Musical stories Bob and Audrey Wood play the didgeridoo and rain stick to a steady beat for children attending the Forest-Jackson Public Library’s summer reading program event in the pavilion at Gormley Park. Read More
Upper FFA goes to state convention The Upper Sandusky FFA traveled to the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus the first part of May for the 90th Ohio State FFA Convention. At the convention, individuals and the chapter were recognized for their hard work over the past year. Read More
SWCD seeks candidates for committee BUCYRUS — The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District nominating committee is searching for qualified candidates who are interested in serving on their board of supervisors. Supervisors are public officials responsible to the people of Crawford County. Read More
Day camp set at Gottfried Nature Center The Gottfried Nature Center and the Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding a summer day camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21 at the Gottfried Nature Center on CH 330 west of Upper Sandusky. The all day camp will include sessions involving hands-on investigations into the areas of creatures that fly, food chain producers, trees and plants, and a collection of outdoor games and nature fun activities. Read More
Crawford SWCD having photo contest BUCYRUS — Do you have an eye for the beauty of Crawford County? Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to bring back the photo contest, “Crawford’s Charm.” This contest is for amateur photographers, and the photos must be taken within the county. Read More
Upper considers township fire contracts The Upper Sandusky Safety Committee heard from area township trustees Monday in advance of a vote for mutual aid fire protection contracts, which expire July 1. Upper Sandusky Fire Department Chief Lynn Yeater previously attended all area township meetings with trustees to explain what has been going on at the department and the need for an increase in rates. Read More
Pool removed A crew from Go Green LLC, of Van Wert, removes slabs of concrete from the former Forest swimming pool Monday. The Kenton-Hardin Health Department closed the pool in 2014 for safety reasons. Read More
Carey could switch income tax agency CAREY — As the village’s contract with the Central Collection Agency, Division of Taxation, Cleveland, nears an end, Carey Village council once again is considering changing firms to take care of income tax payments. The village’s contract with the Central Collection Agency, Division of Taxation, Cleveland, expires on July 1. Read More
Classic car A 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe was one of many classic cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles at the No One Fights Alone Car Show and Community Fun Day on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park in Sycamore. Read More
Big anniversary Adam and Marylin Roszman had their 69th wedding anniversary on June 1. It was also Marylin’s 90th birthday party. The couple celebrated with a party at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center that included several generations of family members. Read More