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Logan County Visitors Bureau Announces Grant Opportunity for Tourism-Focused Projects

3/31/2025

The Logan County Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the launch of its grant program, offering funding for well-planned, one-time projects that enhance tourism in Logan County. This initiative is designed to support creative and impactful projects that improve the visitor experience, increase tourism-related revenue, and contribute to the beautification and development of the community.

“We know there are so many great ideas out there, and this grant is an opportunity to help bring some of them across the

Healing Hearts: Empowering Grieving Children and Teens at Camp Braveheart and Camp Echo

3/31/2025

Universal Home Health & Hospice Care is offering two specialized bereavement camps, Camp Braveheart and Camp Echo, to support grieving children and teens in Champaign County. These programs provide a safe and supportive environment where participants can connect with others who have experienced similar losses while engaging in activities that promote healing.

Brody Boy Earns BHS Senior of the Month

3/28/2025

Congratulations to the March Senior of the Month, Brody Boy, sponsored by 988 Lifeline and Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services Board of Logan and Champaign Counties (MHDAS)!

Brody is a senior at Bellefontaine High School. Learn a little more about Brody, his accomplishments and future aspirations below!

Celebrating Women’s History Month: The Legacy of "Rosie the Riveter" in Logan County

3/28/2025

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we honor the incredible contributions of the women who stepped into the workforce during World War II, symbolized by the iconic figure of "Rosie the Riveter." While "Rosie the Riveter" was not a real person in Logan County, the name represents the countless women who took on jobs traditionally held by men, proving their capability and resilience.

Celebrating DD Awareness Month: Dennis Ross — A Legacy of Inclusion and Opportunity

3/28/2025

RTC Services, formerly known as Ross Training Center, stands as a testament to the vision and dedication of pioneers like Grace and Bernard Ross. Their commitment to ensuring community employment for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) in Ohio set a precedent for inclusion long before it became widely recognized.

At the heart of this legacy is their son, Dennis Ross, whose journey embodies the impact of their mission.

Logan County Collaborative Launches Career Grant for Graduating Seniors

3/28/2025

The Logan County Collaborative (LCC) has announced the launch of the Career Launch Grant, offering five $1,000 grants to high school seniors entering the local workforce.

Eligible students must be graduating in Spring 2025 and have secured full-time employment with a Logan County business

New Furniture Refurbishing Gallery Opens in Downtown Bellefontaine

3/27/2025

The Refurbishing Gallery, a new home for high-quality refurbished furniture and custom restoration services, is now open at 301 W Columbus Ave in Downtown Bellefontaine. Owner Drew Nye celebrated the grand opening on Monday, March 17th, bringing a fresh and unique shopping experience to the community.

New Purple Martin House Installed at Myeerah Nature Preserve

3/27/2025

Thanks to a generous donation from Ron Ricketts of Zanesfield, the returning purple martins at Myeerah Nature Preserve will have a new place to call home this spring. Ricketts donated a 16-compartment birdhouse to the Logan County Land Trust, ensuring the migratory birds from Brazil have a safe and welcoming habitat.

With the help of youth volunteers from the

Brook Hunkler Named January Senior of the month

3/26/2025

Congratulations to the Riverside March Senior of the Month, Brook Hunkler, sponsored by 988 Lifeline and Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services Board of Logan and Champaign Counties (MHDAS)!

Brook is a senior at Riverside Local Schools. Learn a little more about Brook, her accomplishments and future aspirations below!

Celebrating Women’s History Month: The Legacy of Isaac and Myeerah Zane

3/26/2025

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we honor the remarkable story of Isaac and Myeerah Zane, whose lives bridged two cultures and left a lasting legacy in Logan County. Isaac Zane first came to the area as a captive of the Wyandot. At nine years old, he was captured near his family home in Virginia and adopted by Tarhe-the Crane, the principal chief of the Wyandot. Known as "White Eagle," Isaac grew up immersed in Wyandot culture.

A prisoner exchange forced Isaac to return to Virginia, where he served in the Virginia House of Burgesses. However, his heart

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