Santa is Back at the Santa Shed! 

Thanks to Miami Valley Barns, Santa will be visiting downtown again this holiday season. Stop by the courthouse fountain for FREE on any of the scheduled days and times to share your Christmas wishes with Santa and his elves!

​West Liberty is getting ready to shine once again as the West Liberty Business Association hosts the much-loved Christmas Tour of Homes on Saturday, December 6, from 4–7 p.m. This year’s tour features ten beautifully decorated stops—five within the village and five in the surrounding countryside—offering guests a festive evening filled with small-town charm, holiday history, and warm community spirit.

Logan County’s vision for a children’s museum just took an inspiring leap forward. After months of dreaming, planning, and gathering feedback from families across the region, the LoCo Kids Foundation has officially announced the name of its future museum: The LoCo Kids Imaginarium.

Tiger Nation is celebrating a major accomplishment this week as West Liberty-Salem senior Caleb Larson delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 Mid East Cross Country Championships in Kettering.
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Larson placed 8th overall, crossing the finish line in 16:16.32 against some of the top senior runners from across the Midwest. His strong finish played a key role in helping Team Ohio secure its first team title since 2013, marking a historic moment for the Buckeye State.

Bellefontaine City Schools Robotics hosted the inaugural “King of the Hill” tournament at Bellefontaine Middle School on Saturday.

The robotics qualifier featured 68 teams from across the state – 45 high school teams and 23 middle school teams – each competing in their own divisions for a chance to advance to the next level of competition.

Downtown Bellefontaine has a new story to tell. The Next Chapter Bookstore, a locally owned and family-operated shop specializing in used books, has officially opened its doors inside the Main Street Marketplace at 130 S. Main Street, Suite B103.
Founded by longtime book lover Lisa Yoder, The Next Chapter brings an affordable, community-centered approach to reading and book collecting. The store features a wide selection of used books in all genres, along with book-themed accessories. Future plans include the possibility of adding new releases based on community interest.

The Bellefontaine High School Les Fons Show Choir will present their Cabaret performance this weekend.

Cabaret will be performed on Friday, November 14th and Saturday, November 15th. Both shows will start at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
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The show title is “Spellbound.”

The Bellefontaine Board of Education held its monthly meeting in the Sloan Distance Learning Center Tuesday night.

Board members learned about the highly successful credit recovery program offered at BHS.
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Bellefontaine High School Guidance Counselor Paula Shaw delivered a passionate presentation on the Opportunity Program.

​Bellefontaine High School and Bellefontaine Middle School music students heard an inspiring message this month.

Capital University Professor Tony Zilincik spoke to band and orchestra students about time management, goal setting, planning and implementation, and the importance of practice when developing skills and abilities.

Local racer Jerome Wickham closed out an exceptional 2025 kart racing season with a 2nd place finish at Newcastle Motorsports Park, capping off a year filled with growth, consistency, and competitive success.