Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a two-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred Saturday evening on Township Road 200 just east of County Road 18 and a teenage passenger traveling in her 2000 Toyota Camry sustained suspected serious and minor injuries Each was transported by Bellefontaine Fire and EMS to Mary Rutan Hospital Information on the conditions of the injury victims was not immediately available McCullough was driving her car eastbound about 7:15 p.m 200 when her vehicle was stuck head on by a westbound 1996 Ford minivan that reportedly went left of center at a curved area of the road Sparks “slammed” on his brakes when he encountered stopped westbound traffic prior to the crash according to a crash statement he provided to deputies His vehicle then lost traction and traveled left of center He was cited for a left-of-center violation The injured passenger was reportedly not wearing a seat belt Damage to the vehicles was disabling and they were towed from the scene Twenty-seven Bellefontaine High School business students recently participated in the Mad River Region Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge competition at the Madison-Champaign Educational Service Center in Urbana BHS teams earned the top three spots at the Stock Market Challenge with the first-place team of Curtis “CJ” Butler Cayleb Overmann and Jack Wilson qualifying for the JA Future Bound Summit in Atlanta during June to compete against teams from across the country Second place went to BHS team members Jamison Clement and initiated stock trades on a simulated stock market floor At the close of the stock market simulation the three teams with the highest portfolio value placed in the competition with the top team The Bellefontaine High School business teachers/advisers are Yvette Hunsicker the nation’s leading off-price retailer with more than 1,300 stores currently operating in 49 states and Puerto Rico has announced that it will open its new store in Fontaine Plaza in Bellefontaine on Sunday With deals on brand name and designer fashion local shoppers can get the quality goods they deserve and on-trend styles they crave all at prices they love at the latest TJ Maxx store “We’re thrilled to join the Bellefontaine community,” said Nancy Carpenter “We look forward to providing local shoppers with an ever-changing selection of high-quality merchandise at exceptional value so they can express their true ‘maxx’ selves.” The grand opening day hours are set for 8 a.m at the approximately 21,288 square feet store bright and spacious dressing rooms and a single line queue for faster checkout TJ Maxx buyers work with thousands of top brands and designers from around the world to source the most desirable pieces at prices that work for customers our buyers take advantage of merchandise opportunities as they arise allowing us to find incredible deals on the latest trends and helping shoppers spend less on styles they love TJ Maxx will contribute to the local community by donating $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Logan County The new store will also join all other stores nationwide in sponsoring Save the Children’s U.S Programs through TJ Maxx’s annual in-store fundraising campaign Costin Family Practice has built a long legacy of serving patients in the community Scott Costin following in his grandfather and father’s footsteps as the third generation of his family to work in this vital role Those many years building relationships with patients of all ages — from children to adults and senior citizens — were spent at the Swan building with a longstanding history as well dating back to 1908 The building served its purpose well as a medical facility for more than 110 years and now Costin Family Practice is continuing its commitment to the health of residents of all ages with its move to a new location at 921 E Brian Schmidt began seeing patients at the new facility accessible parking and many other modern amenities to bring the practice into a brand new era “We’re excited to be here and are looking forward to continuing to grow our practice with plenty of space here and great visibility along east Sandusky Avenue,” Dr the Logan County Chamber of Commerce hosts an official ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m alongside the Costin Family Practice staff This location formerly was the site of Mary Rutan Hospital’s Ear before those specialities moved to the third floor of the Mary Rutan Health Center Costin said he recently began considering the vacant medical office space while the Swan building was encountering some issues related to its age and the idea of the move kept becoming more and more appealing instead of making expensive repairs “It’s just like it was meant to be,” he said “The use of space here is wonderful and we’re excited to see new and returning patients in our new office.” Costin graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1991 He continued his education at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and then returned to the Logan County area in 1998 to practice alongside his father The father and son pair worked together for approximately 25 years began practicing at the Swan building in 1937 retiring in 1989 after nearly 50 years in the medical field The college athlete is also proud to be the team physician for the Bellefontaine High School football team and also donates his time doing sports physicals for all athletes for Bellefontaine City Schools Patients will also be happy to know that the OSU football themed-artwork from one of the exam rooms at the Swan building has also made its way to the new facility as well Schmidt joined the practice in November 2022 he said it was during college that he decided to make the switch to the medical field and I thought I would be a science teacher,” he said this week “But then I ended up falling in love with the idea of being a doctor I saw medicine as the pinnacle; I knew I loved science and I loved people and he entered Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s pre-med program and later graduated from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006 Schmidt’s background includes extensive military service as well He began serving as a Navy physician in 2006 where he completed an internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego Schmidt spent three years with a Marine Corps infantry battalion based in Hawaii He served deployments with the unit to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of U.S Schmidt completed his Family Medicine Residency at Pensacola Naval Hospital in 2012 He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 2015 following his service at the Naval Air Station in Lemoore emergency medicine and urgent care to both our community and surrounding communities With the recent move of Costin Family Practice Schmidt said he is thrilled for the future of the practice and continuing the role that he loves as a family physician “Costin Family Practice has served our community for many years and I’m proud to be a part of the legacy here and being able to keep up with the ever-changing future of medicine.” New and returning patients are invited to make appointments at Costin Family Patients by calling (937) 599-3085 or by booking online at costinfamilypractice.com Costin Family Practice also includes a medical office at Indian Lake The Russells Point office can be reached at (937) 843-2453 A slate full of candidates have been certified by the Logan County Board of Elections to run for Bellefontaine City Council seats this year While there are several contested city council races only one city council ward will have candidates that appear Tuesday’s Primary Election ballot The remainder of the candidates will appear on the ballot in the November election voters in the First Ward will choose between Republican candidates Devin Palmer and Silas Augsburger the winning Republican candidate will run against Sarah Lewis For the position of city council president no partisan candidate has been certified by the board of elections but unaffiliated candidates have until Monday no partisan candidate filed for the position of city treasurer four candidates are vying for the three positions Kyle Springs and Wes Easton are all Republican candidates while Tim Steinhelfer is a Democratic candidate Voters will not select their three candidates until November which is currently uncontested by incumbent Republican Jordan Reser which is uncontested by incumbent Republican Nick Davis How long have you lived in Bellefontaine and do you work in the community though my family relocated to Ohio when I was just a toddler I moved to Logan County in 2007 to pursue my career in rural healthcare I have had the privilege of serving the Bellefontaine community as an Occupational Therapist Assistant delivering rehabilitation services across diverse settings • What experience do you have in elected office Do you serve in any volunteer roles in the community I have devoted my career to serving and advocating for the public in both clinical and administrative roles I serve as vice chair of the Top of Ohio Patriots of Logan County a civic organization committed to promoting the principles of liberty enshrined in our Constitution I have been actively involved in children’s ministry at Vineyard Christian Fellowship and I also volunteer with the summertime COG program at Mary Rutan Park • What are your top priorities if elected to Bellefontaine City Council My biggest concern facing Bellefontaine right now is managing the rapid growth expected with the addition of 500 new homes across two new housing divisions I want to make sure we have the infrastructure and resources to support this kind of expansion while keeping the integrity and values of our community intact • Why are you seeking election to City Council and what strengths do you bring to the role We have a Constitutional mandate to self-governance It’s something I’ve always been incredibly passionate about Our government derives its authority from the consent of the governed and it is our duty as citizens to be informed and active in shaping our culture and politics I would be honored to do this as a member of council My primary strength is being properly oriented to the most fundamental of the natural order: God A constitutionally conservative perspective and the ability to solve problems and maintain effectiveness and composure under pressure could also be leveraged as an advantage • How do you plan to engage with and represent the interests of Bellefontaine residents I would encourage residents to contact me via e-mail or phone to share their ideas and concerns I would also ensure I’m available to meet with individuals at community events I recognize that many in our community may lack the confidence to speak from the podium at city council meetings and I want residents to know there are alternative ways to make their positions heard Elected officials cannot represent your voice if you don’t raise it What experience do you have in elected office I have been involved in various leadership and public service opportunities since I was a child — I am the first of five children in my family after all I would say the most influential experiences in my life have been working for Congressman Jordan clerking in the Miamisburg Municipal Court running the University of Dayton Student chapter of the Federalist Society participating in the Forge Leadership Academy All of these experiences impressed upon me that leadership is ultimately about service and service is promoting what is good and seeking the common good of the community I enjoy serving on the Logan County Chamber of Commerce Business Impact Committee and in various volunteer roles at Grace Chapel Church What are your top priorities if elected to Bellefontaine City Council My priorities are simple: 1) continuing to make Bellefontaine a great place to live and raise a family; and 2) fiscal responsibility It is clear that many people have poured their time and resources into making Bellefontaine what it is today I plan to continue supporting this good work to keep Bellefontaine a desirable community for families I am also committed to financially responsible small government maintaining affordable utilities and good public roadways and sidewalks are important local government works that should be managed efficiently Why are you seeking election to City Council and have aspired to public service since then At about 10 years old I set out to study American history and my Bible in preparation to serve my community well in whatever capacity the Lord had in store I believe our local government has endeavored to be just and act in the best interest of the city most of the time which is part of the reason why our city is such a great place to live I will have another reason why I am running — to continue this work in Bellefontaine to pass on an even better city to my own child I plan to take opportunities to be present and get to know my neighbors this includes continuing to walk the streets of Bellefontaine’s First Ward with my wife in the evenings but it also includes participating in Chamber of Commerce events or the person next to me in line at the Holland Theater These interactions will be essential if I am to best represent the interests of my neighbors in Bellefontaine’s First Ward UNION COUNTY – The Union County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in which a 19-month-old female apparently drowned in a pond in the 19000 block of Paver-Barnes Road Sunday evening Union County deputies report that they were dispatched to the Paver-Barnes address at about 7:23 p.m Sunday after receiving a 911 call reporting the incident Deputies arrived on the scene approximately eight minutes following the call and began CPR medics from the Marysville Fire Department arrived continued with the CPR and transported the toddler to Memorial Hospital in Marysville where the child was pronounced dead at 9:03 p.m The child was transported to the Montgomery County Crime Lab for an autopsy and the incident remains under investigation by the both the UCSO and the Union County Coroner’s Office The name of the victim has not yet been released A light rain and cool breezes welcomed the opening day for the Logan County Farmers Market in 2025 on Saturday and a variety of other locally-produced options were available on opening day options which are sure to expand as the growing season in Ohio kicks into gear and shoppers will begin to see everything from asparagus to zinnias for sale at the Logan County Farmers Market during the spring and summer months and into early fall The Logan County Farmers Market participates in incentive programs such as the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program giving low-income families and qualified seniors an option to buy high-quality much of which can be purchased with EBT card The market runs through September on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m until noon in the parking lot on the corner of Detroit Street and Chillicothe Avenue just across the street from the United States Post Office The Benjamin Logan High School prom took place Saturday with the theme “A Starry Night.” Kate Gulick and several leadership and service organizations and has earned the Raider Award in baseball He plans to attend Bowling Green State University to study Athletic Administration Kate is a daughter of Beth and Brian Gulick and she participates in varsity athletics She’s a CBC Athlete of the Month and Congressional Art Show exhibitor she also plans to attend Bowling Green State University to major in Early Childhood Education The Indian Lake High School 2025 prom king and queen were celebrated during junior-senior prom festivities Saturday night He is the son of Ryan and Tia Lillard of Russells Point and he plans to attend Wright State University Lake Campus to study education and play baseball a daughter of Greg and Michele Tuttle of Huntsville who also plans to study education at Ohio Northern University Parents and the public were able to view a virtual promenade through a live stream on the IL Facebook page as nearly 220 students entered the event Class officers wanted to use the color purple to remember their friends Nolan Purk and Chloe Hodge After Prom took place at TP Lanes and featured bowling caricature artists and other fun activities on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop by officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department in the area of 316 Kristina Drive possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance possession of drug paraphernalia and a probation violation an officer was patrolling Kent Drive at approximately 2:04 a.m when he observed a silver Chevy Equinox fail to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Kent Drive and Wright Street Officers made contact with the driver and passenger Officers reported seeing both occupants move erratically and asked that they step out of the vehicle Skaggs continued to reach into his clothing and officers observed what appeared to be a pill bottle and other bulges in his pants and a pill bottle that contained a dime-sized bag of a white substance and 15 white pills identified as Tramadol Police later confirmed the white powder tested positive for cocaine Skaggs told officers that the driver handed him the items He was given a warning for the traffic violations and released from the scene Police seized multiple items from the scene additional contraband was discovered in Skaggs’ possession an Altoids tin containing two razors and traces of white powder Skaggs was lodged in the Central Ohio Youth Center Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application and mother Crystal Jones who survives in Lima.  Nate was adopted and adored by Bill and Vicki Yuretich who loved him as his own for over two decades funky style and the kind of love he had for his family Vicki and Bill Yuretich; his brothers: William Yuretich He is also survived by his sisters: Virginia (Terry) Yuretich he is survived by his grandmothers: Katie Casey of Bellefontaine Other survivors include an aunt Toni Schoepfle and close family friends who held dear to him.  He was preceded in death by his biological father Danny Jones and adoptive grandfather Charles Paul Yuretich Nate will be missed beyond what words can express.  2 Corinthians 4:17-18: “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all For my yoke is easy and my burden is light The family will be having a memorial service at a later date The Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center is honored to serve the Jones / Yuretich family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The tug-of-war over the establishment of solar generating facilities in the city made its way before the Bellefontaine City Council again at Tuesday’s regular meeting as an ordinance that would approve new planning and zoning regulations regarding solar energy systems was introduced for a first reading The planning and zoning regulations regarding solar energy facilities was tabled by the council several months ago with the city’s plan to annex property on Bellefontaine’s north side for the purpose of installing a solar generating facility an ordinance must be passed to set definitions between small solar facilities and community solar facilities clear-fall zones and decommissioning plans which will then be presented to the planning commission for further study The first reading of the solar ordinance passed Tuesday by the narrowest of margins the final vote being 4-3 in favor of advancing the ordinance and Kyle Springs all voting against the measure The ordinance will be up again for its second reading at the May 13 meeting Members passed two ordinances at Tuesday’s meeting one vacating an east-west alley along West Street and the second approving the Maris Park Phase IV subdivision dedication plat which is an approximately 10-acre parcel in Jefferson Township The Maris Park subdivision ordinance was introduced at the meeting on is first reading with council waiving the three-reading rule so it may take effect immediately The emergency ordinance passed both the suspension of the three-reading rule and the adoption of the ordinance with no  further comment and by unanimous votes Up for second readings Tuesday were five ordinances — all of which will seek proposals for bids and contracts on various infrastructure projects throughout the city The five projects include the Harding Street waterline improvements the 2025 street painting and striping project the Columbus and Powell Avenues storm drain improvement projects and the 2025 Citywide street resurfacing project Also introduced for first readings at Tuesday’s meeting were two ordinances concerning tap fees for new homes the first regarding sewer lines and the second regarding water lines The tap fees for both are expected to rise to $2,000 in June 2025 and then increase again in January 2026 to $2,500 per connection The Bellefontaine City Council meets again in regular session May 13 at which time it will conduct two public meeting on proposed annexations into the city prior to the regular 7:30 p.m and concerns approximately 27 acres on the southeast side of the city south of Lake Avenue and west of County Road 1 while the second public hearing is expected to begin at 6:45 p.m and concerns an approximately 200- acre property located northwest of the U.S which is planned to be the site of a solar- generating facility was arrested for child endangerment Wednesday after a toddler he was left in charge of was found walking alone along the 200 block of North Elm Street Passersby saw the toddler and stayed with the child until police arrived on scene about 2:34 p.m Officers were able to locate the child’s residence along Oakland Square He told officers he asked a friend to watch the child Officers noted they received the call about the child about 15 minutes prior to when Smith said he left the home Another child — an infant — was also reportedly in the home at the time of the incident The suspect was arrested and became combative slamming his head and legs against the walls of the patrol vehicle en route to the Logan County Jail A juvenile wanted for a probation violation related to a felony warrant out of Shelby County was apprehended Wednesday Bellefontaine police officers received a tip from an area law enforcement agency and located the 17-year-old male suspect operating a vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex along Gunntown Road As the suspect vehicle turned west out of the complex officers activated lights and sirens to initiate a traffic stop The suspect did not immediately comply and continued westbound traveling through a busy intersection before stopping in a business parking lot in the 2100 block of South Main Street The suspect was ordered out the vehicle and was arrested without further incident He was lodged in the Central Ohio Youth Center in Marysville at his residence surrounded by his daughter the son of the late Lowell Francis and Identa Romaine (Branson) Brown He was also preceded in death by his brother Robert Brown Andrea (Rodney) Wrocklage; two stepsons Ben (Cortney) Hooley and Bradley (Jaymie) Hooley and four step-grandchildren Drew Wrocklage along with his brother Donald "Butch" (Peggy) Brown Roger was a dedicated stepfather and touched many lives as a mentor and shared special memories with Ryan Brown A proud graduate of Logan Hills High School in 1969 Roger dedicated many years to serving the community he loved He spent many years with United Telephone before continuing his career with the City of Bellefontaine Engineers Office and ultimately culminating in his role as the Code Enforcement Officer for the Village of Russells Point Roger was truly one of a kind—a personality marked by a unique blend of wit and warmth Roger had a knack for storytelling that could fill a room with laughter at any gathering his quick humor and infectious spirit lit up every room he entered Roger cherished the company of family and friends a place where memories were made over countless parties and reunions You could often find him out there doing what truly made him happy teaching someone to identify trees or riding ATV’s and each moment spent outdoors resonating with his appreciation for nature and tradition Friends and family will gather to celebrate Roger’s life during a visitation on Thursday from 4 to 7 PM at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center where there will be a fish fry for all attending at 11:00 AM at the Bellefontaine funeral home In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Four Acre Foundation, PO Box #307, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 or by visiting https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NY88L8C39LQRC  EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE, is honored to serve the Brown family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com  Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text