TIFFIN — This weekend’s Friday Night Live at the Ritz features musical groups Up in the Air, DFX, Higher Ground, Sketchbook and N’Awlins. The performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday at The National Theatre at The Ritz, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin.

COLUMBUS (AP) — Republican Gov. John Kasich repeated his belief in the importance of the free press Wednesday as tensions between the media and the administration of President Donald Trump remain high. The former congressman and 2016 presidential contender declined to directly take on Trump, who he refused to endorse, campaign with or vote for last year, while speaking to …

A Marion woman was drunken driving when she crashed her SUV into an Upper Sandusky home Wednesday afternoon and fled the scene, police said. Tonya M. Boltz’s blood alcohol level was .205 percent, more than twice the .08 legal limit to drive in Ohio, when she drove her Jeep into the house at 436 S. Fifth St., causing minor damage, Upper Sandusky Police Chief David Olds said.

Old Man Winter blanketed Wyandot County with between 2 and 4 inches of snow Wednesday, and icy road conditions wreaked havoc on at least two motorists. A woman was taken to the hospital after a car slid off Ohio 53 just north of Upper Sandusky in the afternoon.

Sarah Luikart, Upper Sandusky, was arrested for driving under the influence at the intersection of North Fifth Street and Guthrie Drive early the morning of Dec. 31. Richard R. Dimond, North Baltimore, was cited for window tint on East Wyandot Avenue the afternoon of Dec. 31.

Makers of the Handy Safety Knife are proud to celebrate 120 years of making all their safety ring knives domestically, according to a press release. The Handy Twine Knife Company, founded in Upper Sandusky, is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year.

Seventeen Upper Sandusky High School junior and senior marketing students will advance to Ohio DECA state marketing competition in Columbus as a result of their high placement at the recent DECA District 3 marketing competition held at Ohio Northern University.

Recruitment is underway to enroll participants in the next Micro Business Development Program offered by the HHWP Community Action Commission. The program consists of 13 sessions from 5:45-8:45 p.m. Thursdays from March 2 through June 1.

KENTON — Home Town Media Ltd., a company owned and operated by a small group of investors, including the local Haushalter family, has officially purchased WKTN radio from Radio General Ltd. Home Town Media began operation of WKTN Feb. 1.

Whether you’re getting married, preparing for prom or planning for another special occasion, the Bedazzle Bridal Expo is the place to be Sunday. Dozens of vendors from across Wyandot and surrounding counties will be on hand to showcase their products and services at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds.