Honda celebrates $1.9 million training center
The local Honda of America Manufacturing community celebrated the $1.9 million investment in its new training center Friday morning. The 64,0000 square-foot facility first opened in April — 24,000 squ…
Correction: Mac-O-Chee Castle auction bids top $500,000
Ownership of Mac-O-Chee castle will remain in the hands of local owners. Ryan and Jason Cole of West Liberty were the winning bidder of the Mac-O-Chee Castle Auction Saturday, Oct. 19. They had the h…
Income tax renewal appears on Nov. 5 ballot
Ridgemont Local Schools officials at the Thursday evening board of education meeting reminded district residents that the school’s 0.75 percent renewal income tax will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. Su…
Driver charged with failure to comply with order
John L. Shawver, 61, of 1625 Charyl St., Bellefontaine, was charged with failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer, obstructing official business and failure to disclose personal …
Woman injured in Friday crash
Beth L. Tevis, 58, of Bellefontaine, was transported by a Bellefontaine squad to Mary Rutan Hospital for treatment of possible injuries after a 4:35 p.m. crash Friday on Main Street at Lake Avenue. A …
Stereotypes cannot be applied to domestic violence
Speaker shares personal story of leaving abusive relationship A featured speaker at Friday’s Logan County Domestic Violence Awareness Day Ceremony received a standing ovation in the packed Union Stati…
Local donor to be recognized at Nationwide Children’s half marathon
A Bellefontaine woman will be honored at the 2019 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Sunday, Oct. 20. Rose Smith, 36, is one of 10 recipients of the Lashutka Spirit Aw…
Historical preservation hinge upon renewal of levy
The Logan County Historical Society is asking voters to pass a 0.25-mill replacement operating levy Nov. 5. “We hope the voters of Logan County will pass our 0.25-mill replacement operating levy once …
Plastics plant fire in Kenton
A reported explosion appears to have been the cause of fire early this morning at the Sekisui Plastics plant, 13950 U.S. 68, on the south edge of Kenton. There was no one seriously injured in the fire…
ODOT proposed roundabout at a dangerous intersection
The Ohio Department of Transportation has proposed installation of a traffic roundabout at the intersection of State Route 47 and State Route 235 outside DeGraff. A $1.7 million project has been prop…
Woman claimed in two-vehicle crash at SR47 and SR235
Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office report a front seat passenger was claimed in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon at the intersection of state routes 235 and 47. Mary Velazco, age and …
CeeLo Green to hit Holland Theatre stage
Grammy award winning concert slated for Dec. 8 The Holland Theatre’s curtain will rise this evening with legendary singer-songwriter Judy Collins, the first ticketed show for the theater this year fol…
Caudill to be charged in adult court for stabbing murder of his mother
A 16-year-old Riverside High School student stands to be indicted by a Logan County Grand Jury and charged as an adult for the August murder of his mother at their DeGraff home. Brycen Caudill of DeG…
Parade of Chieftains
Bellefontaine City Schools athletes ride on a float pulled by Easton Water Solutions vehicle Thursday evening for the Bellefontaine High School’s homecoming parade. The homecoming queen will be announ…
HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2019
• Indian Lake State Park’s Halloween Campout — today, Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19, state park campground, 13156 State Route 235, Lakeview; Friday, Oct. 18 — 7:30 p.m. night hike, meet at th…
Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle reported
Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office met with Rachel Cutlip-Brentlinger Thursday morning at her 10708 State St., Lakeview, residence on a report of named suspect who had not returned a vehicl…
Father, daughters escape serious injury
A Huntsville area father and his three children were transported Wednesday by a Bellefontaine squad to Mary Rutan Hospital after three of the quartet were struck by a pickup truck while walking in a c…
ILHS student steps up to offer Challenge Day at his school
After participating in a Challenge Day at a neighboring school last year, Indian Lake Senior Colton Dugan knew it was a program that could help his classmates. So as President of the ILHS Students Aga…
Longtime public servant recognized
Dara Wren, now-former Logan County treasurer, says goodbye to her 49-year career in county government. Wren started her career working at the county auditor’s office in 1970. Her and her husband moved…
Traffic stop nets two arrests
Two men were arrested Wednesday on warrants after a 3 p.m. traffic stop. Brandon J. Bailey, 32, at large, was charged with possession of cocaine and served a Champaign County warrant for failure to ap…