Upper Sandusky News

MARION - The largest crowds yet filled the grounds for the 159th Marion County Fair Friday.

Following are a listing of area Fourth of July celebration events: The public is invited to attend the July 4 observance at the John Green Cemetery, near Harpster, a tradition since 1963 at the pioneer cemetery owned by the late Honorable Judge Charlton Myers of Morral.

Chicago Pneumatic has addressed technicians' needs to get into smaller spaces with a new, lightweight 3/8-inch pneumatic impact wrench, the CP7735.

It happened around 1 p.m. Friday on US 224 and State Route 587 in Loudon Township, in Seneca County near Fremont.

State legislators representing Marion County criticized a proposed 30 percent cut to library funding on Thursday as the Marion Public Library's executive director began to outline how such a cut may affect the county-wide library system.

Patrick McNamara frolics in the water with 10-year-old daughter Shaetyn at Alum Creek State Park.

A convoy of vintage military vehicles crossing the United States on Old U.S. Route 30 will pass through the area today before shutting down for the night in Delphos.

More than 600 bicyclists from seven states kicked off the summer cycling season in Marion County by participating in the Hot Tamale Bicycle Tour on June 6. Riders enjoyed a warm and sunny day as they followed quiet country roads northeast along the Olentangy River valley before returning to Waldo.

OAK HARBOR -- Blake Sword held a pitching wedge from 150 yards out on the seventh hole to hit a hole-in-one at Oak Harbor Golf Club on Thursday during the Lake Erie Junior Golf Association tour.

Megan Danielle Seitter and Matthew David Boes were united in marriage on March 21, 2009 at St.

A passenger in a vehicle that failed to yield at a stop sign was transported to a hospital but treated and released after a minor accident yesterday evening.

A convoy of historic military vehicles and some older cars will pass through Hancock and Wyandot counties on Wednesday as it travels from Washington, D.C., to San Francisco.

MOUNT GILEAD - Nate Young of Big Walnut took top honors in the Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association's first tournament of the season held on Tuesday at Pine Lakes Golf Course.

UPPER SANDUSKY - Enjoy a day of interactive history Saturday during Wyandot County Carriage Days at the Wyandot County Museum, 130 S. Seventh St.

The statue that looks out over the Wyandot County Courthouse took her spot in the skyline again Monday morning, following a four-month absence to restore her to her original beauty.

Area news briefs: Summer programs forming for Mansfield kids June 5, 2009 Mansfield Enrichment program for kids scheduled The City of Mansfield and Mansfield City Schools will provide academic enrichment programming for kids in grades K to 3 and 5 to 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol will honor 3 men for their life-saving efforts this Saturday at 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place at 2284 Marion-Upper Sandusky Road at the Marion Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol.

The City of Upper Sandusky has found a colorful way to save money. The city has started to color code fire hydrants to help firefighters determine what type of pressure can be expected during an emergency.

LARUE: Robert Gene Saltzman, age 78, of LaRue, Ohio, died Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 10:28 a.m. at his home.

Denny and Rachel Rall, 52 Pine Dr., Walton Lake, Crestline, plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday June 7th with a mass of thanksgiving at 10:30 a.m. at St.