Former Bellefontaine Chieftains varsity baseball coach Mark Brunswick has been inducted into the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, recognizing a career defined by success, leadership, and long-standing impact on student-athletes.

Brunswick was honored Friday during an induction ceremony held in Columbus, joining four other coaches in the Hall of Fame’s newest class.
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During his coaching career, Brunswick led programs at Bellefontaine High School, Marysville High School, and Lehman Catholic High School. While at Bellefontaine, he guided the Chiefs to state tournament appearances in 2004 and 2006 and finished his career with more than 500 coaching victories.

​The Cosmetology juniors at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center recently completed Hair Cutting 101, reaching a milestone that puts them closer to achieving their cosmetology license.
 
After hours of practice, students demonstrated the proper knowledge and skill by completing six different haircuts and successfully passing two written tests.

​Ohio Hi-Point Career Center is offering a new one-year Fire Level 1 program for incoming high school seniors, preparing students for careers in emergency services through hands-on training, industry credentials and a direct college pathway.
 
Designed as a 156-hour program, OHP’s Fire Level 1 introduces students to fire suppression, search and rescue operations, hazardous materials response and emergency vehicle operation. Students train with ladders, tools, power equipment and fire trucks while learning how fires behave in structures and how to respond safely and effectively.

​Congrats to Riverside’s January Senior of the Month, Carston Bell! 
 
Carston, a senior at Riverside High School, is being recognized for his accomplishments and aspirations. Learn more about his journey and future goals below. 
 
We extend our sincere thanks to Community Health & Wellness Partners for sponsoring this recognition. 

Congrats to Riverside’s January Senior of the Month, Zoey Ransbottom! 
 
Zoey is a senior at Riverside High School! Check out her story, accomplishments, and what’s ahead for her future below. 
 
Special thanks to Community Health & Wellness Partners for helping make this spotlight possible! 

The Benjamin Logan Athletic Department formally announced a meaningful change to its wrestling tradition this week, renaming its annual Raider Invitational to the Grant Invitational in recognition of the Grant family’s lasting impact on the program.
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The announcement was made during a ceremony held prior to the championship finals, honoring former head wrestling coach Tony Grant, his wife Susie Grant, and his brother Robyn Grant, who served as an assistant coach. Together, the Grant family played a pivotal role in building the foundation of Benjamin Logan wrestling through years of leadership, dedication, and commitment to student-athletes both on and off the mat.

The Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club (ESC) continues to blend science learning with hands-on projects that promote health, stewardship, and practical skills.
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In January, students explored the relative sizes of life forms, discovering how small bacteria and viruses are compared to the width of a human hair. Discussions focused on human health and ways to reduce the risk of microbial infection. A follow-up session in the coming weeks will address hygiene and healthful eating, including simple recipes students can prepare at home for their families.

Benjamin Logan Elementary School will host its annual Science Fair on Thursday, February 19, continuing a long-standing tradition that has been part of the school community since the building opened in 1995.

Bellefontaine City Schools Superintendent Brad Hall is inviting community members to take part in the next “BCS Chat with the Superintendent.”
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The event will be held Wednesday, January 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine High School, inside the Sloan Distance Learning Center.