Back-to-school carnival The back-to-school carnival, which included information and resources from Crawford County agencies, games, a dunk tank and raffles for 30 bicycles, was open to students from the Bucyrus, Wynford and Colonel Crawford public school systems and Wayside Christian School. Read More
Rural Upper Sandusky home damaged in fire A structure fire caused significant damage to a rural Upper Sandusky residence Thursday afternoon, according to reports from the Upper Sandusky Fire Department and the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office. At 1:47 p.m., the USFD was notified of a fire at the residence of Mark and Sandy Stevens, 13036 TH 60. Read More
Reserve raffle committee to sponsor free swim days SYCAMORE — The Sycamore reserve raffle committee is the group sponsoring two free days of swimming at the community pool Aug. 13-14 in addition to free swimming sponsored by the village Aug. 12. An article in Wednesday’s edition of The Daily Chief-Union on the Sycamore Village Council meeting Tuesday noted the mysterious donor group could not be identified by press … Read More
Former Ohio village official charged with theft in office NEWARK (AP) — A village’s former fiscal officer accused of stealing about $80,000 from the central Ohio village has been indicted on charges including theft in office. A Licking County grand jury on Thursday also indicted 48-year-old Laura VanScoy Andrews on charges of tampering with records and dereliction of duty. She’s accused of stealing from the village of Alexandria between … Read More
Star has experienced team of directors for ‘Willy Wonka’ The Star Players Inc. was established in 1977 when a group of local residents interested in community theatre came together. Since then, many directors and volunteers have worked tirelessly on shows at the Star Theatre. Read More
Palace seeking technical volunteers MARION — Palace Theatre technical director Mark Meginness, along with Palace volunteer advisory committee members, will meet with potential Palace volunteers interested in technical positions at 6 p.m. Aug. 17 in the Palace Theatre Rotary Room. Read More
Masterworks Chorale having tryouts TOLEDO — Masterworks Chorale, Toledo’s premiere mixed voice ensemble, is having adult and high school intern auditions for the 2016-17 season. Adult singer auditions are 2:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 8-11 in the choir room at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., Toledo. Read More
St. Mary’s/Kirby Fest this weekend KIRBY — The Transfiguration of the Lord St. Mary’s/Kirby Festival is Saturday and Sunday in Kirby. The festival is 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, which is considered “Adult Night Out.” Read More
Rib-Off on Broadway in Findlay to feature 4th annual Battle of Bands FINDLAY — This year’s Rib-Off on Broadway will feature the fourth annual Battle of the Bands and country artist Natalie Stovall and the Drive. Rib-Off on Broadway takes place from 3-11 p.m. Aug. 6 in downtown Findlay on Broadway Street between Main Cross and Front streets). Read More
