‘Be firm, but fair’
Retiring jail administrator Fitzpatrick leaves legacy of respect with staff, inmates With the number of inmates who have passed through the walls of the Logan County Jail throughout Administrator Greg…
Sheriff’s office announces promotions
With Sgt. Adam Fullerton moving into the jail administrator position effective Feb. 1 and receiving a promotion to lieutenant, there are several other promotions and staffing changes at the Logan Coun…
Deputies soon receiving new police dog
Logan County Sheriff’s Office is soon receiving a new police dog following the death of former canine officer Cane in November. Sheriff Randy Dodds announced Thursday that a new dog would be arriving …
Logan County Sheriff’s Office to receive new police dog in three weeks
In three weeks the Logan County Sheriff’s Office will have a new police dog. Sheriff Randall Dodds told the Logan County Township Association Thursday evening that with the help of donations from the …
CCS top spellers
Calvary Christian School students recently participated in the Association of Christian Schools International Regional Spelling Bee in Westerville. Participants included: first-graders Timothy Lee and…
Mary Rutan Hospital blood drive slated for Jan. 22
Mary Rutan Hospital hosts a community blood drive from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, when the Community Blood Center Bloodmobile will be at the 205 Palmer Ave. facility. January is Blood Donor …
Ag-LINK Program applications accepted through March 20
To help Ohio farmers and agribusinesses finance the up-front costs of this year’s growing season, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague has opened opened the application period for the Ag-LINK program, with a…
Drunk woman found in roadway, cited, hospitalized
A West Liberty-area woman was issued a citation for impaired driving Thursday, and had to be hospitalized as a result of her level of intoxication. Anita Clem, 61, was issued the summons for operating…
Several report thefts from vehicles
Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department took multiple reports on Wednesday of thefts from unlocked parked vehicles. Victims reporting losses are: • Elizabeth Stevenson, 632 E. Columbus Ave.: a…
Contest sparks art tradition for newly engaged couple
MacKenzie Myers and Jeramy Fitzpatrick spent a memorable New Year’s Eve ringing in 2020 together by creating a 6-feet-tall by 2-feet-wide acrylic painting that combines his love of mycology and her pa…
Mayors conduct roundtable discussion
Logan County welcomed mayors new and returning during a Wednesday evening mayors’ association meeting. Municipality leaders had the opportunity to discuss their regions with one another in a roundtabl…
Repairs required for transmission tower following lightning strike
Firing range proposed for sheriff’s office A transmission tower on the east side of town in Bellefontaine needs repairs after it was struck by lightning. Logan County Commissioners discussed how to pr…
Suspects charged in Lions Park stabbing indicted for attempted murder
A pair charged in connection with a stabbing in West Liberty have been indicted this week by a Logan County grand jury for charges that include attempted murder. Devon Dearmond, 19, and Josue Aldrete,…
Motorist lodged
Kodey R. Triplett, 20, of 1208 Greenwood St., was arrested after a 2:20 a.m. traffic stop today. An officer on patrol observed a westbound sport utility vehicle turn from Sandusky Avenue onto northbou…
Historic Bellefontaine city mural presented
A mural made up of historic pictures of Bellefontaine was unveiled on the wall in the back of the Bellefontaine City Council chambers during Tuesday evening’s regular meeting. The mural was created by…
Honda R&D earns Ohio EPA’s Platinum Environmental Stewardship Award
Innovative projects that aim to protect the environment at the Honda R&D Americas Inc. has earned the Raymond facility the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s top award for emphasis on waste re…
Mayor Stahler: State of the city is strong, growing
Editor’s note: This is the full text of Bellefontaine Mayor Ben Stahler’s state of the city address: The state of the city is strong. Our team of associates continue to focus on providing reliable ser…
Rushsylvania man indicted for felonious assault in Shelby County
SIDNEY — A Rushsylvania resident was recently indicted by a Shelby County grand jury on a charge of felonious assault. Brandon A.M. Risner, 29, was charged with the second- degree felony relating to a…
Driver cited in crash
Megan L. Kuhlenbeck, 31, of Bellefontaine, was cited for a stop sign violation after a two-car crash at Detroit Street and Chillicothe Avenue around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday. She was westbound and drove into…
School delays for Wednesday, Jan. 15
This morning’s foggy conditions have resulted in some school delays . Bellefontaine – 2 hr Benjamin Logan 2 hr Indian Lake 2 hr Mac-A-Cheek 2 hr Ohio Hi-Point Career Center 2 hr Riverside 2 hr; …