Shelby firefighters raise thousands | Crawford K-9 leads to arrest | NW Ohio motorcyclist-deer-SUV crash | Rescue from burning pickup | Ohio crop update

By David Jacobs

Jun 12, 2025

Shelby Firefighters Local 2492 raised thousands during their recent charity golf tournament at Woody Ridge Golf Course, with all proceeds benefiting local charities.

“We raised $7,000,” the local reported following the May 30 event. "We were extremely blessed with the support of local businesses and organizations that donated."

A large crowd was on hand for the special event. (Photos courtesy of Shelby Firefighters Local 2492)

Speaking at the most recent Shelby City Council meeting, local resident Ted Clabaugh highlighted the event's success.

"I had the pleasure of playing in a golf tournament (May 30) put on by the Shelby Fire Department," he said in remarks. "I want to compliment that they had 22 teams, four people to a team. It was their first year to do so.”

Clabaugh noted the department raised significant funds before the event even began.

“I have never seen an event put on by anyone in their first try that was as successful as theirs, and I wanted to compliment them," Clabaugh said.

Local 2492 hosted the tournament as part of its ongoing support for charitable causes.

Shelby Mayor Steve Schag expressed thanks upon hearing Mr. Clabaugh's report.

"I am happy for our fire department," he said at the May 2 session.

Photo gallery: See more of the event here

Earlier: Shelby Fire shows support as 4 honored by state for explosion response (with video)

REGION

K-9 alert prompts drug arrest at Crawford County gas station

GALION -- A Crawford County Sheriff's Office K-9 alerted to drugs during a traffic stop at a gas station, leading to the arrest of a woman with an active warrant, authorities reported Wednesday.

Deputies stopped a vehicle at the Duke and Duchess Gas Station at 1:48 p.m. Monday after identifying the registered owner as wanted on the Richland County warrant, the sheriff's office said.

The woman, who had been driving, was detained on the warrant before K-9 Nora conducted a free-air sniff and indicated the presence of narcotics in the vehicle, authorities said.

"A search was then conducted on the vehicle and numerous items, including drug paraphernalia, suspected methamphetamine, and prescription pills were seized," the sheriff's office said in a statement.

K-9 Nora conducted a free-air sniff and indicated the presence of narcotics in the vehicle, authorities said. (Photos provided by Crawford County Sheriff's Office)

The woman was arrested on possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia and transported to the Crawford County Justice Center, authorities said.

A report is to be forwarded to the Crawford County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration of all charges.

SHELBY PD

Five new Shelby police reports were recently released.

List: Shelby police calls (June 6-11)

A Shelby police cruiser is shown in the community. (Photo by David Jacobs)

OHIO

NW Ohio motorcyclist dies in deer-triggered crash

TONTOGANY — A motorcyclist died early Wednesday when a deer collision caused him to crash on State Route 582 and an SUV struck him in the roadway, authorities reported.

The crash occurred in Washington Township near the intersection of Tontogany Road, the Wood County Sheriff's Office reports.

Investigators said the Honda Gold Wing motorcycle was traveling east on State Route 582 about 5:30 a.m. when it hit a deer and fell in the middle of the road. A Hyundai Santa Fe, also heading east, then hit both the motorcycle and its operator, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The SUV driver was not injured.

Middleton Township Medic 680 EMS, Middleton Township Fire Department, BG Towing, and Frank's Automotive responded to the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

The name of the motorcyclist will be released once the next-of-kin is notified.

Woman pulled from burning pickup in Sandusky County crash

SANDUSKY COUNTY -- A driver pulled a woman from a burning pickup truck that struck two trees during a crash that injured three people around 5:11 p.m. Wednesday on South River Road, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.

A 2003 Chevy Silverado driven by Hunter S. Schindler, 24, of Findlay, was traveling north on County Road 132 (South River Road) when it traveled left of center on a curve and sideswiped a southbound 2007 Chevy Silverado driven by Cole W. Schoendorf, 23, of Helena, the patrol said.

Ms. Schindler’s vehicle then went off the west side of the road and struck a traffic sign, returned briefly to the roadway, continued off the east side, and hit two trees, authorities said.

The truck caught fire and became fully engulfed.

"Mr. Schoendorf was able to remove Ms. Schindler from the vehicle prior to it becoming fully engulfed," the patrol said in a statement.

Dylan B. Brady, 25, of Fremont, who was riding in the front passenger seat of Schindler’s truck, exited on his own, authorities said.

Ms. Schindler was transported to Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo with serious injuries and was listed in stable condition. Brady was treated for minor injuries at Fremont ProMedica Hospital.

Neither Schindler nor Brady was wearing a seat belt, authorities said.

Schoendorf, who was wearing a seat belt, sustained minor injuries and declined treatment at the scene.

His vehicle also ran off the west side of the road but did not strike anything, the patrol said.

The scene was south of County Road 41 (Buckland Avenue) in Ballville Township.

State troopers with the Fremont post are leading the investigation.

Responding agencies also included the Sandusky County Sheriff’s Office, Ballville Township Fire Department, Sandusky County EMS, and Ash’s Towing.

OHIO AGRICULTURE

Ohio crop progress as farmers make gains

Corn and soybean planting in Ohio remained below historical averages for the latest reporting period, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports this week.

Ohio farmers had planted 89 percent of the corn crop, below the five-year average of 94 percent, the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s report details.

Corn emergence reached 68 percent, compared with the five-year average of 81 percent. Ohio's corn condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 34 percent fair, 48 percent good and 10 percent excellent.

Soybean planting stood at 84 percent, with 58 percent of soybeans emerged. USDA condition ratings showed 2 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 40 percent fair, 46 percent good and 7 percent excellent.

Winter wheat was 95 percent headed. No acres had been harvested as of June 8.

Wheat condition was reported as 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 28 percent fair, 56 percent good and 11 percent excellent.

Oats had emerged on 92 percent of planted acres, and 18 percent had headed. Oat condition was 3 percent poor, 26 percent fair, 71 percent good and 3 percent excellent.

Pasture and range conditions were 0 percent very poor, 2 percent poor, 24 percent fair, 56 percent good and 18 percent excellent.

The week had 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture was rated: 2 percent very short, 10 percent short, 64 percent adequate and 35 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 1 percent very short, 10 percent short, 67 percent adequate and 32 percent surplus.