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Man Who Drove Into House Pleads to DUI, but Blames His COPD

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Man Who Drove Into House Pleads to DUI, but Blames His COPD

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An Eddystone man who drove into a house nearly a year ago was given a sentence of 72 hours to 6 months in the county jail Monday after pleading to driving under the influence as a tier 3 first offense. Stephen Henderson, 62, of the 1400 block of East 13th Street, must also take a safe driving course, comply with the recommendations of a drug and alcohol evaluation, and pay $1,335 in fines and fees under the negotiated guilty plea worked out by A…See the Story

'Small but mighty': How a central Ohio city became a blueprint for reviving America’s small towns

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'Small but mighty': How a central Ohio city became a blueprint for reviving America’s small towns

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Bellefontaine's downtown reclaims its vibrancy with 88% occupancy as shops, restaurants and community spaces flourish, driven by Small Nation's strategic efforts.Read Article

Some Saturday ‘Examiner’ delivery delayed

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Some Saturday ‘Examiner’ delivery delayed

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Young Boy Injured After Incident At Logan County Fair Demolition Derby

(7-6-25) Today was the first day of the Logan County Fair in Bellefontaine…a young boy was injured late Sunday afternoon after an incident in the pit area ahead of the Derbydog Demolition Derby at the Logan County Fair. The boy was transported around 5:30 p.m. by MedFlight to an area hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Bellefontaine Fire and EMS personnel were assisting at the scene. According to fair officials, he is currently in s…Bellefontaine · Bellefontaine See the Story

UPDATE: Grand jury hands up drug case indictments

Seven people, who were charged in June as part of an ongoing drug investigation, were named in indictments handed up this week by a Logan County grand jury. Brian C. Mees, 49, of Bellefontaine, faces one count of complicity to illegal manufacture of drugs, a second-degree felony. De’Andre L. Tucker, 45, at large; Tonja M. Parsley, 57, of Bellefontaine; Timothy E. Clark, 66, of Bellefontaine; Jeffrey C. Clark, 63, of Bellefontaine; Roscelle Clark…Grand Jury · Bellefontaine Read Article

Felony rape charge filed against city man

Paul Michael Dean Anderson, 34, of Bellefontaine, is facing a first-degree felony rape charge after being arrested at about 11:38 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 at his home. The victim is under the age of 13. A relative of the victim contacted police Wednesday night when they learned about the encounters from the victim. Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department responded to Anderson’s residence on a report of an argument between the suspect and r…Bellefontaine · Bellefontaine Read Article

Suspect facing multiple child pornography charges

Bellefontaine area resident Derrick Samuel Nolan, 37, was arrested at his home by officers from the Bellefontaine Police Department at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 on a warrant from the Logan County Common Pleas Court charging him with 10 counts of possession, transport and pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor. The charges include two counts of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance, three counts of…Bellefontaine · Bellefontaine Read Article

LeVan annexation clears first hurdle

The City of Bellefontaine came one step closer to expanding its borders Tuesday evening, July 8, as the Bellefontaine City Council passed on its first reading at their regular meeting an ordinance that will annex into the city limits the LeVan properties on the south east side of the city. The parcels in question comprise just over 46 acres in size and are located south of Lake Avenue and west of Ludlow Road/County Road 1. In contrast to the Du…Bellefontaine · Bellefontaine 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

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

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