15,000 Easter egg hunt postponed The 15,000 Easter egg hunt hosted by Apostolic Gospel Church at Harrison Smith Park in Upper Sandusky has been postponed one week due to expected bad weather today. The hunt, which was originally scheduled for 11 a.m. today will now be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, the church announced on Facebook. Read More
Safety blotter: April 20, 2019 William T. McMahon, Carey, was arrested on a warrant for charges of aggravated burglary, abduction and disrupting a public service by the Carey police the evening of April 11 and transported to the Wyandot County Jail. Amber R. Schaade, Tiffin, was arrested on a warrant on indictment by the Wyandot County Grand Jury and charged with involuntary manslaughter and corrupting another with drugs the afternoon of April 15. Read More
Safe and sound Angeline School and Industries was the big winner at the Safety Awards Banquet Thursday afternoon in the Elks Lodge ballroom. Angeline had over 2 million work hours dating back to 2014 without a claim for a work-related injury. Read More
DD board considers high-speed discount The Wyandot County Board of developmental Disabilities discussed a program for discounted high-speed internet services at its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday at Angeline School. Business Manager Amy Traxler said current high-speed internet services cost over $600 per month for Angeline School and Industry. Read More
Upper library hosts plant swap Plants of all kinds found a new home Thursday at the Upper Sandusky Community Library’s inaugural plant swap. Adult programming coordinator Cheryl Lyon said she was accumulating more and more zinnia seeds each spring and was thinking about a way to “spread the wealth.” Read More
ODOT releases construction update for projects in county WYANDOT COUNTY — The Ohio Department of Transportation recently released the following updates for highway construction in Wyandot County. Work is dependent upon weather conditions, and unless otherwise noted, will take place during daytime hours. Read More
Safety blotter: April 19, 2019 Justin R. Martin, Nevada, was cited for disorderly conduct while intoxicated and failure to control an animal, and Larry D. Noggle, Nevada, was cited for disorderly conduct following a fight on the 300 block of North Garrett Street in Nevada the night of April 11. Dean H. Hoffman, Taylor, Michigan, was transported from Detroit to the Wyandot County Jail on a bench warrant for failure to comply the morning of April 12. Read More
Business expo provides networking opportunity BUCYRUS — Businesses and organizations from the Wyandot, Bucyrus and Galion chambers of commerce had an opportunity to network Thursday at the inaugural Route 30 Business Expo, which was held at The Pickwick Place in Bucyrus. The event hosted several area businesses including the White Shutter Winery, Freedom Caregivers, A-1 Printing and Verne Hart Insurance as well as organizations including Community Opportunity and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Read More
Crall recognized for 10 years of service BUCYRUS — For the last 10 years, Board of Education President Steve Crall has been serving the Wynford Local School District. Kimberly Miller-Smith, the central region manager for the Ohio School Board Association, recognized Crall for reaching the milestone at Wednesday’s regular board meeting with a distinguished board member award. Read More
Union middle schoolers learn of realities of life Upper Sandusky Middle School students had the opportunity to learn financial literacy skills during a reality store event Wednesday morning at Union School. The event taught seventh and eight grade students about the financial challenges they will face as adults. Local businesses and government officials were invited to participate at different tables for the interactive experience. Read More