Cast announced for Ritz Players musical TIFFIN — The Ritz Players will present “Jesus Christ Superstar,” with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and July 18 and at 2 p.m. July 19. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Read More
Gospel sing slated at Essex The next gospel sing at Essex Place will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday. One Voice will perform in the community room at Essex Place, 135 Essex Way, Upper Sandusky. Read More
No charges in alleged road rage complaint No one was arrested or charged when the Upper Sandusky Police Department responded to a report of a motorist threatening to shoot a semitrailer driver Wednesday afternoon. The USPD received a 911 call at approximately 1:21 p.m. from a semi driver who said a motorist threatened to shoot him at the intersection of North Eighth Street and Wyandot Avenue. Read More
Courthouse project may be delayed Work on the courthouse tower may be slightly delayed due to the possibility of asbestos in caulking, Midstate Contractors Inc. project supervisor Steve Gilmore said during a weekly construction update meeting on the restoration project at the Wyandot County Courthouse. While roofing and other work continues on the project, airblasting to remove paint and rust from the tower cannot be completed until caulking that has been testing high, is removed. Read More
Vanderpool and Gault to be honored during Forest Tree Town Fest FOREST — The Forest community will honor two women who are known throughout the village for their strong work ethic and their sense of humor. Peggy Vanderpool has been named the grand marshal of Friday’s Tree Town Festival parade and Joann Gault is being recognized with the Community Spirit Award. Read More
Feasel hired as new Mohawk treasurer SYCAMORE — The Mohawk Local Schools Board of Education approved a three-year contract for new district treasurer Rhonda Feasel at a special meeting Wednesday night. The decision came on the heels of last month’s meeting where Roy Swartz, current treasurer, submitted his resignation for retirement, effective at the end of February. Read More
‘Duck Dynasty’ star to speak at Forest festival on Sunday FOREST — The Tree Town Festival’s 10th annual Church in the Park service at Gormley Park in Forest will feature a special guest this year who many may recognize. John Godwin will be presenting a talk on “faith, family and ducks” during the service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Read More
DC-U seeks sources for energy series The Daily Chief-Union is looking for stories of municipalities, residents and businesses using alternative forms of energy for an upcoming series. To be included in the series, contact Matt Nye at 419-294-2332 or send an email to dcueditor@dailychiefunion.com. Read More
PD to hold interviews The Upper Sandusky Police Department will conduct three interviews Friday with assistance from members of the city’s safety committee. Read More
Groups work to improve condition of veterans’ grave sites in local cemeteries NEVADA — Although Tuesday morning started out cloudy with a chance of rain, it did not stop Mike Wheeler, youth from the Wyandot County summer youth work program and the three Wyandot County commissioners from donning shovels and pry bars and carrying stone to attempt to straighten up veteran’s headstones at Nevada Cemetery. Read More