Alvie Perkins, Wood County's longest-serving commissioner has passed away Friday morning.  He was 82.  Perkins began his political career as a Bowling Green City councilman in 1971. He spent two terms on council before becoming mayor.  After that, he continued as a Wood County Commissioner for nearly 20 years.

A standoff between police and an armed man ended peacefully early Saturday at a Fostoria trailer park.  Fostoria police were called Friday evening to Nye’s Trailer Park on North Countyline Street about 27 year old Theodor Schmidt who was threatening to commit suicide and was willing to kill any officers who confronted him.  After refusing to speak to anyone, Schmidt came out of his house and was taken into custody shortly after midnight.  A loaded shotgun was found inside the residence when it was searched.  Schmidt is being evaluated and charges are pending.

The Upper Sandusky Police Department arrested a driver Friday for having more than 1,200 oxycodone pills during a traffic stop.  The suspect’s name has not been released by the department.  The vehicle was stopped for one headlight and no license plate.  The department’s canine was used to check the vehicle.  Marijuana remnants were also located throughout the vehicle.  The driver is being held on a charge of possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance.  Further charges are possible, the department said.