The last of four defendants accused of killing Anthony Scartz and Caleb Chamberlain in 2019 was found guilty Thursday of two counts of complicity to murder. A jury of 10 women and two men also found E…
Bortree case prompts lawmakers to act
Attempted murder no longer has limitations to bring charges Less than two months after the Ohio Supreme Court threw out Ralph Bortree’s attempted murder conviction, state legislators addressed “a grav…
Convicted murderer set for parole hearing in January
Prior agreement prevents prosecutor’s opposition A man convicted in 1990 of murdering his grandmother will have a parole hearing in January to determine if he is eligible for parole. Normally, the Log…
Bush to serve a minimum of 75 years
The first defendant to stand trial for the Nov. 27, 2019, murders of Caleb Chamberlain and Anthony Scartz will have to serve 75 years before he is eligible for parole. Josia Bush, 19, appeared Thursda…
Bush to serve a minimum of 75 years
The first defendant to stand trial for the Nov. 27, 2019, murders of Caleb Chamberlain and Anthony Scartz will have to serve 75 years before he is eligible for parole. Josia Bush, 19, appeared Thursda…
Jury finds Bush guilty of murder
One of four defendants in the Nov. 27, 2019, murders of Caleb Chamberlain and Anthony Scartz was found guilty Friday on six felony counts and faces a life sentence. Josia Bush, 19, was found guilty of…
Bleak market hurts city vehicle needs
Shortages of vehicles are affecting Bellefontaine’s ability to add cruisers and a new ambulance to its safety service fleets. Members of the Bellefontaine City Council learned Tuesday that a cruiser o…
City council looking to set future pay
Elected city officials who take office in Jan. 1, 2024, will see increases to the compensation rates for the first time in eight years if the current Bellefontaine City Council approves an updated pay…
Judge Beck continues to push for new court facilities
With a year and three months left in her tenure, Bellefontaine Municipal Court Judge Ann E. Beck would like to see a commitment from the city’s leaders to explore a new building for the court. “I know…
Friday meeting will explore future of Rushcreek fire and squad
BY JOEL E. MAST Examiner Contributor Disagreements between the Rushcreek Township Trustees and former officers of the Rushcreek Township Volunteer Fire & EMS Department over how to handle financia…