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CLARK STATE FIRST PARTNER IN WITTENBERG PREFERRED PARTNER PROGRAM

5/30/2024

Committed to providing accessible and affordable educational opportunities for professionals and their families, Clark State College is the inaugural partner in Wittenberg University’s Preferred Partner Program.

Community Markets' Donation Boosts United Way’s Indian Lake Tornado Relief Fund

5/23/2024

United Way's Indian Lake Tornado Relief Fund has now exceeded $1.5 million in donations, thanks to a generous contribution from Community Markets. The organization presented United Way with a check for $26,053 today, representing the "point-of-sale gifts" customers made while checking out in stores across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky since the devastating March 14 storm.

Bellefontaine High School Hosts Successful Relay for Life Event

5/22/2024

Bellefontaine High School (BHS) hosted a highly successful Relay for Life event at AcuSport Stadium on Friday afternoon, uniting students and staff in the fight against cancer. The event, which featured a lap around the track followed by a variety of activities, saw enthusiastic participation and community support.

SBA Isn’t Just for Businesses; Seeks to Help in Tornado Relief

5/15/2024

Bellefontaine, OH – In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that struck on March 14, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has stepped up to offer low-interest disaster loans to both businesses and residents in Ohio. This comes following a Presidential disaster declaration aimed at providing much-needed relief to affected areas.

Longtime Volunteer Shirley Meeker Named Senior Citizen of the Year

5/15/2024

Bellefontaine, OH – On Tuesday, over 100 local senior citizens, friends, family members, and senior resource agencies gathered at the Friendly Senior Center to celebrate Shirley Meeker, who was honored as this year’s Senior Citizen of the Year.

Logan County Celebrates Success of Agriculture Impact Fund Reverse Raffle

5/7/2024

The Logan County Farm Bureau is proud to announce the results of its 2024 Agriculture Impact Fund Reverse Raffle, now in its sixth year. The event, which has become a cornerstone of community support and agricultural development, successfully raised over $17,000 this year.

Benjamin Logan High School Artists Shine at Statewide Emerging Artist Exhibition

5/6/2024

Three talented student artists from Benjamin Logan High School have been honored at the prestigious Emerging Artist Exhibition, hosted by the Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA). The annual event showcases the artistic achievements of high school students from across Ohio, featuring a select group of artists from grades nine through twelve.

This year, Benjamin Logan High School is proud to have River VanVoorhis (grade 9), Cayden Brown (grade 10), and Charley Hardman (grade 10) among the

participants. Their works were among the 138 pieces selected from a competitive field of 200 submissions spanning nine OAEA regions. The students’ art, which includes drawings, paintings, sculptures, and more, stood out for its creativity and excellence, earning them spots in this highly regarded exhibition.