Traffic cases tried Scott B. Koehler, 10274 CH 330, Upper Sandusky, speed, $30 fine plus costs, two points, Carteens. Samantha D. Newell, 11521 TH 60, Upper Sandusky, speed, $30 fine plus costs, two points. Read More
Safety Blotter: August 1, 2015 Upper Sandusky Police Department Zaki N. Halaoui, Columbus, was cited for window tint and warned for no front plate after a traffic stop on U.S. 23 the night of June 9. Heather N. Davis, Custar, was warned for insufficient exhaust the night of June 9 after a traffic stop on U.S. 23 near CH 121. Read More
Class, bank partnership leads to student growth for Team Newell When the new school year begins this month, some second-grade students in the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District are likely to have a new tool at their disposal thanks to a partnership with a local bank and the hard work of their teacher. Read More
Free Party at the Park scheduled The 12th annual Party at the Park will take place from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Harrison Smith Park in Upper Sandusky. The free event is sponsored by the Wyandot County Youth Commission and the Salvation Army. Read More
Safety Blotter: July 31, 2015 Deputies assisted with a report of a person with mental problems the afternoon of June 14 on U.S. 30 near TH 103. Read More
Scenic view Above: A doe and two fawns graze in a shady area of Stepping Stones Park, which was named after the stones crossing the river. According to a memorial for Alice Fleck McGann on the bank just above the stones, Patrick O’Brien owned most of the river front from 1870 to 1910. McGann, a daughter of Louis and Rose (O’Brien) Fleck, … Read More
Swim instructors Twelve local water safety instructors recently took a refresher and upgrade class with Rebecca Fischer, aquatics specialist with the American Red Cross in Ohio. The course included new resources available to instructors online, like videos, skill sheets and lesson plans. Read More
Upper native makes it to the top of Mount Rainier, joining 40 percent Most people can’t say they have been at 14,411 feet. Most people can’t tell a story of triumph over the most glaciated mountain in the United States, the highest point in the Pacific Northwest and looking down at the clouds, instead of up at them. Read More
Two-day St. Mary’s Kirby Fest taking place this weekend KIRBY — The Transfiguration of the Lord St. Mary’s Chapel annual two-day St. Mary’s Kirby Festival is scheduled to take place this weekend, with several new events and the return of some old favorites. Event chairman Curt Frey said Saturday afternoon and evening will mostly consist of events for adults. Read More
Caulking removal continues Caulking removal is expected to be completed today around the courthouse tower, Midstate Contractors Inc. project supervisor Steve Gilmore reported to the Wyandot County commissioners at a weekly update meeting on the restoration project at the Wyandot County Courthouse on Wednesday. Read More