Indian Lake High School’s SADD Chapter recently hosted an presentation on distracted driving.

John P.T. Gordon, a Bellefontaine High School graduate who works as a bailiff in Marion, presented “Rusty’s Story” in memory of his son, John T. Gordon, who was killed by a texting driver. Rusty’s Story focuses on the dangers of distracted driving and texting while driving.

Officers of the Washington Township Police Department also conducted a seatbelt check that morning in the student parking lot. Officers said everyone was wearing their seatbelts.

One student was quoted by the officers as saying, “It feels weird not to wear it.”

Representatives from the Bellefontaine AAA Office spent the lunch hour after the assembly offering staff and students the opportunity to sign the “dnt txt n drV ” pledge. A total of about 120 individuals signed the pledge.

Bellefontaine Police Department’s newest canine, Arco, reacts to a drug find while working Tuesday with handler Officer Chris Marlow at Steve Austin’s Auto Group, 2500 S. Main St. Arco will be introduced to the public at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Bellefontaine City Council Chambers. Several handlers from regional departments were in the city yesterday as part of their regular training routine. (EXAMINER PHOTO | JOEL E. MAST)

The Benjamin Logan High School FFA chapter spread holiday chair Monday to Green Hills Community residents. The students also prepared crafts, games and cookie decorating activities for the residents. ABOVE: From the left, Carolyn Rehm, Margaret Keys and Amy Skidmore listen to carolers while seated in the dining hall area. FRONT PAGE PHOTO: Decked out in reindeer antlers and other holiday attire, Benjamin Logan High School FFA members sing Christmas carols. (EXAMINER PHOTOS | MANDY LOEHR)

The Russells Point Business Group has illuminated its community Christmas tree and display at the corner of Main Street and Orchard Island Road in the village. (EXAMINER PHOTO | RICK PITTS)

ABOVE: Scores of families filed into the St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church parish hall in Russells Point on Saturday for the annual Friends Serving Friends Christmas party. FRONT PAGE PHOTO: Riley Brandyberry, 8, of Bellefontaine, is presented with early Christmas gifts from Santa and Mrs. Claus during the event. (EXAMINERE PHOTOS | RICK PITTS)

City residents Mark and Susie Barlow took the Bellefontaine Examiner with them on a recent trip to Washington, D.C. They received a private tour of the West Wing of the White House by Mr. Barlow’s former student, Carrie Pitzer, who works for the administration. They are pictured in the White House press room, located just down the hall from the Oval Office.