Local group gathers to destigmatize issues of mental illness and suicide As snow blew sideways outside the Wyandot County Courthouse on Saturday, 13 tiny candle flames lit the faces inside during a candlelight vigil to honor 41 people who have died by suicide. Upper Sandusky Mayor Scott Washburn said the contrast between Friday’s sunny, warm weather and Saturday’s frigid blowing snowfall was an example of what it may feel like to live with mental illness. Read More
Thanksgiving meal Volunteers (from left) Marilyn Titus, Susan DeVene and Anna Mae Huntley serve up Thanksgiving meals Sunday during the annual event sponsored by John Stewart United Methodist Church. Read More
Ohio bicycle tour to return to Wyandot County COLUMBUS — The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure will make a stop in Upper Sandusky on June 20 in a route featuring north central Ohio, organizers announced this morning. Julie Van Winkle, director of the 29th annual GOBA, announced the 2017 tour will run June 17-24 with an expected 1,500 riders starting June 17 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds in Findlay. … Read More
Buying local The Mohawk Music Boosters hosted its annual craft show at Mohawk School on Saturday. Read More
Upper man assaulted in county jail A man was assaulted by a fellow inmate Friday morning at the Wyandot County Jail. Joshua B. Risner, New Riegel, entered the cell of an Upper Sandusky man while he was sleeping and began to assault him, according to the sheriff’s report. Read More
Criminal, traffic cases tried in municipal court Joseph N. Burkhart, Bellevue, charged by the state with passing a bad check, appeared on bench warrant. Frank D. Blair, Upper Sandusky, charged by the state with passing a bad check, attempted petty theft and assault; and by the police with open burning, pretrial held, continued to Dec. 21. Read More
New cases filed in Wyandot County Common Pleas Court Certificate of judgment: Gummer Wholesale Inc., Heath, judgment creditor, vs. Sandra Sue Holdcraft, et al, 410 N. Main St., Nevada; and John Doe DBA Cruisers Drive Thru, Nevada, judgment debtors. Certificate of judgment: Discover Bank, New Albany, judgment creditor, vs. Kristy R. Barney, 554 Grove St., Carey, judgment debtor. Read More
Couple receives marriage license Elijah Kevin Eatherton, 27, 605 West St., Carey, maintenance; and Alyssa Nikol Huffman, 24, 605 West St., Carey, housewife, Nov. 9. Read More
Teens sentenced Michael J. Danner, 4001 CH 9, Sycamore, window tint, $30 fine plus costs; and speed, $30 fine plus costs, two points, Carteens. Taylor L. Richards, 352 E. South St., Carey, speed, $30 fine plus costs, two points, Carteens. Ethan D. Spaun, 11888 TH 44, Upper Sandusky, registration/title violation, $30 fine plus costs. Read More
Properties sold Roger E. Foulke and Robin L. Crisp to Roger and Robin Realty Ltd., property in Upper Sandusky. Springleaf Home Equity Inc. to Corey O’Flaherty and Gwyn O’Flaherty, property in Upper Sandusky. Read More