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The following has been submitted by the Logan County History Center:
By: Don Corwin and Beth Marshall
Prior to the 1880s, an extensive marshy wetland, partial remains of an Ice Age lake, lay in the area east of the Rushsylvania Pike... Read More.
In recognition of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to always keep their eyes on the road, their hands on the wheel and their mind on the task.
“National Distracted Driving Awareness Month... Read More.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft has launched the America 250 – ODNR Challenge to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
The challenge runs through December 31, 2026.
Participants can choose between a 25‑mile family-friendly option or... Read More.
Urbana Elementary School is turning reading into an exciting reward for students with the addition of a new book vending machine, designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading among children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
The unique initiative was... Read More.
A man was arrested Thursday afternoon after a confrontation with deputies who were responding to a welfare check, according to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were called to a home in Lakeview to assist Adult Protective Services with concerns... Read More.
A 44-year-old man was arrested Thursday night after a traffic stop in Russells Point, according to the Russells Point Police Department.
An officer on patrol just before 11:00 PM on U.S. 33 first noticed the vehicle after it went outside... Read More.
A three-vehicle crash Thursday night led to the arrest of a Bellefontaine woman on suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence.
According to reports from the Bellefontaine Police Department, officers and emergency crews were dispatched around 8:30 p.m. to... Read More.
Local Sports
Area track and field teams turned in strong early-season performances across multiple meets, highlighted by the Piqua Invitational on Friday and the Versailles Invitational on Saturday, along with middle school action Thursday in Mechanicsburg.
Indian Lake Posts Strong Finish at... Read More.
Triad 13, Shekinah Christian 0
The Triad Lady Cardinals earned their first win of the season in dominant fashion, shutting out Shekinah Christian 13-0 in a run-shortened game.
Triad’s pitching staff combined for a no-hitter, striking out eight of the 16... Read More.
Urbana 15, Northwestern 6
The Urbana Hillclimbers stayed unbeaten, improving to 3-0 after pulling away late for a 15-6 win over Northwestern.
Urbana got on the board in the first inning thanks to a Warrior error, but broke the game open... Read More.
Riverside track and field kicked off its season Thursday at the Covington quad meet, with athletes turning in a number of top-five finishes in an encouraging early showing.
The girls' squad was led by Addison Shoe, who placed in both... Read More.
Indian Lake 13, Riverside 2
Indian Lake used a big second inning and steady offensive production to roll past Riverside 13-2, improving to 2-1 on the season while the Pirates fall to 3-4.
Riverside struck first in the opening inning when... Read More.
