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Logan County history: The early wool industry

The following has been submitted by the Logan County History Center: By Mary E. Mortimer: In the early 1830s, Logan County was largely engaged in sheep raising and wool production. Before a formal market developed, farmers maintained small flocks primarily for... Read More.

Coyote breeding season underway – what residents should know

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is reminding Ohioans that coyote breeding season is now underway across the state. Coyotes, which are highly adaptable members of Ohio’s wildlife community, typically mate from January through March, with... Read More.
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Champaign County Construction Update

Drivers in Champaign County should be aware of upcoming traffic impacts on a state highway. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation District 7, motorists can expect intermittent lane restrictions on U.S. Route 68 between the Clark/Champaign County line and... Read More.

Drought Disaster Designation opens emergency USDA loans for Logan County farmers

Farmers in Ohio, including those in Logan County, now have access to expanded federal assistance following a Secretarial natural disaster designation tied to ongoing drought conditions. The designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture, through its Farm Service Agency,... Read More.
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Indian Lake High School musical brings a fairytale classic to the stage

The 2026 Indian Lake High School Musical brings a favorite fairytale full of forbidden love and uncomfortable sleeping arrangements to the big stage. The cast and crew will present Once Upon a Mattress in the Wilma Jacobs Performing Arts Auditorium... Read More.

BHS inducts 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame members

Congratulations to the seven newest members of the Bellefontaine High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony was held Friday night between the JV and varsity boys basketball games at BHS. The inductees include: Mark Brunswick (Coach) MacKenzie Brunswick Crabtree ... Read More.
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Big trucks, tight rules: Bellefontaine issues alert

The Bellefontaine Police Department is reminding drivers of large or oversized vehicles that angle parking on Main Street and Columbus Avenue downtown is restricted, and that semi-truck traffic is prohibited in the area except for deliveries or when using... Read More.

Local Sports

BHS wrestlers place third at Chieftain Duals

The Bellefontaine boys wrestling team turned in its strongest performance of the season Saturday, finishing third at its own Chieftain Duals with a 3-2 record in dual competition. The Chiefs earned convincing wins over West Carrollton, Eaton and Greenon, highlighted... Read More.

WL-S girls fall to Miami East, 8th-grade boys claim OHC title

It was a busy and memorable stretch for West Liberty-Salem basketball, with teams at multiple levels competing for league titles and tournament hardware. In varsity girls action, Miami East defeated West Liberty-Salem 52–36. The Lady Tigers, now 19–3 on the... Read More.
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Multiple Chieftain swimmers qualify for Districts

The Chieftain swimmers delivered an outstanding performance at Sectionals on Friday and Saturday, with both the girls and boys teams posting a wave of personal-best times and earning multiple spots at the district meet. Nearly 70 percent of Bellefontaine’s swims... Read More.

Update: Burg bowling programs cruise to District Tournament

OHSAA Girls Division II Sectional Bowling Tournament HP Lanes — February 13, 2026Top 12 teams advance to the District Tournament The Mechanicsburg girls bowling team turned in a dominant performance Friday at the OHSAA Girls Division II Central Sectional Bowling Tournament... Read More.
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Chiefs hang on to upset rival Cougars; Friday boys’ basketball scoreboard

Bellefontaine 64, Kenton Ridge 62 The Bellefontaine Chiefs picked up a statement win Friday night, edging CBC rival Kenton Ridge Cougars 64–62 in a tightly contested matchup. Bellefontaine held off a late Kenton Ridge push and stole the ball on a... Read More.
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