OSHP, other agencies focus on ending human trafficking COLUMBUS — Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which criminals profit from the control and exploitation of others, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The same Ohio roads that are used legitimately also are used by human traffickers and smugglers to transport their victims and further their operations. Read More
Crash sends 1 to hospital FINDLAY — A Carey woman was cited for failure to yield right of way after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ohio 568 and TR 234 in Hancock County’s Marion Township on Friday evening, according to a press release from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. Read More
Crews make progress on city sewer separation The following is the sewer separation project update for the coming week in the city of Upper Sandusky. A crew has moved to the intersection of West Walker Street and the alley the runs behind the city building. Read More
Safety Blotter: January 13, 2017 Upper Sandusky Police Department A vehicle with reversed license plates was discovered in the 300 block of North Sandusky Avenue the afternoon of Nov. 2. Steven V. Miller, Sugarcreek, was warned for improper display of license plates at the intersection of U.S. 23 and CH 121 the evening of Nov. 2. Read More
Huge turnout for Pizza & Passports Organizers of the Pizza & Passports event at the Upper Sandusky Community Library planned for between 60 and 80 people to attend to learn about the Wyandot County Council on Aging’s 2017 Seniors on the Go trips. Read More
Broadband survey seeks to gauge use in Wyandot Co. Wyandot County residents are being given the opportunity to give their input on ways broadband service in the county can be improved. Broadband is defined as high-speed internet access that always is on and is faster than the traditional dial-up access, according to the Federal Communications Commission. Read More
Veteran ID cards available at VSO Wyandot County veterans now will be able to receive official identification cards thanks to an addition to the Ohio Revised Code by state legislators. House Bill 173 gives every Ohio county’s board of commissioners the authority to pass a resolution allowing the county recorder or county veterans service office to issue Ohio veterans ID cards. Read More
Forest officials attempt to fix village nuisance property with new owner FOREST — The village of Forest is taking initial steps to address one of the largest nuisance properties in the town. Known locally as the Old Trailer Factory, the series of buildings has sat vacant for many years. Read More
USHS drama department to present Afternoon of One Acts The Upper Sandusky High School drama department will present its Afternoon of One Acts at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the USHS Little Theater. Tickets are $7 at the door. Read More
Mutts Gone Nuts! set for Jan. 22 at Marion Palace Theatre MARION — The Marion Palace Theatre will present comedy dog show, Mutts Gone Nuts!, at 3 p.m. Jan. 22. Nine canines, whose talents range from hoop jumping, dancing and catching Frisbees to rope jumping, tight-wire walking and more, unleash havoc and hilarity in an action-packed spectacular. Read More