Safety Blotter: July 29, 2017 Jonathan J. Lambrite, Upper Sandusky, was cited for no driver’s license and headlights required in the 600 block of South Sandusky Avenue early the morning of July 14. An officer responded to a noise complaint in the 200 block of Richardson Drive early the morning of July 14. Read More
Tree Town 3-on-3 girls 15-18 champs The Forest Tree Town Festival 3-on-3 basketball winners in the girls 15-18 division were (from left) Reygan Frey, Gabi Rodriguez, Alex Rothlisberger and Lexi Wright. Read More
Koehler was friend, mentor Dear editor, Upper Sandusky and Wyandot County lost a great gentleman in the passing of Andy Koehler last week. Read More
Safety Blotter: July 28, 2017 An officer responded to a report of a disabled semi on North Sandusky Avenue at Bigelow Street the morning of July 10. The driver was able to get the vehicle moving again. Read More
Search for lost graves continues They finally met face-to-face. Bucyrus native Scott McKee and Upper Sandusky residents Tami Schmidt and Mary Reinhart were in the same place Wednesday, and they believe their family members are in a spot nearby. Read More
MHRSB requests new levy for same services The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot counties is requesting a new levy for the 2017 ballot. Director Mircea Handru said a change in the way paperwork is submitted at the state Department of Taxation and the Secretary of State’s office is requiring the board to ask taxpayers for a new levy, as opposed to a renewal... Read More
Thrill ride was OK’d hours before deadly state fair accident COLUMBUS (AP) — Inspectors repeatedly looked over a thrill ride while it was assembled at the Ohio State Fair and signed off on it hours before it flew apart in a deadly accident that flung passengers into the ground, according to authorities and records released Thursday. Investigators worked to find out what caused the opening day wreck, which killed a … Read More
This-a-way Signs and cones redirect traffic on West Wyandot Avenue in downtown Upper Sandusky this morning as construction crews do underground work as part of the city’s ongoing sewer line separation project. Daily Chief-Union/Avery T. Jennings Read More
Upper Sandusky safety committee moves forward with used fire truck purchase The Upper Sandusky Safety Committee approved a letter of intent to purchase a used fire truck during a special meeting Wednesday. Fire Chief Lynn Yeater said broker Texas Fire Trucks accepted an offer of $680,000 for a 2012 Pierce 100-foot SkyArm Arrow XT ladder truck. The original listing price was $750,000, and it was advertised for $699,000, Yeater said. Read More
State fair will open today after ride accident kills 1, injures 7 COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio State Fair will open today one day after a man was killed and seven other people were injured when a thrill ride broke apart, but the rides won’t be running until they all are deemed safe, officials state. Video captured by a bystander at the fair Wednesday evening shows the Fire Ball ride swinging back … Read More