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Russells Point Police hold suicide awareness sign rally

The Russells Point Police Department held a suicide awareness sign rally on Friday, bringing community members together to raise awareness, spread hope, and remind those struggling that they were not alone. The event was held from noon to 1 p.m.... Read More.

Clifford sentenced after major drug investigation

A 35-year-old Bellefontaine man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony drug charges stemming from a month-long investigation by local law enforcement. Joseph Clifford was sentenced Thursday in Logan County Common Pleas Court to three to... Read More.
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Champaign County Commissioners oppose Grid Growth Ventures transmission project

The Champaign County Board of Commissioners has announced its opposition to the proposed Grid Growth Ventures 765-kV Transmission Project through Champaign County. The commissioners cited concerns about the size of the proposed structures and potential impacts on property owners, farmland,... Read More.

Porch disturbance escalates into arrest

A Bellefontaine man was arrested Thursday night after police responded to reports of threatening and disorderly behavior. Police were first called around 8:00 p.m. to a home on Cantwell Avenue for a possible menacing complaint. Officers spoke with a resident who... Read More.
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Logan County Veterans Service Commission hosts Silent Watch

The Logan County Veterans Service Commission partnered with Silent Watch on Thursday for a Veteran Suicide Awareness event at Veterans Plaza outside the Logan County Courthouse in Bellefontaine. The Silent Watch event was held as part of September’s Suicide Prevention... Read More.

Ohio voters begin receiving absentee ballot applications

Registered Ohio voters will soon begin receiving official absentee ballot request applications in the mail ahead of the November general election. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose says the mailings are arriving in voters' mailboxes around Labor Day weekend. The state... Read More.
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Bellefontaine Schools dismiss early Friday due to heat

Bellefontaine City Schools will once again send students home early Friday as extreme heat continues across the area. The district will dismiss students two hours early on September 4, marking the third straight day of early dismissal due to safety... Read More.

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Benjamin Logan MS football splits with Tecumseh

The Benjamin Logan 8th grade football team improved to 2-0 with a 30-0 win over Tecumseh in a weather-shortened game. The contest was called at halftime due to lightning. The Raider defense was impressive once again, allowing no points while... Read More.

Area volleyball teams battle on Thursday night

Several area volleyball teams were in action Thursday night, with Benjamin Logan and Riverside earning victories while Bellefontaine fell to Urbana. Varsity – Urbana 3, Bellefontaine 0 The Bellefontaine Lady Chieftains struggled to find their groove against visiting Urbana Thursday night,... Read More.
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West Liberty-Salem soccer splits Thursday matches

West Liberty-Salem 2, Newton 0 (boys) The West Liberty-Salem boys varsity soccer team improved to 3-2 on the season with a 2-0 shutout victory over Newton. The Tigers scored both of their goals in the first half. Eli Jones and Conner... Read More.

Bellefontaine girls’ tennis rolls past Tecumseh 4-1 in Thursday action

The Bellefontaine girls tennis team picked up a 4-1 victory over Tecumseh Wednesday. The Chieftains earned three wins in singles play. At first singles, Mia Brown defeated Hofstede 8-0. At second singles, Rylee Crabtree defeated Gastineau 8-2, while Olivia Warye earned... Read More.
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Indian Lake boys’ roll past Shawnee, Bellefontaine girls’ edge Kenton Ridge in Wednesday golf

Local high school golf teams were back on the course Wednesday, with Bellefontaine and Indian Lake both competing in action. Indian Lake 158, Shawnee 190 (boys) The Indian Lake boys golf team picked up a CBC victory Wednesday night, defeating Shawnee... Read More.
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