Woman found in Upper home died of drug overdose, coroner says A woman found dead in an Upper Sandusky home in February died of an accidental drug overdose. Amphetamine toxicity caused the death of 39-year-old Carrie Richardson Thiel of Wharton, a Lucas County coroner’s report states. Read More
Cheers 2 U aims to bring ‘unique flavor’ to Upper Sandusky When Elaine Boes Thomson and son Josh Boes quietly opened their restaurant for the first time April 30, they expected only a couple of close friends. What they got was a line of 15-20 people standing at the door. Read More
Sycamore village officials plan to open pool in June, but future still uncertain SYCAMORE — The Sycamore community swimming pool will open by June 15, so long as there aren’t any unforeseen major repairs needed, and village officials urge residents to support the pool if they want it to remain open beyond this summer. Read More
Caller lures woman from home before burglary McCUTCHENVILLE — A Wyandot County sheriff’s deputy responded to a burglary in the 200 block of CH 35 early the morning of May 23. The resident said she received a call from a person claiming to be her grandson and he said he needed help in Tiffin. Read More
Riverdale technology, engineering students’ projects win state awards MARION — Each year, Levi Brown, Riverdale’s technology and applied engineering teacher, attends the Ohio Technology and Engineering Educators Association Tech Conference. As he has done in the past, Brown took some of his students’ projects with him to this year’s conference in Marion to be judged along with projects from students all across the state. The results blew him away. Read More
Riverdale 5-year forecast shows district financially stable MOUNT BLANCHARD — The Riverdale School District continues to be in a stable financial condition, according to Treasurer Jodie Ribley’s five-year forecast. Ribley presented her forecast to the board at its regular meeting Monday. Read More
Wyandot youth recognized at 2016 beef exhibitor show MARYSVILLE — The 2016-2017 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Beef Exhibitor Show Total Program wrapped up on May 6 with its annual awards banquet held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. Read More
America’s Farmers program awards more than $22 million to nonprofits ST. LOUIS — Upper Sandusky farmers had the opportunity to win a $2,500 donation to direct to a local eligible nonprofit organization beginning Aug. 1. As part of the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, more than $3 million of financial support will be provided to nonprofits across rural America in 2017. Read More
Younger bikers learn safety tips Dozens of children received free bike helmets and fittings, registered their bikes with Upper Sandusky police and learned safety tips during the Wyandot County Health Alliance’s bike safety rodeo Saturday morning. Read More
New OSU Extension education for Wyandot Co. named Todd Thomas recently was named the new Ohio State University Extension educator for Wyandot County, replacing Robbi Sigler who retired from the position earlier this year. Thomas is a Wyandot County native having grown up in Carey, graduating from Carey High School in 2006. Read More