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Schindler Lodged After Traffic Stop
Thursday evening Washington Township officers were on patrol when they conducted a traffic stop on Skybree Schindler, 42, of Bellefontaine for an equipment violation. Upon making contact with Schindler, officers observed a glass pipe in plain view inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted. Officers located an additional...
Neighbor cited over loud music
Cenobio Salmeron, 28, of Bellefontaine, was issued a citation for excessive noise around 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, following a complaint by a neighbor of loud music. Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department were dispatched to the area of the 1300 block of Carlisle Avenue following a report from a man who said his neighbor, the defendant, was playing his music and singing along at an excessive volume.
T.J. Maxx coming to Bellefontaine
The Leathery Company has announced that they have signed a lease for a new T.J. Maxx in the Fontaine Plaza, located in the 1700 block of south Main Street in Bellefontaine. Work will begin this summer on the new 20,288-square-foot store, Donald L. Leathery Jr. said in a press release.
Issue of adult-use marijuana sales in city comes before council
Bellefontaine City Council members are set to take up the issue of the sale of marijuana within the city limits. Council was addressed during a regular meeting Tuesday, April 24, about the question of whether or not to permit a marijuana dispensary in Bellefontaine. Brian Wingfield spoke to council and asked permission for a cannabis shop to be permitted in the city.
Suspects lodged on warrants
Matthew Bugg, 31, of Bellefontaine, and Nikita Hamilton, 27, of West Mansfield, each were arrested on outstanding warrants Monday, April 22, by officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department. Around 3:30 p.m., police on patrol observed a vehicle frequently used by the defendants to be traveling in the area of west...
Driver accused of killing high school student while under the influence changes plea
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A woman accused in a wrong-way crash that killed a teenager in Logan County changed her plea Tuesday. A grand jury indicted Briana Mohler in February for the deadly crash that happened about two weeks earlier, but Tuesday, Mohler changed her plea to guilty in the case.
Evelyn M. Allison
Evelyn M. Allison, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center. Evelyn was born in Bellefontaine on July 1, 1933, to the late Leo and Edith (Yoder) Brackney. She married Melvin Allison on July 20, 1954, on her family farm in DeGraff, Ohio.
Legal experts provide free advice to Logan County residents
RUSSELS POINT, Ohio (WDTN) — A free Know Your Rights session for Logan County residents took place Thursday. Following the tornadoes that hit the county in March, numerous organizations and agencies have been working to help Logan County residents recover from the damage. Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE), Legal Aid of Western Ohio, […]
Jackson Center BOE ratifies teacher contract
JACKSON CENTER — The Jackson Center Local School District Board of Education approved a new contract with the district’s teachers during its April 15 meeting. Following an executive session, the board approved the three year agreement for school years 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026027. The board thanked the association leadership and staff for the amount of preparation, work and communication which resulted in a numbber of recommendations for continuous imporvement..
Crash blocking roadway reported on Leader Heights Road in York Township
SPRY, Pa. — A crash was reported near the interstate in York Township Thursday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews were called to Leader Heights Road by the on-ramp to Interstate 83 Northbound around 4:45 a.m. According to York County dispatchers, the crash was blocking...
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