“Don’t waste your time chasing butterflies. Mend your garden, and the butterflies will come.” ~Mario Quintana, poet There’s something magical about butterflies — especially the way they transform from…
Open hearts, generous donors define Doors fundraiser
Cancer touches us all. I lost my mom to the disease when I was a teen; decades later I supported my dad through two months of successful radiation therapy. So it was especially inspiring to see the Be…
West Liberty council learns benefits of health levy to the community
This November, county residents will have the opportunity to vote on a Logan County Health District operating levy. Logan County Health Commissioner Travis Irvan attended Monday night’s West Liberty V…
Shelter for domestic violence victims offers escape plan for their pets, too
The tragedy of a domestic violence situation can be compounded when pets are involved. Not only do abusers often threaten or harm the animals, but they can use them as pawns, a way to control their vi…
Grieving kids find hope and healing at Camp Braveheart
Clad in matching gray T-shirts, their sweet tooth recently satisfied by ice cream sundaes from Dairy Queen, 44 children ages 5 to 13 — along with counselors, staff and family members— gathered under t…
West Liberty village council takes a bird’s-eye view
*EDITOR’S NOTE: In this story it WAS stated “Current estimated cost of demolition is $4 million.” When, in fact it is supposed to be $4 million to save the old school; and about $20…
Women Unite to benefit their community
Bubbles floated through the air as women entered Roundhouse Depot Brewing Co. in Bellefontaine Tuesday night. The room was filled with women holding glasses of wine and mugs of beer while hunting thro…
West Liberty council considers speeding things up
With the promise of 99.99 percent reliability, Tim Berelsman and Jake Minnich of Logan County Gig (LCG) introduced themselves and their company to the West Liberty Village Council at Monday night’s re…
Hear the music you love from the people who created it
They’re the ones who, too often, stand behind the curtain, tapping their foot and humming along while cheering for the people bringing their words to life. But sometimes, the men and women who wrote t…
Unique entries spotlight day two flower show
With names like Angel Face, Peddle Pusher and Cutie Pie, the entries at the day two open class flower show Friday presented one of the most colorful—and best-smelling—exhibits at the Logan County Fair…