A proposed lawn maintenance ordinance in the city of Upper Sandusky is causing an uproar on social media and discussions within the community as it heads toward its second reading at the city council meeting Tuesday. Upper Sandusky City Council approved the first reading of the proposed ordinance June 20 in a narrow 3-2 vote as 11 members of the public visited to share their thoughts about the legislation.

FINDLAY — The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter was recognized by the Ohio Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense office, at a luncheon Friday in Findlay for providing outstanding support to local military members and their families.

A former county commissioner and current rural Upper Sandusky farmer recently participated in the Flag City Honor Flight, a free trip for veterans to visit the memorials around Washington, D.C. It wasn’t Jim Leslie’s first time visiting the nation’s capital, but this time felt different.

This July Fourth weekend will be booming with fireworks, musical festivals and parties. While not all festivities include alcohol, some will, which could make a holiday go from festive to fatal if people choose to drink and drive, according to a press release from the Wyandot County Safe Communities Coalition.

The Wyandot County and Hancock County boards of commissioners unanimously approved a ditch project after a joint session Thursday at Upper Sandusky High School. The proposed project was presented to the officials by a petition, made by David Fruth and Ben Walter, both of Carey.

The Daily Chief-Union will not publish an edition Monday and the office will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

SYCAMORE — Mohawk High School students and their families recently returned from a 10-day trip to France, Switzerland and Italy, according to a press release from French teacher and trip organizer Terri Wheeler.

Grab your hats and boots and get ready for a day in the sun. Wyanstock is back. The third annual Wyandot County music festival goes from noon to midnight Saturday at the fairgrounds, featuring live music from nine regional bands; food, craft beer and wine from local vendors; a gun raffle and a few new attractions.

A Columbus man is in custody after the second high-speed vehicle pursuit in Wyandot County in the past 10 days. Kyle J. Dodson was jailed on charges of speed, reckless operation, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, possession of marijuana (less than 100 grams) and failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer....