An Upper Sandusky Man died in a collision in that city on Saturday. The Marion Post of the Highway Patrol reports that Michael Baldgridge, Jr., died in a 2-vehicle crash just after 2 Saturday afternoon.  Witnesses reported that Baldridge was west-bound on Johnson Street when he failed to stop at a spot sign at South 8^th Street. His vehicle was struck on the driver’s side by a northbound mini-van. Baldridge was partially ejected when his vehicle rolled over. He was taken to Wyandot Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Three individuals in the other vehicle were treated for minor injuries at the scene,. The crash remains under investigation.

Covid-19 vaccinations will be available in the coming week at Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky. Appointments are available for anyone 16-and-over as outlined in the Ohio Department of Health guidelines.

Call 419-294-4991, ext. COVID (2684), to schedule an appointment or for more information.

A former U.S. Surgeon General will speak at the University of Findlay on April 8^th. Dr. Regina Benjamin served in the role from 2009 through 2013 during the first Obama administration.

Dr. Benjamin will be on campus as a guest of the College of Pharmacy to give the keynote speech at the organization’s inaugural health equity event.

Register for the event at
https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/health-equity-i-can-make-a-difference

The Putnam County Health Department is holding a Covid-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday from 4 to 6:30pm at the Ottawa Knights of Columbus Hall. This is for the first shot of the 2-dose Pfizer Vaccine.  All Ohioans 16 and over are eligible. An appointment is required.

Call (419) 538-7001 between 9 and 11 am Friday (3/26) to schedule an appointment.

Allen County Public Health will begin weekly mass vaccination clinics March 31st. The events will be held each Wednesday through Saturday and will be offering the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine.

Registration is strictly through the official statewide scheduling system.
https://gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov/

Owens Community College has been included among the finalists in two categories for the Awards of Excellence by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The school is noted in the Student Success division as well as for Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership.

Owens is the only Ohio community college among the finalists. The winners of the awards will be judged by a committee from the AACC with winners to be announced during a virtual gala in May.

Those not yet registered who wish to vote in the May Primary Election have until April 5th register. To register, you can visit your county board of elections, or print the form from the board of elections website, fill it out, and deliver it to the the board office.

The deadline also applies to changes in address and legal name changes. Those who try to vote with out of date information will be required to fill out a provisional ballot and then provide proof of the change to the board after the fact to have their ballot counted.

Those wishing to file absentee ballots should make their request soon so that there is ample time to get the ballot and get it returned to the board of elections by election day, May 4th.

Hancock:   http://www.HancockCountyOhioElections.gov
Hardin:   http://BOE.Ohio.Gov/Hardin
Allen:  http://Allen.BOE.Ohio.gov
Seneca: http://BOE.Ohio.gov/Seneca
Putnam:  http://BOE.Ohio.gov/Putnam
Wyandot: http://WyandotBoardOfElectionsOhio.gov
State of Ohio:  http://VoteOhio.gov

An interview with Cory and Shari Foltz aired on Good Morning America on Wednesday morning.  The couple is the parents of Stone Foltz who died in an alleged fraternity hazing incident earlier this month.  See more from ABC:  https://wfin.com/abc-national-news/parents-of-bowling-green-state-university-student-who-died-after-alleged-hazing-speak-out/?fbclid=IwAR2UABxzIMiyFqpqs57ssxUZYNI2aDy7-vmaVzuBCDFaAjVbkSsRVN3vYjs