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Honda continues production suspension through April 10
Honda of North America officials announced Thursday that it will again extend the production suspension for all automobile, engine and transmission plants in the U.S. and Canada through April 10 in re…
Ohio extends stay-at-home order; logs record jobless claims
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Health Director Dr. Amy Acton will extend the state’s stay-at-home order until May 1, and the state human services agency reported …
Local districts adjust to school year changes
Meal program, assignment updates provided Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Monday afternoon an extension to the closure of schools around the state through the end of the month as a result of the C…
Industrial adaptivity assists in virus fight
Private sector ingenuity is helping not only to supply badly needed personal protective equipment to help combat spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, but also to help keep individuals employed and the …
Authorities capture man sought in triple fatal bar shooting
LIMA, Ohio (AP) — A man sought in a shooting at northwest Ohio bar that left three people dead has been captured. Deontray Forrest, 24, of Lima, was arrested without incident Wednesday at an apartment…
Son charged for threatening mother
Daniel R. May, 55, of 509 W. Columbus Ave., Apt. 4, was charged Thursday with felony domestic violence after he reportedly threatened his 75-year-old mother, Diane Gerber. Officers of the Bellefontain…
Rollover crash leads to OVI charge – sheriff beat
David J. Williams, 40, of Bellefontaine, was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs as a result of a single-vehicle rollover crash about 5 a.m. Wednesday. Deputie…
Spreading joy through song
Singers from Oak Grove Mennonite Church, each spaced apart by about 6 feet, helped to brighten the day recently for Green Hills. Community residents by singing a variety of songs outdoors at the campu…
Road closures planned
C.R. 5 bridge repair begins Monday Crews from the Logan County Bridge Department will be repairing a bridge on County Road 5 between State Route 273 and the Hardin County Line, with a scheduled start …
Vandalism, theft reported to police
Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department responded to two vandalism complaints and a theft on Tuesday. • Janet R. Haynes, who manages Wayside Court, 1000 Garfield Ave., reported the skirt of a …
Community Blood Center blood drive planned in Jackson Center
Grace Lutheran Church hosts a community blood drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the American Legion Scheer Post, 627 E. College St., Jackson Center. The Community Blood Center needs d…
Local, state resources offer mental health tips during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has created difficult and uncertain times locally and around the world and with the interruptions to school and work life, it has greatly changed family routines and dynamics …
Honda makes pledge to communities, customers during pandemic
$1M pledge made to food banks, along with donation of PPE equipment Honda of North America officials announced this week a new effort to harness the helpful spirit of community in responding to the im…
Cellular phone recovered in yard
Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department report a cellular phone was recovered Monday morning in a residential yard in the 500 block of Albert Street. A resident had notified officers the prior…
Drivers face drug charges
Timothy McGlocklin, 46, of Lakeview, was charged with possession of methamphetamine during a traffic stop Monday afternoon. Officers of the Washington Township Police Department on patrol in the area …
Birthday celebrations get creative during coronavirus crisis
Area residents are putting a creative spin on birthday celebrations during the coronavirus pandemic, when social distancing is highly recommended and group gatherings are banned, to make sure that the…
Logan County Family Court announces pandemic protocol
The judges of the Family Court Division of the Logan County Common Pleas Court announced this week that the court is still open and operating during this the COVID-19 challenges. At the same time, ste…
Logan County Police Memorial canceled
Plans established for a national virtual candlelight vigil May 13 Officials from the Hi Point Lodge Fraternal Order of Police No. 60 reported Monday that the 50th annual Logan County Police Memorial s…
Man lodged for domestic violence
Colan E. Spires, 24, at large, was arrested Friday after he allegedly grabbed Allyson Overly by her neck and slammed her head into a wall. He was located at 308 Spring Ave. and charged with domestic v…
Suspect arrested following high-speed, multi-county pursuit
Law enforcement pursuit of a suspect’s vehicle through multiple counties Monday ended with officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department deploying stop sticks and disabling the vehicle in the 700 bl…