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Road closures Saturday for Great Pumpkin Walk in downtown Bellefontaine

Drivers should expect road closures in downtown Bellefontaine on Saturday for the annual Great Pumpkin Walk. The road closures will begin at 9 a.m. and remain in effect until 5 p.m. The event itself runs from noon to 4 p.m. The family-friendly... Read More.

Indian Lake Middle School inducts 15 into Academic Hall of Fame

Fifteen Indian Lake freshmen have been inducted into the Indian Lake Middle School Academic Hall of Fame during the school's 32nd annual ceremony. The students, all members of the Indian Lake Class of 2030, returned to the middle school recently... Read More.
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Champaign County Sheriff’s Chaplain Ministry to first annual car show

The Champaign County Sheriff’s Chaplain Ministry will host its first annual car show Saturday, October 10, at the Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana. The family-friendly community outreach event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at... Read More.

Bellefontaine Police investigate three crashes over two days

Bellefontaine police handled three traffic crashes Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, including two rear-end collisions. The first crash happened Wednesday around 7:45 p.m. at Main Street and Gunntown Road. Police say a vehicle driven by Amy Wilkins of West Liberty was... Read More.
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Bellefontaine announces 2026 leaf pickup schedule

The City of Bellefontaine has announced its 2026 leaf pickup schedule, with collections beginning October 26. Service-Safety Director Wes Dodds says the first round of pickup will run through November 6, covering all four sections of the city. The schedule is... Read More.

Kiwanis honors outstanding members, welcomes new President

The Kiwanis Club of Bellefontaine recently celebrated another year of service, leadership, and community involvement during its annual awards presentation and installation of officers. The meeting recognized several individuals for their outstanding contributions to the organization and the community... Read More.
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Ohio BCI returns more than $15,000 to victim of crypto ATM scam

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation today returned more than $15,000 to a victim of a cryptocurrency scam in a case that underscores the risks of fraud associated with crypto ATMs. “Crypto ATMs are a favorite tool for scammers looking... Read More.

Local Sports

Benjamin Logan 8th-grade football rolls past Graham, 38-12

The Benjamin Logan eighth-grade football team earned a 38-12 victory over Graham on the road. The Raiders' offense rushed for 307 yards, led by Carter Crumm, who finished with 197 yards on nine carries and three touchdowns. Bryson Greiner added... Read More.

Benjamin Logan, Calvary Christian earn boys soccer victories

Benjamin Logan 1, Urbana 0 (boys) The Benjamin Logan boys soccer team traveled to Urbana and came away with a 1-0 victory. Brock Henry scored the game-winning goal with 16 minutes remaining, finishing off a long throw-in from Bodie Clapsaddle. Goalkeeper Carter... Read More.
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Millice, Rausch win Golfers of the Year in the Ohio Heritage Conference

The Ohio Heritage Conference has announced its 2026 boys and girls golf all-conference selections, recognizing the top golfers and sportsmanship standouts from across the North Division. Cohen Millice of Triad was named Boys Player of the Year, while Blake Rausch... Read More.

Raiders finish unbeaten season in CBC Mad River; local Thursday volleyball finals

Several area volleyball teams were in action Thursday, October 8, with Benjamin Logan capturing a conference championship, Indian Lake celebrating Senior Night with a win, and Riverside competing in varsity and middle school tournament play. Benjamin Logan 3, North Union... Read More.
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Riverside High School to induct three athletes into athletic Hall of Fame

Riverside High School will induct three former athletes into the Riverside Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony Friday, October 9. The induction ceremony will begin at 6:15 p.m. on the Veterans’ Stadium field. This year’s inductees are Shawn Christensen, Tanner... Read More.
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