Jackson Center associates essential to Plastipak’s global success
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…
Best of Logan County Contest returns
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 …
Logan County MHA financial officer receives Auditor of State Award
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…
Pair lodged after domestic incident involving knife
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…
Man found asleep in pickup
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…
Vets to D.C. 2021 trip canceled for next weekend
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 evacuations drills practiced at BCS
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…
Raider Reading program celebrates 10th anniversary
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…
Logan County Bikers for Santa Toy Run slated for Oct. 9
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 …
Man charged after choking neighbor
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…
Workplace incident leads to disorderly conduct arrest
Ray C. Gaines, 22, of Dayton, was charged with persistent disorderly conduct related to an incident Friday evening at the Honda East Liberty plant, 11000 State Route 347, East Liberty. Deputies of the…
West Liberty-Salem Elementary adopts pet-assisted therapy program
Four-legged friends will be regular visitors at West Liberty-Salem Elementary this school year through a new program offered to students through Best Friends Pet Assisted Therapy. WL-S Elementary Prin…
ILHS homecoming parade slated for Sept. 30
Russells Point Police and Indian Lake Schools invite families, neighbors and all Indian Lake Laker fans and alumni to line Main Street for the 13th annual homecoming parade. This spirit-filled traditi…
Backpack program returns to Ben Logan elementary, middle schools
Benjamin Logan Elementary and Middle School will be participating in the Feeding Our Future backpack program again this year in collaboration with Middleburg United Methodist Church. This is a program…
Belle Center couple charged in alleged child sex abuse case
A Belle Center couple arrested in July on warrants have been charged in a case of alleged child sex abuse. Paul A. Soma, 47, and his wife, Dana, also 47, were among 24 people named in indictments hand…
Logan County grand jury indictments handed up
A Logan County grand jury handed up the following indictments this month: • Thomas R. Hoskins, 38, of Bellefontaine: aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the fifth degree; • Michael A. Craig, 4…
Jury finds Elliott committed rapes over several decades
A serial rapist, who threatened his victims to remain silent sometimes for decades, was convicted Wednesday of rape, felonious assault and other charges. Michael Todd Elliott, 49, currently in the Log…
Boil advisory issued
The Bellefontaine Water Department has issued a boil advisory as the result of a water line depressurization affecting residents on the city’s east side. The advisory includes the following residences…
‘World’s most connected highway’ dedicated
33 Smart Mobility Corridor celebrated at TRC RoubinekPortions of U.S. Route 33, running east from the Transportation Research Center in East Liberty, continuing into the City of Marysville and ending …
Fitness power up!
Benjamin Logan Elementary School fourth-graders had the opportunity to participate in the Power Up 4 Fitness program supported by the Mary Rutan Foundation to learn how to make healthy choices now and…