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Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club begins tenth year

Benjamin Logan students are getting hands-on experience with environmental science as the school’s Environmental Science Club begins its 10th year. The club recently kicked off the new school year with a visit to Jolly Acres, where 28 student members pressed... Read More.

Crash on East Sandusky causes minor damage

An 18-year-old Waynesfield driver was cited after a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Bellefontaine. The crash happened around 3:15 p.m. on East Sandusky Avenue. Cambrey Miller was driving a 2006 Honda Accord behind a second 2006 Honda Accord driven by 17-year-old... Read More.
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UPDATE: Car hits house on South Main Street

UPDATE: 10/8/26 10:00 AM A Bellefontaine woman was taken to the hospital after a semi pushed her car off South Main Street and into a home Friday morning. According to a crash report released Thursday by the Bellefontaine Police Department, 63-year-old... Read More.

Cox sentenced after dog abuse arrest

Curtis Cox was sentenced this week in Bellefontaine Municipal Court after his August arrest on a misdemeanor charge involving a dog. Peak of Ohio News previously reported that on August 28, Cox, 85, of DeGraff, was arrested following an investigation... Read More.
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BHS Quiz Bowl team splits league opener

The Bellefontaine High School Quiz Bowl team opened league play at Indian Lake Wednesday night. Both schools compete in the Hancock-Hardin-Logan (HHL) League. In the first match, Bellefontaine lost to Indian Lake 280-165. Ethan Reynolds led the Chiefs with 60 points. Landon Severt... Read More.

Three injured in Champaign County crash

Two drivers and a teenage passenger were taken to Mercy Health–Urbana Hospital with suspected minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash Saturday evening in Champaign County. According to the Champaign County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred around 8:14 p.m. Oct. 3... Read More.
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Urbana firefighter earns State Fire Safety Inspector certification

The Urbana Fire Division is recognizing Firefighter Dillon Stevens for earning his State of Ohio Fire Safety Inspector certification through the Ohio Fire Academy. The course provided training in the role of a fire inspector in code enforcement, general fire... Read More.

Local Sports

Turner’s hat trick leads Bellefontaine; Benjamin Logan sweeps Tecumseh in local soccer results

Bellefontaine 3, Springfield Shawnee 1 (boys) The Bellefontaine boys soccer team picked up a 3-1 victory over Springfield Shawnee Wednesday night. Ethan Turner opened the scoring with 28 minutes remaining in the first half, finishing off an assist from Sean Miller.... Read More.

Chiefs fall to Cougars; many local middle schools in action on Wednesday

Several area volleyball teams were in action Wednesday, with Bellefontaine wrapping up its regular season against Kenton Ridge, while the Bellefontaine and Riverside middle school teams began tournament play. Kenton Ridge 3, Bellefontaine 0 — Varsity The Bellefontaine Lady Chieftains closed... Read More.
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CBC announces 2026 girls’ golf All-Conference selections

The Central Buckeye Conference has announced its 2026 girls golf all-conference selections, recognizing standout performances and sportsmanship from golfers across the Kenton Trail and Mad River divisions. Northwestern’s Cadence Monroe-McCoy was named Mad River Division Player of the Year, while... Read More.

Snipes, McPherson lead local boys in CBC golf awards

The Central Buckeye Conference has announced its 2026 boys golf all-conference selections, recognizing the top golfers and sportsmanship standouts from across the Kenton Trail and Mad River divisions. London’s Jacob Porter was named Kenton Trail Division Player of the Year,... Read More.
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Benjamin Logan cross country competes at Jackson Center

The Benjamin Logan cross country teams competed Tuesday evening at the Jackson Center Cross Country Meet at Tiger Trail Park. Benjamin Logan Boys Greyson Butler led the Raiders with a fourth-place finish in 18:23.1. Cason Lacher finished 14th in 21:00.9, followed by... Read More.
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