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Troopers respond to two-car collision in Urbana Township

Authorities responded to a two-vehicle collision Thursday afternoon at a busy Champaign County intersection, according to troopers from the Springfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on October 29, 2026, at approximately 4:11 p.m. at the... Read More.

Single-vehicle crash reported on State Route 4 outside Mechanicsburg

A single-vehicle crash was reported Thursday morning, October 29, on State Route 4 north of Catawba and southwest of Mechanicsburg. According to the Mechanicsburg Fire Department, the Champaign County 911 Center received a report of an injury crash near State... Read More.
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Police pursuit ends in crash, driver flees on foot

A police pursuit in Bellefontaine ended in a crash Wednesday night, but the driver got away on foot. According to the Bellefontaine Police Department, officers were called around 8:20 p.m. about a maroon vehicle traveling without working taillights. Officers spotted a... Read More.

Deputies respond several times before arrest

A Belle Center man was arrested Thursday night after deputies were called to his home. Deputies arrived for the third time just before 11:00 PM at a home on the 300 block of East Main Street for a report of... Read More.
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First Pirate Honor Roll list released

The first Honor Roll of the 2026/2027 school year has been released for Riverside High School, grades 7-12. 7th Grade: 4.0 or better: Scarlett Lentz. 3.5 or better: Bella Castallante, Kona Machado, April Tryloff, Brielle Carpenter, Stella Shultz, Hayes Shoemaker,... Read More.

One year after farm accident, Mann shares powerful message about emergency responders

One year ago, Shelby Mann of Jackson Center was involved in a serious farm equipment accident that left her trapped inside a piece of farm machinery along State Route 274 near the Shelby County line. Now, Mann is sharing her... Read More.
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Champaign County dedicates Heritage Tree in Urbana for America 250-Ohio

Champaign County officially dedicated a newly planted heritage tree in Urbana on Thursday as part of Ohio’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The dedication ceremony was held at 11 a.m. at Freedom Grove, located next to... Read More.

Local Sports

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.

Raiders dominate Lumberjills, Tigers pounce on braves to advance to volleyball District Finals

Local high school volleyball teams continued their postseason runs Tuesday night, with Benjamin Logan and West Liberty-Salem advancing to their respective district championship matches with victories in semifinal action. Benjamin Logan 3, Oakwood 0 – Division IV District Semifinal The Benjamin... Read More.
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Benjamin Logan boys’ soccer falls to Milton-Union in District Semifinals; Calvary Christian exits tournament field

The Benjamin Logan boys soccer team saw its season come to an end Tuesday night in Division IV district semifinal action, while Calvary Christian was eliminated in Division V after a loss to Legacy Christian. Milton-Union 3, Benjamin Logan 0... Read More.

Bellefontaine graduate Scott named OAC Defensive Player of the Week

A Bellefontaine High School graduate is earning recognition at the collegiate level, as Marietta College junior defensive lineman Harper Scott has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week. Scott received his first career weekly award Monday... Read More.
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Benjamin Logan, Urbana eliminated in girls’ soccer District Semifinals

The Benjamin Logan girls soccer team saw its season come to an end in Division IV district semifinal action Monday night, while Urbana was eliminated in Division IV after a loss to Brookville. Greenon 4, Benjamin Logan 1 – Division... Read More.
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