One School One Book at Union Upper Sandusky Union School students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade were gifted the book “The World According to Humphrey” on Monday as part of the One School One Book program. The students are asked to either read one chapter each day, or for those in the first couple grades, have someone read a chapter to them. Read More
Five-year anniversary The What’s Cookin’ recipe group celebrated its five-year anniversary Monday. Attendees were asked to bring a dish they would normally bring to a party. Read More
Earth Day lesson Angie Ford, of the Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District and Gottfried Nature Center in Upper Sandusky, uses a stream table to demonstrate erosion and watersheds during Earth Day activities at the Forest-Jackson Public Library on Monday. Read More
Career expo set for Wednesday at Masters’ Building The 2018 Wyandot County Career Expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday inside the Masters’ Building at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds. The 18th annual event features 48 employers and educational institutions registered to attend and is hosted by the Wyandot County Department of Job and Family Services (WCDJFS). Read More
Riverdale addresses personnel issues MOUNT BLANCHARD — The Riverdale Board of Education took care of numerous personnel issues and several other items during its regular meeting on Monday night. The board approved three-year administrative contracts for Dr. Julie Greer, elementary principal; Susan Cole, school nurse; Tina Weber, cafeteria supervisor; and Duane Brodman, maintenance supervisor. Read More
Columbus man facing multiple charges after Upper incidents A Columbus man was charged by both the Upper Sandusky Police Department and the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office after multiple incidents Monday. Harry Ortiz, Columbus, was initially arrested for OVI following a hit and skip incident on East Wyandot Avenue near Fifth Street. Read More
Sprint Riverdale’s Emma Carter (left) and Alesha Martin (middle) run in the 100 dash Monday at Riverdale. Results from the meet were not provided. Read More
It’s a boy: Upper Sandusky couple has unique baby gender reveal event An Upper Sandusky couple revealed the gender of their first child in a unique way Saturday afternoon. Keith and Elizabeth Vehrs have been married for nearly three years, and found out they were having a boy when local crop dusting pilot Matthew Arnold of Tactical Agriculture LLC (TACAG) dropped a spray of blue mist from his plane during their gender reveal party. Read More
Motocycles lead officers on high speed chase A Toledo man was arrested following a high speed chase Sunday morning. A report from the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office states Brandon L. Dusseau, Toledo, and a second companion also on a motorcycle, were clocked by a lieutenant from the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 90 mph while traveling north bound on U.S. 23 approaching CH 42. Read More
McClain to have local office hours Tuesday in Upper State Rep. Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) announced he will be holding office hours this week. No appointment is necessary for these office hours and everyone is encouraged to participate. Read More