The City of Bellefontaine is issuing a strong call to action for residents and property owners to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, citing ongoing safety concerns across the community. City officials say many sidewalks remain covered with snow and... Read More.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Wednesday the list of partisan candidates who submitted petitions to run for statewide office in the May 5, 2026, primary election. “Public service is a patriotic calling, and I want to recognize these... Read More.

The Bellefontaine Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 135 North Detroit Street to continue a hearing originally scheduled for February 3. The meeting will... Read More.

The Bellefontaine Police Department is investigating a reported scam involving a local flooring business that resulted in a loss of more than $3,500. According to police, officers were called on Wednesday afternoon to Factory Direct Flooring, regarding a fraud complaint. The... Read More.

A multi-family residence in the Village of Mechanicsburg was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon and remains under investigation. The Mechanicsburg Fire Department was dispatched at 4:02 p.m. to a report of a structure fire on West Sandusky Street. Crews arrived... Read More.

UPDATED 2/04/2026 at 7:05 p.m. The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office has released additional information regarding the incident on Dolly Varden Road. Following further investigation, authorities have identified the deceased as Scott Thuma, 60, of Springfield, Ohio. Investigators determined the death was the... Read More.

Updated: Thursday, February 5 at 4:05 AM The Marysville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two-vehicle injury crash. The crash happened on Wednesday, shortly after 1:00 PM, on US Route 68 at the intersection of County... Read More.