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Ohio approves spring 2027 turkey hunting, other updates

Ohio hunters and anglers will see several regulation changes following action by the Ohio Wildlife Council. The council approved the spring 2027 wild turkey hunting seasons and simplified bass fishing regulations during its October 28 meeting, according to the Ohio... Read More.

Road construction updates for Logan and Champaign counties

Motorists in Logan and Champaign counties should be aware of several ongoing and upcoming construction projects affecting local roadways. In Champaign County, U.S. Route 68 between State Route 55, also known as Lewis B. Moore Drive, and Springfield Pike will... Read More.
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Ohio’s 988 Crisis Lifeline Reaches One Million Contacts

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the state's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has responded to more than one million calls, text messages and online chats since launching in July 2022. The milestone highlights the importance of providing accessible, around-the-clock... Read More.

Two-vehicle crash on US 68 sends Urbana woman to hospital

A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 68 between West Liberty and Urbana sent one woman to the hospital Thursday afternoon. According to a crash report from the Champaign County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened October 29, at approximately 3:04 p.m.... Read More.
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Lewistown teen seriously injured in rollover crash

Early Sunday morning, an 18-year-old Lewistown man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash on County Road 130, just outside of Bellefontaine. The man was flown to Grant Medical Center in Columbus for treatment of his injuries. He is currently... Read More.

Food for the holidays: November mobile pantry schedule released

Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign and Logan Counties has released its November 2026 mobile food pantry schedule, including several food distributions and special holiday events. The schedule includes drive-through and walk-up distributions at locations throughout Logan and Champaign... Read More.
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Breaking the silence: A conversation about funeral planning and the things we don’t like to talk about

Funeral planning, changing traditions, and end-of-life decisions are often considered taboo subjects. The reality that death is something everyone will eventually face is not an easy conversation for many people. With that in mind, we set out to start a conversation... Read More.

Local Sports

Tiger programs, Chieftain boys to race at State; four teams, three individuals to compete for cross country glory

Area high school cross country teams competed in the OHSAA regional tournaments Saturday, October 31, with races held at Pickerington North High School and Troy High School. Several local teams secured spots in the state championships, including the Bellefontaine boys,... Read More.

Tigers, Cardinals win programs’ first District Titles; Raiders fall short in local volleyball

Area high school volleyball teams wrapped up district tournament action Saturday, October 31, with West Liberty-Salem and Triad capturing district championships, while Benjamin Logan finished as the Division IV runner-up following a five-set match. Wyoming 3, Benjamin Logan 2 –... Read More.
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Climbers, Indians dominate in first round victories; regional quarterfinal stage is set in local high school football

It was a busy Friday night for local high school football teams as a pair of area squads took the field for first-round playoff action. Urbana and Mechanicsburg both came away with convincing wins to advance to the regional... Read More.

Hoke, Rapp, Lantz all named as 2026 Player of the Year on the Central Buckeye Conference all-league teams

The Central Buckeye Conference has announced its 2026 football all-conference selections, recognizing outstanding performances and sportsmanship among players in the Kenton Trail and Mad River divisions. Urbana senior quarterback Grady Lantz was named Kenton Trail Division Offensive Player of the... Read More.
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Lakers, Climbers fall in District Semifinal volleyball matches

Local high school volleyball teams saw their postseason runs come to an end Wednesday night, as Indian Lake fell to Dayton Christian in the Division V district semifinals and Urbana lost to Eaton in the Division IV district semifinals. Dayton... Read More.
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