A man was arrested on multiple felony charges shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday. Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department observed Joshua Fuqua, 40, at large, was operating a vehicle in the Speedw…
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Tree planting celebrates city’s birthday
A Pacific brillance pin oak tree was planted Wednesday in honor of Bellefontaine’s 200th birthday. The Bellefontaine Rotary and Bellefontaine Kiwanis Club donated the funds in an effort to co-sponsor …
Our Children Need a Voice rally, walk slated for Sunday
A local grassroots effort is hosting a Our Children Need A Voice rally and walk, slated for 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, beginning at Mary Rutan Park. Organizer and Belle Center area resident Jordyn Hawki…
Indian Lake students pay tribute to 9/11
Indian Lake Schools teachers and staff observed the anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks with moments of silence and the return of a special annual project. The ILMS eighth-graders continue their in-…
Residents report issues with political sign removal
Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department reported Friday that the agency has received complaints regarding individuals removing political signs from yards in the city. Officers said anyone caug…
Driver cited in Belle Center crash
Cody L. Cloninger, 28, of Belle Center, was cited for failure to yield at a stop sign related to a non-injury crash in the village of Belle Center Thursday afternoon. Deputies of the Logan County Sher…
Elliott faces 13 charges in two alleged rapes
A man arrested in August for allegedly raping a 60-year-old rural Bellefontaine woman in his home now faces charges in another sexual assault months ago involving a second victim. Michael T. Elliott, …
Pop-Up COVID testing fulfills need in community
Logan County Health District officials staffing a Pop-Up COVID-19 testing event Thursday morning at the Logan County Fairgrounds said the free event helped to fulfill a need for easier access to coron…
21st Century Community Learning Centers grants expand locally
The Midwest Regional Educational Service announced this week that three new 21st Century Community Learning Center grants have been awarded to several new schools in the area: Bellefontaine Middle Sch…
DeWine: Families getting money to feed kids; ‘FEMA camp’ rumors untrue
Ron Osburn Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced this week that thousands of Ohio children, who qualify for free or reduced-price meals but are currently learning remotely, will soon receive additional mone…