Ferrands named grand marshals, Thiel award winner in Forest T — The village of Forest will honor three people who have dedicated endless hours to the community during the Tree Town Festival parade on July 8. David and Lora Ferrand have been named grand marshals of the parade and Lois Thiel is the community spirit award winner for 2016. Read More
Ohio State band trainer gets prison time for sexual battery COLUMBUS (AP) — A former Ohio State University drum major instructor accused of raping a female student was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual battery and apologizing to the victim in court. A Franklin County judge heard from the young woman and 29-year-old Stewart Kitchen before sentencing him. He also must register as a … Read More
No injuries in train-car crash Friday An Upper Sandusky man was not injured when a locomotive struck the back of his vehicle while he was crossing railroad tracks Friday morning in Salem Township. Read More
Willy Wonka The Star Players are busy preparing for the summer musical, “Willy Wonka,” which will be staged Aug. 5-7 and 12-14. Cast members, from left; Jim Stauffer, Jim Ruhlen, Brandi Boes, Sam Smith, Tiffany Hunter, Don Spiegel and Andrea Schneider are shown rehearsing a scene from Act I. Submitted photo Read More
Church to have festival for fireworks First Baptist Church of Upper Sandusky, located at 590 Houpt Drive, will be holding the First Baptist Fireworks Festival from 6-9 p.m. Saturday prior to the city’s fireworks display. Read More
Tree Town Festival has full slate of events scheduled FOREST — The 2016 Tree Town Festival invites everyone to “rediscover Forest” by attending the event July 8-10 at Gormley Park, located on Mary Street. Read More
Ritz Players announce cast for next month’s ‘Into the Woods’ TIFFIN — The Ritz Players have announced the cast for “Into the Woods,” to be staged at 7:30 p.m. July 15, 16 and 23 and 2 p.m. July 24 at the Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin. Read More
Poverello opens doors to new members CAREY — Since 1950, the only credit union in Wyandot County has served only one community within the area. But a recent change is allowing it to expand. Read More
County officials hear from local United Way director during mayor’s breakfast CAREY — Officials from throughout Wyandot County heard from Amber Wertman, executive director of United Way of Marion and Wyandot counties, during a recent mayor’s breakfast at Splinter’s Cafe in Carey. The breakfast had been organized by the late Carey mayor, Steven Smalley, before Smalley died June 17. Read More
Wyandot County Fair business showcase taking vendors The Upper Sandusky Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the Wyandot County Fair Business Showcase. Tables are available for $25 for Chamber members or $35 for non-Chamber members. Read More