Boil alert issued for part of Upper The Wyandot County Sheriff's Office announced a boil alert for a small part of Upper Sandusky early this morning. The affected area includes South Sandusky Avenue from Wyandot Avenue to Crawford Street, West Johnson Street from Fourth to Seventh streets, and West Hicks Street from Fifth to Seventh streets. Read More
Safety Blotter: June 14, 2017 A caller reported two men were shooting at geese with a handgun on a property near TH 108 and CH 47, Salem Township, the evening of May 24. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources handled the complaint. Ronald A. Johnson, Nevada, was traveling westbound on TH 70 near TH 10, Antrim Township, early the morning of May 25 when he struck a deer crossing the roadway. Read More
Growing crops Corn along CH 95 south of Kirby soaks in the morning sunlight. Despite an abundance of rain and flooding during a large part of planting season in May, farmers are beginning to see corn crops grow to noticeable size in Wyandot County. Read More
Gypsy moth mating disruption treatments to begin in NW Ohio REYNOLDSBURG — The Ohio Department of Agriculture will begin aerial treatments designed to disrupt gypsy moth mating on 8,380 acres in Wyandot and surrounding counties. To help protect Ohio’s diverse habitat, the Ohio Department of Agriculture operates multiple programs aimed at managing the gypsy moth in Ohio. Read More
Farm Service Agency county committee nomination period begins Thursday The nomination period for local Farm Service Agency county committees begins Thursday. It is important for county committees to reflect America's diversity, all eligible farmers and producers, including beginning farmers are encouraged to get involved in this year's elections. Read More
New beginnings Wyandot County officials joined staff at the county skilled nursing and rehabilitation center for a new beginnings-themed luncheon Monday at the nursing home on the outskirts of Upper Sandusky. Read More
Home art exhibit showcases local artists’ determination, hard work FOREST — The detail in the pieces was breath-taking. The painting of two small children playing came to life more than the the digital photograph from which it was inspired. Read More
Mohawk principal leaves office, returns to classroom SYCAMORE — Mohawk High School now is in need of a new sixth- through 12th-grade principal, following the reassignment of current high school principal Brett Graham at Monday evening’s board of education meeting. After five years of being at the high school helm, Graham requested the move to teach physical science, chemistry and physics. Read More
Nevada officials hire someone to move out massive brush pile NEVADA — Council voted to approve a $1,200 purchase order for Chuck Daiber to get rid of the overrun Nevada brush pile during Monday night’s council meeting. The brush pile has been closed for several years. Read More
Phase 2 of Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center’s roof project to be rebid Renovations on a section of the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will be rebid after the initial bid came in more than $30,000 above the estimate Monday. The bid from Damschroder Roofing in Fremont to complete the second phase of the roof project was for $91,505.05. Read More