Landowners question why they have to pay for ditch project Approximately 15 individuals sat in the Wyandot County Courthouse courtroom Tuesday evening for the first hearing of the Wahrer Ditch petition project. The project starts south of TH 14 and east of TH 147, northeast of Sycamore, and moves east into Crawford County. Read More
Ruhlen wins Upper muni court race James M. Ruhlen defeated James R. Gucker in the Upper Sandusky Municipal Court race, according to unofficial results from Wyandot County Board of Elections. Ruhlen, 44, a lifelong Upper Sandusky resident, received 66 percent of the 2,200 votes cast in Tuesday’s primary election. Read More
Kenton man pleads guilty to Marseilles home burglaries A Kenton man pleaded guilty to five theft charges Tuesday in Wyandot County Common Pleas Court. Hayden S. Radabaugh, 21, pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary and two counts of grand theft, all third-degree felonies. Read More
Kirby Council moves forward on excessive dog barking law KIRBY — Members of Kirby Village Council voted to move forward with a revised version of a proposed excessive dog barking ordinance Tuesday evening. The revised copy of the ordinance saw changes to the penalty section of the ordinance as suggested by village solicitor Richard Grafmiller. Read More
Meter costs concern Carey Council members CAREY — Carey officials are hung up on the monthly cost of a meter infrastructure program that would change the way readings are collected. Lawmakers did not make a decision Monday during a regular council meeting after hearing a presentation about Verizon Wireless’ automatic meter infrastructure network. Read More
Upper voters approve Sun. alcohol sales at gas station Voters in part of Upper Sandusky approved Sunday alcohol sales at a Warpole Street business. More than 74 percent of the the 191 votes cast a ballot in favor of Sunday liquor sales at Automated Petroleum on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Wyandot County Board of Elections. Read More
Safety Blotter: May 3, 2017 An officer responded to a report of kids playing on a 911 line the afternoon of April 10. The officer explained to the children in the 600 block of Pleasentview Avenue when it is OK to call 911. Read More
County officials approve $1 million bridge repairs The Wyandot County Board of Commissioners accepted two bids totaling more than $1 million for renovations to two historical landmarks in the county. Righter Company of Columbus was awarded the job of restoring and renovating the Parker and Swartz covered bridges. Read More
Upper Sandusky officials address speeding vehicles at city reservoir Upper Sandusky city officials have received complaints about vehicles speeding at the reservoir, but police are limited to what they can do about it. While 15 mph signs are posted, there is no city legislation to enforce the speed limit, Acting Upper Sandusky Police Chief Dan Ross said during Monday night’s safety committee meeting. Read More
Election Day Charlotte Buxton (left) walks Regina Vent through the new check-in system before Vent casts her ballot at the Jackson Township building this morning. Read More