Man dies in kayaking accident on Sandusky River A 47-year-old North Bloomington man died Wednesday during a kayaking accident on the Sandusky River. Authorities recovered the body of William “Mike” Shanaberger submerged underneath a capsized kayak about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, following a nearly two-hour long search. Read More
Safety Blotter: March 9, 2017 Felisha A. Williams, Willard, was indicted the morning of March 1 at Huron County Jail and transported to Wyandot County for burglary and trespassing in a habitation. Dennis R. McKinley II, Patterson, was returned to Lebanon Correctional Institution, Lebanon; and Caleb B. Baas, Lancaster, was transported to Correctional Reception Center, Orient, the morning of March 2 to begin an 11-month prison sentence after being found guilty in Wyandot County Common Pleas Court of trafficking in counterfeit controlled substance. Read More
Uni-Grip shows new salt bath line test run With a new production practice in place, Uni-Grip is eyeing improved future performance. The Upper Sandusky rubber and trim manufacturer unveiled its new salt bath rubber curing line during a meeting with several community members last week. Read More
WTOL anchor speaks at FNB shareholders meeting SYCAMORE — Jerry Anderson, news anchor at WTOL in Toledo, was the guest speaker at the 70th annual shareholder meeting of FNB Banchares Inc., the single-bank holding company for First National Bank of Sycamore. Nearly 300 shareholders, guests and employees gathered at the Sycamore Community Center for a meal prepared by volunteers from Sycamore United Church of Christ and served by members of Mohawk FCCLA. Read More
ODPS launches safe biz program COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) recently launched the My Safer Ohio Business clearinghouse as a way to make it easier for businesses, law enforcement and public safety organizations to connect with the purpose of building a stronger, more prepared and safer Ohio. Read More
Ideas shared at mayors breakfast MARSEILLES — Local elected officials and organization leaders met at Angle Back in Marseilles for the quarterly mayors breakfast Tuesday. The meeting began with a welcome from Wyandot County Commissioner Ron Metzger, Marseilles Mayor Rick Arnold and a brief history lesson from Marseilles councilmember Charlotte Leeth. Read More
Kirby council tables dog ordinance KIRBY — Kirby Village Council on Tuesday evening tabled an ordinance that would make excessive noise from a dog punishable by law. Village Clerk-treasurer Darl Snyder advised council that a copy of the ordinance was presented to village solicitor Richard Grafmiller, Wyandot County Sheriff Mike Hetzel and Wyandot County Dog Warden Andy Niederkhor. Read More
Carey council prayer up in air after court case CAREY — Carey Law Director Emily Beckley only recommended the village discontinue reciting The Lord’s Prayer before council meetings on Monday. She did not offer an opinion against reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Read More
Safety Blotter: March 8, 2017 Upper Sandusky Police Department Officers responded to a 911 call for a possible overdose in the 200 block of South Seventh Street early the morning of Feb. 25. Read More
Safety Blotter: March 7, 2017 The K-9 unit assisted the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office with a traffic stop on U.S. 23 at the southbound rest area early the morning of Feb. 20. Read More