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🌱 How did Bellefontaine wrestlers fare in their season-opening tournaments?
Spotted on the Bellefontaine calendar: Writers' Guild of Logan County

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In today's newsletter:
- How did Bellefontaine wrestlers fare in their season-opening tournaments?
- Why a parked Jeep on East Lake Avenue led to an OVI arrest
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Book Swap & Silent Read and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 33 and low of 27 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 37, low: 29.
- Thursday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 48 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• BHS boys wrestling claims 6th at Jimmy Mac Invite; more weekend wrestling results (peakofohio.com) — Bellefontaine High School’s boys wrestling team kicked off its season at home, taking sixth at the Jimmy Mac Invitational and placing six wrestlers. Bellefontaine’s middle school squad also hosted the Mike Bible Invitational with five placers, while nearby Indian Lake, Benjamin Logan, and West Liberty-Salem teams turned in strong performances at several regional tournaments.
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• Police arrest man for OVI after parking lot confrontation (peakofohio.com) — Bellefontaine Police arrested a 53-year-old local man on suspicion of OVI after finding him impaired in a parked vehicle on East Lake Avenue. Officers say he admitted drinking several beers at a lodge, refused to finish sobriety tests, and later declined a breath test at the Bellefontaine Police Department before being cited and released to a sober driver.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bellefontaine
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★ Featured events ★
- Writers' Guild of Logan County
Logan County Libraries, 220 N Main St, Bellefontaine
6:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- Holiday Book Swap & Silent Read
The Maxwell Events , 233 S Main St , Bellefontaine
6:00 pm - The Maxwell- Christmas Wrapping & Open House
The Maxwell Events , 233 S Main St , Bellefontaine
10:00 am - Fiber Arts with Friends
Logan County Libraries , 220 N Main St , Bellefontaine
5:00 pm
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
Tuesday December 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Madriver Dulcimer Society - Holiday Music
Logan County Libraries , 220 N Main St , Bellefontaine
3:00 pm - Teen Lounge Open for 5th -12th Grades
Logan County Libraries , 220 N Main St , Bellefontaine
3:30 pm - Class of 2025 Welcome Back Reception
West Liberty-Salem Local West Liberty, OH 43357
6:00 pm - MS Band & Choir Concert
West Liberty-Salem Local West Liberty, OH 43357
6:30 pm - Next Stop Comedy at Urbana Brewing Co.! - Urbana, OH
Urbana Brewing Co. , 35 Monument Sq , Urbana
6:30 pm - Men's Coffee Club
Dr. Sloan Library , 2817 Sandusky St , Zanesfield
2:00 pm - 5th Grade Music Concert
West Liberty-Salem Local West Liberty, OH 43357
6:00 pm - HS [censored] Tournament (sponsored by FFA)
West Liberty-Salem Local West Liberty, OH 43357
12:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Bellefontaine. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Seasonal Backroom/Stocking Associate in Bellefontaine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellefontaine here.
🗞 Nearby News
Marysville
- Salvation Army fundraises with pies and ice water (sidneydailynews.com)
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