Mayor Brad Hudson, standing, right, swears in new councilmember Shannon Maier during the first West Liberty Village Council meeting of 2024 on Monday. (EXAMINER PHOTO | SHARYN KOPF) New West Liberty M…
Local fundraiser relights artistic fire for Holland Theatre exec
Greg Titus kneels in front of the winter scene he painted for the Logan County Art League 2024 fundraiser Not So Bad Art by Good People. All of the artwork for this year’s event is currently on displa…
Parks department sets sights on summer success
The Bellefontaine Joint Recreation District board gathered for their first regular meeting of the year on Tuesday. (EXAMINER PHOTO | SHARYN KOPF) Warmer weather may still be months away, but the Belle…
This is my hot chocolate, cozy slippers, and favorite Christmas movies article
(GRAPHIC BY SUSIE JARVIS) Okay, I admit it. I love Christmas movies. It’s a lifelong passion that probably started back in the 1960s, with yearly viewings of A Charlie Brown Christmas and Santa Claus …
New municipal court judge described as just and honorable
When the Honorable Michael Brady interviewed Jacob Estes for the job of probation officer in 2001, he knew Estes would be working with kids. And he quickly realized he was hiring an “open, honest and …
Larsen thanked for service as he concludes his Benjamin Logan board term
Superintendent John Scheu, standing, right, shakes hands with outgoing board member Chris Larsen at the Benjamin Logan Local School District Board of Education meeting on Monday. (BENJAMIN LOGAN PHOTO…
Wreaths Across America Day recognizes those who served in the U.S. military
Former Bellefontaine cemetery sextant Bob Eleyet, standing, shows Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose the tombstone of veteran James Pratt during National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, Dec.…
OHP honored for his ‘Oscar of Teaching’ award
Kelsey Bushong, an education academy student from Kenton, attended the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center (OHP) Board of Education meeting on Wednesday to share what she appreciates about English language ar…
West Liberty council explores opera house upgrades, honors exiting representatives
West Liberty Village Council President Jayne Griffith hugs outgoing Mayor Jill McKelvey at her last council meeting on Monday night. “See you around the village,” McKelvey said in closing. (EXAMINER P…
Parks district sees basketball program expansion
The Bellefontaine Joint Recreation District board met in regular session on Tuesday, Dec. 5. (EXAMINER PHOTO | SHARYN KOPF) Winter weather means indoor sports for the Bellefontaine Joint Recreation Di…