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New programming at The Reach Community Resource Center detailed
Stacy McLaughlin and Mikaela Mohr from the new Logan County Community Resource Center, "The Reach,” spoke to the Bellefontaine Kiwanis Club members Thursday, Dec....
Defendant apprehended after high-speed chase
A Lima man was apprehended after a high-speed pursuit through Logan and Hardin counties Sunday afternoon, Dec. 7, deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s...
Russells Point P.D. issues scam warning after incident at local business
The Russells Point Police Department is alerting the community to a recent phone scam that targeted a local business on Sunday, Dec. 7.
Around 3:07...
Benjamin Logan band director to march in 2026 Rose Parade
Myles Bowers, band director at Benjamin Logan High School, has been selected to join an elite marching band of more than 300 band directors...
Pirate spelling bee champ, runner-up named
Jayce Clerico, left, won the Riverside Elementary School spelling bee Monday, Dec. 8, in the ninth round by correctly spelling the word, “sardines.” The...
Council to conduct final votes on 2026 pay scales
The Bellefontaine City Council will be facing a full agenda at its regular bi-monthy meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 7:30...
Driver cited after striking pedestrian
A local pedestrian was transported to Mary Rutan Hospital after he was struck by a vehicle in the intersection of east Sandusky Avenue and...
Powering up for a Merry Christmas!
The Logan County Electric Cooperative's float, along with more than 70 other parade entries, lit up the city streets Friday evening, Dec. 5, at...
New era ushered in for Astemo at East Liberty office
The Consul General of Japan and representatives from Honda and One Columbus were on hand Thursday, Dec. 4, to celebrate the opening of Astemo...
Mary Rutan Foundation provides funds for youth mental health, healthy living programs
Mental health continues to be identified as one of the highest priorities in Logan County in periodic community health assessments.
To help address this ongoing...
Parade safety enhanced
Additional security measures are in place for Friday evening’s Downtown Bellefontaine Hometown Christmas Parade. A SkyWatch Mobile Surveillance Tower is positioned along east Columbus...
CORS receives FY2026 Head Start funding following federal delay
Head Start operations to re-open week of Dec. 8
Council on Rural Service Programs, Inc. (CORS) announces that its fiscal year 2026 Head Start funding...