Woman sentenced to substance program for role in Carey burglary A Bellevue woman was sentenced to two years of community control for burglary charges Tuesday. Kristina L. Halm, 23, last month pleaded guilty to complicity to burglary, a third-degree felony. Read More
Firewood at Indian Mill available to the public In accordance with Ohio Administrative Code, the Chief of the Division of Parks and Watercraft hereby gives notice that the removal of firewood will be permitted at the Indian Mill Scenic River access located on the Sandusky State Scenic River. Read More
Producers asked to consult FSA before breaking ground on farms Agricultural producers are reminded to consult with Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service before breaking new ground for production purposes as doing so without prior authorization may put a producer’s federal farm program benefits in jeopardy. Read More
Underwood Stock Farms to host pasture walk in Hardin RIDGEWAY — Underwood Stock Farms (Sullinger Farm) will serve as the location for the Hardin County Pasture Walk on May 3. The program will be from 6-7:30 p.m. in a pasture located at 18917 County Road 155 near Ridgeway. Read More
Derickson named ODA asst. director REYNOLDSBURG — Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David T. Daniels has appointed former State Rep. Tim Derickson as the department’s assistant director. Derickson most recently served as executive director of the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors. Read More
Thank you for your service: Fairhaven volunteers donated 29,000 hours last year Volunteers gave 29,000 hours of service to Fairhaven Community last year. The Upper Sandusky nursing facility honored more than 75 volunteers for their service and dedication during a luncheon Monday. Read More
Carey BOE considers moving varsity softball games CAREY — A discussion about moving Carey varsity softball games closer to the school did not result in a decision after a park board public hearing Sunday. Parks Director Brian Spencer said Mayor Jennifer Rathburn and council member Mellisa Cole will compare varsity softball and little league schedules to see if the move is possible. Read More
Proposed watershed project may cause flooding on Riverdale property MOUNT BLANCHARD — A proposed Blanchard River project to avoid flooding in Findlay could put some of the Riverdale school district’s property in jeopardy of flooding in case of a major rainfall. During the district’s regular board meeting on Monday, board member John Livingston said he and Board President Joan Beckwith recently attended a flood control meeting on the proposal to create a dam on Eagle Creek, Blanchard River and on Potato Run, the last of which would affect school property, he said. Read More
R’dale school board approves contracts MOUNT BLANCHARD — The Riverdale Board of Education approved a series of teacher and staff contracts at its regular meeting Monday evening. During the meeting, the board: Read More
Safety Blotter: April 25, 2017 A deputy responded to a call for an unruly juvenile at a residence in the 30 block of TH 62, Antrim Township, early the morning of April 12. An Antrim Township woman reported three flatscreen televisions were taken from her former residence in the 18000 block of Ohio 231 early the morning of April 12. Read More