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Ohio governor has no immediate plans to lift mask mandate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s mask mandate will continue until a “critical mass” has been reached of people who have received the coronavirus vaccine, a spokesperson for Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine sai…
Ben Logan board president submits resignation related to move out of district
Benjamin Logan Board of Education members accepted at a special meeting Tuesday evening the resignation of Board President Tod Johnson due to the recent sale of his home and his upcoming move out of t…
FCCLA students spearhead project to encourage safe driving
A group of Education Academy FCCLA members at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center coordinated a campaign to promote vehicle safety to their peers throughout the month of February. Education Academy students Z…
Marker Inc., Precision Custom Products earn United Way traveling trophies
44 businesses presented with Campaign Awards for philanthropic achievement The United Way of Logan County’s two Traveling Trophies are returning to familiar display cases this year. Marker Inc.…
‘Helpful Hugs’ project offers practical items for vaccine recipients
Cody Brown displays a Helpful Hugs Bag, an outreach project coordinated by the Logan County Board of Developmental Disabilities with help from the American Heritage Girl Scout Troop 1613 for individua…
Store employee charged with theft
Laura C. Affolter, 22, of 817 Heritage Court, Apt. 69, was arrested Tuesday for theft. A manager at Village Pantry, 200 E. Sandusky Ave., reviewed surveillance video from inside the store on Feb. 26 a…
BLHS student slated to perform in All-National Symphony Orchestra virtual concert
Benjamin Logan High School senior Josephine Davis has practiced with dedication to participate in music ensembles, and now the harpist has the honor of joining the “best of the best” for the National …
Woman lodged after outburst
Valerie J. Emery, 44, of 1217 Firethorn Drive, was charged Monday with persistent disorderly conduct. Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department were at the residence shortly after 4 p.m. and met…
Driver charged with OVI
Caleb W. Elkins, 29, of Bellefontaine, was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs related to a traffic stop about 10:15 p.m. Monday. Deputies of the Logan County …
Ohio health dept. to retire system after 4K uncounted deaths
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Report for America/Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An outdated reporting system that led to the undercount of more than 4,200 COVID-19 deaths in Ohio will now be retired, the …
Police seeking assistance identifying suspect in theft
Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department are trying to identify this suspect involved in an 8:15 p.m. Friday incident during which she allegedly stole cash from a donation jar at Dollar General…
Past athletes, supporters honored at Polar Plunge event
Organizers with Logan County Special Olympics opted to host a slightly different Polar Plunge event this year, in light of the pandemic, but still continuing fundraising for Special Olympics Ohio athl…
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Benjamin Logan Schools: 3-year contracts approved with teacher’s union, administrators
Poetry winners present submissions Benjamin Logan Board of Education members approved at their Thursday evening meeting a new three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Benjamin Logan Educati…
Ridgemont superintendent extended 3-year contract
Ridgemont Board of Education members extended Superintendent Sally Henrick a three-year contract during their Thursday evening board meeting. Her new contract begins Aug. 1, 2021, and continues throug…
Logan County Republicans seeking letters of interest for judge candidates
The Logan County Republicans request any Republican interested in the position of the Logan County Family Court judge to fill the unexpired term of Judge Dan Bratka, who retired effective Feb. 28, to …
Pair lodged on drug charges
Driver Kari Vandine, 36, of Freeport, was charged with a felony count of possession of methamphetamine, and her passenger, Timothy Meredith, 37, of Dennis, was charged with felony possession of heroin…
Passenger lodged for possession of meth
Menyon Y. Matthews, 41, of Marion, was charged with a third-degree felony count of possession of methamphetamine during a traffic stop Friday evening. Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office on …
Drugs found in traffic stop
Brianne N. Huffman, 31, at large, was arrested Friday for felony possession of methamphetamine and trafficking in methamphetamine. She alson was charged with illegal possession of prescription drugs, …
Ohio to receive nearly 450K coronavirus vaccines this week
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio will receive nearly 450,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine this week thanks to the approval of a third vaccine, and the state is e…