Troopers encourage commercial vehicle safety BUCYRUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to use caution when driving around commercial vehicles. “Large trucks and buses have operating limitations such as blind spots, longer stopping distances and limited maneuverability, making it essential for all drivers to focus on safety,” Gov. Mike DeWine said. Read More
Miller named Wynford High School principal BUCYRUS — In the midst of the changes with the new building project at Wynford Local School District, the new high school principal for the 2019-2020 school year, will be a familiar face. Julie Miller was named high school principal at Wynford Local School District’s board of education meeting in May. She is replacing previous high school principal Chris Solis, who has taken the position of building principal at Tri-Rivers. Read More
Woman sought after ‘suspicious’ death of Mount Blanchard man FINDLAY — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ashlie Velasquez. The sheriff’s office responded to a report of a suspicious death at a residence on TR 194 in Amanda Township at 10:11 p.m. July 4. The suspicious death was identified by Det. Fred Smith as Boe Bushong, 22, of Mount Blanchard, who was … Read More
Beatlemania The Liverpool Lads kicked the fun up a notch at the sixth annual Wyanstock music festival put on by Wyandot County Young Professionals. Read More
Rain couldn’t beat the bands Columbus-based act Mike Perkins (right) and bassist John Zuck (left) perform after a heavy downpour briefly hit Wyanstock Saturday afternoon. Read More
Historical Society ice cream social Attendees at the Wyandot County Historical Society’s ice cream social fundraiser were given the opportunity to take free horse-drawn carriage rides Saturday afternoon. Read More
Criminal, traffic cases tried in Upper Sandusky muni court Daniel R. Dotson, Deshler, charged by the state with passing a bad check, show cause hearing continued. Carolyn S. Stewart, Wharton, charged by the sheriff with persistent disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing, pretrial held, continued to Aug. 12. Read More
New common pleas court cases filed Certificate of judgment: Discover Bank, New Albany, judgment creditor, vs. Gregory A. Evans, 1924 Ohio 568, Carey, judgment debtor. Certificate of judgment: Capital One Bank USA NA, Richmond, Virginia, judgment creditor, vs. Tina L. Nutter, 954 Winding Hollow Lane, Upper Sandusky, judgment debtor. Certificate of judgment: Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Columbus, judgment creditor, vs. John L. Williams, 209 N. Seventh St., Upper Sandusky, judgment debtor. Read More
Wyandot Co properties transferred Michael A. Diem and Tiffany R. Diem to Tyler J. Slabaugh, property in Carey. Kelly J. Mays to Michael A. Diem and Tiffany R. Diem, property in Upper Sandusky. Read More
Couples get marriage licenses James Frederick McLaughlin Jr., 47, 13886 CH 108, Lot 7, Upper Sandusky, laborer; and Julie Anne Wier, 38, 13886 CH 108, Lot 7, Upper Sandusky, disabled, June 28. Don Millard Gilbert Todd, 48, 347 Washington St., Sycamore, master setter; and Renda Ann Nagrassus, 54, 347 Washington St., Sycamore, bartender, June 28. Read More