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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft will join law enforcement agencies across the country for Operation Dry Water, a nationwide awareness and enforcement effort taking place July 3-5, 2026.
The annual campaign aims to... Read More.
Thousands of people packed the City of Bellefontaine Friday to celebrate America's 250th birthday with an evening of family fun that culminated in a spectacular 30-minute fireworks display.
Before the fireworks lit up the sky, attendees enjoyed a variety of... Read More.
The following guest column from Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is offered for publication:
A few years ago, I stood in a room with more than 200 new citizens as they raised their right hands and took the oath... Read More.
Urbana officially kicked off the Fourth of July weekend Friday evening with a successful America 250 celebration at Grimes Field, drawing a large crowd for an evening of food, music, family activities, and fireworks.
Although rain showers moved through parts... Read More.
A drive down County Road 10 near Zanesfield is turning heads this Independence Day weekend, thanks to a patriotic display created by Matthew and Kimberly Ricketts.
The couple has placed 250 American flags across their property as a tribute to... Read More.
The Champaign County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be on the lookout as a group of scammers known as the "Irish Travelers" is once again making its way through the area.
Sheriff Chad Burroughs says the group, believed to... Read More.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is once again asking Ohioans to help it earn the title of "Best Looking Cruiser" in the annual American Association of State Troopers (AAST) Best Looking Cruiser Contest.
The nationwide competition invites state law enforcement... Read More.
Local Sports
Zanesfield Farm 2 capped off an outstanding season by claiming the 2026 County Farm Championship, finishing with an impressive 13-1 record.
The championship team featured Tobias Williams, Paxton Rohrs, James Black, Hunter Riedmiller, Harrison Rice, Grayson Young, George Lowe, Corwin... Read More.
DeGraff Little League is bringing home the championship after holding off a late comeback by Rockets Little League for a thrilling 10-9 victory at Lewis Ratleff Park.
DeGraff wasted no time taking control of the game, using big first and... Read More.
Jr. ACME District Final
Van Buren 7, Bellefontaine 4
The Bellefontaine Chieftain Jr. ACME baseball team's postseason run came to an end Wednesday night in Wapakoneta, falling 7-4 to Van Buren in the District Final.
Bellefontaine struck first in the opening inning.... Read More.
Indian Lake Little League No. 2, sponsored by Holt Automotive, capped off an outstanding season Monday evening by claiming the county championship with a thrilling 6-5 walk-off victory over fellow Indian Lake squad No. 1.
The championship game provided a... Read More.
Jr. ACME District Semifinals
Bellefontaine 24, Indian Lake 14
The Bellefontaine Chieftain Jr. ACME baseball team punched its ticket to the District Final after surviving a wild 24-14 offensive battle against Indian Lake in a game that lasted more than three... Read More.
