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Road Closures and Safety Details Announced for Indian Lake Fireworks Show

Russells Point · Russells Point

Road Closures and Safety Details Announced for Indian Lake Fireworks Show

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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Washington Township Police Department, and the Russells Point Police Department will be combining efforts throughout the Indian Lake Region for traffic control following the 2025 Indian Lake Fireworks. The launch site will remain at the South Bank of Indian Lake between Township Road 239 and the west corporation limit of the Village of Russells Po…Read Article

Firefighters save several pets from house fire

House Fire · West Liberty

Firefighters save several pets from house fire

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY — Firefighters from West Liberty and other area departments were able to save 11 pets from an early Saturday, July 5, fire at 3008 Lippincott Road in Champaign County. West Liberty Fire Department personnel responded around midnight to a fully involved fire at the residence, West Liberty Fire Chief Darin Leach said. No people were physically injured, Chief Leach said. One person inside the home at the time of the blaze was able …Read Article

Logan County Fair Royalty: 4 vie for queen title Sunday

Belle Center · Belle Center

Logan County Fair Royalty: 4 vie for queen title Sunday

5 in running for princess title The Logan County Fair Royalty contest features one king candidate this year, while four young ladies are competing to be crowned the 2025 Logan County Fair queen in the annual event, which begins at a new time and location. The Logan County Fair’s opening ceremony and royalty contest begin at noon Sunday, July 6, at the fairgrounds’ grandstand. Before the event, all previous Logan County Fair Royalty are invited t…Read Article

Logan County Fair Cloverbud royalty named

The following Cloverbuds Royalty members will serve one day alongside the 2025 Logan County Fair royalty: • Lucas Cooksey of East Liberty, a member of Friendly Farming 4-Hers. Lucas is a son of Dwayne and Ashley Cooksey. He just completed second-grade at Calvary Christian. Lucas enjoys helping walk his brothers steers, play with my farm toys, play farming simulator and to watch/help his dad farm. He enjoys being a Cloverbud because he is able to…Logan County, Ohio · Logan County Read Article

Donald Eugene Lillard Jr.

Donald Eugene Lillard Jr., 74 of Bellefontaine passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Don was born June 9, 1951 in Bellefontaine to the late Donald Eugene and Mary Joan (Caulley) Sr. On June 3, 1972 he married the love of his life and wife of 53 years Deborah L. Elsass, who survives. He is also survived by his son, Brad (Cathy) Lillard; grandchildren, Caleb Lillard, Kaden Lillard and Deacan Lillard;…Bellefontaine · Bellefontaine Read Article

‘Booming’ Belle Center makes its return Friday

A favorite patriotic tradition returns to northern Logan County Friday, July 4, when Belle Center’s 43rd annual Independence Day Celebration lights up the sky, through the efforts of more than 30 dedicated individuals in an all-volunteer committee. The strong community ties and love for seeing this fun-filled event come to fruition keeps the passionate volunteers coming back each year, or in some cases, recruiting new members. Lifelong Belle Ce…Belle Center · Belle Center Read Article

City woman summoned on domestic violence charge

The Bellefontaine Police Department reported that Maycie Machelle Maddox, of Bellefontaine, was issued a summons for domestic violence Monday, July 2, following an incident at her home. Officers report that they were dispatched to the Spruce Ave. residence at about 2:52 p.m. Wednesday on the report of a fight. Once police arrived and questioned both parties, Maddox at first claimed to have been hurt, but showed no signs of injury before admittin…Bellefontaine · Bellefontaine Read Article

City man jailed on OVI and weapons charges

A Bellefontaine man landed in the Logan County Jail following a traffic stop on the west side of the city Monday, July 1. Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department report that Greg Ferguson, 64, was stopped by officers about 6:30 p.m. on West Sandusky Street near Pratt Street after he was clocked driving 55 mph in a 35 mph zone. When police spoke to Ferguson, they noted a rifle sitting on the passenger’s seat of the vehicle. Police report …Bellefontaine · Bellefontaine Read Article

Robert “Bob” David Godwin

Robert “Bob” David Godwin, 86, of Monroe Township in West Liberty, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at his beloved farm, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 27, 1939, to Chester and Velma Godwin, Bob was a lifelong resident of Monroe Township. He lived a life rooted in faith, family, and hard work. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969, stationed in Augsburg, Germany during the Vietna…West Liberty, Ohio · West Liberty Read Article

West Liberty-Salem girls soccer runner-up in ChamLo tourney

West Liberty-Salem competed in the Champaign-Logan County girls soccer tournament Saturday at Ben Logan High School. The team competed in 7v7 in four 25-minute games and then in the championship. The results: West Liberty-Salem 3, Calvary Christian 0 Ben Logan #2 6, West Liberty-Salem 2 West Liberty-Salem 4, Ben Logan #1 1 West Liberty-Salem 7, Bellefontaine 3 Championship: Ben Logan #2 4, West Liberty-Salem 1 Skyler Ropp led the Lady Tigers wit…Soccer · West Liberty Read Article

First responders quickly locate missing 5-year-old

Peace officers and EMS personnel from around the county were called to search for a five-year-old Bellefontaine girl who reportedly went missing Friday, June 27. The Bellefontaine Police Department received a call at 9:34 p.m. Friday reporting the missing juvenile from an address in the 400 block of east Chillicothe Avenue, the child having apparently left the house through the back door. Police learned on arrival that the child had been missing…Bellefontaine · Bellefontaine Read Article