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Sentence upheld for defendant charged in fatal crash
The Third District Court of Appeals has upheld the maximum prison sentence for a defendant convicted of aggravated vehicular homicide following a fatal crash...
Convicted sex offender indicted again
A previously-convicted sexual offender was indicted again this week on multiple felony charges related to child exploitation.
Martin Hassel, 41, of Bellefontaine was indicted on...
Bellefontaine high school, middle school students to release early
A water main break along Lake Avenue near in front of Bellefontaine High School has forced an early dismissal for BHS and middle school...
Suspect charged with multiple felonies following domestic dispute
A woman was charged Wednesday, March 12, with multiple felonies following a domestic dispute reported by a neighbor in the 300 block of east...
Motorist charged for impaired driving through school zone
A motorist was charged with drunk driving Wednesday, March 12, after nearly striking a Washington Township police cruiser in the area of Indian Lake...
Ben Logan brings 50s vibe to the stage with ‘Grease’ this weekend
“Grease” is the word at Benjamin Logan High School (BLHS) this weekend as the music department presents a youth version of the Broadway musical....
Board of DD: ‘Discovery Days’ indoor playtime a hit with families
The Logan County Board of Developmental Disabilities were provided with updates on the Discovery Center at their March meeting, including the positive news that...
NOTICE: Veterans Service Commission calls special meeting
The Logan County Veterans Service Commission has called a special meeting for Friday, March 14, at 11:00 a.m., at Memorial Hall, 121 S. Opera...
Parks department plans to utilize $500k in bond money by June 30
From remodeled bathrooms to cameras covering the parks to pickleball courts, the Bellefontaine Joint Recreation District (BJRD) board of trustees laid out the projects...
Student flown for medical treatment after recess injury
West Liberty-Salem Schools Superintendent Kraig Hissong reported in a statement Wednesday afternoon, March 12, that a middle school student was injured during recess and,...
UPDATE: City council gives thumbs down to marijuana dispensaries
By a 4-1 vote, the Bellefontaine City Council Tuesday evening, March 11, approved an ordinance which will ban adult-use, recreational marijuana dispensaries in the...
Knife-wielding suspect lodged
A domestic dispute escalated into an armed confrontation Tuesday, March 11, leading to the arrest of a suspect on a charge of aggravated menacing,...