Though this particular “sea journey” doesn’t require scuba gear or even snorkels, Bellefontaine High School’s presentation of The Little Mermaid does have its breathtaking qualities, including an enth…
West Liberty council considers cop concerns
After starting their regular meeting with an executive session about employee compensation, the West Liberty Village Council went over several points of interest with Chief of Police Shane Oelker. The…
Night to Shine adds a special sparkle to Logan County
“This is really a night for persons with special needs to know they’re part of the community. It’s about letting them know they’re loved, accepted and included.” That’s what inspires Pastor Bryan Mead…
Joint recreation district gearing up for fall youth football
As the country anticipates Super Bowl LVII this Sunday, football was also the main topic of conversation at Tuesday’s Bellefontaine Joint Recreation District (BJRD) board meeting. The board heard from…
Area program offers weekend nourishment to BES students
The truth is many parents count on the meals schools provide their children during the week. But, for some, getting enough to eat on the weekends can be difficult as well. With that in mind, Bellefont…
CCS students inspired to replenish local food pantry
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me’” (Matt. 25:40). With the above verse as their inspiration, the Cal…
The sun’ll come out … when The Holland presents ‘Annie Jr.’
As the days slowly lighten into spring, a spirited group of sixth- through eighth-graders are spending their weeknights singing about the sunrise and tomorrow and a cute little orphan named Annie. And…
Art raises spirits — and funds — at annual Art League event
They say art is subjective, which might explain why Not So Bad Art by Good People (NSBA) continues to bring in funding for the Logan County Art League. Anyone can find healing through art — whether fr…
Family Court judge follows unexpected route to the bench
The journey our lives take can seem a bit meandering in the moment. Things fall apart. Choices are made, for good or bad, that have a long-lasting effect. We move from job to job and place to place fo…
West Liberty council addresses flooding issues
The West Liberty Village Council welcomed employees of Wessler Engineering to their regular Monday night meeting Jan. 23, and heard the company’s initial flood and stormwater proposal. The current wat…