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Hundreds of thousands of visitors and residents flocked to Logan County on Saturday as communities came together to celebrate America's 250th birthday with patriotic festivities, drawing large crowds to both Belle Center and Indian Lake.
Residents and visitors lined streets,... Read More.
For many Ohio families, farming is more than a profession—it's a legacy passed down from one generation to the next.
Through the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Historic Family Farms Program, farms that have remained in the same family for 100... Read More.
The following has been submitted by the Logan County History Center.
By: Beth Marshall
In 1938, there was a sesquicentennial celebration to commemorate the Ordinance of 1797 that opened the Northwest Territory for settlement. As part of the celebration, O.K. Reames,... Read More.
After more than two years of planning and construction, the new Our Lady of Fatima Shrine at Indian Lake is entering its final stages, with organizers announcing the project remains on schedule for an August dedication weekend.
Construction has been... Read More.
A Bellefontaine High School student has earned a prestigious honor.
BHS sophomore Landon Severt has been selected for the All-Ohio State Fair Band.
He will represent Bellefontaine and Logan County at the State Fair this summer with marching, concert, and parade... Read More.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft will join law enforcement agencies across the country for Operation Dry Water, a nationwide awareness and enforcement effort taking place July 3-5, 2026.
The annual campaign aims to... Read More.
Thousands of people packed the City of Bellefontaine Friday to celebrate America's 250th birthday with an evening of family fun that culminated in a spectacular 30-minute fireworks display.
Before the fireworks lit up the sky, attendees enjoyed a variety of... Read More.
Local Sports
Zanesfield Farm 2 capped off an outstanding season by claiming the 2026 County Farm Championship, finishing with an impressive 13-1 record.
The championship team featured Tobias Williams, Paxton Rohrs, James Black, Hunter Riedmiller, Harrison Rice, Grayson Young, George Lowe, Corwin... Read More.
DeGraff Little League is bringing home the championship after holding off a late comeback by Rockets Little League for a thrilling 10-9 victory at Lewis Ratleff Park.
DeGraff wasted no time taking control of the game, using big first and... Read More.
Jr. ACME District Final
Van Buren 7, Bellefontaine 4
The Bellefontaine Chieftain Jr. ACME baseball team's postseason run came to an end Wednesday night in Wapakoneta, falling 7-4 to Van Buren in the District Final.
Bellefontaine struck first in the opening inning.... Read More.
Indian Lake Little League No. 2, sponsored by Holt Automotive, capped off an outstanding season Monday evening by claiming the county championship with a thrilling 6-5 walk-off victory over fellow Indian Lake squad No. 1.
The championship game provided a... Read More.
Jr. ACME District Semifinals
Bellefontaine 24, Indian Lake 14
The Bellefontaine Chieftain Jr. ACME baseball team punched its ticket to the District Final after surviving a wild 24-14 offensive battle against Indian Lake in a game that lasted more than three... Read More.
