Bettsville, Ohio

• Ohio quakes common, 'big one' unlikely
  

  By DENISE GRANT Staff Writer When a small earthquake rattled Fostoria area residents about 10 days ago, scientists got another peek into the geology of northwestern Ohio.

• Bettsville Break-ins Abound
  

  Lumina said in the Bettsville Forum:

  Police Chief Don Mason reported numerous break-ins in the community and said he advises residents to lock their automobiles, garages and outbuildings on their property. He said he also is considering the addition of another part-time officer in the department. He said the jujitsu classes at Bettsville School for students and parents will continue.

• Emergency officials investigating Fostoria earthquake
  

  The Fostoria police and Seneca County Sheriff's Office report calls came in around 5:30 p.m. Thursday from people who heard a low roar and felt a rumbling sound in the Fostoria area as far south as Tiffin.

• Minor earthquake shakes Fostoria
  

  By DENISE GRANT FOR THE REVIEW TIMES Experts at the Ohio Seismic Network say northwest Ohio was shaken by a small earthquake at about 5 p.m. Thursday.

• Fostoria: Researcher says 'tiny' earthquake hits Ohio
  

  The Ohio Seismic Network says a small earthquake has hit northwest Ohio, with reports of wobbly legs, rattling windows and a loud boom.

• Free Jiu-Jitsu Classes Offered in Bettsville
  

  Instructor said in the Bettsville Forum:

  In a joint effort between the Bettsville school and the Bettsville police department, Jiu-Jitsu classes are being offered at the school. Tentatively classes are set for 4:30pm to 6:30pm starting Monday 02/01/2010 and held every Monday thereafter. Anyone interested should contact Mrs. D. at the school or Chief Mason at the police station.

• Bettsville drops MAL contest
  

  NORTH BALTIMORE -- Kendra Kosta's five points topped Bettsville, which fell 68-12 in Thursday Midland Athletic League play to North Baltimore.

• Area sees influx of thefts from vehicles
  

  GREEN SPRINGS -- Three area villages have seen recent rashes of vehicle break-ins. Green Springs Police Chief Charlie Horne said 30 to 40 unlocked vehicles were entered throughout the village a couple of weeks ago.

• Raiders top Bettsville in MAL
  

  KANSAS -- Lakota's Roger Guerra tallied 13 points to lead the Raiders past Bettsville 56-42 in Thursday's Midland Athletic League play.

• in the Military
  

  Lt. Col. Michael C. Wise was promoted to his current rank with the Army on Dec. 1. Attending the ceremony were his wife, Becky, and son, Joseph; his parents, Mike and Joan Wise of Bettsville; in-laws, Sue and Harry Swartz of Concord, N.C.; and Becky's mother and friend, Penny Blubaugh and Daryll Lanagan.

• Bettsville school board still lacking quorum
  

  BETTSVILLE -- Since the beginning of the year, the Bettsville Local Schools Board of Education hasn't been able to get anything done.

• Red Cross group takes up fundraising effort
  

  By LINSEY MAUGHAN STAFF WRITER A fundraising effort is under way to benefit Emily Clark, a 12-year-old McComb girl who is confined to a wheelchair and whose insurance won't cover the cost of a special piece of exercise equipment she needs.

• Roundup: Redskins crush Rockets
  

  Derek Colston led all players with 18 points as Port Clinton vanquished its Sandusky Bay Conference foe Oak Harbor 78-33 on Saturday.

• Lakota Middle School Students of the Month
  

  Sixth Grade Aubrey Bickford -- daughter of Jeff and Jenny Bickford of Bradner. Aubrey is involved in softball, basketball and volleyball.

• Woman dies in fire after getting family out
  

  HELENA - A mother made the ultimate sacrifice to save her teenage daughter and grandson Thursday morning as flames engulfed their house.

• FYI: Tires slashed on Napoleon Street
  

  CHARGED David Scott, 47, probation violation, Wednesday. Erica Ramsey, 31, failure to appear, Wednesday.

• Public Record
  

  Fostoria accidents Wednesday: * A caller reported a hit-skip accident by a semi-truck pulling a grain trailer and an unoccupied minivan at an East Fourth Street location.

• Power Outage
  

  BETTSVILLE -- About 517 homes in the Bettsville area lost power Friday morning after an equipment failure, an AEP spokeswoman said.

• 2 field fires doused in Sandusky County; no one hurt
  

  Four fire departments responded Saturday to a maize blaze in a field at State Rt.

City Description

Bettsville is a village in Seneca County, Ohio, United States. The population was 784 at the 2000 census. Bettsville is located at 41°14′41″N 83°14′1″W / 41.24472°N 83.23361°W / 41.24472; -83.23361 (41.244771, -83.233483). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), all of it land. As of the census of 2000, there were 784 people, 298 households, and 210 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,506.7 people per square mile (582.1/km²). There were 319 housing units at an average density of 613.0/sq mi (236.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.28% White, 0.13% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 2.93% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.74% of the population. There were 298 households out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household

City Contained By:

• United States of America
• Ohio
• Seneca County

Timezones:

• North American Eastern Time Zone

Size:

• 1.29499405517 km squared

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