cure” at 4 p.m. Saturday at Angeline School and Industries in Upper Sandusky.

The Star Theatre will present the awarding winning Broadway musical comedy “Shrek The Musical” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Oct. 14 and 15. Curtains open for the Friday, Saturday and Oct. 14 performances at 7 p.m. The Sunday and Oct. 15 performances are slated for 2 p.m. Because of high demand for tickets, the Star Players Inc. board recently added a sixth show at 2 p.m. Oct. 14.

Brett Bianchi, an Upper Sandusky High School senior, sings as part of his band, Brett Matthew Music, on Saturday night at 9 Flags Pizza. For more, visit Brett Matthew Music on Facebook. Daily Chief-Union/Lonnie McMillan

MARION — The Marion Palace Theatre is offering a family-friendly Halloween celebration, a Monster Mash dance party, from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 28 in the theatre’s May Pavilion. Those in attendance can hit the dance floor with music by DJ Dennis Cametti, play carnival games and create a take-home craft.

MARION — Beverly Young, Executive Director of the Marion Area Counseling Center, has announced her retirement after 40 years of service to the Marion Community. Young has served the counseling center and Marion community since 1977, delivering professional leadership, clinical counseling and specialized services to the clients of MACC and the people of Marion County.