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Benjamin Logan Students Advance to Regional Science Day After Strong Showing at Local Competition

BELLEFONTAINE, OH — Benjamin Logan High School hosted its annual Local Science Day on February 3, 2026, showcasing 18 student-led research projects. By the conclusion of the event, 10 projects earned the prestigious “Superior” rating, qualifying those students to compete at the Regional Science Day held at Ohio Northern University on March 21, 2026. “These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their research,” said Spencer Reames, Benjamin Logan High School science teacher. The projects receiving Superior ratings were: Osmosis with […]

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Two Search Warrants Lead to Seizure of Nearly Half Pound of Suspected Meth in Wyandot County

A narcotics investigation conducted by the Wyandot County Major Crimes Unit resulted in the execution of two search warrants and the seizure of a significant amount of suspected methamphetamine on Monday. Wyandot County Sheriff's Office According to authorities, the first search was conducted at a residence on State Highway 294 in Upper Sandusky at the residence of Jeremy D. Clark and Kacy J. Swan. Investigators recovered several firearms and suspected methamphetamine. Reports from that search will be forwarded to the […]

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Perry Street Trunkline Project to Begin Next Week in Kenton

City of Kenton Government The City of Kenton announced that the Perry Street Trunkline Project is set to begin next week. The project is intended to tie-in the water main that runs under the Scioto River. City officials stated that Main Street from the Party Shop drive-thru exit to north of the BKP driveway could be closed as early as Feb 9, but will definitely be closed by Feb 23 and is expected to remain closed until March. The Party […]

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Hardin County Detective Testifies as McCafferty Trial Continues

Andrew McCafferty’s trial continued through the afternoon in Hardin County. The lead investigator in the case, Detective Aric LaRue from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, was on the stand for the afternoon portion of Wednesday's trial. Video of the interview with McCafferty conducted by Detective LaRue during the early morning hours of October 1, 2025, was played for the jury. In the recording, McCafferty described his version of the events leading up to the stabbing. He said he went to […]

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Findlay High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Lima

On 2-3-2026 at approximately 8:18 pm, Findlay Police Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a dark gray, 2019 Ford Escape in the 1200 block of W. Main Cross St. for a marked lanes violation. The Ford failed to stop for the officers and entered I-75 southbound. A 30.1 mile, 18 minute pursuit ensued down I-75 southbound, exiting at Bluelick Rd. in Lima, Ohio. The pursuit continued west on Bluelick Rd. and came to an end when the driver […]

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Coroner, Co-Worker, and BCI Personnel Testify in McCafferty Trial

The Hardin County trial against Andrew McCafferty continues today. One of the witnesses on the stand this morning was Dr. Dean Swiatkowski. He is the Chief Deputy Coroner from the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office, where the autopsy on James Collins' body was conducted. He was called by Prosecutor Brad Bailey. The doctor detailed the severity and locations of the stab wounds on Collins' body. Dr. Swiatkowski noted that any of the multiple wounds could have been fatal, but one on the right […]

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