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UPDATE: Water boil water advisory lifted for Belle Center

UPDATE: 10-22-26 10:50 AM The boil water advisory for the entire Village of Belle Center has been lifted. The advisory was issued due to scheduled maintenance. Residents had been advised to boil water for at least three minutes before using it for... Read More.

Semi overturns on State Route 47 at Logan County line

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office responded to a semi crash Wednesday afternoon on State Route 47 near the Logan County line. The crash happened in the 21,000 block of State Route 47 when a 2024 Kenworth failed to negotiate a... Read More.
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Michael Family Farms hosts Urbana Lions Club for farm tour

Kathy Sponheim of Michael Family Farms spoke to the Urbana Lions Club during a meeting held at the family’s farm, where members also received a tour of the operation and learned more about the local agricultural business. Michael Family Farms... Read More.

Urbana police officers run Columbus Marathon to support Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Four Urbana Police officers participated in the 2026 Columbus Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, October 18, helping raise money for Nationwide Children’s Hospital while accomplishing personal fitness goals. Officer Lance Turner and Officer David Findley ran the half marathon,... Read More.
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Local Halloween festivities set across area

Several Halloween celebrations are planned across Logan and Champaign counties in the coming days, offering families opportunities to enjoy trick-or-treating, games, costumes, food, and other seasonal activities ahead of Halloween. Communities will host events throughout the final week of October,... Read More.

Local officials discuss county projects, growth at annual Town Hall

Local elected officials discussed county projects, economic growth, public safety, and other community issues during the Top of Ohio Patriots’ annual Town Hall meeting Tuesday night at the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. The panel included Logan County Auditor Jack Reser,... Read More.
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Urbana City Council tables decision on data center settlement

The Urbana City Council voted Tuesday, October 20, to delay a decision on a proposed settlement agreement with Thor Equities over the Urbana Technology Hub data center project. Council members tabled the resolution by a 4-3 vote until their... Read More.

Local Sports

Jordan wins Mad River Player of the Year; 2026 Central Buckeye All-Conference boys’ soccer team

The Central Buckeye Conference has announced its 2026 boys soccer all-conference selections, recognizing outstanding performances and sportsmanship among players across the Kenton Trail and Mad River divisions. Jonathan Alder’s Will Hamill was named Kenton Trail Division Player of the Year,... Read More.

CBC announces 2026 girls’ soccer All-Conference selections

The Central Buckeye Conference has announced its 2026 girls soccer all-conference selections, recognizing outstanding performances and sportsmanship among players in the Kenton Trail and Mad River divisions. Jonathan Alder’s Gabby Picciano was named Kenton Trail Division Player of the Year,... Read More.
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Urbana High School to add girls’ flag football this spring

Urbana High School is expanding athletic opportunities for female students by introducing girls flag football this spring ahead of the sport’s recognition by the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2026-27 school year. Girls flag football became the OHSAA’s... Read More.

Climbers beat CBC foe Tecumseh; area boys’ soccer teams open OHSAA Tournament play

Area boys soccer teams opened OHSAA tournament play Tuesday, with Urbana earning a 3-2 victory over Tecumseh to advance to the next round. Graham fell 1-0 to Greenon, while Indian Lake suffered an 8-0 loss to top-seeded Oakwood, ending... Read More.
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Riverside falls to conference foe Covington in opening tournament game

Riverside’s varsity volleyball season came to an end Tuesday, October 20, with a three-set loss to Covington in its tournament opener in Sidney. The Pirates finished the season with a 4-17 record. Riverside fell 25-18 in the opening set before... Read More.
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