The Bellevue Gazette


'Band of Brothers' Six Sanders men from Bellevue served during WW II By BRIAN LISKAI Gazette Editor news@gazettepublishingco.com SANDUSKY -- While a television series used the name "Band of Brothers" to describe the experiences of those who fought in World War II, it is more aptly applied to the Sanders family of Bellevue. Six brothers served and fought i ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

Witnesses describe scene of gruesome murder Beach bound over to Huron Co. Common Pleas Court By DANIELLE ORR Gazette Staff Writer news@gazettepublishingco.com It's hard to believe that Clifford Beach could be accused of bludgeoning his wife to death inside their Walnut Street home on Aug. 15. The frail 79-year-old man, shuffled into Bellevue Municipal Court Tuesday for a preliminary ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Governor spares man condemned for Bucyrus killings By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A condemned inmate had his life spared Thursday when Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland cited "legitimate questions" about evidence used to convict the inmate, even though the governor believes the prisoner committed the crimes. S ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Chamber official quits By BRIAN LISKAI Gazette Editor news@gazettepublishingco.com Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Richard Stegman Jr. has resigned after 20 months on the job. In other chamber-related news, the Bellevue Police Department is investigating an allegation the organization's compu ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
The Bellevue Gazette under new ownership Judge OKs sale of Ohio-based newspaper chain From Staff and Wire Reports CINCINNATI -- Newly formed Ohio Community Media, LLC announced the completion of its acquisition of substantially all of the assets formerly owned by Brown Publishing and Brown Media Holdings. This includes The Bellevue Gazette and its sister newspaper The Clyde Ente ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Bucyrus trucker pleads guilty in rest area body case CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- A truck driver who authorities said dumped a Tennessee woman's body at a closed Ohio rest stop has pleaded guilty to abusing a corpse. Thirty-three-year-old Trenton Derenberger of Bucyrus (byoo-SY'-ruhs) in nor ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Highway patrol prepares for Labor Day weekend By JAMILA T. WILLIAMS MorningJournal Wruter NORWALK -- Labor Day marks an unofficial end of summer and, for many, it also marks a day off from work, but for Highway Patrol troopers across the state, it will be one of their busiest work days. Historically, the holiday is one of the deadliest hol ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Sandusky Co. awarded Drug Free grants From Staff Reports FREMONT -- The Office of National Drug Control Policy announced the Sandusky County Health Department will receive $775,000 over the next five years from two separate Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grants. Sponsored by the Health Departm ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Prosecutor in fatal area shooting FREMONT (AP) -- An assistant Lucas County prosecutor has been appointed to serve as special prosecutor in the July 11 shooting of Bryan Jones by Sandusky County sheriff's deputies. Sandusky County Prosecutor Tom Stierwalt said he asked Timothy Braun to handle ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Kay and Jacob will have a place to call home Firelands Habitat for Humanity building 1st project in Bellevue By BRIAN LISKAI Gazette Editor news@gazettepublishingco.com You couldn't wipe the smiles off the faces of Kay Ellis and her 12-year-old son, Jacob Sunday. They are going to have a house...a place they can call their own. A home to create memories. A home to share laughs and tears. A home ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

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