Update to resource directory complete The Wyandot County Health Alliance recently announced the completed revision of the county resource directory. The directory is a publication of phone numbers to reach local resources like emergency services, child and family services, education and employment training, food, clothing and housing assistance and mental and physical health services. Read More
Ohio Farm Bureau meeting to be Wednesday through Dec. 2 COLUMBUS — The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will host its 98th annual meeting Wednesday through Dec. 2 in Columbus. Nearly 340 delegates from all Ohio counties will establish the organization’s policy goals for the coming year, elect leaders, recognize county Farm Bureau and individual achievements and conduct leadership training. Read More
Ohio’s young hunters harvest nearly 6,000 deer during youth gun season COLUMBUS — Ohio’s young hunters braved less than ideal weather conditions and checked 5,930 white-tailed deer during the two-day youth gun season, Nov. 19-20, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. During last year’s youth gun season, 7,223 white-tailed deer were checked. Read More
Farmers get less than 20 percent of Thanksgiving retail food dollars WASHINGTON — Consumers’ holiday food costs have declined, but farmers still receive less than 20 percent of the food dollar, according to the annual Thanksgiving edition of the National Farmers Union Farmer’s Share publication. Read More
Sheriff’s office releases reports Brent A. Caskey, Marion, was arrested the morning of Aug. 24 on a warrant out of Upper Sandusky Municipal Court on original charges of driving under FRA suspension, speed and a seatbelt violation. Triston L. Kindle, Upper Sandusky, was picked up at Shuman Juvenile Detention Center, Pittsburgh, the morning of Aug. 24 on charges stemming from a 2015 crime spree with Rose May. Read More
City officers assist residents on calls An Upper Sandusky man reported he believed people were entering his residence in the 500 block of Highland Parkway early the morning of Sept. 19. He advised he uses a dead bolt and security cameras, but believes the people are picking the lock and disabling the cameras. Read More
Solar panel project may exclude Angeline Bob Snavely, an account manager for Palmer Energy Company, attended a meeting with the Wyandot County Board of Commissioners on Monday morning. Snavely brought an update from a survey performed on a solar panel project involving Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Read More
Pay raise approved in Carey CAREY — Carey Council passed three ordinances on final readings during a special meeting Monday. The village legislators approved a pay raise from $2,000 annually to $4,000 annually for council members, with the raises set to take effect after current terms are over. Read More
Buying local Many shoppers attended the craft bazaar hosted by the Upper Sandusky Music Parents at Upper Sandusky High School on Saturday. Many of those in attendance like Bonnie Snook (left) and Sherry Barth, both of Upper Sandusky, filled the hallways at the event that took place on Small Business Saturday, a day encouraging patrons to shop locally and support small businesses while beginning to shop for the holiday season. Read More
Patrons shop small to support local Downtown Upper Sandusky businesses participating in Small Business Saturday experienced high foot traffic as area residents turned out to shop small and support local businesses this holiday season. Read More