Logan County History: Willie “Santa” Yoder
By: Mary E. Mortimer
Wilfred “Willie” Yoder was Santa to Logan County children for at least fifty years.
Yoder was born in March 1935 to Elbert... Read More.
Stories tagged with: history
Rapp Sworn in as Magistrate, Making History with All-Female Judiciary
Stacia Rapp was sworn in as a magistrate for the Logan County Court of Common Pleas, Family Court Division, on Friday, marking a historic... Read More.
Logan County History: New Richland
By: Mary E. Mortimer
In November 1977, Bellefontaine Examiner staff writer, Erika Fiske, interviewed New Richland area residents Ruth Milroy, Bess Allen, and Hersel Jakeway.... Read More.
Mad River Mountain to Open Friday; History behind the Ski Resort
The snow machines are blowing the final layer of white stuff on Mad River Mountain, the day before opening.
The local winter hub will open... Read More.
Logan County History: Logan County Children’s Home Christmas
By: Mary E. Mortimer
The first children’s home in Logan County was started by Joseph and Sara Chambers in their South Main Street home in... Read More.
Logan County History: Smith Family Orchestra
By: Mary E. Mortimer
The William and Ethel Smith family played musical instruments together as the Smith Family Orchestra for over thirty years. Their motto... Read More.
West Liberty-Salem Makes History, Parade Rescheduled in Support
The West Liberty-Salem Tiger Football Team has made history by winning the program's first-ever Regional Championship, securing a spot in the State Semifinals.
The Tigers... Read More.
Logan County History: Bellefontaine – Urbana Football Games
By: Mary E. Mortimer
From 1914 to 1916 the Bellefontaine and Urbana high school football teams played each other on Thanksgiving Day. The games were... Read More.
Game Preview: Indian Lake and West Liberty-Salem ready for history Friday night
Indian Lake and West Liberty-Salem will meet on the gridiron Friday night to determine who will represent Region 20 in the State Semifinal next... Read More.
Logan County History: The Photo Inn
By: Mary E. Mortimer
Walter Raymond “Ray” Thomas owned and operated the Photo Inn Variety Shop at Russells Point for over 50 years.
Thomas was born... Read More.
Holiday Cheer Returns to the Logan County History Center
The Logan County History Center is preparing to welcome the community for its annual holiday event, Christmas at the History Center, which will take... Read More.
Logan County History: William J. Orr – Part 2
By: Beth Marshall & Mary E. Mortimer
Last week we shared an article about William J. Orr, who had successful lumber and mining businesses in... Read More.
