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Benjamin Logan Students Lead Countywide Mural Project Celebrating Native American History

Photo: Benjamin Logan Local Schools L to R: Jamison Thornton, Bruce Smith, Richard "Duarte" Brown, Tony Tambaro Student artists in Art II and Portfolio at Benjamin Logan High School will begin work on an America250 mural after LoCo Art was awarded a $2,500 Tourism Grant from the Logan County Visitors Bureau Council. The mural will highlight Native American history connected to the Zanesfield and Mad River areas, celebrating the land, water, and cultural legacy that continue to shape Logan County […]

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“Public Eye” Highlights Hardin Leadership’s Return After Extensive Review

After taking a year to complete a review process, Hardin Leadership is back in 2026. Steering Committee Chairperson Kathy Oliver said it was a very extensive review process that uncovered the need to make changes, “There were several things that came to the forefront that we said okay, it’s time to make these changes. It’s time to put a fresh look, and not just paste over, but really be diligent in why we were making some changes to Hardin Leadership.” […]

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Two New Outdoor Warning Sirens Now Operational in Village of Ada

As of Thursday morning, two new outdoor warning sirens have been installed and are fully operational in the Village of Ada. According to a release from the Ada Police Department, the village has been working to secure funding for the sirens since 2024. The sirens were strategically placed to ensure maximum coverage throughout the village in the event of potential tornadic weather. As part of the upgrade, all siren testing and activation will now be managed remotely by the National […]

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DeGraff Man Arrested Following ICAC Child Exploitation Investigation

Logan County Sheriff's Office A DeGraff man was arrested this week on multiple counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person after an investigation tied to Internet Crimes Against Children. According to a release from the Logan County Sheriff's Office, the investigation began after detectives received information from ICAC regarding the illegal download of child sexual abuse material. The suspect was identified as 54-year-old Michael L. Walters. Sheriff's Office Detectives contacted and interviewed Walters, who is said to […]

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Kenton/OHP BPA Students Excel at Regionals, 18 Advance to State Competition

Kenton City Schools KENTON, OH – Students from the Kenton/OHP Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter delivered an outstanding performance at the BPA Regional Competition held Tuesday, January 13th, at Ohio Northern University. Competing against students from across the region, the chapter secured numerous top placements, with 18 students qualifying to advance to the State Leadership Conference. "The scale of these competitions and the preparation required is immense," said Chapter Advisor Wes Goldsmith. "Seeing our students rise to the occasion […]

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BLHS Students Compete in Region 16 Business Professionals of America Contests

Benjamin Logan Local School District Benjamin Logan High School students showcased their business skills at the Region 16 Business Professionals of America (BPA) Workplace Skills Contests held on January 14th at Ohio Northern University. The event brought together Career Tech students to compete in a variety of business-focused categories, including finance, management, marketing, medical, and information technology events. BPA contests are designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the business world by challenging their abilities in real-world scenarios. Benjamin […]

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Waynesfield Police Chief Visits White Memorial Library for Children’s Story Time

Photo: Waynesfield PDPictured with Chief Motter are Clay and Eli, who were given the title of junior police officers along with all the other kids in attendance. Waynesfield Police Chief Nathan Motter was invited to read a couple of books during the children's weekly story time at White Memorial Library in Waynesfield earlier this week. Nearly 30 people attended, and they heard about the various types of calls police encounter. They also got to see the equipment Chief Motter wears, […]

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Hardin County Board of Elections Clarifies Party Affiliation Changes

After receiving inquiries from some voters, the Hardin County Board of Elections issued a reminder on how voters can change their party affiliation. The only way to do that in Ohio is by voting a party ballot in a partisan primary election. Even numbered years are more likely to have a partisan primary election than odd numbered years, so you should have the opportunity to choose your party affiliation in the upcoming May 5 Primary Election. More information from Verify […]

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Ohio State Lima Reminds Students to Submit FAFSA by February 1 for Regional Campus Commitment

Students who qualify for the new Regional Campus Commitment program need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by Ohio State’s priority deadline of February 1. All students interested in financial aid will maximize their eligibility by hitting that deadline as well. A school code to use and a link to apply can be found on the Ohio State Lima Facebook page.

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