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Local man dies in jail custody. A Logan man died last month after being transported from the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail in Nelsonville to a hospital in Athens. Officials are awaiting a coroner’s report on the cause of his death. Learn more on page A3. Band Boosters member drive scheduled. The Logan Band Boosters will hold a membership drive on Saturday, Nov. 2. This initiative aims to rally community support for the talented students in the school’s music program. Learn more on page A5. We can all help stop domestic violence. In October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), The Hocking County Domestic Violence Task Force asked, “What is the #1 thing you can do to end domestic violence?” Learn more on page A5.
It’s National School Bus Safety Week
COLUMBUS — National School Bus Safety Week began Monday, Oct. 21 and runs through Friday, October 25. During this time, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will increase enforcement efforts regarding school bus violations. These violations include passing a stopped school bus, school zone violations and other school bus or school zone-related activity. National School Bus Safety Week is supported by the National Association for Pupil Transportation and serves as a reminder to motorists, students and school bus drivers of the important role they all have...
Commissioners told sheriff’s pay scale making it harder to attract, keep officers
LOGAN — Are below-regional-average pay levels for Hocking County Sheriff’s personnel making it harder for the agency to hire and retain officers? Deputy Chris Johnson believes so, and in recent months has been trying to make that case to the county commissioners on behalf of the officers’ union. “I’ve basically been trying to get them to understand that we need to replace people,” Johnson told The Logan Daily News. “There are shifts that we only have two deputies on for the entire county.” Johnson and...
Tourism association chief reports on latest financials
LOGAN — At Thursday morning’s meeting of the county commissioners, Karen Raymore, executive director of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association (HHTA), presented her organization’s third quarter financial findings. Following are some critical findings from that report. Revenue this quarter, compared to 2023, is up 10.3%, Raymore said. At last week’s monthly meeting of the HHTA, member Joyce Gerstner noted that lodging tax renevue year to date is $300,000 above what...
Public meetings
All public entities (trustees, village and city councils, commissioners, etc.) must publicize their meeting dates, times and places. Except in the case of an emergency meeting, The Logan Daily News should be informed of meeting times at least two days in advance. When possible, give at least one week’s notice. Tuesday, Oct. 22 • Falls Township trustees meeting, 6 p.m., Township Hall, 12654 state Route 93N, Logan. ...
Hocking County real estate transfers
Oct. 15–19. Listed prices do not necessarily reflect actual property values. • Lincoln and Ross P. Anderson, 23201 Bigham Road, to Lincoln and Nicholas Anderson and Georgia Six, exempt, property transferred to an heir or devisee, between spouses or to a surviving spouse, from a person to himself and to others, to a surviving tenant, or on the death of a registered owner. • Patrick W. Casto, 663 West St.,...
County Dems host candidates at annual dinner
The candidates and keynote speakers for the 2024 annual Democrat Dinner (from left) are: First row — Sandy Ogle, Hocking County Commissioner and candidate for Hocking County commissioner, Rhonda Wykle, unopposed candidate for Hocking County Clerk of Courts, Mike Schrader, candidate for Hocking County Commissioner; Samantha Meadows, candidate for Ohio’s Second Congressional District; Pat Hartman, candidate for Hocking County Commissioner; Janie Harris, candidate for Hocking County Treasurer; and representative of David Donofrio, candidate for State of Ohio Board of Education. Second row — Mark Anthony Snoke, candidate for Hocking County Recorder; Chris Orbon, candidate for State of Ohio Board of Education; Luke Feeney, Mayor of Chillicothe and secretary for the Ohio Democrat Committee and keynote speaker and Bill Shaw, unopposed candidate for Hocking County Engineer.
Moritz attorneys say prosecutors have suppressed evidence, ask judge to dismiss indictment
LOGAN — With the trial of former Hocking County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Caleb Moritz having been scheduled to begin Monday, the defense on Thursday dropped something of a bombshell in the case, in the form of a motion to dismiss the indictment against Moritz on the grounds of prosecutorial misconduct and rampant due process violations. On Friday a second defense motion was filed, renewing a request to disclose testimony from the grand jury that indicted Moritz. The judge hearing the case then filed an entry...
Pedestrian hit by pickup truck downtown
LOGAN — Around 5 p.m. on Thursday a 66-year-old Logan woman was hit by a pickup truck as she was crossing Mulberry Street at Hunter Street in a crosswalk. The truck was turning left from Hunter onto Mulberry. According to a Logan Police report, the driver of the truck told police he had not seen the woman until right before the collision because the sun was in his eyes. A witness reported that the woman had entered the crosswalk, stopped briefly, then continued, and that the truck had a green light. The woman was transported to Hocking Valley Community Hospital and then airlifted to Columbus due to the seriousness of her injuries. No statements were taken from her due to her condition.
Public meetings
All public entities (trustees, village and city councils, commissioners, etc.) must publicize their meeting dates, times and places. Except in the case of an emergency meeting, The Logan Daily News should be informed of meeting times at least two days in advance. When possible, give at least one week’s notice. Monday, Oct. 21 • Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal Council of Governments (SORT) board meeting, 10 a.m., 35 Public Square, Nelsonville. ...
Hocking County real estate transfers
Oct. 7–11. Listed prices do not necessarily reflect actual property values. • James L. and Barbara A. Johnston, 16435 Victory Drive, to Jarrod and Amy E. Bess, $70,000. • John H. and Clara E. Cavinee, 13975 Stump Run Road, to Jesse Dee Cavinee and Cecily Q. Cavinee, exempt, property transferred to or from a person when no money or other valuable and tangible consideration readily convertible into money is paid...
Ohio's regional psychiatric hospitals pioneer use of Epic electronic health record
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is making an “epic” leap in patient-centered care with the launch of a new electronic health record (EHR) system at Ohio’s six regional psychiatric hospitals. OhioMHAS leaders have successfully migrated Ohio's psychiatric hospital records to Epic Systems. “Under the leadership of Governor Mike DeWine, providing world-class mental health care is the top priority. At OhioMHAS, we are working every day to innovate and streamline the way we do business,” said Department Director LeeAnne...
Medicare open enrollment is here
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and enrollment specialists are available to help individuals review coverage options and select the best plan to meet their needs and budget. Individuals needing assistance with enrollment may call Ohio’s Medicare hotline at 1-800-686-1578, review the Medicare & You 2025 handbook, or visit www.medicare.gov/plan-compare. Medicare plans change every year, and so can individuals’ health. Medicare’s Open Enrollment period...
Tourism association considers expanded shuttle service, Washboard Fest sponsorship
LOGAN — The Hocking Hills Tourism Association (HHTA) held its monthly board meeting Tuesday afternoon, discussing a few key potential investments with no action taken — just “getting a conversation started,” in the words of executive director Karen Raymore. In her report, Raymore talked about the possible expansion of HHTA’s shuttle service in conjunction with Logan Public Transit. In meetings with LPT, the idea arose of purchasing two trolleys, priced new at $225,000 each. ...
Three things to know
Columnist pens stinging rebuke. Jeff Crisler acknowledges that yellow jackets do provide some benefits to humankind, but says that’s no reason he has to like the nasty little insects, which he finds to have a disturbing dual personality. See column, page A5. Man sentenced for meth possession. A Cincinnati man who was stopped by the highway patrol a year ago while driving through Hocking County with methamphetamine in his vehicle was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday. Learn more on page A3. Dunmore set to march again in Logan. More details have been released about a planned re-enactment scheduled for Saturday, of an historic event from pre-Revolutionary days that took place in Hocking County. Learn more on page A5.
As Moritz trial approaches, defense wins right to examine evidence up close
LOGAN — With his trial set to begin next week, former Hocking County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Caleb Moritz has asked for, and obtained, permission to physically examine pieces of evidence in the state’s possession that pertain to his case. More than a week — Oct. 21-29 — has been set aside for the trial in Hocking County Common Pleas Court, and judging by the number of scheduled witnesses, the time will be needed. Subpoenas have been issued to a long list of witnesses including Sheriff...
Division of Liquor Control highlights local option law processes ahead of Election Day
COLUMBUS — When Ohioans go to cast their vote on Nov. 5, they may see more than political contests on the ballot. Voters in various Ohio communities may also see items related to local option election laws. These issues can determine a number of alcohol-related items, including whether a particular business is able to sell a certain type of alcohol at a specific location, whether they can engage in regular (Monday–Saturday) sales, or whether they can sell alcohol on Sundays. With Election Day less than...
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