‘Best of Logan County’ revealed
Local businesses, destinations lauded as ‘Best of Logan County’ Area residents have cast their ballots for their favorite businesses, public agencies, events and local landmarks this fall, and in a sp…
Nurses offer gratitude to community for overwhelming support
Good Morning! Good News! From pizza deliveries to feed hungry staff members, to handwritten notes of encouragement, and donations of personal protective equipment, the nurses at Mary Rutan Hospital sa…
Patrol warns against drinking and driving this Thanksgiving
COLUMBUS – While this Thanksgiving may look different, the Ohio State Highway Patrol still expects many motorists to travel on Ohio’s roadways for the upcoming holiday. Before motorists hit the road, …
Ohio governor: State’s first vaccine batch coming by Dec. 15
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio could see its first batch of up to 30,000 doses of a coronavirus vaccine by Dec. 15, with fresh supplies arriving every few days, Go…
Mad River exploration
Benjamin Logan High School Aquatic Ecosytems students Chad Porter and Aiden Elsass work alongside teacher Spencer Reames during their class’s recent trip to the Mad River. The physical, chemical, and …
Small Business Relief Grant Programs available for Logan County businesses
The Logan County Chamber of Commerce has announced three new small business grant programs available to businesses in Logan County, with applications due Nov. 27. The program is made possible through …
Ridgemont BOE: Teamwork during pandemic applauded
Ridgemont Superintendent Sally Henrick took the time at the recent board of education meeting to express appreciation to district students, parents, staff and also substitutes who have stepped up to m…
Large amount of cash, drugs recovered during traffic stop
Nearly $20,000 cash and multiple suspected drugs were recovered from a traffic stop executed around 4:30 p.m. Friday in Washington Township. Officers of the Washington Township Police Department obser…
Man lodged for using weapons while intoxicated
A rural Bellefontaine man was arrested late Monday evening for charges that include using weapons while intoxicated during an incident where he allegedly fired a handgun after inviting his son-in-law …
Passenger arrested following traffic stop
A passenger in a vehicle stopped in the area of U.S. Route 33 and Township Road 94 was arrested on multiple warrants and for possession of drugs following a 6:30 p.m. traffic stop Monday. Officers of …
Man lodged for hitting father-in-law
Jacob M. Gayman, 34, of 600 W. Columbus Ave., was charged Monday with domestic violence, possessing drug abuse instruments and carrying a concealed weapon. He also was served a warrant for failure to …
Two charged with drug offenses
Justin Beair, 39, at large, was charged Friday with possession of prescription drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. He also was served with warrants for failure to appear. Officers of the Belle…
Crash leads to OVI charge
Calvin L. Board, 32, of 8890 Township Road 239, Lakeview, was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs related to a non-injury crash Sunday evening. Deputies of the…
Traffic stop nets drug trafficking charge
Melody S. Aitchison, 29, of Columbus, was charged with trafficking in drugs and possession of drugs after a traffic stop Friday, where suspected methamphetamine, black tar heroin, crack rocks, prescri…
Ohio governor warns of rising COVID-19 hospitalizations
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The number of people hospitalized in Ohio because of the coronavirus is growing rapidly and raising the possibility that elective procedu…
Personalized gift-giving practiced at Peachtree Boutique
A local sister pair are excited to share their passion for family, faith, fashion and gift-giving at Peachtree Boutique’s new location that opened this fall at 136 W. Columbus Ave., and are looking fo…
Tips for cooking (and saving) a smaller Thanksgiving feast
By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press If you’re planning a smaller Thanksgiving gathering this year because of social distancing, you don’t have to give up the turkey, stuffing, pie and other traditional …
Shop With Kids hopes to continue tradition with community’s support
Local law enforcement are making preparations to host a holiday tradition next month that spreads joy and excitement to area children and their families, along with officers themselves, through the Sh…
Church hosts 18th annual Thanksgiving love dinner
The First United Methodist Church, 210 N. Main St., hosts its 18th annual Thanksgiving Day love dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26. This year’s meal takes place through contactless delivery or drive-thru onl…
Elderly woman transported from crash
Enid J. Wolf, 85, of Belle Center, was transported by Bellefontaine EMS to Mary Rutan Hospital for treatment of minor injuries sustained in a crash Thursday. Deputies report Connie R. Stone, 57, of Al…