Nevada takes nuisance animal complaints NEVADA — Mayor Harold Lambert said at Monday night’s council meeting, Nevada has an ordinance against nuisance animals but it has no ability to enforce it. The village has received multiple complaints recently, and Lambert had a copy of the 2008 ordinance available for council members to review. Read More
Superintendent reiterates the district’s stance on traffic issue CAREY — A week after more discussion was held regarding barriers placed on Blue Devil Parkway in Memorial Park, Carey Exempted Village School District Superintendent Michael Wank on Monday provided his thoughts on the school district’s stance on the topic. Read More
Upper Sandusky Park Board approves 2 new events at Harrison Smith Park in 2019 The Upper Sandusky Park Board reviewed two new events for 2019 to be held at Harrison Smith Park. Dave Yeater of the Wyandot Classics and Cruisers requested a display only car show in Harrison Smith Park on June 22. Read More
Sweeping up Upper Sandusky’s Dick Swinehart sweeps his driveway Monday morning. Wyandot County was hit by its first winter storm of 2019 on Saturday. Read More
Mohawk student dies in car crash A 17-year-old Mohawk High School student was killed Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle accident east of Upper Sandusky. Heather J. Raypole, of Sycamore, was pronounced deceased at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Toledo. Read More
Criminal, traffic cases tried in muni court: January 12, 2019 Ashley N. Sisson, Carey, charged by the Carey police with domestic violence, amended to persistent disorderly conduct, pleaded guilty, found guilty. Joshua L. Weatherholtz, Mount Blanchard, charged by the state with telephone harassment, amended plea to guilty, found guilty. Read More
New common pleas cases filed: January 12, 2019 Certificate of judgment: State of Ohio Department of Taxation, Columbus, judgment creditor, vs. Chad E. Israel and Nancy J. Israel, 14757 CH 119, Upper Sandusky, judgment debtors. Certificate of judgment: U.S. Asset Management, Norwell, Massachusetts, judgment creditor, vs. Teresa Holsinger AKA Teresa J. Holsinger, 333 Front St., Upper Sandusky, judgment debtor. Read More
County properties transferred: January 12, 2019 Rex A. Grasz and Kathryn S. Grasz to Gary W. Higgins, .4225 acre in Tymochtee. Stephen A. Lehman, David E. Lehman and Rebecca J. Rhoden to Tamnic Ltd., property in Upper Sandusky. Read More
USHS grad starts mentoring program An Upper Sandusky High School graduate is hoping he can spark residents of Wyandot County to help make a huge difference for at-risk youth in the community. Justin Swartz recently began the Wyandot County Mentoring Program. He was motivated to try something new after spending a decade working with children in need. Read More
Brewing up answers: Beca House owner presents at Upper library Coffee took center stage Thursday evening as Beca House owner Steve Jackson gave a presentation to a packed house at the Upper Sandusky Community Library. “I was worried there were only going to be five people here,” Jackson said. “But this was a nice surprise.” Read More