The Bellefontaine Examiner recently attended the second inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., with Julie and Mike Zoldak of Rushsylvania, Jackie Hawley of Zanesfield, Mary Beth Stoltz of West Mansfield, and Larry and Cheryl Walker of Bellefontaine, who traveled to see Benjamin Zoldak ride with the Culver Military Academy Black Horse Troop.

Josh Fleshman with gBrands out of Grove City cleans a countertop in the Logan County Clerk of Courts area of the newly renovated Carnegie Building. About $700,000 in insurance money has been used to prepare the building for the Common Pleas and Family courts. Project leader and retired judge C. Douglas Chamberlain said contractor Thomas & Marker Construction Co. hopes to have the facility ready for a final inspection Wednesday. If it passes, courthouse staff will begin moving files into the facility Thursday. (EXAMINER PHOTO | JOEL E. MAST)

A sheen and absorbents from a diesel fuel spill late Monday afternoon still were visible Tuesday in the parking lot of the Indian Lake Moose Lodge. The driver left the scene when confronted about the leak, trailing more fuel from the bed of the truck, dumping a total of about 25-30 gallons, some of which seeped into Indian Lake. Haz-Mat and Lakeview Fire Department crews were on the scene about four hours containing the spill amidst foggy conditions. Because of the nature of the spill and its proximity to the lake, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, were called in to investigate the environmental ramifications of the spill. Logan County Sheriff’s Deputies continue to examine video evidence and witness reports to locate the driver. (EXAMINER PHOTO | RICK PITTS)

ABOVE: John Wise of Lima uses an auger to drill holes through an estimated eight inches of ice on Indian Lake off the point at Moundwood State Park. FRONT PAGE PHOTO: About half a dozen fishermen braved the chill Sunday. Portions of the lake are open and area residents are advised to use caution when proceeding on the ice, especially in light of warmer temperatures expected this week. (EXAMINER PHOTOS | RICK PITTS)

United States Postal Carrier Tim Sherer delivers mail in the midst of snowfall Friday morning in the 200 block of north Hayes Street. (EXAMINER PHOTO | NATE SMITH)

Riverside High School students in the horticulture and landscape design class attended the Central Environmental Nursery Trade Show at the Columbus Convention Center on Jan. 15.

Participants included Ryan Davidson, Tanner Lane Dustin Proffitt, Ella Jackson, Lauren Huffman, Chris Cox, Katy Piras, James Walters and Tanner Wiley.

Students learned about the horticulture industry and different career aspects. A variety of college representatives throughout Ohio were present to show their available horticulture and landscaping majors.