Runaway juvenile found at Walmart A 13-year-old Nevada juvenile reported as a runaway was found Thursday evening at the Upper Sandusky Walmart. The Wyandot county Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Wyandot East Fire.... Read More
OH 67/231 bridge rehab project delayed one week SYCAMORE — The Ohio 67/231 bridge rehabilitation project over Sycamore Creek between Kilborn Street and Ohio 231 within the village of Sycamore has been delayed a week and now will begin March 11, lasting for about four months and closing the road. Work is being performed by R&I Construction, Tiffin. Ohio 67 traffic will be detoured onto Ohio 103 and … Read More
Marion Palace announces cast for ‘12 Angry Jurors’ MARION — Under the direction of Mark Holbrook the Emmy-award winning classic drama “Twelve Angry Jurors” will come to life April 4-6 in the May Pavilion at the Marion Palace Theatre. Cast as jurors in the production are Candy Boyd, Mike Cochran, Doug Ford, Erica Hunt, Dean Jacob, Leah Menzie, Kaden Schenk, Will Smith, Bob Sullivan-Neer, Brody Thomas, Cameron Williams and Janet Wittenmyer. Read More
Fishermen find exotic fish in Upper’s old reservoir With his Ugly Stik GX2 spinning rod and spinning reel spooled with 12-pound test braided line, Zak Kroggel and his friend Alex Vogel were hoping to catch largemouth bass at both Upper Sandusky reservoirs Oct. 30, 2018. What they found was much different. Read More
Vets Service Commission aims to promote ‘Veteran of the Month’ The Veterans Service Commission is looking to promote local veterans with its Veteran of the Month award, which will be announced through the Daily Chief-Union. Any living Wyandot County veteran can be nominated, County Veterans Service Officer Theresa Miller said at the February commissioners meeting Wednesday. Read More
Eldridge joining WMH med staff Craig Eldridge, M.D., J.D., is joining the medical staff at Wyandot Memorial Hospital to accept responsibility for the medical practice of Dr. Byron Morales as he transitions to medical affairs director. Dr. Eldridge is familiar with Upper Sandusky, as he was born and raised in Willard and played sports against Upper Sandusky High School in the days of the Northern Ohio League. Read More
Insurance agent earns CIC designation Payne and Brown Insurance has announced that Kayla Weaver has earned her Certified Insurance Counselor designation from the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. To earn the designation, agents must have two years of experience in the insurance industry and must complete five courses — each consisting of 20 classroom hours and a comprehensive written exam. Read More
Kreais offering walk-in hours Danielle Kreais, CPNP-PC, is offering walk-in office hours at Wyandot Memorial Hospital to care for children from newborn through age 17. The certified pediatric nurse practitioner will be available from 8-11 a.m. Tuesdays and 7-11 a.m. Fridays for new and existing patients to walk in for care without appointments. Read More
Washington Auto buys Principal Truck SUNBURY — Family-owned and operated Washington Auto Parts, a 19-store automotive aftermarket store group in Central Ohio, announced it will be acquiring Principal Truck Supply, Inc. and will take over operations March 1. One of the largest independent distributors of automotive parts in Central Ohio, Washington Auto Parts was founded in Johnstown by Ken Washington in 1977, and now is co-owned and operated by his sons Mike and Bob Washington, along with third generation owners Matt and Corey Washington. Read More
4th and 5th grade Ram of the Month The Union Elementary fourth- and fifth-grade RAM of the Month winners for January are (front row, from left) fourth graders Ison Newsome, Addison Fredritz and Avery Frederitz; and (back row) fifth graders Otto Kreais, Jonathon Gottfried and Kloe Ealy. Read More