Safety Blotter: January 26, 2017 Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 500 block of Highland Parkway the evening of Nov. 7. An officer responded to a non-injury crash involving three semis at Pilot Travel Center the night of Nov. 7. Read More
Safety Blotter: January 25, 2017 Paul D. Gilroy, Carey, was indicted for possession of drugs and domestic violence the night of Dec. 14. Read More
Boy, 17, charged with attempted murder in Ohio school shooting WEST LIBERTY (AP) — A 17-year-old boy accused of shooting two students at his high school, injuring them, has been charged in juvenile court with attempted murder and felonious assault, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Other charges against the teen include inducing panic, improperly discharging a weapon at or into a school safety zone and illegal conveyance or possession of a … Read More
Wyandot, Crawford Co. landowners attend forum for open ditch project SYCAMORE — Approximately 30 landowners or representatives attended a meeting at the Mohawk Community Library on Tuesday evening and heard a presentation by the Wyandot County Soil and Water Conservation District. A public forum was held to further inform landowners whose properties are located in a watershed that drains into a ditch with a proposed group project known as the Wahrer Group Ditch Reconstruction Project. Read More
Village officials to discuss future of McCutchenville Fire Department SYCAMORE — Fire brass and village officials will meet with McCutchenville Fire Chief Rob Miller on Monday to talk about Sycamore possibly taking over part of the McCutchenville Fire Department. Miller resigned late last year, but stepped back into the role temporarily while McCutchenville Fire decides what to do about the department’s future, Sycamore Fire and Rescue Chief Rod Clinger said following Tuesday night’s village council meeting. Read More
Carey Chamber awards business owners, announces plans to keep serving community CAREY — The Carey Area Chamber of Commerce will continue to serve Carey and the surrounding community moving forward, Director Cassie Carlson said during Monday’s annual meeting. Read More
Crawford SWCD names district board of supervisors for 2017 The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors for 2017 are Nathan Brause, chairperson; Zach Stuckey, vice-chairperson; Kent Stuckey, secretary- treasurer; Andrew Eichhorn, fiscal agent; and Rose Hartschuh is a member. Read More
2017-18 Ohio small game and migratory bird hunting seasons proposed to wildlife council COLUMBUS — The 2017-2018 small game and migratory bird hunting and trapping seasons were proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on Wednesday, Jan. 11, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The hunting season date proposals prepared by the ODNR Division of Wildlife maintain many traditional opening dates. Read More
Ag training program seeking applicants COLUMBUS — The leadership and advocacy development program, AgriPOWER, is now accepting applications for participation. The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s AgriPOWER Class IX will include 20 individuals who are committed to improving their understanding of important issues and are willing to develop skills to become effective advocates for the farm and food community. Read More
Mt. Victory to host cover crop workshop KENTON — Farmers will have the opportunity to learn about cover crops in a one-day workshop at the Plaza Inn Restaurant in Mount Victory on Friday, Feb. 10. The program will be held in the banquet room of the Plaza Inn, 491 South Main Street, Mount Victory, OH 43340. Read More