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Officer Sheeley takes the oath of office
A new Bellefontaine Police Office with previous law enforcement experience, Jayde Sheeley, left, was administered the oath of office Friday, May 3, by Bellefontaine Mayor Dave Crissman. The 2012 West Liberty-Salem High School graduate and area native said she begins her new role May 20, after serving for about five years as a Champaign County Sheriff’s Office deputy. “It’s been such a fun career so far, and I’m excited for the switch,” she said, relating that moving to Bellefontaine feels like she’s “coming home.” The 2016 Ohio University graduate studied sociology and criminology there, and said as a youngster, she previously had aspirations of being probation officer, possibly working with juveniles, or working at the FBI or CIA. While enlisting in the Army ROTC (but having to back out after a hand injury just prior to basic training), she fell in love with the structure and purpose-driven aspect of the job, similar to the work she does in law enforcement. “I love helping people, and this is the best type of job for me, not just sitting at a desk,” she said. (EXAMINER PHOTO | Mandy Loehr)
WL-S boys prevail at WL-S Invitational
WEST LIBERTY – The West Liberty-Salem boys track squad won the 10-team WL-S Invitational on Friday. The Tigers had 143.33 points and Versailles was second with 104. Placing first for the Tigers were Jackson Steider in the 110 hurdles (15.58), Jack Bahan in the 100 (11.14) and 200 (23.02), Asher Knox in the 1,600m (4:33.28) and 800 (2:04.85), Troy Bradley in the 400 (51.98) and the 4×100 relay team (44.72) Henderson, Bahan, McGill, Steider.
778 survivors already helped by Indian Lake Tornado Relief Fund
More than 3,000 donors have given $1,447,641 to the Indian Lake Tornado Relief Fund over the last six weeks, officials from the United Way of Logan County reported Friday, May 3. Donations have poured into our community from 40 states coast-to-coast, including California, Maine, Washington, and Florida. Businesses, schools, churches,...
Texas-based energy company eyes Logan County for 8th solar farm site in Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A Texas-based energy company is looking to build its eighth solar farm near Indian Lake. The Grange Solar Project would be an up to 800-megawatt facility, covering 4,000-5,000 acres of land leased directly from area landowners. The company says this project fits perfectly into the county’s existing infrastructure. “What’s different here […]
West Liberty faced with filling third council seat this year
Jim Hoffman, pictured right, surprised the West Liberty Village Council at their meeting on Monday, April 29, by submitting his resignation. The council has 30 days to choose a replacement. The West Liberty Village Council started their Monday, April 29, meeting by accepting the immediate resignation of Jim Hoffman, who...
Community members gather in Indian Lake to discuss ongoing tornado relief
INDIAN LAKE, Ohio (WDTN) — It’s been seven weeks since an EF-3 tornado hit the Indian Lake area and the community is still recovering from the aftermath. The March 14 tornado killed three people, destroyed 300 homes, and damaged more than 1,000 properties and businesses. Logan County EMA officials held a community recovery planning open […]
Meet Maggie Mae, our Pet of the Day for May 1
Thanks to Jacque and Wayne Powell of Urbana for sharing this adorable photo of Maggie Mae, who had just been rescued from Barely Used Pets in Urbana. She was sniffing around, getting acquainted with her new home. SHARE YOUR PET WITH US | CHIME IN.
Baseball Roundup: Tigers blank Rams for 9th straight win
West Liberty-Salem’s baseball team won its ninth straight game Tuesday, beating host Greeneview 10-0 in Ohio Heritage Conference action. The Tigers are now 15-3 overall and 11-2 in the OHC. The Rams fall to 11-6, 10-3. WL-S currently sits one game behind West Jefferson in the OHC North division standings.
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