Nevada council approves brush pile maintenance fund NEVADA — Nevada Council approved a resolution at its meeting Monday night to create a new fund account for maintenance of the village brush pile, voting to set $500 aside this year for the purpose. In the past, the brush pile went long times without being cared for to the point that doing so was an overwhelming expense. Council is trying to stay on top of the need this time. Read More
Carey seeks funds for STEAM Center CAREY — In an effort to implement science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) through hands-on activities, projects and experiments, Carey Technology Director Nick Rider said in a presentation on Monday that the district will be looking to redesign the high school half of the library into a STEAM center. Read More
Troop 776 becomes district’s first all-girls Scouts BSA troop Sunday, scouts within the Harding Area District of Scouts BSA gathered together to celebrate another year of achievements — and this year they made district history. A brand-new all-girls Scouts BSA troop was officially recognized at the annual Harding Area District awards ceremony at Emanuel United Church of Christ. Read More
Sycamore fire likely caused by space heater A Sycamore woman was displaced from her home following a house fire Friday night. The Wyandot County Sheriff’s report states the homeowner arrived at 303 W. 10th St. in Sycamore at 9:50 p.m. Friday and observed heavy smoke throughout her home before calling 911. Read More
Toledo man tased, arrested in Saturday traffic stop A Toledo man was arrested after an altercation with the Upper Sandusky Police Department and Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office late Saturday night. Daniel A. Smith, of Toledo, was cited for display of plates and arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing official business and resisting arrest. Read More
Criminal, traffic cases tried in Upper Sandusky muni court Jason M. Phillips, Upper Sandusky, charged by the police with petty theft, amended plea to no contest, found guilty; and open container in public, dismissed. Wayne C. Sharpe Jr., Rutherfordton, North Carolina, charged by the patrol with possession of marijuana, pretrial held, continued to March 11. Max A. Wilcoxon, Columbus, charged by the state with domestic violence, amended plea to no contest, finding deferred pending pre-sentence investigation. Read More
County properties transferred Korey Adam Kromer to Dylan J. Musgrave, .82 acre in Crawford Township. Carol J. Niederkohr deceased to Thomas L. Niederkohr, 1/2 interest in .81 acre in Crane Township. Read More
New common pleas court cases filed Criminal: State of Ohio vs. Yashin S. Lawrence, Columbus, drug abuse (aggravated possession of drugs). Personal injury: Tim B. Williams, Fostoria, vs. Shawn M. Frey, 209 N. Seventh St., Upper Sandusky. Read More
Couples receive marriage licenses Robert William Swartz, 25, 263 Nantucket Drive, Upper Sandusky, laborer; and Ashley Marie Hawkins, 26, 263 Nantucket Drive, Upper Sandusky, attorney, Feb. 28. Curtis David Milum, 28, 14440 CH 47, Upper Sandusky, laborer; and Kyra Lynn Sayre, 24, 14440 CH 47, Upper Sandusky, cashier, March 1. Read More
Wyandot County Sheriff releases Feb activity report Sheriff Michael R. Hetzel has released his activity report for the month of February: Read More