Safe Communities Coalition releases July traffic fatalities The Safe Communities Coalition reported one local traffic fatality in July, the fifth fatal traffic accident in Wyandot County this year. Based upon a review of the incident, it appears the cause of the accident was associated with the conditions of a township road that was affected by flash flooding. Read More
Trinity UMC of McCutchenville hosting Lawn Fete McCUTCHENVILLE – Trinity United Church of Christ is hosting its annual Lawn Fete from 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday in McCutchenville. The menu includes bratwurst, grilled bologna, hotdogs and chicken sandwiches, chicken noodle soup, baked beans, homemade potato salad, hot German potato salad, pie, ice cream and drinks. Take out is available. Read More
Patrol releases Friday’s OVI checkpoint results BUCYRUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, held an OVI checkpoint Friday. The checkpoint was conducted on CR 330 near U.S. 30 on the east side of Bucyrus. Read More
Safety blotter: August 20, 2019 Officers removed a bat from a residence on the 300 block of West Johnson Street the night of Aug. 16. John D. Lebay, Upper Sandusky, was arrested for OVI and cited for OVI refusal, expired registration and driving under suspension following a traffic stop at the intersection of Winding Hollow Lane and Indian Mill Drive the early morning of Aug. 17. A passenger, Evan W. Crabtree, Kenton, also was cited for expired registration. Read More
Sixth annual community block party Josh Votaw, Marion, finishes the final bites of his medium pizza to win the pizza eating contest at the sixth annual community block party Sunday at Harrison Smith Park in Upper Sandusky put on by the Apostolic Gospel Church. Read More
Historic convoy A line of military vehicles sporting patriotic flags can be seen making its way to USHS. The convoy travels at top speed of 35 miles per hour and had 50 military vehicles, 10 support vehicles and 130 participants. Read More
Safety Blotter: August 19, 2019 Courtney L. Kessler, Upper Sandusky, was cited for fictitious registration on the 400 block of South Seventh Street the early morning of Aug. 16. Elizabeth R. Beckford, Carey, was cited for speed at the intersection of Sandusky and Wyandot avenues the early morning of Aug. 16. Read More
Criminal cases tried in court Carla C. Giacalone, Toledo, charged by the state with domestic violence, pretrial held, continued to Sept. 16. Anthony L. Lawrence, Upper Sandusky, charged by the police with menacing, disposition hearing held, found guilty. Read More
New court cases filed Certificate of judgment: State of Ohio Department of Taxation, Columbus, judgment creditor, vs. Greg S. Benishek, 410 Indian Mill Drive, Apt. 3, Upper Sandusky, judgment debtor. Certificate of judgment: State of Ohio Department of Taxation, Columbus, judgment creditor, vs. Heather A. Harford and Steven P. Harford, 19836 Ohio 67, Upper Sandusky, judgment debtors. Read More
County properties transferred Jerry A. Frey and Johnette A. Frey to Jerrod M. Frey and Hannah L. Greenich, .90 acre in Harpster. Donald L. Riegle trustee, Donald L. Riegle 1995 trust, Jeannette L. Riegle trustee and Jeannette L. Riegle 1995 trust to Eli L. Riegle, 1 acre in Ridge Township. Read More