From Ohio’s highest point to its largest manmade lake to its oldest attraction, Logan County stands as a memorable place to live … and visit. Which is why even a string of cold, rainy days couldn’t ke…
High schoolers gather at Myeerah to test their nature knowledge
People pulled up jacket hoods and shoved hands in pockets as they tried to ignore near-freezing temperatures and chill winds Tuesday morning. But they were also focused on the task at hand—competing i…
West Liberty Village Council takes another look at an old problem
The West Liberty Village Council decided to switch things up at Monday night’s meeting. After taking care of some initial business, the council members left the confines of their usual space and took …
Forever friends plant forever tree to remember classmate
Rain watered the earth within minutes of a tree-planting ceremony in memory of a classmate and friend Monday at the Bellefontaine Cemetery. Members of the Bellefontaine High School Class of 1974 gathe…
BIS D.A.R.E. graduates ready to face new challenges ahead
“Use your journey to middle school as a stepping stone to becoming a better human.” This advice, from Bellefontaine High School D.A.R.E. president Chloe Lloyd, highlighted the encouraging words shared…
BHS students interact with International Space Station
It took several tries until, finally, a faint voice crackled over the speakers. This wasn’t your average phone call, though, but a connection between local students and an astronaut with the Internati…
History Center presents all things ‘Fun, Funky and Fascinating’ about Logan County
What do Betty White, Bigfoot and the assassination of a president have in common? They’re all part of the unusual history of our area. And from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 24, you can learn all about th…
Author shares the story behind the story with Ben Logan elementary students
It started on vacation. When Jodi Beasley of Versailles, Ohio, took her family to a beach house on Murrell’s Inlet, South Carolina, she didn’t expect it to inspire the next phase of her life — childre…
Annual fundraiser supports local students through food, fun … and the Easter Bunny
More than 300 hungry people with smiling faces and sticky fingers filled the Bellefontaine High School cafeteria Saturday morning for the annual Kiwanis pancake breakfast. Besides the meal, attendees …
History and comedy collide in next Holland Theatre play
Readers invited to sharpen their skills in ‘Ladies First’ quiz When the nine actors and two directors signed up to participate in “Ladies First,” an all-female comedy being presented at the Holland Th…