NORWALK Local school and police officials say security cameras are a big help in reducing vandalism, improving student safety and identifying students responsible for breaking the rules. School districts in Huron, Willard, Norwalk, Bellevue, Sandusky and Margaretta all have turned to video surveillance to help them monitor school property.

A Sandusky manufacturing plant active for more than 50 years is shutting down production at the end of this week. Thakar Aluminum Corp., 1364 Olds St., told its workers Monday that production will end Friday, a union official said. Court filings show Thakar is in default on millions of dollars of loans.