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ELLEFONTAINE XAMINER B E Vol. 129 Friday, October 2, 2020 No. 244 AVAILABLE DAILY ONLINE @ examiner.org Suspect apprehended in arson case BY MANDY LOEHR aggravated arson related County Sheriff’s Office on ly thereafter, along with Fire Marshal’s Office and search of the area for the EXAMINER STAFF WRITER to the fire at his recently patrol in the area of mutual aid from Perry deputies reported the suspect, but he was not [email protected] deceased father Marvin County Road 153 east of Township, North probable cause as an apprehended at that time. Helfenstein’s 10975 Middleburg about 4:05 Lewisburg and Liberty arson. It appeared that the Wednesday, authori- Logan County Sheriff Township Road 157, East a.m. observed a column of Township. fire had started in a bed- ties gathered early in the Randy Liberty, property. smoke and an illumination Deputies searched the room. morning at the sheriff’s Dodds Logan County deputies, in the air consistent with a residence prior to fire- During the course of office, and by 8 a.m., had reported along with deputies from large fire, as previously fighters’ arrival, and did the investigation, deputies placed Wesley under Thursday the Hardin County and reported in the Examiner. not locate anyone inside found that Wesley had arrest, the sheriff said. that a sus- Union County sheriff’s Upon arrival at the T.R. the home. In addition, been residing with his The defendant also had a pect in a offices, responded 157 property, deputies deputies searched out- father prior to Marvin’s loaded rifle with him at WESLEY HELFENSTEIN Sept. 21 Wednesday morning to observed the ranch-style buildings on the property Sept. 12 death. arson fire the area of the T.R. 157 home partially engulfed and also did not locate any Following the structure that time, but he did not in rural property to serve the sus- with flames visible individuals on the premis- fire, the sheriff said the use it against law enforce- East Liberty was placed pect with a warrant. He is through the windows and es. No injuries were suspect, who is also an ment. under arrest Wednesday currently incarcerated in roof. reported. outdoorsman, had been “Thankfully, all ended morning without incident. the Logan County Jail. Firefighters of the Allen The home valued at staying outdoors on the safely for our deputies Wesley Helfentein, 49, The morning of Sept. Township Fire $155,000 was destroyed in wooded property. Sept. 24, and the suspect,” Sheriff has been charged with 21, deputies of the Logan Department arrived short- the blaze, and the Ohio deputies conducted a Dodds said. Veterans celebrated at picnic LEFT: The Logan County Vets to D.C. organization recently hosted a picnic to honor World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War era veterans at a local farm in Logan County. The event was hosted following the RELATED cancellation of this year’s annual trip to Washington, D.C., because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We wanted to recognize the ITEMS veterans who would have been on this year’s trip and update PAGE 3 them on plans for next year,” Vets to D.C. President Scott Stewart said. “We are currently planning our trip for September 2021 and look forward to next year’s trip.” Dinner was provided for all veter- ans and companions, along with the gifts for the veterans and door prizes. For more information about how to be considered for an upcoming trip or how to become a volunteer, contact Stewart at (937) 407-6766. (LOGAN COUNTY VETS TO D.C. PHOTO) eMail: [email protected] ONLINE @ examiner.org BELLEFONTAINE EXAMINER HUBBARD PUBLISHING CO. Local & State PO Box 40 • Bellefontaine, OH 43311 An independent daily newspa- n LOCAL NOTES per Founded in 1891 n BUCKEYE BRIEFS by E.O. & H.K. Hubbard Feeding Our Future backpack program Issued daily except Sunday at From ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS 127 E. Chillicothe Ave. returns at Ben Logan schools MEMBER OF THE: Man gets lengthy prison term for The governor and lawmakers are jointly Ohio Newspaper Association and working on a plan that would also provide Benjamin Logan Elementary and Middle Schools will the Inland Daily Press Association killing 3, wounding woman assistance for companies experiencing dif- again be participating in the Feeding Our Future back- • The Associated Press • Ohio ficulty making mortgage payments. Given pack program sponsored by the Middleburg United League of Home Dailies CHILLICOTHE — A man who killed the importance of the issue, moving the Methodist Church. three people and critically wounded PUBLISHER: JON HUBBARD money through the state Controlling The Feeding Our Future program provides children another person in shootings at two Ohio GENERAL MANAGER: T.J. HUBBARD Board is one option, said Dan Tierney, a who are from food-insecure homes with meals and homes last year has been sentenced to 35 EDITOR: NATE SMITH DeWine spokesman. The bipartisan panel snacks for the weekend. Children who participate will be ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: years to life in prison. BOB CHAPMAN approves larger state spending measures. given a backpack of food to take home each Friday. It CIRCULATION MANAGER: James Rinehart Jr., 40, of Londonderry, DeWine first announced the aid pack- JILL THOMAS will be filled with enough food for six meals (two each of recently reached a plea deal with the Ross age Tuesday while also saying the ban on SUBSCRIPTION RATES County Prosecutor’s Office, just days alcohol sales after 10 p.m. is being breakfast, lunch, and dinner) as well as snacks. Delivered by carrier, per week ...$2.40 before his trial was due to begin. He plead- reviewed. The ban, which is meant to slow If you would like your child to participate, or if you By motor route, per week...........$2.40 ed guilty Sept. 23 to three counts of aggra- the spread of the coronavirus by limiting need more information, contact Susan Ridge at the ele- Price of single copy.......................75¢ vated murder and one count of attempted late-night socializing, is unpopular with mentary, (937) 592-4838, or Susan Headings at the mid- By mail R.F.D. in Logan and adjoining murder and was sentenced on Wednesday. bars and restaurants that are already hurt- dle school, (937) 599-2386. Any student can participate Counties, per year postpaid ...$125.40 Rinehart fatally shot Leann Potts, 46, ing from reduced business. in this as long as his/her parent fills out and returns a By mail outside of Logan and and Thomas Littler, 63, who were found in The aid comes as unemployment permission slip. surrounding counties..............$147.40 their home, and also killed Potts' brother, claims have ticked upward in recent days ONLINE Edition 50-year-old Rick Adams in the victim's after weeks of declines from their record BHS Distinguished Alumni Five weeks .................................$9.50 home. A woman was also found critically highs at the start of the pandemic. The Thirteen weeks.........................$24.70 wounded inside Adams’ home, but she has state said Thursday that first-time claims Twenty six weeks .....................$49.40 nominations sought through Dec. 16 since recovered. rose for the second time in two weeks, Fifty two weeks-(1 year)...........$98.80 Authorities have not disclosed a motive Nominations are currently being accepted through Lesser periods by mail slightly more than propor- jumping to 17,944 for the week ending tionate cost of yearly rate. Mail subscriptions will for the shootings, which occurred in Sept. 26, a 3 percent increase from the Dec. 16 for the Bellefontaine High School 2021 not be accepted from territories served by an February 2019. Distinguished Alumni Award. Examiner newspaper courier or motor routes. previous week. Continuing claims for unemployment, This award has been established to honor alumni All subscriptions for papers delivered by carrier are payable in advance at Governor, lawmakers plan aid considered a more reliable indicator of the whose actions and achievements bring honor and dis- the Examiner office. No paper sent by economy, fell last week after rising the tinction to the academic heritage of Bellefontaine High mail unless paid for in advance, a for small businesses, renters postal regulation. Subscriptions are week before, the state said. School. non-refundable. Online subscriptions COLUMBUS — An aid package is com- “With the unfortunate unemployment In order to qualify, the candidate needs to be at least must be paid in advance. ing soon for small businesses and people numbers still too high, there are people a 10 year graduate of BHS and have demonstrated sig- HOW TO REACH US struggling to pay their rent and there are struggling to pay rent during the coron- nificant success in the professional arena and/or GENERAL: avirus pandemic, according to Ohio's GOP landlords struggling to pay their mort- 592-3060 shown a significant contribution in service to the com- CIRC/SUBSCRIPTIONS: Option 4 Senate finance chairman. gage,” Dolan said. “So we’re trying to pro- munity, state, or nation. CLASSIFIEDS: Option 5 Lawmakers and Gov. Mike DeWine are vide some temporary financial assistance The 2021 Distinguished Alumni will be recognized at AFTERHOURS: (937) 407-0205 figuring out the best way to provide the until we can get through this crisis.” money—from federal pandemic relief Both initial claims for unemployment the BHS Commencement Ceremony on May 21, 2021. NEWSROOM Option 1 funds—as quickly as possible, Senator and continuing claims rose slightly in the Nominations forms can be obtained from the Nate Smith..........................................1118 Matt Dolan, a Republican from Chagrin last week as the economic impact of the Bellefontaine City Schools website, or by contacting Mandy Loehr......................................1116 Falls in northeastern Ohio, said pandemic continues, Ohio’s human serv- Angie Horvath at Bellefontaine High School at 593-0545 SPORTS Option 2 Wednesday.