Area school districts have just finished out the 2022-23 school year, and local families looking for summer fun activities don’t have to look far this Friday evening, June 2, when the second annual Pi…
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Benjamin Logan hands out annual staff awards
Bus driver retiree achieves perfect attendance accolades Benjamin Logan bus driver Jim Stoodt was recognized in front of the entire district staff Tuesday, May 30, for never missing a day of work in h…
Suspects arrested following standoff
Logan Fischer, 33, of Lakeview, was lodged in the Logan County Jail following an hours-long standoff Sunday, May 28, at his residence with multiple law enforcement agencies, including deputies of the …
BHS grads encouraged to find their passion
The Bellefontaine High School Class of 2023 celebrated their many successes at Friday night’s commencement at AcuSport Stadium. As the 181 graduates depart BHS, keynote speaker Spencer Reames ur…
BLHS Class of 2023 ready for ‘life to begin’
Three Benjamin Logan High School Class of 2023 co-valedictorians provided enthusiastic remarks Friday evening, May 26, during commencement exercises, inspiring their fellow graduates as they embark on…
OHP BOE dedicates healthcare academy to long-term board member
As the Ohio Hi-Point (OHP) convocation ceremony came to a close Wednesday night, May 24, the school’s board of education (BOE) members made their way to the healthcare room in the career center for th…
Rushsylvania honors local servicemen in Memorial Day ceremony
Heartfelt reverence and patriotic pride were on full display Monday, as the community gathered at the village park for a Memorial Day remembrance to honor the lives and sacrifices of over 400 servicem…
Siblings serve as Bellefontaine poppy king, queen
James and Olivia Albert were selected as the poppy king and queen to represent the Harold Kerr Sons of the American Legion and Auxiliary Post 173 in the 2023 Memorial Day Parade in Bellefontaine. The …
Passing on patriotism to the next generation
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Larry Lattimer of Huntsville serves as the featured speaker of the Bellefontaine Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 29. He encouraged public and personal displays of patriotis…
Washington Township officers report holiday weekend activity
Officers of the Washington Township Police Department report the following Memorial Day weekend activity: • Friday, May 26,at 4:02 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nicholas Stoermer, 40 of Xenia was stopped …