The City of Upper Sandusky has announced their spring cleanup dates of April 26th-30th. Residential customers may set out additional refuse on your regular pick-up day. No Tires, TVs or hazardous waste will be accepted. There will be an additional charge assessed for Mattresses, large furniture, and excessive piles.
The Hardin Northern Historical Gaming class recently completed their re-creation of the 1968 Democratic National Convention. In the middle of the Vietnam War, chaos and violence broke out in Chicago as the Democratic Party gathered to nominate a candidate who could unify the party and defeat Richard Nixon. Outside the Convention Center, thousands of protesters led by Abbie Hoffman, David Dellinger, and Tam Hayden marched in the streets and threatened the status quo. "Chicago, 1968: Policy and Protest at the […]
Kenton Native Britton Hensel completed his final college golf match for Tiffin University on April 20th at the University of Kentucky Blue Course. After playing 5 tournaments this spring, Britton ended his season with a 4th place finish, earning an all-conference award for his excellent performance. Britton is a Managerial Studies major at Tiffin University. According to his roster bio on the Tiffin Dragons team website, before Tiffin University, he was Lima Junior Golf Association Player of the Year and […]
The Tree Town Festival made an announcement recently on their Facebook Page. The festival committee has signed a 2 year agreement with Durant Amusements. This agreement will allow the festival to have rides, additional games and extra concessions back at the Festival for 2021 & 2022! The 2021 Tree Town Festival is set to be held July 9th – 11th at Gormley Park.
University of Findlay will host “Animal Science Spotlight: The Power of Pets,” a virtual event which will focus on pet care and the benefits of pet ownership, Tuesday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. (EST). The free event will be presented virtually via Zoom Meeting and is open to the public… and their pets! “Pets are incredibly important to us in so many ways,” said Julie Klingler, director of the Wolfe Center for Alumni, Parents, and Friends. “During this event, we’ll […]
Delays and Cancellations as of 8:00am for 12/17/2019 CLOSED Ada Allen East Arlington Bellefontaine Ben Logan Carey Cory Rawson Elgin Forest Christian Preschool Forest Head Start Hardin Community School Hardin Northern Indian Lake Kenton Kenton Head Start North Union Ohio Hi Point Ridgemont Riverdale Simon Kenton Upper Sandusky USV Waynesfield Goshen Hardin County Council on Aging Closed – Board Meeting Still Scheduled for Noon 2 Hour Delay First United Methodist Preschool starts at 9:30
Daniel C. Miller age 73 of Upper Sandusky died Tue. Dec. 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born Dec. 26, 1945 in Bucyrus to the late Delmo C. & Octavene M. (Bennett) Miller. Mr. Miller married Patricia A. Schramm on May 10, 1969 and they celebrated over 50 years of marriage, she survives in Upper Sandusky. He is also survived by two daughters Jeanette Simon, Delaware, Danielle (William) Gatchell, Delaware, three grandchildren Victoria Simon, Jillian & Peyton Gatchell, all […]
Terry Michael Fleece, 68, of Kenton passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at his residence. He was born on April 30, 1951 in Kenton to the late Charles A. and Clara E. (Kipker) Fleece. Mike married Regina Stagnolia on June 26, 2010 and she survives along with his daughter, Heather (Craig) Schlosser of Waynesfield; and two grandchildren: Brylee and Brooklyn Schlosser. He is also survived by his brother, Charles A. "Duke" Fleece, Jr. of Bellefontaine; sisters: Shirley Schlinglof-Isom […]
Congressman Latta meets with Mid-Ohio Energy during the Energy and Environment Innovation Showcase. To watch the video, click here. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) participated in the “Energy and Environment Innovation Showcase” hosted by House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans to highlight the importance of investing in the development and deployment of breakthrough technologies to reduce emissions, power the economy of tomorrow, and provide greater value to American consumers. With more than 15 companies, educational […]
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