Mayors hear about community development NEVADA — The village of Nevada hosted the sixth quarterly Wyandot County mayors’ breakfast at Nevada Country Market on Tuesday morning with 18 people in attendance. After a welcome introduction by Nevada Mayor Ken Kerr, Wyandot County Commissioner Steve Seitz led the group in prayer and Upper Sandusky Area Chamber of Commerce director Kathy Grasz introduced Matthew Shad, of Great Placemakers, who gave a presentation on community development, according to minutes from the breakfast. Read More
Floodwaters claim three vehicles in city of Upper During the late hours of Monday night and early Tuesday morning, flash flood warnings were broadcast on the radio and via social media to warn travelers against dangerous waters. Read More
Potential buyer shows interest in Carey park CAREY — With the Carey Exempted Village Schools Board of Education approving an enterprise zone agreement June 8, Carey Council followed suit Monday night. The 15-year agreement is with Halla Visteon Climate Control LLC, Detroit, according to interim fiscal officer Nickie Coppler. Read More
Upper FFA students learn about marine biology in Fla. KEY LARGO, Fla. — Nine Upper Sandusky FFA students had the opportunity to spend five days in Florida studying marine biology at Marine Lab on Key Largo. Marine Lab is a research and development foundation created to help others understand marine ecology, according to a press release from the Upper Sandusky FFA. Read More
FSA county committee nomination period begins The nomination period for local Farm Service Agency county committees began Monday. It is important for county committees to reflect America’s diversity, and all eligible farmers and producers, including beginning farmers, are encouraged to get involved in this year’s elections. Read More
County horse barn campaign underway The Wyandot County Junior Fair horse department is hosting a fundraising campaign to pay for a new horse barn at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds, according to a press release from the Wyandot County Agricultural Society. Read More
Local student awarded $1,500 America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders scholarship BUCYRUS — Haley Kocher, of Bucyrus, has been awarded a $1,500 scholarship from America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, a new program sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Kocher is studying community leadership with a specialization in community and extension education and a minor in education at Ohio State University. Read More
Fishing derby Addison Dible patiently waits to catch a fish Saturday morning at a fishing derby sponsored by the Wyandot County Rod and Gun Club at Harrison Smith Park. Read More
Applications being accepted for controlled hunting at select sites COLUMBUS — Applications are being accepted for controlled deer and waterfowl hunts on selected Ohio public areas during the 2015-16 season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Hunters have until July 31 to submit permit applications for a random drawing. Read More
New principal hired for East, South Angela Murphy will be the new principal for East and South Schools as approved by the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District Board of Education on Monday night. The vacancy was created with Laurie Vent’s promotion to superintendent beginning in August. Read More