Man lodged for felonious assault
An Orchard Island man was placed under arrest for felonious assault Thursday evening after he allegedly threatened his girlfriend with a knife and also struck another individual with his vehicle while…
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Judge to rule on woman’s attempt to kill father
By DAN ROBINSON Times staff writer A Kenton woman stood trial Wednesday in Hardin County Common Pleas Court for attempting to murder her father with a claw hammer. According to testimony, Sara Lightne…
1 positive test result reported from COVID-19 pop-up testing
The Logan County Health District in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio National Guard, hosted a COVID-19 Pop-Up Test Site on Sept. 10 at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Officials …
BHS senior selected for Teen Ambassador Board
Bellefontaine City Schools recently received news that Samantha Starkey, a Bellefontaine High School senior, was selected to serve on the Ohio Attorney General’s 2020-2021 Teen Ambassador Board. After…
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Kennedy visits Logan County
The Logan County Republicans welcomed another member of Ohio’s high court to the area recently. Ohio Supreme Court Justice Sharon Kennedy joined local conservatives for a fundraiser Tuesday night at a…
Mary Rutan Hospital opens Level II Cath Lab, Heart & Vascular Clinic
Mary Rutan Hospital has opened a Level II Cardiac Catheterization (cath) Laboratory, officials announced this week. Services include interventional and diagnostic cardiac catheterization, peripheral v…
Discovery Center blood drive planned for Sept. 24
The Discovery Center hosts a Community Blood Center community blood drive from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1973 W. State Route 47, Bellefontaine. Donors must make an appointment at www.Do…
Resident report burglary attempt
Larry L. Piatt III, 332 S. Detroit St., Apt. C, reported Tuesday he heard two loud bangs outside his residence around 6 a.m. He went to his door and found it had damage. Officers of the Bellefontaine …
Parolee charged with possession of drugs
Kelly J. Kaeck, 54, of 316 W. Miami St., Apt. 2, DeGraff, was charged with possession of drugs Tuesday after deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office assisted Adult Parole Authority officers with…
ILES pupils publish poetry
Poetry created by Indian Lake Elementary students, from the left, Tyler Jackson, Raelin Klofta, Eli Cummins, Rylie Souder and Kirk Beres, has been selected for inclusion in the 2020 Young American Poe…
Drunk driver leads deputies on chase
A Lakeview man faces a number of charges after he allegedly was involved in a domestic dispute Monday afternoon and later led deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office on a chase through portions …
Firearm, suspected cocaine seized during traffic stop – Russells Point police
Jeremy Williams, 43, of Lima, was charged with felony counts of trafficking in drugs, improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled substance as a result of a traffi…
Woman lodged for domestic, DUI
A Bellefontaine woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly hit her husband and adult son before driving off while intoxicated. Terry Hassell, 54, of 212 Grant St., was taken into custody around 11:…
Therapy dog ‘Ellie’ joins Riverside Schools
A four-legged, friendly companion who will soon be a familiar face in the hallways of Riverside Local Schools was introduced Tuesday evening during the board of education meeting – a French bulldog na…
Ohio governor remains confident health director can be hired
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio will be able to hire a health director despite concerns about criticism a candidate might face, Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday, addre…
In-home child care providers needed for United Way-funded pilot program
The United Way of Logan County is funding a pilot program with 4C for Children to expand child care options for working families in Logan County and to license in-home providers before the end of the …
General election question and answer session slated for Thursday
An information session detailing voting procedures for the November general election is slated for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Winner’s Harvest Barn, 7317 W. State Route 47, DeGraff. Officials from …
With blended learning under way, district examines next steps for school year
While the start to the 2020-21 school year looked very different last week for Bellefontaine City Schools under a blended learning model, administrators reported at the Monday evening board of educati…
Suspect lodged for grand theft of a motor vehicle
Levi M. Close, 20, of Cable, was charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle Sunday after a stolen vehicle from DeGraff was located in Shelby County. Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office rece…