Forest man hurt in crash over tracks in Upper A Forest man was injured Sunday evening when his car went airborne while crossing railroad tracks in Upper Sandusky. An Upper Sandusky police report states Benjamin Frey, 39, of rural Forest, was driving a 2002 Honda Civic west on West Johnson Street in Upper Sandusky at approximately 5 p.m. when he drove too fast while crossing the railroad tracks, causing his vehicle to go airborne and land 15 feet west of the crossing. Read More
Nevada fills one vacancy on council, still has one remaining NEVADA — Nevada has filled one vacancy but still has a couple remaining. Council voted at its meeting Monday to add Billy Beltz to council. Council had a pair of openings due to the recent resignations of Crystal Smith and Jeff Kindler. Another vacancy still remains on the Board of Public affairs. Read More
Superintendent thanks community for voting for levy CAREY — During a short meeting on Monday, Carey Exempted Village School District Superintendent Michael Wank thanked members of the Carey EVS community for renewing the five-year, 1 percent income tax renewal levy on the Nov. 6 ballot. Read More
Upper man reunites with aunt who was oldest living female vet before her death Imagine thinking a family member had been dead for decades, only to discover not only were they alive in Florida but they were the longest living female World War II veteran? That was the case of John Walker, an Upper Sandusky city councilman, and his Aunt Ruth. Read More
Local veteran uniforms displayed The Wyandot County Museum opened its doors this weekend to celebrate Veterans Day by filling its rooms with numerous uniforms, military memorabilia and information from Wyandot County veterans dating back to the Civil War. The Wyandot County Historical Society participated in the Bells of Peace on Sunday, an international ringing of bells at 11 a.m. to commemorate the 100th anniversary … Read More
Pizza under the Stars Wynford High School brought back its Science Club after a six-year hiatus with a “Pizza under the Stars” event that included a presentation by (from left) Rich Krahling, Dan Wade and Bryan Summer of the Crawford Park Astronomy Club. Read More
One book not enough for local artist With one book already under her belt, Kelsey McBride was not one to rest on her laurels. McBride, a 26-year-old Harpster woman with autism, published her first coloring book “Kelsey and Friends” this past September with the help of the First National Bank of Sycamore. Read More
All around the world Cheryl Lyon shared stories, photos and souvenirs from her recent trips to Panama and Switzerland with her daughter during a special “Around the World in 80 Minutes” program Thursday evening at the Upper Sandusky Community Library. Submitted photo Read More
Shots fired at Ohio college lead to lockdown, 2 arrests URBANA (AP) — Gunshots fired inside a dormitory at a small liberal arts college in central Ohio have resulted in a lockdown and the arrest of two students. The Urbana Daily Citizen reports Urbana Police Chief Matt Lingrell says no one was injured Tuesday afternoon at Urbana University, roughly 45 miles (72 kilometers) west of Columbus. The school was placed … Read More
Court hears criminal, traffic cases Raymond L. Zickefoose, Upper Sandusky, charged by the state with petty theft; and by the police with theft of checks, indigency hearing held, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 14. Read More