Local military heroes have been spotlighted during the last four years at the East Liberty Memorial Day Celebration, and among their ranks have included a Civil War captain; Gen. John J. “Black Jack” …
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Driver, passenger charged with possession of drug paraphernalia
Driver Ashley Morrison, 31, of DeGraff, and her passenger, Brandon Risner, 29, also of DeGraff, each were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia as a result of a traffic stop about 3:50 p.m. Fr…
Campbell Place keeps family at heart during pandemic
The close-knit Campbell Place Assisted Living Community is weathering the restrictions that come along with the COVID-19 crisis by leaning on each other for support at the family-oriented senior facil…
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center recognizes Class of 2020
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center honored its Class of 2020 during a convocation ceremony that took place virtually Wednesday, May 20, with a pre-produced video featuring student speakers, special music and…
Local student receives commission into U.S. Marines through Norwich University ROTC
Madison Gale Oelker of West Liberty, a May 2020 graduate of Norwich University, received a commission into the U.S. Marine Corps during a ceremony this month. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, new…
OHP/Riverside BPA Chapter celebrates national contest qualifiers
OHP/Riverside BPA Chapter celebrates national contest qualifiers Ohio Hi-Point’s Business Professionals of American Chapter at Riverside High School fared well at the recent Ohio BPA Virtual State Lea…
BLMS conducts ‘Wishtree’ community literacy project
Benjamin Logan Middle School language arts teachers recently kicked off a project to share their love of reading with the students and the community, which will continue throughout this summer. The pr…
Police chief encourages businesses during reopening times
As various businesses are able to re-open their doors in the community and are putting their best foot forward to safeguard their employees’ and customers’ health during the coronavirus pandemic, Bell…
National Teen Self-Esteem Month recognized
May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month, and to promote positive self-esteem in students, Benjamin Logan Schools social worker Emily Pool has developed daily “self-esteem tips” to post on social media …
Ben Logan students advance to 2020 State Science Day
Benjamin Logan students Winnie Bodin, sixth-grade and Averi Lane, 10th-grade, presented their scientific research projects at the local and district level, and recently learned that their projects hav…