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2024 East Liberty Hometown Hero pair honored for brave sacrifices
For the past nine years, the East Liberty Memorial Day Celebration hasn’t been complete without the recognition of a hometown hero or heroes, local figures who helped shape American history through their military service. Their legacy and history will be shared during the East Liberty Memorial Day ceremony at...
CCS graduates senior class
“Remain faithful to Jesus,” valedictorian Abigail Reinhard encouraged her classmates at the 2024 Calvary Christian School commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 23. After hearing from keynote speaker Bellefontaine mayor and long-time CCS supporter Dave Chrissman, 17 seniors received their diplomas as they head off into the next phase of life. (EXAMINER PHOTO | SHARYN KOPF)
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for central Ohio
A number of central Ohio counties are under a severe thunderstorm watch issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday afternoon. Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and Union counties, along with 23 other Ohio counties, are in the watch area. It is set to expire at 8 p.m.
Bry elected to National Main Street Leadership Council
Former Urbana resident John Bry has been elected to serve on the Main Street Leadership Council by 46 of his national peers for a three-year term. Bry will serve alongside other elected national level Main Street coordinators from New Mexico, Washington, Louisiana, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Vermont, Colorado, South Carolina and Minnesota. The role of the national Main Street Leadership Council is to serve as an advisory board and provide guidance to the board, staff and leadership of Main Street America.
Fuge has trial date set for November after pleading not guilty to charges in Logan County
LOGAN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - A former Allen County school superintendent has pleaded not guilty to sex-related charges in Logan County. 66-year-old Dennis Fuge of Spencerville was arraigned on the charges of gross sexual imposition and attempted sexual battery, both 4th-degree felonies. A two-day jury trial for the case has been set for November.
Memorial Day ceremonies, parades planned
• Bellefontaine — Monday, May 27, 9 a.m., parade leaves the American Legion Post 173, 120 Colton Ave., and heads to the Bellefontaine Cemetery for a ceremony; featured speaker: Tim Deardorff. • East Liberty — Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. ceremony, East Liberty Cemetery, hosted by Wood-Rosebrook Post of...
Jones powers Lady Tigers to runner-up trophy at Division III regional meet
West Liberty-Salem’s girls track and field team came away with a runner-up finish Friday on the final day of the Division III regional meet in Troy. The Tigers’ boys team was fourth. Ft. Loramie won the girls regional title with 86.5 points. The Tigers had 62 for their...
Co-valedictorians, salutatorian named for WL-S Class of 2024
West Liberty-Salem High School graduates the Class of 2024 in a graduation ceremony set for 7 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at Tiger Stadium. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the high school gymnasium. This year, West Liberty-Salem will graduate 97 seniors. Of those seniors, 64...
Man lodged following drunken outburst
Dennis Horne, 23, of Bellefontaine, sustained injuries to his face and was charged with multiple offenses as a result of a drunken fit handled shortly after 11 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, by officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department. Officers were initially dispatched to the area of the 600 block of...
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Indian Lake businesses ready for Memorial Day tourism
RUSSELLS POINT, OH (WLIO) - For many, Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer, and the businesses of Indian Lake are more than ready for the season and all the tourism it brings. Many restaurants, marinas, and stores were damaged in the March 14th tornado. Some are still working...
Chieftain top 10
Bellefontaine High School honored the top 10 graduates in the Class of 2024 by GPA at Friday evening’s commencement ceremony at AcuSport Stadium. Pictured at the far left are co-valedictorians Elliana Lloyd and Oliver Moreland, who had the honor of addressing their classmates. Rounding out the top 10 students are, from the left: Ella Kuba, Janelle Roberts, Emily Taylor, Jalyn Savage, Mason Stanley, Dominic Latimer, John Fulmer and Mika Beck. For full details on the graduation and scholarship winners, see the Examiner’s special graduation tab, set to publish in June. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR)
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