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Urbana man charged with two counts of aggravated menacing

A 36-year-old Urbana man faces two counts of aggravated menacing following a reported incident involving threats against two people on Monday, October 12. According to the Urbana Police Division report, officers were dispatched to a residence on North Main Street... Read More.

Two semis involved in crash at US 36 and SR 559 in Champaign County

A two-vehicle crash in Champaign County sent one driver to the hospital Wednesday morning, October 7. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers were dispatched to the area of U.S. Route 36 and State Route 559 around 10:21 a.m. The... Read More.
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Truck runs off road after turn at intersection

A 19-year-old Quincy man was cited after a single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon at the intersection of County Road 18 and County Road 11, outside Bellefontaine. According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 4:40 p.m. Jeremiah Hudson was... Read More.

Early voting in Logan County nearly doubles since 2022

Early voting in Logan County is up nearly 100 percent compared to 2022. From October 12 through October 17, 2022, a total of 887 ballots were cast. During the first four days of early voting in 2026, from October 6 through... Read More.
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Golf cart overturns, two passengers hurt

A 38-year-old Vandalia man was arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence Saturday. The crash happened around 1:50 a.m. in a gravel lot at the resort on State Route 235. Jeremy Vincent was driving and owned the golf cart when... Read More.

BCS Board accepts Brice Henry’s resignation

The Bellefontaine Board of Education accepted the resignation of teacher Brice Henry during their monthly meeting Monday night in the Sloan Distance Learning Center. Mr. Henry resigned as the middle school and high school vocal music teacher, effective October... Read More.
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Understanding the Urbana Mayor recall: What voters need to know

With the Urbana mayoral recall election coming up in November, some voters may be wondering how the process works and what their vote means. The ballot includes two separate decisions: whether Mayor Bill Bean should be removed from office... Read More.

Local Sports

Draws highlight Monday night local soccer results

Bellefontaine 3, Greenview 3 (boys) The Bellefontaine boys soccer team battled Greenview to a 3-3 tie Monday, October 12. Grady Graham opened the scoring for the Chieftains with 29 minutes remaining in the first half, assisted by Mason Phillips. Greenview answered... Read More.

Cardinals beat Falcons in home finale; Chiefs middle school squads advance to CBC semis

Several area volleyball teams were in action Monday, with Triad earning a varsity win over Graham, Memorial St. Mary’s defeating Indian Lake, and Bellefontaine’s seventh- and eighth-grade teams advancing in CBC middle school tournament play. Triad 3, Graham 0 —... Read More.
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West Liberty-Salem MS volleyball teams earn OHC North runner-up honors

The West Liberty-Salem seventh and eighth-grade volleyball teams both finished as OHC North tournament runners-up after strong performances in the end-of-season tournament Saturday. The seventh-grade Lady Tigers opened the tournament with a two-set victory over West Jefferson, winning 25-21 and... Read More.

Urbana brothers making big contributions with Miami University Club Baseball

Two brothers and former Urbana High School athletes are making an impact on the Miami University club baseball team, with Will Donahoe earning national recognition for his performance on the field. Will Donahoe, a junior, was named both the Division... Read More.
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Johns duo win second consecutive Ohio Cup Petanque Tournament

The Zanesfield Petanque Club hosted the 10th Annual Ohio Cup on October 10, 2026, bringing teams together for a day of competition. After three qualifying rounds, the team of Ron Walls and Loren McCumber was the only team to finish... Read More.
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