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It's a part of life that many people would rather avoid discussing.
But long before a funeral service begins, there's an important process taking place behind the scenes.
Kyle Van Horn offers a closer look at the trade of embalming and... Read More.
The following has been submitted by the Logan County History Center:
By: Mary E. Mortimer
DeGraff’s banking history dates to 1869. Its second bank, established in 1885 as The Citizens Bank of DeGraff, continues today as Buckeye State Bank, Ohio’s oldest... Read More.
Older Ohioans who need help paying their heating bills may qualify for assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Bridges Community Action Partnership are reminding residents that HEAP provides financial assistance... Read More.
The City of Bellefontaine is tentatively planning a second round of leaf pickup beginning November 9.
According to Service-Safety Director Wes Dodds, the tentative schedule includes the following dates:
Northeast section: November 9, 10, and 12.
Southeast section: November 13,... Read More.
Benjamin Logan High School recently welcomed its newest National Honor Society (NHS) members during a special induction ceremony held in front of the entire student body.
The National Honor Society recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in four areas: scholarship, service,... Read More.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to stay alert as deer activity increases during the fall and winter months.
November is typically a busy month for deer-related crashes due to peak breeding season and the end of daylight... Read More.
UPDATE 11-6-26 3:45 PM
The City of Bellefontaine has lifted a boil water advisory issued Thursday, November 5.
The advisory affected addresses 1104 through 1136 on Michigan Street and 600 East Lake Avenue.
The Bellefontaine Water Department says water samples were tested,... Read More.
Local Sports
It was another big Friday night for area teams in the OHSAA football playoffs, with several local programs advancing to the regional semifinals.
Urbana, Graham, Mechanicsburg and Riverside all picked up playoff victories, including a major road upset by the... Read More.
The West Liberty-Salem Lady Tigers saw their volleyball season come to an end Thursday night, falling to Versailles in the Division V regional semifinals.
Versailles won in straight sets, 25-20, 25-22, and 25-13, to advance to the regional finals.
West Liberty-Salem... Read More.
Riverside athletes have earned recognition across multiple sports, collecting Three Rivers Conference honors following the 2026 fall athletic season. The Pirates were represented in football, volleyball, boys' golf, and girls' golf, with several athletes earning First Team, Second Team,... Read More.
The Triad Cardinals saw their historic volleyball season come to an end Wednesday night, falling to Parkway in the Division VI regional semifinals.
Parkway won in straight sets, 27-25, 25-23, and 25-10, to advance to the regional finals.
Triad finishes the... Read More.
The Ohio Heritage Conference has announced its 2026 girls and boys cross country all-conference selections, recognizing outstanding performances among runners throughout the conference.
West Liberty-Salem’s Isla Leichty earned First Team honors on the girls' side, while Addi Wallen, Elin Leichty,... Read More.
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