JFS, local law enforcement join forces to combat elder abuse The Wyandot County Department of Job and Family Services is celebrating National Elder Abuse Awareness Day today during Elder Abuse Awareness Month, which takes place throughout the month of June. Read More
Honoring Flag Day Exalted ruler Ken Bather (standing at podium) speaks in front of various flags that have represented the country in its history during the Upper Sandusky Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Flag Day ceremony Tuesday in the Elks ballroom. Read More
Harpster officials addressing maintenance HARPSTER — Maintenance was listed as a top priority for Harpster Village Council as it had its monthly meeting at the community building Tuesday. The initial order of business involved the sinks in the community building. Read More
Man to spend 48 months in prison for sexual battery A Lancaster man was designated as a sex offender and sentenced to prison Tuesday in Wyandot County Common Pleas Court. Zachary M. Walter, 21, was sentenced to 48 months in the custody of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, was assessed court costs and must attend sex offender treatment after pleading guilty to sexual battery Read More
Marseilles to get generator repair shop MARSEILLES — Marseilles Village Council met Tuesday night with all members present. Council discussed a streetlight in the village that has been repaired and continued a discussion about hosting a trash clean-up day for residents. Read More
Chamber and partners plan small business development fair The Wyandot County Office of Economic Development, Upper Sandusky Area Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Administration and Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Sandusky, Seneca and Wyandot counties will present a Small Business and Entrepreneur Development Fair. The fair will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4 at Trinity Evangelical United Methodist Church. Service providers will … Read More
Date set for annual steak fry The Upper Sadusky Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual steak fry Aug. 10 in conjunction with Wyandot Mutual Insurance Co. The location of the event has changed. It will be held at Ellis Lake, 7406 TH 124, Upper Sandusky. The program begins at 5 p.m. and includes live music, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and a live auction. Registration … Read More
Tables now available for WyCo Fair Business Showcase 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. Locations will be assigned on a first-come first-serve basis upon receipt of payment with registration. Vendors are encouraged to offer a door prize or coupon to draw vistors to tables. … Read More
OSHA issues final rule to modernize data The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a final rule that will modernize injury data collection to better inform workers, employers, the public and OSHA about workplace hazards. Read More
OPA sponsoring 3 culinary contests at Ohio State Fair COLUMBUS — The deadline is less than a week away for Ohio home cooks to submit their best culinary recipes for the 2016 Ohio State Fair. At this year’s fair, which runs from July 27 to Aug. 7, the Ohio Poultry Association once again will offer Ohio cooks opportunities to compete in three different culinary contests on July 30, including a new grilling competition. Read More