Drawings to be offered for waterfowl hunting FINDLAY — Waterfowl hunters are invited to participate in special drawings for controlled hunting opportunities, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The ODNR Division of Wildlife will host drawings in northwest Ohio at three locations, Pipe Creek Wildlife Area, East Sandusky Bay Metro Park and Magee Marsh Wildlife Area. Read More
Event to feature movie premier UPPER ARLINGTON — Friends of Ohio Barns will offer a preview of the new film “The Barn Raisers” from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Amelita Mirolo Barn, 4395 Carriage Hill Lane, Upper Arlington. “The Barn Raisers” is a historical feature film that tells the story of barns in the Upper Midwest by examining them through the lens of architecture, according to a press release from Friends of Ohio Barns. Read More
Riverdale Local Schools to seek 1 percent income tax levy renewal MOUNT BLANCHARD — Voters in the Riverdale School District will have a decision to make in this November’s election regarding a three-year, 1 percent income tax renewal. At its monthly meeting Monday, the Riverdale school board approved a resolution to place the income tax renewal on the Nov. 8 ballot. Read More
Man injured in Crane Township crash A Galena man was taken to Wyandot Memorial Hospital with incapacitating injuries after crashing his vehicle into a school bus Monday afternoon. Dennis M. Dibling, 27, was traveling southbound on U.S. 23 just north of Ohio 199 when he failed to slow down or move over for the 2006 Blue bird bus, driven by Victo A. Clavel, Alexandria, Virginia, as it slowed to exit the highway, according to a report from the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office. Read More
Solid waste management district gets EPA grants The Wyandot County Solid Waste Management District and Recycling Center has been awarded funding to host Scrap Tire Amnesty Day next spring, along with a second grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Read More
WCSO reports calls for service An officer was dispatched to the Upper Sandusky Municipal Court for a possibly intoxicated subject wanting to drive home. The woman in question agreed to perform FASTS tests. Read More
Woody’s: A family dream realized It began before World War II with a man selling sandwiches out of the basket of his bicycle. Ross Wood loved making deli-style sandwiches and selling them to people in Upper Sandusky. Read More
Chapel festival slated for this weekend KIRBY — Transfiguration of the Lord St. Mary Chapel is set to host the annual two-day St. Mary Kirby Festival on July 30-31. Event chairman Curt Frey said Saturday afternoon and evening mostly will consist of events for adults. Read More
City sewer project delayed The sewer separation project in the city of Upper Sandusky has been postponed again. The project could begin as soon as Wednesday morning, according to Linda Stansbery of the mayor’s office. Read More
Upper native reunites with boy after helping realize his dreams The Make-A-Wish Foundation vision is “to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition,” according to the organization’s website. But 18 years ago the granting of one teenage boy’s wish did not satisfy his love for planes. The experience only motivated him to do one thing — become a fighter pilot for the United States Air Force. Read More