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Officers, citizens save lives through Narcan administration
Billboards unveiled in 3 locations across the county Law enforcement officers who carry the overdose-reversal drug Narcan and who are trained in its use have the opportunity to save lives, alongside m…
Chinese group Choor’s visit postponed due to coronavirus concerns
Upcoming Holland Theatre spring shows announced Officials from the Holland Theatre and Arts Midwest announced this week that the upcoming visit and performances of Chinese musical artists Choor has b…
Urbana infant’s family raising funds for kidney transplant
URBANA — The family of an Urbana girl who celebrates her first birth March 9 is raising money for her to have a life-saving kidney transplant, the Springfield News-Sun reports. Emma Allen, a daughter …
Occupants pulled from fully engulfed vehicle
A male driver that was operating the white minivan reportedly pulled at least two occupants from the other vehicle involved in a two-car crash that occurred about 4:45 p.m. Monday near the intersectio…
Pair lodged for possession of a controlled substance (Wash Twp police)
Passenger Helen McGovern, 60 of Toledo, was charged with five counts of possession of a schedule II controlled substance, and fellow passenger Sylvia Gendaszek, 59 of Toledo, was charged with possessi…
Solomon’s garage offers quality service rooted in faith
One measure of knowledgeable and trustworthy auto technicians are the number of word-of-mouth referrals and customers that return to the shop to have their vehicle serviced for a second time, and by t…
Indicted defendants among those apprehended in warrant roundup
An accused sex offender listed among indictments handed up this week by a Logan County grand jury was arrested Thursday as part of a widespread warrant roundup spearheaded by Logan County sheriff’s de…
Former DeGraff utility employee charged with theft from the village
A former DeGraff village employee was arrested this week and has been charged with embezzling public funds. Jennifer Dearwester, 48, was indicted this week by a Logan County grand jury on three counts…
Confrontational traffic stop posted live on social media
A confrontational video between a female suspect under the influence of drugs and Logan County Sheriff’s deputies that aired live Wednesday on social media is an example of why law enforcement profess…
New West Liberty Village mayor works diligently to fit into new administrative role in the community
Chance Carroll, new 2020 West Liberty Village mayor, is working very hard to fit into his new administrative role in the community. “It’s a work in progress,” Carroll said. “It’s a learning process.” …
Benjamin Logan school board meets Saturday to review treasurer candidates
Benjamin Logan Schools’ board meets in special session at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, in the central office conference room to, “review/select ” applicants for its currently vacant district treasurer positio…
Jenkins appointed to vacant seat
The Huntsville Village Council appointed Robin Jenkins to fill a fouryear vacant council seat during a recent meeting. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Joseph Hurley who was given the oath of …
Feb. 18 is voter registration deadline for March 17 Presidential Primary Election
Logan County Board of Elections officials announce that Feb. 18 is the deadline for voter registration for those who plan to exercise their right to vote in the March 17 Presidential Primary Election,…
Suspect located in motel
Jeffrey A. Boysel, 38, of Columbus, was arrested Thursday at Super 8 Motel, 1117 N. Main St. Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department converged on the motel at 4 a.m. to arrest the suspect who …
Special features available at new district website
Early childhood grant to provide free safety equipment to participants Logan County Health District officials unveiled the agency’s new website at the Logan County District Board of Health meeting Wed…
‘Mary Poppins Jr.’ takes the Holland Theatre stage
Mary Poppins Jr. sweeps into town at the Holland Theatre this weekend. The musical, written by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman, features a cast of more than 50 local students in grades five through e…
County health commissioner provides coronavirus update
Virus not seen in Ohio; however, influenza is a concern locally Logan County Health Commissioner Dr. Boyd Hoddinott provided an update at the Logan County District Board of Health’s Wednesday afternoo…
Woman lodged for possession of drugs
Chelsie P. Bradenburg, 24, of 160 W. Harrison St., Lakeview, was charged with possession of drugs and was lodged in the Logan County Jail as a result of an incident Wednesday afternoon. Deputies of th…
School delays for Thursday, Feb. 13
Bellefontaine canceled Benjamin Logan canceled Calvary Christian canceled Indian Lake canceled Mac-A-Cheek canceled Ohio Hi-Point Career canceled Ridgemont canceled Riverside canceled West Liberty-Sal…
U.S. Census 2020 important to county’s funding, representation
Logan County officials are urging area residents to participate and educate themselves about the upcoming U.S. Census that takes place this spring, noting the importance of the historical process that…