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Plastipak is headquartered in Plymouth, Mich., but its humble beginnings started in Jackson Center in 1967.  It all began with the purchase of a blow-molding machine which was operated in a 1,000 squa…

Residents invited to pick their favorite businesses, tourist spots Local businesses, service providers, landmarks and events took top honors last fall in the first “Best of Logan County” Contest, and …

  The Logan County Metropolitan Housing Authority announces that long-time employee Jean Wilkins recently has been honored with an Ohio Auditor of State Award by Keith Faber’s Office. The Bellefo…

Seth T. Adams, 36, of Newport, and Deanne J. Taylor, 36, of 1145 County Road 111, Bellefontaine, each were charged with domestic violence related to an incident Monday evening at the A&E Campgroun…

Ernest J. Harber, 31, at large, was arrested Sunday after he was found asleep in a pickup truck at MIG Motors, 1751 S. Main St., around 10:50 p.m. He was charged with falsification, obstructing offici…

It was a difficult decision, but the Logan County Veterans to D.C. organization recently has opted to cancel its 2021 trip — previously slated for the weekend of Sept. 24-26 — in an abundance of cauti…

Bus safety was front and center at Bellefontaine City Schools during recent annual bus evacuation drills conducted at all grade levels. “This year’s drills went very smoothly,” BCS Transportation Dire…

Benjamin Logan High School cheerleader Brooklyn Horner and football player Sam Whitten read to Stephanie Barnes’ first-grade class at Benjamin Logan Elementary School Friday to kick off the 10th anniv…

The third annual Logan County Bikers for Santa Toy Run is slated for Saturday, Oct. 9. The event has seen substantial growth each year and organizers report they expect even more riders in 2021. Last …

Walker E. Evans, 21, of 704 N. Main St., Apt. 3, was charged Saturday with felonious assault. A woman who also resides in the apartment building told officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department sh…