Spots still open for Boss Day breakfast Westbrook Assisted Living is offering an inaugural Boss Day appreciation breakfast to celebrate National Boss Day on Oct. 17 at Trinity United Evangelical Church. A complementary buffet will be served from 7:15-8 a.m., followed by a slide show presentation from 8-8:30 a.m. Read More
WSOS Community Action Commission offers free career education, placement Educational and career opportunities are available for no cost to eligible northwest Ohio residents through the Ready to Work program. Administered by WSOS Community Action Commission, Fremont, Ready to Work is a comprehensive career education and employment program that offers education, assessment and testing, coaching, support services and job-placement assistance to participants looking to train for and enter a new career. Read More
Grant writing workshop soon A grant writing workshop will be provided by the Wyandot County Community Foundation from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 4 in the Bowman/Kirkland room at Wyandot Memorial Hospital, lower level. Area 501 C 3 nonprofits, churches and governmental units such as schools, townships, villages, libraries and other community organizations searching grant awards are invited to attend. Read More
Safety Blotter: October 5, 2016 Upper Sandusky Emergency Medical Services was called to the 600 block of Highland Parkway the morning of Aug. 24. The door to the residence was locked upon arrival. Read More
Man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in overdose death A Carey man pleaded guilty to two felony charges Monday that included one leading to the death of an Upper Sandusky man. Christopher B. Niederkohr pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, a first-degree felony, and possession of heroin, a fifth-degree felony. Read More
Kirby officials consider dog ordinance to address kennel KIRBY — Discussion of a possible dog ordinance took center stage at the Kirby Village Council meeting Tuesday. Council members said they have received multiple complaints about a dog kennel on Ohio 293 within the village limits and the noise the dogs produce. Read More
Ohio fall turkey season begins Sat. FINDLAY — Ohio’s hunters have the opportunity to pursue wild turkeys during a seven-week season from Saturday through Nov. 27. Gobblers and hens are legal game during the fall wild turkey season. Read More
ODNR continues plan to monitor Ohio deer herd for chronic disease COLUMBUS — Portions of Holmes and Wayne counties will retain their designation as disease surveillance areas again this year as part of the state’s ongoing chronic wasting disease surveillance efforts, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Read More
Members join Young Ag Professionals COLUMBUS — The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation has named the newest members of its Young Agricultural Professionals state committee. They are Dustin and Casey Converse of Richwood, Elizabeth Long of London, Brandi and Wes Montgomery of Washington Court House and Lauren Schwab of Somerville. Read More
Public drawing offered for beaver, otter trapping FINDLAY — Ohio trappers are invited to participate in a special drawing Saturday for public land beaver and river otter trapping opportunities. A list of public land trapping opportunities available at the lottery is posted at www.wildohio.gov under Controlled Hunting and Trapping Events. Read More