The Logan County Visitors Bureau has announced the recipients of its fall 2025 grant round, awarding funding to two local projects aimed at boosting tourism and enhancing visitor experiences across the county.
The Belle Center Veterans Memorial Foundation will receive grant funding to build a Veterans Memorial honoring service members from Belle Center.
The granite monument will be placed at the Belle Center Legion Post 266 building on the site of the former jail cell.
It will include an honor wall recognizing Belle Center natives who have served in the military.
LoCo Art will also receive funding for an “America250 Mural,” a project highlighting the history and influence of Native Americans in Logan County.
The mural is timed to align with Ohio’s America250 celebration and will involve high school art students and teaching artists.
The artwork will focus on the heritage and cultural significance of Native American communities in the area.
“The projects these grants are supporting really do reflect the diversity of the Logan County experience. We’re proud to support local efforts that connect visitors with the County’s attractions, businesses, and unique experiences. Both grant rounds this year brought more great projects than we could fund. We hope that as this program grows, so will the scope of what we can accomplish,” said Jamison Thornton, Director of the Logan County Visitors Bureau.
The Visitors Bureau Grant Program is held annually and split into two rounds, with the goal of supporting tourism-related projects and encouraging community involvement.
According to JD Harshfield, the outgoing Chair of the Logan County Visitors Bureau Council:
“This grant program not only boosts tourism initiatives but also funnels local tourism dollars back into our economy, benefiting both the organizations and our community.”
