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One plea, one new attorney. A man and woman who are charged with crimes against two children had court hearings Thursday afternoon, in which the woman, Irene Day, pled guilty to four felony counts, and the man, Paul Sebring, had a new attorney appointed. Learn more on page A3. Program helps people keep cool. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans with help paying an electric bill or paying for fans, air conditioning, or central air conditioning repairs during the hot summer months. Learn more on page A5. Who will ascend the Corn Queen’s throne? The 2024 Sweet Corn Festival Queen’s Pageant will be held on Thursday, Aug. 29 in Millersport. A panel of judges will select the new queen and court from representatives of 17 central Ohio high schools. Learn more on page B2.
Buckeye Hills earns Community Development Department of the Year award
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Conference of Community Development recognized Buckeye Hills Regional Council’s Development Division as the Community Development Department of the Year for its significant impact in southeast Ohio at the OCCD Annual Summer Meeting on July 24 in Columbus. “The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Development Division stands as a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and dedication to empowering local communities,” said BHRC Development Director Sam Miller. “With an understanding of the unique challenges faced by rural areas, the division has spearheaded...
Public meetings
All public entities (trustees, village and city councils, commissioners, etc.) must publicize their meeting dates, times and places. Except in the case of an emergency meeting, The Logan Daily News should be informed of meeting times at least two days in advance. When possible, give at least one week’s notice. Monday, Aug. 5 • Logan-Hocking Schools Board of Education meeting, 6 p.m., Logan High School, 14470 state Route 328, Logan. ...
Grant funding available for Black-led, Black-serving organizations in Appalachian Ohio
NELSONVILLE — The African American Community Fund (AACF) in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is accepting grant applications from Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit and public organizations serving Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties. The 2024 application period for grant funding opens July 30 and closes Sept. 10. AACF will award grants that advance opportunities across five areas of need: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and...
Chamber director recognized by federal commission
WASHINGTON, DC — Late last week Bailey Venzin, executive director of the Hocking Hills Chamber of Commerce, was honored in a graduation ceremony held by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). It was the culmination of nine months of work through the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI), a branch of the ARC, which sent Venzin across Appalachia to learn from regional experts on skills in workforce development, to hopefully grow and diversify our local economy. ...
Annual Glass Pumpkin Festival returns to Hocking Hills
LAURELVILLE — The free fall festival that has grown to draw more than 10,000 art lovers from around the country returns to Ohio’s Hocking Hills this September. Running Friday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 22, the annual Jack Pine Glass Pumpkin Festival is open from 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday. Festival goers are encouraged to carpool and reserve their VIP parking spot for $5 at GlassPumpkinFestival.com, with reservations available beginning Aug. 8. Everyone who advance reserves a parking spot receives a $5 coupon towards their Jack Pine pumpkin purchase. Plenty of day-of parking is...
Grants available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Hocking County
LOGAN — The Hocking County Community Fund (HCCF) in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is accepting grant applications from nonprofits, schools and public organizations for projects and programs benefiting Hocking County residents and communities. The 2024 application period for grant funding opened July 30 and closes Sept. 10. HCCF will award grants that advance opportunities across five areas of need: arts and culture, community and economic development, education,...
First half of 2024 sees Ag-LINK outpacing last year’s record-breaking savings
COLUMBUS — Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague announced Wednesday that the Ag-LINK program has helped Ohio’s farmers, agribusinesses, and agricultural cooperatives (co-ops) to save $9,487,642 during the first half of 2024. Thus far, overall savings achieved through Ag-LINK are on pace to top 2023’s record-setting year. “Recent years have marked a new era for Ag-LINK,” Sprague said. “We’ve worked hard to reform and reimagine this time-tested program so our farmers can get more from their precious, hard-earned dollars. Following a record-breaking year in 2023, we’re proud...
Highway Patrol to host regional testing for prospective applicants on Aug. 27 in Ironton
IRONTON — On Aug. 27, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will host regional testing for prospective applicants at Ohio University Southern, located at 1804 Liberty Avenue in Ironton. Those interested in employment with the Patrol can come to the Collins Center — Ohio Room 168 at Ohio University Southern at 10 a.m., where they will have the ability to talk with troopers about a career of service in our communities and on Ohio roadways. Those who meet the basic requirements to be a trooper —...
Public meetings
All public entities (trustees, village and city councils, commissioners, etc.) must publicize their meeting dates, times and places. Except in the case of an emergency meeting, The Logan Daily News should be informed of meeting times at least two days in advance. When possible, give at least one week’s notice. Thursday, Aug. 1 • Logan City Council joint meeting of the Planning & Annexation and Finance committees, 8:30 a.m., council...
Agency reminds out-of-state brokers to comply with Ohio law
COLUMBUS — In response to multiple complaints made by the licensed real estate community to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL), the division is issuing a reminder to licensees and consumers about Ohio law as it pertains to out-of-state real estate brokers. Generally speaking, real estate professionals must be licensed in the state of Ohio in order to do business. The Division reminds consumers that working with an unlicensed or unauthorized real estate broker or agent can result...
Hocking County real estate transfers
July 22-26. Listed prices do not necessarily reflect actual property values. • Richard L. and April L Hedges, 14810 Jack Run Rd, to Anthony W. and Jill M. Crumley, $597,000. • John D. McCann, 23900 state Route 180, to Norma McCann, exempt, to an heir or devisee, between spouses or to a surviving spouse, from a person to himself and to others, to a surviving tenant, or on the death...
City’s water plant lawsuit spawns more litigation
COLUMBUS — The engineering firm that’s being sued by the city of Logan over alleged defects in the design and construction of the city’s four-year-old water treatment plant has answered the suit, denying its key allegations. Defendant Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., has also filed a crossclaim against Fluidra USA, LLC, the second company named as a defendant in the city’s lawsuit, and has filed a third-party complaint against yet another company, AECOM Global II, LLC, which served as a subcontractor on the water plant project. ...
Public meetings
All public entities (trustees, village and city councils, commissioners, etc.) must publicize their meeting dates, times and places. Except in the case of an emergency meeting, The Logan Daily News should be informed of meeting times at least two days in advance. When possible, give at least one week’s notice. Tuesday, July 30 • Falls Township Board of Trustees meeting, 6 p.m., Township Hall, 12654 state Route 93N, Logan. ...
Missouri man indicted for alleged camping trip sex assault
LOGAN — A Missouri resident who is accused of having raped an 18-year-old Ohio woman while the two were camping in the Wayne National Forest in Hocking County has been indicted by a Hocking County grand jury. Joseph Paul Metts, 29, is facing one count each of rape and kidnapping, both first-degree felonies. Metts, whose home address is given in court documents as Union, Missouri, was initially charged in Hocking County Municipal Court, but that case was recently dismissed for bindover to a grand jury. ...
Judge denies motion for new prosecutor in Moritz case
LOGAN — The criminal case against Caleb Moritz, former chief deputy in the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office, received a hearing on Friday on two separate motions, one from the prosecution and another from the defense. The case is being presided over by visiting judge Randy Deering. Moritz was indicted in 2023 on charges of grand theft and intimidation of an attorney, victim, or witness in a criminal case. A superseding indictment in April also charged him with corrupting another with drugs, evidence tampering, unlawful transactions...
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