FOREST — The detail in the pieces was breath-taking. The painting of two small children playing came to life more than the the digital photograph from which it was inspired.
Home art exhibit showcases local artists’ determination, hard work
More than 120 kids, teens cast reels in annual fish derby in Upper
More than 120 children and teens age 16 and younger cast their rods in the pond at Harrison Smith Park in Upper Sandusky early Saturday morning in hopes of catching a fish during Wyandot County Rod and Gun Club’s annual fishing derby.
Children enjoy fun times at St. Peter Festival
Many area children enjoyed the many fun activities at the St. Peter Festival held this weekend.
Pawzfest abuzz with record turnout
More than 75 dog owners brought their fur babies out for Wyandot County Humane Society’s 15th annual Pawzfest dog walk and fun day Sunday at Harrison Smith Park in Upper Sandusky. That is the most in the history of the event.
South hold off North in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Gabe Helbert got tricky on the first play from scrimmage. Wynford’s Zach Hoffman completed a short pass to Ashland’s John Wolfe, who lateraled to St. Paul’s Colton Service to set up a 73-yard gain.
World War II veteran looks back on service in the Navy
FOREST — World War II was calling the young men throughout the nation in the early 1944, and Stan Spath answer that call at the age of 17. With his friends leaving for the Army, Marines, Air Force and Navy, the high school junior was determined to join them. He thought hard about his options, Spath said.
Off to the races
Runners and walkers start the race in the 5K Glow Run and Walk to kick of St. Peter Festival on Friday evening at Stepping Stones Park.
On TV
Wyandot County Commissioner Bill Clinger speaks with NBC 24’s Gary Sensenstein about recent renovations to the Wyandot County Courthouse. A story about the improvements ran on the station’s 6 p.m. newscast Thursday. Daily Chief-Union/Avery T. Jennings
Fishing derby
Wyandot County Rod and Gun Club member Eric Gottfried puts a large fish into the pond at Harrison Smith Park in Upper Sandusky on Thursday as children look on. Club members stocked the pond in preparation for their annual fishing derby from 8-11 a.m. Saturday for teens and children age 16 and younger. Submitted photo
Upper boys basketball drops to Division III
Upper Sandusky’s boys basketball team has dropped to Division III as the OHSAA announced new divisional assignments for the 2017-18 winter sports seasons Thursday.