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1 week ago | 
examiner.org | Mandy Loehr
As Easter approaches this Sunday, a Zanesfield area family is in awe of miracles they have witnessed this spring through the overwhelming generosity of their church congregation and community, who have provided a life-changing gift for them and their handicapped 20-year-old daughter. “They have been the hands and feet of Jesus for us,” Cindy Deardurff said this week.
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1 week ago | 
examiner.org | Mandy Loehr
Logan County marked a much anticipated day Thursday, April 17, with the kick off of construction of the county’s new $1,766,000 animal shelter, which is made possible through a partnership with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office and the Logan County Commissioners, based on a concept from several decades ago.
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2 weeks ago | 
examiner.org | Mandy Loehr
Community partnerships and brave individuals were honored Friday, April 11, during the annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Ceremony, which brought to light troubling statistics, but also the work that is being done locally to help survivors heal and to bring prevention education to youths and adults.
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2 weeks ago | 
examiner.org | Mandy Loehr
Logan County District Board of Health members were informed at their meeting Wednesday afternoon, April 9, about how federal funding cuts are impacting operations at the Logan County Health District, including the recent loss of two sizable grants.
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2 weeks ago | 
examiner.org | Mandy Loehr
A former Logan County Children’s Services foster care youth and a current Logan County kinship provider shared their personal stories of hope and resilience Wednesday, April 9, during the LCCS’s Child Abuse Prevention Ceremony at the Logan County Courthouse.
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2 weeks ago | 
examiner.org | Mandy Loehr
The Logan County Board of Commissioners have announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Logan County Animal Shelter. The ceremony will occur at 2:30 p.m Thursday, April 17, on the grounds of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, located at 284 S. County Road 32, Bellefontaine. The commissioners and representatives from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Beasley Architecture, Levan Excavating Incorporated, and B Hoylman Construction LLC will all be present.
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3 weeks ago | 
examiner.org | Mandy Loehr
Allen Tire Ltd. is celebrating a major milestone this year, marking 40 years of doing business in Bellefontaine and aiming to treat its customers as friends first. Owner David Pfoff said this anniversary has been made extra special after the family-owned business received nationwide recognition in the early months of 2025 — being named a K&M Tire Top Shop finalist out of 20,000 dealers in 31 states across the country.
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1 month ago | 
examiner.org | Mandy Loehr
A local veteran who dedicated approximately three decades of his life to service with both the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Air Force received special recognition Wednesday, March 26, at a place close to his heart where he has stepped up as a longtime volunteer.
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1 month ago | 
examiner.org | Mandy Loehr
Animals large and small, from a Scottish Highland bull named “Shaggy” weighing more than a 1,000 pounds, to rabbits light enough for a preschooler to pick up were on site for a special family engagement day Tuesday, March 25, at the Head Start program in Bellefontaine.
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1 month ago | 
examiner.org | Mandy Loehr
Tim Lyden celebrated his 78th birthday Thursday, March 20, on the first day of spring, a fitting day for a lifelong farmer and agriculture educator, who enjoys the promise for growth and new life that this season brings each year.
