Forest woman sentenced to more than 4 years on drug charges A Forest woman was sentenced to more than four years in prison on drug charges Tuesday in Wyandot County Common Pleas Court. Cami L. Neese, 27, was sentenced to two years in prison for a charge of complicity to illegal assembly/possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, a third-degree felony, and 30 months on a charge of complicity to the illegal manufacture of drugs, a second-degree felony. Read More
New in town Workers from Gardner Signs, Toledo, change the sign in front of Upper Sandusky Commercial Savings Bank prior to the completion of its sale to First Federal Bank of the Midwest, Defiance. The transaction is scheduled to be finalized Feb. 24, Commercial Savings Bank President Robert Beech said, and the new First Federal Bank sign will be revealed that weekend. Read More
Carey releases 2016 annual report CAREY — Carey released its annual report last week. The village’s 2016 ending treasury balance was $10,526,045.35. It began the year with more than $9.83 million and saw more than $10.824 million in expenses and more than $11.519 million in receipts. Read More
Kirby Village Council votes to close alley KIRBY — The village of Kirby will have one less street in its corporation limit after village council submits a petition to close Mifflin Street on the east side of the village. Council received a completed petition to close Mifflin Street and an ordinance to annex an alley in the village from solicitor Richard Grafmiller prior to the Tuesday evening meeting. Read More
Safety blotter: February 8, 2017 Jazmine S. Johnson, Columbus, was cited for speeding and driving under FRA suspension after a traffic stop on Ohio 15 near CH 95, Ridge Township, early the morning of Dec. 29. James L. Tong, Nevada, was arrested for obstructing official business the night of Dec. 29 after a caller requested a deputy check on his well being. Read More
Carey FFA members attend degree leadership conferences INDIANAPOLIS — Students from FFA chapters across Ohio recently attended the 212-degrees and 360-degrees Leadership Conferences. The conferences are activities of the National FFA Organization made possible by title sponsor Syngenta. Read More
Wyandot County FFA Chapters collaborate on 2 joint projects The Wyandot County FFA Chapters, including Carey, Mohawk, Riverdale and Upper Sandusky, currently are selling fresh strawberries. The proceeds from the sale will be used to conduct and support Wyandot County FFA activities. Read More
Raffle for youth turkey hunter permits to be held FINDLAY — A special drawing will be held Saturday, March 18, at the Lake La Su An Wildlife Area headquarters for youth interested in turkey hunting, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Youth ages 17 and younger may participate. Read More
Ohio Fair Managers Assoc. chooses honorees REYNOLDSBURG — Forty-five individuals or organizations recently were recognized at the 92nd Ohio Fair Managers Association annual convention at the Greater Columbus Convention Center for outstanding service to their local fairs. Read More
Vaughn not ‘lowest’ bid, but ‘best’ CAREY — Vaughn Industries attorney David Andrews spoke, and Carey council moved. The legal representative of the Carey electric company addressed council Monday for the second time in as many regular meetings. Read More