Safety Blotter: July 28, 2017 An officer responded to a report of a disabled semi on North Sandusky Avenue at Bigelow Street the morning of July 10. The driver was able to get the vehicle moving again. Read More
Search for lost graves continues They finally met face-to-face. Bucyrus native Scott McKee and Upper Sandusky residents Tami Schmidt and Mary Reinhart were in the same place Wednesday, and they believe their family members are in a spot nearby. Read More
MHRSB requests new levy for same services The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot counties is requesting a new levy for the 2017 ballot. Director Mircea Handru said a change in the way paperwork is submitted at the state Department of Taxation and the Secretary of State’s office is requiring the board to ask taxpayers for a new levy, as opposed to a renewal... Read More
Thrill ride was OK’d hours before deadly state fair accident COLUMBUS (AP) — Inspectors repeatedly looked over a thrill ride while it was assembled at the Ohio State Fair and signed off on it hours before it flew apart in a deadly accident that flung passengers into the ground, according to authorities and records released Thursday. Investigators worked to find out what caused the opening day wreck, which killed a … Read More
This-a-way Signs and cones redirect traffic on West Wyandot Avenue in downtown Upper Sandusky this morning as construction crews do underground work as part of the city’s ongoing sewer line separation project. Daily Chief-Union/Avery T. Jennings Read More
Upper Sandusky safety committee moves forward with used fire truck purchase The Upper Sandusky Safety Committee approved a letter of intent to purchase a used fire truck during a special meeting Wednesday. Fire Chief Lynn Yeater said broker Texas Fire Trucks accepted an offer of $680,000 for a 2012 Pierce 100-foot SkyArm Arrow XT ladder truck. The original listing price was $750,000, and it was advertised for $699,000, Yeater said. Read More
State fair will open today after ride accident kills 1, injures 7 COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio State Fair will open today one day after a man was killed and seven other people were injured when a thrill ride broke apart, but the rides won’t be running until they all are deemed safe, officials state. Video captured by a bystander at the fair Wednesday evening shows the Fire Ball ride swinging back … Read More
Safety Blotter: July 27, 2017 Kenneth R. Brammer, Marion, was warned for trailer lights required on U.S. 23 near Indian Mill Drive early the morning of July 9. Read More
Fair premium books available The 2017 Wyandot County Fair Premium Book is available. This year, the fair premium book is available online at thewyandotcountyfair.com under the Fair Info tab. Read More
Star holding auditions for ‘Shrek’ Monday, Tuesday The Star Players Inc. invites interested singers, dancers and actors to open auditions for its autumn musical production, “Shrek the Musical,” from 6-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at The Star Theatre, 121 W. Wyandot Ave., Upper Sandusky. Read More