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Congressional act would send lifeline to Holland Theatre, other venues
Theater and live entertainment is an art form that brings people together, but sadly during the recent times, it is also an industry that has been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, when social dis…
Night Out scenes
ABOVE: Valerie Real draws a “National Night Out” message in sidewalk chalk Tuesday evening during the Bellefontaine Police Department’s celebration of a Night Out Against Crime at Brown Park, joining …
Second Harvest Food Bank hosts drive-thru distributions
The Second Harvest Food Bank hosts the following upcoming drive-thru food distributions: • Thursdays, Aug. 6,13, and 20 — Noon to 1 p.m., Benjamin Logan bus garage. • Mondays, Aug. 10, 17, 24 and 31 —…
Bellefontaine Moose Lodge hosts blood drive
A “blood donor” face mask is free to individuals who register to donate at the Community Blood Center blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Bellefontaine Moose Lodge 2563, 912 S. D…
Logan County reports second COVID-19 death
The Logan County Health District reported Tuesday the second death in the county related to COVID-19. Officials said an 89-year-old male passed away Thursday, July 30, from complications of the virus.…
Gov DeWine orders children to wear masks as schools reopen
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Report for America/Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine issued a health order Tuesday requiring masks for children returning to in-person classes this fall. The go…
Boil water advisory issued for several residences
The Bellefontaine Water Department reports that crews will be performing water line repairs Wednesday, Aug. 5, and a loss of water pressure will occur most of the day for some area residences. Once wa…
EnCOURAGEment on display
Many unique and creative entries for the ninth annual Doors of EnCOURAGEment project are now on display in the downtown area, including this door with 3-D firefighter elements created by David Crissma…
Little Free Library installed at Oakland Square Park
Good morning! Good news! First Lutheran Church, 208 W. Sandusky Ave., has adopted Oakland Square Park during the last year, and has conducted a number of special activities at the park for area youths…
Burglary, vandalism reported at Benjamin Logan Schools
Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in identifying this individual who was captured on video surveillance Sunday evening breaking into the central office of …
Woman faces attempted murder charge
A city woman has been charged with a first-degree felony count of attempted murder after she allegedly tried to shoot her husband Friday evening outside of Tumbleweed, 2241 S. Main St., officers of th…
Benjamin Logan announces hiring of new principals
A trio of new administrators are expected to be recommended for board approval at the Monday, Aug. 17, board meeting. The Benjamin Logan Schools Board of Education announced Friday it has named Dr. Br…
Discovery Riders moves to online format for fundraising event
The Discovery Riders Inc. announced the organization is taking precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by postponing the annual fundraising event, A Night With The Columbus Symph…
In-person, online GriefShare sessions begin this month
West Liberty United Methodist Church is once again offering Grief Support through GriefShare, a 13 week seminar and support group designed to help individuals rebuild life after losing a loved one. Tw…
Virtual school: Teachers want to improve but training varies
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press After a rocky transition to distance learning last spring, Georgia teacher Aimee Rodriguez Webb is determined to do better this fall. She bought a dry-erase board …
Repeat drunk driver arrested
Fred Lanum III, 47, of Springfield, was arrested and charged with drunk driving and possession of drugs following a traffic stop executed by officers of the Washington Township Police Department short…
Man lodged for public indecency
Codi A. Byrd, 23, of Greenville, was charged with public indecency as a result of an incident Saturday evening at Froggy’s at the Lake, 11065 Township Road 293, Lakeview. Deputies of the Logan County …
Intoxicated man charged
Jermaine E. Artis, 44, of 547 E. Columbus Ave, Apt. 1, was charged Saturday with public intoxication. He was found around 11:40 p.m. laying in a yard and partially on a sidewalk on Lawrence Street jus…
New body scanner enhances safety, security at jail
A new piece of technological equipment that will protect the safety of both staff and inmates alike and heighten security at the Logan County Jail was just installed in the last week, following severa…
Rollover crash reported in front of airport
Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office and Bellefontaine EMS responded about 4:35 a.m. Thursday to a rollover crash on State Route 47 in front of the Bellefontaine Airport, 3700 W. S.R. 47. Dri…