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2 hrs ago | Peak Of Ohio

Drunk driver set to be sentenced for Austin Houser's death

The woman who was charged for the alcohol-related hit-skip crash that killed Austin Houser last fall will be sentenced today by Logan County Common Pleas Court Judge Mark O'Connor. Cathy Humphries , 49, of Rushsylvania, will be sentenced at the Bellefontaine City Building in council chambers at 3:15 p.m. On April 15th, Humphries agreed to a plea ... (more)

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Related Topix: Rushsylvania, OH

2 hrs ago | Peak Of Ohio

Humphries sentenced to eight years for Austin Houser's death

The woman who was charged for the alcohol-related hit-skip crash that killed Austin Houser last fall was sentenced to eight years in prison by Logan County Common Pleas Court Judge Mark O'Connor Monday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Rushsylvania, OH

Sat May 18, 2013

Peak Of Ohio

Northeastern Elementary hosts ag day for third graders

Third grade students at Northeastern Elementary in Bellefontaine took a break from the classroom and took part in an ag day on Thursday.

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Related Topix: Bellefontaine, OH, Family, Kids, Agriculture, Science, Home Gardening, Home

Peak Of Ohio

Motorcycle injury accident near West Liberty

A local man was injured in a motorcycle crash on County Road 1 near West Liberty Tuesday night around 7:15. The Logan County Sheriff's Office reports that James Ducat, 35, of 618 East Pike Street, Jackson Center, was driving a 2012 Kawasaki Ninja southbound on County Road 1 when he veered left of center on the curve near County Road 47.

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Related Topix: West Liberty, OH, Jackson Center, OH

Peak Of Ohio

Two teens charged for trespassing at local park

Two local teens banned from the Lakeview Ballpark, 350 West Lake Street, were charged after they returned to the park earlier this week.

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Related Topix: Belle Center, OH, Huntsville, OH

Peak Of Ohio

BPD promotes three long-time officers, hires local deputy

Rick Herring was promoted to lieutenant and is in his 22nd year with the department.

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Related Topix: Bellefontaine, OH

Mon May 13, 2013

Peak Of Ohio

Sobriety checkpoint in Bellefontaine leads to two arrests

County Sheriff's Office, and Bellefontaine Police Department combined efforts on Saturday for a sobriety checkpoint on South Main Street in Bellefontaine from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Ohio Department of Transportation also provided resources for the checkpoint.

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Related Topix: Bellefontaine, OH

Peak Of Ohio

Two arrested for weekend burglary; alert victim helps deputies

The Logan County Sheriff's Office reports that Anthony Hawkins , 31, of 259 North Avenue, Plain City, entered a home at 5794 County Road 10.

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Sun May 12, 2013

Peak Of Ohio

BEC and Chamber hosting Grand Opening

The Bellefontaine Entrepreneurial Center at 124 S. Main Street in Bellefontaine will host a Grand Opening on Thursday, May 16 from 5-7 pm.

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Related Topix: Bellefontaine, OH

Sat May 11, 2013

Peak Of Ohio

Sobriety checkpoint locations announced

The State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Logan County Sheriff's Office and the Bellefontaine Police Department, announced today that a sobriety checkpoint will be held from 11:00 pm to1:00 am on South Main Street in Bellefontaine.

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Related Topix: Bellefontaine, OH, Union County, OH

Thu May 09, 2013

Peak Of Ohio

City man arrested on drug charges - again

Boddie, who was located outside the apartment, was in possession of a large amount of heroin along with crack cocaine and Suboxan.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Russells Point, OH, Bellefontaine, OH

Wed May 08, 2013

Peak Of Ohio

Youth Leadership honors four adult leaders

Four local residents were honored at the Logan County Youth Leadership graduation Tuesday afternoon at the First Church of God in Bellefontaine.

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Related Topix: Bellefontaine, OH

Sat May 04, 2013

Clover Herald

Farmers interested in growing kenaf

The Daily News reports about 20 farmers in and near Logan County gathered recently at the Logan County Courthouse in Russellville to learn how kenaf can be used as silage for farm animals, a component in goods such as twine and a potential source of energy.

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Fri May 03, 2013

Peak Of Ohio

Humane Society Discussed at Kiwanis Club

What started out as a volunteer job turned into a career, Lori Plummer, Executive Director of the Human Society serving Logan County, told the Kiwanis Club at its regular meeting Thursday.

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Related Topix: Bellefontaine, OH

Peak Of Ohio

Herring promoted to police lieutenant

Herring, 50, has been with the police department for 21 years. He's been a sergeant for over 12 years.

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Related Topix: Rushsylvania, OH

Wed May 01, 2013

Peak Of Ohio

Injury accident temporarily closes Route 68

Three local residents were injured in a two-vehicle crash north of Bellefontaine at the intersection of Route 68 and County Road 57 Tuesday afternoon around two o'clock. The Logan County Sheriff's Office reports that Margaret Gammell, 61, of Belle Center, was stopped at the intersection to make a left turn from 68 to 57 when her northbound sport ... (more)

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Related Topix: Bellefontaine, OH, Belle Center, OH

Peak Of Ohio

Local woman sentenced on burglary-related charge

Four defendants were sentenced and three pleaded guilty before Logan County Common Pleas Court Judge Mark O'Connor earlier this week.

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Related Topix: Bellefontaine, OH, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Tue Apr 30, 2013

WKRC-TV Cincinnati

Ohio man arrested while wearing Santa pants

A West Mansfield man wearing Santa Claus pants was arrested at his home after he threatened to hit his father with a hammer.

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Peak Of Ohio

Midwest Express expanding in Logan County

Midwest Express announced today plans to create a new regional logistics center on its campus near East Liberty, which will create 50 new jobs and approximately $1,300,000 in annual payroll.

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Mon Apr 29, 2013

Peak Of Ohio

Motorcyclist injured in weekend crash

A local woman suffered minor injuries in a motorcycle accident on County Road 13 about a mile east of State Route 235 Saturday afternoon around 1:50. The Logan County Sheriff's Office reports that Jessica King, 43, of 12436 State Route 720, Lakeview, was driving a 2012 Honda 250 eastbound on 13 when she hit some debris on the road, then lost ... (more)

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Related Topix: Lewistown, OH, Lakeview, OH