Safety Blotter: February 9, 2017 Sarah Luikart, Upper Sandusky, was arrested for driving under the influence at the intersection of North Fifth Street and Guthrie Drive early the morning of Dec. 31. Richard R. Dimond, North Baltimore, was cited for window tint on East Wyandot Avenue the afternoon of Dec. 31. Read More
Handy Safety Knife makers celebrate 120th anniversary Makers of the Handy Safety Knife are proud to celebrate 120 years of making all their safety ring knives domestically, according to a press release. The Handy Twine Knife Company, founded in Upper Sandusky, is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. Read More
17 Upper DECA students advance to state competition Seventeen Upper Sandusky High School junior and senior marketing students will advance to Ohio DECA state marketing competition in Columbus as a result of their high placement at the recent DECA District 3 marketing competition held at Ohio Northern University. Read More
HHWP CAC’s Micro Business Development Program set to begin soon Recruitment is underway to enroll participants in the next Micro Business Development Program offered by the HHWP Community Action Commission. The program consists of 13 sessions from 5:45-8:45 p.m. Thursdays from March 2 through June 1. Read More
Home Town Media purchases Kenton station WKTN from Radio General KENTON — Home Town Media Ltd., a company owned and operated by a small group of investors, including the local Haushalter family, has officially purchased WKTN radio from Radio General Ltd. Home Town Media began operation of WKTN Feb. 1. Read More
Bedazzle Bridal Expo adds more vendors than ever Whether you’re getting married, preparing for prom or planning for another special occasion, the Bedazzle Bridal Expo is the place to be Sunday. Dozens of vendors from across Wyandot and surrounding counties will be on hand to showcase their products and services at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds. Read More
Forest woman sentenced to more than 4 years on drug charges A Forest woman was sentenced to more than four years in prison on drug charges Tuesday in Wyandot County Common Pleas Court. Cami L. Neese, 27, was sentenced to two years in prison for a charge of complicity to illegal assembly/possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, a third-degree felony, and 30 months on a charge of complicity to the illegal manufacture of drugs, a second-degree felony. Read More
New in town Workers from Gardner Signs, Toledo, change the sign in front of Upper Sandusky Commercial Savings Bank prior to the completion of its sale to First Federal Bank of the Midwest, Defiance. The transaction is scheduled to be finalized Feb. 24, Commercial Savings Bank President Robert Beech said, and the new First Federal Bank sign will be revealed that weekend. Read More
Carey releases 2016 annual report CAREY — Carey released its annual report last week. The village’s 2016 ending treasury balance was $10,526,045.35. It began the year with more than $9.83 million and saw more than $10.824 million in expenses and more than $11.519 million in receipts. Read More
Kirby Village Council votes to close alley KIRBY — The village of Kirby will have one less street in its corporation limit after village council submits a petition to close Mifflin Street on the east side of the village. Council received a completed petition to close Mifflin Street and an ordinance to annex an alley in the village from solicitor Richard Grafmiller prior to the Tuesday evening meeting. Read More