BLES hammered by storm
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April 16, 2026
The impact of Tuesday night’s storm was felt in the Benjamin Logan School District on Wednesday. Above, a district school bus is pictured overturned near a barn after being blown over by the strong winds. (Photo submitted)

BLES hammered by storm

By Kyle Meddles 

Benjamin Logan School District closed its elementary school and operated on a two-hour delay at the high school and middle school on Wednesday following storm damage from Tuesday night.

Superintendent John Scheu said that closure was necessary “to ensure the safety of students and staff while damag...

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