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Driver flees after one-vehicle crash in Urbana

A Columbus man is facing charges after fleeing the scene of a single-vehicle crash late Sunday night in Champaign County. According to the Springfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers responded around 10:19 p.m. on March 2 to... Read More.

Bellefontaine Police respond to two Monday evening crashes

The Bellefontaine Police Department reports that two crashes happened Monday evening during the 7 o’clock hour, with no injuries reported. Just after 7:00 PM, a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Debra Moffitt, 58, of Bellefontaine, was traveling east on State... Read More.
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USDA launches “One Farmer, One File” to simplify services for farmers

Last week at the Commodity Classic Convention, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins unveiled “One Farmer, One File”, a new initiative designed to make USDA services easier and faster for farmers. The program creates a single, unified record for each... Read More.

Man arrested for drunk driving and open container

Monday, Bellefontaine Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at Mac-A-Cheek Learning Center. The caller told dispatch that a white Dodge pickup was parked near the playground, and the driver was making erratic movements inside the cab. Officers arrived... Read More.
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Stump arrested for OVI in Russells Point

A West Liberty man was arrested Tuesday night after a traffic stop for multiple stop sign violations. According to the Russells Point Police Department, officers on patrol around 6:45 PM observed a black 2006 Acura repeatedly stopping past the marked... Read More.

Urbana City Council approves moratorium to suspend progress on data center project

In front of a packed City Auditorium, the Urbana City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to approve a 12-month moratorium on the development of new data centers within the city limits, temporarily halting progress on a proposed project that... Read More.
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Nominate a teacher for Logan County’s 2026 Teacher of the Year

You have the chance to recognize the teachers in the community who go the extra mile for their students. The 2026 Teacher of the Year Awards, sponsored by Quest Federal Credit Union, will honor one teacher from each school district... Read More.

Local Sports

Pirate basketball sees four players honored in TRC all-conference selections

The Three Rivers Conference has announced its 2025-26 basketball all-conference selections, and the Riverside Pirates were represented by four honorable mention honorees across the boys and girls programs. On the boys side, sophomore guard Brody Orsborne and senior guard Hayden... Read More.

OHC releases boys’ basketball awards for North Division

The Ohio Heritage Conference has released its 2025-26 boys basketball all-conference selections for the North Division, recognizing the top players and teams from this past season. Fairbanks claimed the outright North Division championship with an impressive 15-1 conference record,... Read More.
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Tigers’ Astorino named OHC Player of the Year; North Division girls’ basketball awards

The Ohio Heritage Conference has announced its 2025-26 girls basketball all-conference selections, recognizing top performances in the North Division. West Liberty-Salem and Fairbanks shared the North Division championship, each finishing with a 14-2 conference record, highlighting a competitive season... Read More.

WL-S 6th-grade boys capture gold at Triad Classic

The West Liberty-Salem 6th-grade boys basketball team delivered a championship performance over the weekend, winning the Gold Bracket at the Triad Classic. WL-S went a perfect 4–0 across pool play and bracket action, finishing the tournament with a decisive championship... Read More.
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UPDATE: Lakers, Raiders impress at girls’ sectional wrestling tourneys; full weekend recap

Several area girls’ wrestling teams took center stage this past weekend at sectional tournaments across central Ohio, showcasing skill, determination, and heart on the mat. Wrestlers battled through tough brackets, with many securing top-four finishes to punch their tickets to... Read More.
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