Bellefontaine Examiner

The Bellefontaine Examiner is a daily publication based in Bellefontaine, Ohio, USA. It provides coverage on a variety of topics, including international, national, regional, and local news, with particular attention to stories impacting the Logan County area. Notably, in 2005, an ice storm caused a temporary halt in publication for several days, marking the first time in 13 years that the paper did not print. The Bellefontaine Examiner stands out as Logan County's sole daily newspaper.

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Fundraising efforts essential in outfitting Logan County Animal Shelter

1 day ago | examiner.org | Mandy Loehr

Logan County Dog Warden Deputy Jake Boyd and the Logan County Sheriff’s Office is urging the community and area businesses to come together this summer to support fundraising efforts for kennels and other required supplies to outfit the Logan County Animal Shelter, which is currently under construction on the LCSO grounds, 284 S. County Road 32, Bellefontaine.
Honda associates come together for Olympic sponsorship celebration

5 days ago | examiner.org | Mandy Loehr

Local Honda associates joined in on a nationwide celebration Monday, June 2, and had the chance to meet a 2024 Olympic silver medalist with Central Ohio roots when Honda officially announced that it will serve as an a founding partner of the LA 28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the official automotive partner of Team USA. Associates gathered at the Honda Heritage Center near Marysville tuned into a livestream broadcast from Torrence, California, where American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
BHS grads urged to persevere when plans change

1 week ago | examiner.org | Mandy Loehr

Bellefontaine High School Class of 2025 graduates dodged a few raindrops on their way to their seats at AcuSport Stadium Friday evening, May 30, but not even a little bit of rain could dampen their high achievements or their enthusiasm for receiving their hard-earned diplomas.
BES Bell Ringers honored

1 week ago | examiner.org | Mandy Loehr

Bellefontaine Elementary School recently hosted its Chieftain Leader Bell Ringer Ceremony for the fourth quarter. Each quarter, one student from each class earns this special award for showing top-notch leadership qualities – promoting school safety, spreading kindness, respecting others, and always being ready to learn. The recipients include:Pre-K, from the left: Eleanor Spencer, Jaxson Rister, Ellie Grace James and Jasper Cole.
Freedom cherished

1 week ago | examiner.org | Mandy Loehr

Ralph E. Jackson of Alger, a 1970 Bellefontaine High School graduate and a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, served as the featured speaker for the Bellefontaine Memorial Day Ceremony Monday morning, May 26. He retired from active duty in 1992, and he encouraged those gathered at the Bellefontaine Cemetery to remember the cost of our freedom.
City firefighters handle pair of house fires on Memorial Day

1 week ago | examiner.org | Mandy Loehr

Firefighters of the Bellefontaine Fire Department and several other fire departments providing mutual aid had a busy start to the summer season on Memorial Day, May 26, responding to two separate structure fires in the city, the first just before 9 a.m. and the second at 3:42 p.m.In the first structure fire, BFD along with mutual aid from Tri-Valley, West Liberty and Huntsville fire departments, responded to 616 Oakwood Drive, Bellefontaine.
Giving back comes full circle for AMVETS Post 39

2 weeks ago | examiner.org | Mandy Loehr

Students in Ohio Hi-Point Career Center’s Welding and Fabrication program had the chance to see the results of their handiwork up close this week while paying a special visit to a veterans’ service organization that also has given much back to the community in the months since the deadly tornado struck Indian Lake in March of 2024.
Stronger together: DeWine inspired by graduates’ ‘Lake Effect’ culture

2 weeks ago | examiner.org | Mandy Loehr

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine answered the Indian Lake High School Class of 2025’s invitation to speak at their commencement ceremony this spring. Friday evening, May 23, he had many encouraging words for the class that has pulled together through last year’s deadly tornado that ripped through the community, just within months of losing two of their classmates in separate automobile accidents.
Holland Theatre marquee celebration postponed due to construction delay

4 weeks ago | examiner.org | Mandy Loehr

Officials from the Holland Theatre announced Friday, May 9, that the celebration event for the Holland Theatre previously planned for May 23 has been postponed, due to a delay in construction stemming from supply chain issues. “We are so sorry to announce that, the Holland Theatre marquee celebration planned for May 23 has been postponed.
Cobblestone Hotel ushers in new chapter for Indian Lake

1 month ago | examiner.org | Mandy Loehr

Community members, investors and the Logan County and Indian Lake Chambers of Commerce commemorated a new chapter in the lake’s history Tuesday, May 6, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting event for the new Cobblestone Hotel in Russells PointThe three-story, 54-room hotel at 211 Lincoln Blvd., at the intersection of U.S. Route 33, offers a wealth of amenities and opportunities for community members and guests to the Indian Lake region alike.