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Stuff the Chicken to honor Connor Miller
As the 2024 Sandusky County Fair in Fremont sets up for Aug. 19 to 25, the Target Masters 4-H Club is planning a special fundraiser in honor of a 13-year-old club member who was killed earlier this summer. Connor Miller, age 13, his father Joe Miller, both of Vickery and...
German’s Villa celebrates 40 years with party, surprise comedy roast
It is rare that an event comes to German’s Villa, 3330 Liberty Ave. in Vermilion, without owner Cliff German knowing exactly what will happen. The event center’s “Thrilla in the Villa” on Aug. 10 was one of those rare occasions. Stand-up comedian Jason Lawhead performed at...
Norwalk cruises to night win
NORWALK — The Norwalk High School girls tennis team picked up a non-league win over visiting St. Mary Central Catholic Wednesday night at the Middle School courts. Norwalk (2-0) is slated to host Sylvania Northview Friday night and has its annual doubles tournament on Saturday. In Wednesday’s win, Lydia...
Man, woman seriously injured in Tuesday crash
ERIE COUNTY — A Tiffin man and a Republic woman suffered serious injuries from a motorcycle accident Tuesday. The accident occurred at about 11:06 p.m. at the intersection of Mason Road and SR 269, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in a release. Micah L. Plemens, 29, of...
Marblehead church to host HALUPKI Festival
MARBLEHEAD - Village folks and visitors will soon smell the cabbage rolls a-cookin’ and hear the lively sounds of polka music at the big 67th Annual HALUPKI Festival www.holyassumptionmarblehead.org. The HALUPKI Festival, a celebration of Carpatho-Russian foods and culture, is presented annually on the third Sunday of August by...
Talk About Woodville: K-9 officer has new role
Back in 2012, an 11-month-old Dutch shepherd by the name of Raider graduated from his law enforcement training and joined the Woodville Police Department as their new police dog. He has been with the department for 12 years, working with his human partner, Steve Gilkerson, now the department’s chief.
Commissioners want to cut tax
SANDUSKY — Erie County commissioners are reviewing options for how to return some money to residents facing higher property taxes next year due to the state's mandatory three-year property valuations review. Property values in the southern and central districts of the state have already resulted in valuations that are...
Authorities respond to fairgrounds
NORWALK — Several authorities responded to an incident taking place just after 10 p.m. Friday at the Huron County Fairgrounds. At least one medical helicopter flew into the area, responding to an apparent accident during a rough truck event. Many details about the incident, including what allegedly occurred and...
Field trip — let's go!
Field trip! Road trip! Grab your keys, a bottle of water, your phone! If you’re really ambitious, pack a picnic lunch, leash up the dog, throw in a frisbee or a football, find your swimsuit and a beach towel, some sunscreen. Make sure you have on your tennie pumps and get in the car.
Sr. Elizabeth Burns R.S.M
Sister Elizabeth Mary Burns, RSM, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home surrounded by her Sisters at St. Bernadine Home in Fremont, OH, on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. There will be a welcoming service 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 at St. Bernardine Home, Fremont, with visitation until 7 p.m. The funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug.20 at St. Bernardine's with burial at Our Lady of the Pines Cemetery. Live streaming of the Welcome Ceremony and Mass will be viewable by clicking the link above her obituary. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hermafh.com.
Andrew "Andy" Heckerd
Andrew “Andy” Heckerd, 61, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on August 13, 2024 surrounded by family. Andy was born in Bucyrus, OH on May 10, 1963. He is survived in death by his daughters Linsey Heckerd and Olivia (Michael) Heckerd, life partner Barb Mitchell, mother Ann Heckerd, brothers Barry (Diane) Heckerd, Ted (Dawn) Heckerd, Pat (Darby) Heckerd, and sister Shelly Heckerd, along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
SATURDAY UPDATE: Authorities respond to fairgrounds
NORWALK — Several authorities responded to an accident that took place just before 10 p.m. Friday at the Huron County Fairgrounds. The accident occurred just before 10 p.m. during the fair's Rough Truck Competition, according to Luke Tucker with the Townsend Township Fire Department, the department that was in charge of the accident scene.
Man sentenced for 5th OVI conviction
SANDUSKY — A Sandusky man who has four previous OVI convictions has recently been sentenced for a fifth time, stemming from a traffic stop back in March 2023. Jeffrey C. Lindsey, 49, 1400 block McDonough St., was arrested and charged with one fourth-degree felony count of operating a vehicle under the influence.
Church briefs: Aug. 17-18
• New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, at 1920 Eddy Henry Way, has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and its worship service at 11 a.m. Sundays. The church's Wednesday Bible study occurs at 6:30 p.m. only on Facebook. For further information, you can contact the church at 419-626-1647. For each 11...
Dorothy I. Foss
Dorothy I. Foss, formerly of Fremont, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 in Boise, Idaho where she had resided since 2018. She was born on March 23, 1933, on the family farm in Gibsonburg, Ohio to Jesse and Hattie (Moll) VanNess. She was the youngest of thirteen children. Dorothy was a 1951 graduate of Gibsonburg High School.
2024 New Boston Huron football season preview
The 2023 football season for New Boston Huron was a bit of an unorthodox one for their standards. Despite a rocky 1-3 start overall, the Chiefs were able to rally the troops midway through the season and finish with victories in four of their final five games. That included eking out a 20-19 win over longtime area and conference rival Flat Rock, who eventually made a run to the Division 5 state semifinals.
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