Train rides, games, music, parade all part of Wharton Community Festival WHARTON — Wharton Community Festival has been offering family-friendly entertainment, food and fun for more than 45 years. The annual event is set for Saturday at Wharton Community Park. Read More
Wynford moving forward with new school proposal BUCYRUS — Wynford Local Schools continues to move forward with plans for a new 6-12 school, passing a resolution during Thursday night’s school board meeting to place a $17.06 million bond levy on the November ballot. The levy will include a 1-mill property maintenance tax, which is more than the required .5 mill because of how small a mill is for the district, Superintendent Fred Fox said. That money only may be used for permanent improvement. Read More
County roads remain closed Areas of Wyandot County received around 3 inches of rainfall Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The service reports rainfall from two gauges in Wyandot County — at Carey and Killdeer Plains. Read More
From Hollywood to Upper Upper Sandusky native Michelle Meeker, a Hollywood film animator and former Sesame Street employee, speaks to members of the Wyandot Senior Citizens Club on Thursday. Read More
Forest considers flood study FOREST — With the flood water receding from the streets and yards of Forest, the town’s village council discussed conducting a study to improve the storm sewer system. About 3.5 inches of rain fell on Forest on Thursday morning, Village Administrator Wes Davis said, and his workers spent the day keeping catch basins open and protecting the sanitary system from taking in the storm water. Read More
Taking a tour Wyandot County Commissioners Steve Seitz (left) and Bill Clinger listen to Brent Bayes of Kalmbach Feeds on a tour of the Kalmbach MPK plant north of Upper Sandusky on Thursday. Seitz also acts as treasurer for NCE co-op. Read More
Emergency siren malfunctioning Wyandot County Sheriff Mike Hetzel said an emergency alert system siren on Malabar Drive in Upper Sandusky had multiple malfunctions, going off five times in three hours last night. Read More
Flood waters douse area Heavy rains last night in the area caused flooding and closing of roads around Wyandot County. Read More
Opening arts Dolores Coakley (clockwise, from bottom left), sits with daughter-in-law, Cheryl and son, Jeff Coakley, during the second annual Opening Minds Through Art show at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky on Wednesday afternoon. Read More
Marseilles council thanks community for successful GOBA stop MARSEILLES — Marseilles Village Council met in regular session Tuesday with all members present. In new business, a 2.0 mill levy will be up for renewal in 2018. Read More