The COVID-19 pandemic this year altered plans for Benjamin Logan School’s Growing Gardens, Growing Minds cross-curricular program for grades K-12, but a group of dedicated volunteers and students are …
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94th birthday concert
Accomplished pianist Bill Figley of West Liberty treated his neighbors, friends and family to a lawn concert featuring a number of patriotic tunes Tuesday evening at his Leonard Street residence in ce…
Vandalism investigated at bank’s ATM
Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded about 9:45 a.m. Friday to Osgood State Bank, 165 E. Lake St., Lakeview, in reference vandalism to an ATM outside of the building. The branch man…
Pedestrians jailed on drug charges
Two pedestrians were arrested on drug charges around 6 p.m. Monday after a passing motorist reported their suspicious behavior to officers of the Washington Township Police Department. Officers were d…
Reported Ohio virus cases tick up; deaths jump over 1 day
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The number of confirmed and probable coronavirus cases reported to the Ohio Health Department has risen slightly while the number of reported deaths sharply increased, officials …
‘Explosion’ near railroad tracks under investigation
Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department are investigating reports of a loud “bang, or explosion,” that occurred shortly before 1 a.m. Tuesday in the area of west Auburn Avenue and Eaton Street…
Nursing home outdoor visits restart July 20 amid virus rise
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Outdoor visits will be allowed again at Ohio nursing homes beginning July 20, a calculated risk that Gov. Mike DeWine said he weighed against the importance of family visits to p…
Fourth of July activities
• Belle Center — Fireworks show, Saturday, July 4, at dusk; pancake breakfast, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.; car show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; parade, noon; Cherry Bombs band, 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; other fami…
Belletech reports revised holiday closing
Associates at Belletech, 700 W. Lake Ave., are working this week Monday and Tuesday, and the facility will be closed Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3.…
Man lodged for assaulting woman
Dustin S. Platfoot, 38, of Anna, was charged Saturday with assault, criminal damaging and theft. Around 11:30 a.m., officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department received a report of man removing a …