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City native organizes blanket drive for children of families in treatment court
A blanket might sound like a simple Christmas gift, but for what it can provide to a small child — security, warmth, comfort and constancy — makes it invaluable, especially when the child is living in…
Christmas parade of characters
Christmas parade of characters Anna, Elsa and Olaf from the movie Frozen parade through downtown Bellefontaine Friday as part of the annual Christmas parade. Nearly 50 entrants from local businesses, …
KEMBA Credit Union emphasizes member-first approach to banking
Kemba Financial Credit Union celebrates more than 85 years in operation this year, and credits a member-first approach to business as a primary reason for its longevity. Kemba got its start as a credi…
Board members honored for dedication to agency
The Logan County Board of Developmental Disabilities honored Bonnie Versele, board president; Valerie Robb, vice president; Frank Giannola, secretary; and members Bridget Hawkins, Allen Huffman, Liz B…
Youth Leadership Volleyball Tournament raises funds for outreach center
Proceeds from the recent annual Youth Leadership Volleyball Tournament at Indian Lake High School totaling $675 will be donated to the Chippewa Outreach Center, organizers report. The donation will he…
Township Road 160 in Zane Township to close for culvert replacement
Crews from the Logan County Highway Department are replacing culverts on Township Road 160 between Township Road 161 and the Champaign County Line beginning Tuesday, Dec. 10 through Thursday, Dec. 12.…
Ridgemont Christmas
Ridgemont Elementary School second-graders perform American sign language while singing We Wish You a Merry Christmas during the district’s 15th annual senior citizen luncheon offered in celebr…
Local student achieves top ACT composite score
Benjamin Logan High School junior Jacob McKenrick, a son of Chris and Jennifer McKenrick, has earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36, school officials reported this week. Only around tw…
Rep. Vitale hosts discusses guns, morals in Champaign County town hall
URBANA — Representative Nino Vitale discussed controversial issues with Champaign County residents during a Thursday evening Town Hall meeting. Vitale discussed a plethora of topics including Red Flag…
Congressman Jordan: Impeachment inquiry not supported by evidence
House Republicans issue report on evidentiary findings from public testimony during impeachment inquiry A majority of Democrats in the United States House of Representatives signaled their intention T…
Man lodged for domestic violence
Joel E. Spatz, 23, of 2628 Township Road 179, Bellefontaine, was charged with domestic violence related to an incident at his residence Wednesday evening. Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Offic…
Woman lodged on felony drug charges
Monique Gilbert, 52 of Lakeview, was charged with illegal conveyance into a detention facility and two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance related to an incident Thursday afternoon. …
Health board encourages community to attend Narcan training
The Logan County District Board of Health is encouraging individuals to attend Narcan training and receive a free Narcan kit. The five- to 10-minute training shows individuals how to recognize an ove…
Logan County Auditor recognizes Best Dogs in Logan County
Registration drive under way to encourage canine owners to register for dog tags Jack Reser, Logan County Auditor, recognized two winners of the Best Dog in Logan County contest Wednesday afternoon. B…
Student handiwork to be showcased during Friday evening concert
Benjamin Logan Elementary School students are playing a special role this week in preparing a unique type of artwork for a concert slated for Friday evening at the Holland Theatre in conjunction with …
Woman claimed in Shelby County crash
SIDNEY — Deputies of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash Wednesday that claimed the life of a Conover woman. Rebecca A. Daniels, 48, was pronounced dead at the scene of…
Officers find no evidence of reported shots fired
Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department responded Wednesday to the area of Elm Street and High Avenue on a report of shots fired around 7:40 p.m. None of the residents contacted were able to c…
No injuries reported in Amish buggy, car crash
Kayla M. Richards, 17, of Belle Center, was cited for failure to yield related to a non-injury crash involving her car and an Amish buggy Sunday evening. Deputies report she was operating a northbound…
Toy drive continues brighten Christmas for hospital patients
An annual toy drive spearheaded by an area teen that has brought joy to numerous patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital through thousands of toy donations is gearing up for another year of special…
Efforts to pass new tax levy on hold for now
Benjamin Logan Local Schools are not pursuing a tax levy for the March ballot. The board of education unanimously decided during a Tuesday evening special meeting that they were not going to put a lev…