7 Wyandot County teens charged after drinking party that sent boy to hospital Seven teenagers who admitted to Wyandot County Sheriff’s deputies that they were drinking at a party where a 17-year-old boy was found drunken and passed out Thursday are facing criminal charges. The teens ages 15-17 all are charged with underage consumption, Wyandot County Juvenile Prosecutor Eric Figlewicz said. Read More
Man sentenced to 4 yrs for Wyandot co. burgaries A New Bloomington man was sentenced to four years in prison Tuesday for his part in a string of burglaries in Wyandot County Common Pleas Court. Bridon J. Carroll, 22, was sentenced to one year in prison for each charge. Read More
Riverdale Quiz Bowl team wins championship on TV MOUNT BLANCHARD — Several members of the Riverdale School District changed their TV viewing habits last Thursday to see the local team compete for the championship of a scholastic tournament. They saw two sets of brothers and their friend complete a victory over a 32-team field from throughout northwest Ohio in the WBGU-TV Brain Game finals with a win over Lake High School. Read More
Upper PD Chief Olds to retire Upper Sandusky Police Chief David Olds is leaving after eight years. The city’s safety committee accepted Olds’ letter of retirement during a special meeting Monday night. Read More
Ohio Wildlife Council approves 2017-2018 hunting regulations COLUMBUS — The Ohio Wildlife Council approved the 2017-18 hunting and trapping seasons Wednesday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. White-tailed deer hunting changes include modifications to bag limits for several counties throughout the state. Read More
Friends of Ohio Barns to hold 18th annual Ohio Barn Conference MILLERSBURG — The public is invited to join barn enthusiasts, barn owners and maybe even a few barn “huggers” at Ohio’s only annual barn tour and conference to be held in Holmes County on April 28-29. Friday is an all-day bus tour, including lunch, visiting several century barns. Read More
Farm Bureau records active membership gain COLUMBUS — Ohio Farm Bureau had an increase in its active membership for fiscal year 2017. OFBF had an increase of 2,146 active members, bringing the total to 63,605. Read More
Carey swears in village solicitor; Anthony Fletcher fills council seat CAREY — With a lawyer and a lawmaker sworn in Monday night, Carey is ready to get back to governing. Jessica Monday was appointed as village solicitor prior to a regular council meeting. Read More
Carey Council delays electronic meter reading decision CAREY — Carey Council delayed a decision about updating its meter reading technology during a meeting Monday. The village opted instead to have Verizon Wireless personnel give a presentation at 6 p.m. May 1, prior to its next regular meeting. Read More
Wharton to work with Richland Co. Building Dept. WHARTON — Wharton Village Council heard from Wyandot County Commissioner Ron Metzger during its meeting Monday evening. Metzger attended the meeting to provide information on the Richland County Building Department, which handles many of the building permits in the county. Read More