Miller’s MATT gives trainers some support When his work was being bogged down by inconsistent accommodations, Pete Miller “tabled” the matter. A retired Upper Sandusky Schools teacher and longtime Upper Sandusky athletic trainer, Miller two years ago developed his own portable training table to establish a consistent work environment. Read More
North Central Electric to add solar energy to power mix ATTICA — North Central Electric Cooperative plans to begin construction on a community solar project in late February or early March that will allow its members to purchase the output of the panels, according to a news release. Read More
Running on empty Demolition on an abandoned Certified Oil gas station at the corner of West Wyandot Avenue and Eighth Street began Tuesday. L.J. Irving and Sons Demolition Inc., of Napoleon, is in charge of clearing the lot still owned by Certified Oil. Read More
OSC17 registration open COLUMBUS — Registration now is open for the 2017 Ohio Safety Congress Expo (OSC17), the largest regional safety and health conference in the United States. The event, sponsored by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, will run March 8-10 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Read More
Former fair secretary pleads guilty A Sycamore woman admitted to stealing from the Wyandot County Agricultural Society in Wyandot County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday. Kisha J. Taylor, 34, pleaded guilty to the fourth-degree felony with her attorney, Derek Dailey, Wyandot County Prosecuting Attorney Doug Rowland and victim’s advocate Marnie Hahn present. Read More
Riverdale boosters question responsibility for track funds MOUNT BLANCHARD — During its organizational meeting Monday evening, the Riverdale Board of Education heard the concerns of representatives of the school’s academic, athletic and music boosters. Among the topics of discussion was the resurfacing of the school’s all-weather track. Read More
Mohawk School grapples with open enrollment SYCAMORE — The Mohawk Board of Education took nominations for board president and vice president for 2017 and received information on the state of student enrollment in the district during its regular meeting Monday. Kathy Koehler was elected to resume her role as board president and Michelle Konkle was elected vice president. Read More
Sycamore Council, fire chief continue discussion on personal protective gear SYCAMORE — Two weeks after Sycamore Council approved a motion to move on financing options as soon as possible for firefighter personal protective gear, fire Chief Rod Clinger continued the conversation about the best way to replace around 30 units of gear as Sycamore Fire and Rescue awaits word on whether it will receive Federal Emergency Management Agency funding for that purpose. Read More
Harpster likely to get designated bike route HARPSTER — A designated bicycle route will try to make its way through Harpster, the village council was informed Tuesday. Council was asked by the Ohio Department of Transportation to pass a resolution recognizing Cherokee Street as a bicycle route that will be part of a system throughout Ohio. Read More
Breakfast with the chamber Attendees of the Wyandot County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting line up for breakfast catered by Savory Sweet, Sycamore, this morning. Formerly known as the Upper Sandusky Area Chamber of Commerce, the organization has undergone a name change and has a new logo. Read More