​On Saturday, October 26th, the Bellefontaine Police Department in partnership with Logan County CORE, Mary Rutan Hospital, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration collected 50 lbs. of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Since collection began in 2010 in Logan County, over 2750 lbs. of medication have been disposed of.

If you happened to miss the event, but need to dispose of medication, please visit one of the three local drug drop boxes.

Drug drop boxes are located at the Logan County Sheriff's Office, Mary Rutan Hospital (near the emergency room entrance) and at the Russell's Point Police Department.

If you are unable to dispose of medications at a drop box location, or if no disposal instructions are given on the prescription drug labeling, the Drug Enforcement Agency recommends following these simple steps to throw the drugs in the household trash:

Volunteer today to join the Community C.O.R.E. Youth Council!

Logan County youths in Grades 6-10 are sought to participate in a new Youth Council as a part of CORE under the Prevention Team. This youth council would be working to address alcohol/drug use and behaviors in Logan County.

If you know any youth that would be interested or you are interested, please fill out the application below.

By Maria Durant, ABC 6/FOX 28
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio —  In Logan County, they are coming together to tackle an overwhelming issue - the heroin epidemic.

"We're trying to offer hope, " said Steven Marshall one of the co-founders of Community CORE. CORE stands for Coalition For Opiate Relief Efforts.

Dozens of community leaders, business owners and families impacted by the drug epidemic are sharing their concerns, experiences and what works in solving the county's heroin crisis.