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Champaign County dedicates Heritage Tree in Urbana for America 250-Ohio

Champaign County officially dedicated a newly planted heritage tree in Urbana on Thursday as part of Ohio’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The dedication ceremony was held at 11 a.m. at Freedom Grove, located next to... Read More.

Ohio to get $8 million from GM for sharing data on drivers

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in announcing an agreement requiring General Motors to pay $220 million over allegations that it illegally sold consumers’ driving behavior and location data to third parties. Ohio will... Read More.
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McAlexander receives State recognition

DeGraff Village Administrator Ken McAlexander was recently named Water Operator of the Year by the Ohio Rural Water Association for his work on upgrades to the village's water treatment plant. McAlexander, who became Village Administrator in early 2020, began his... Read More.

Missing Kenton man found dead

A missing person investigation in Hardin County has led to the discovery of a deceased man and the arrest of two suspects. According to the Kenton Police Department, 32-year-old Seth Rigdon of Kenton was reported missing by a family member... Read More.
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Logan County Chamber hosts annual legislative breakfast

The Logan County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual legislative breakfast Thursday morning at Otterbein Green Hills. Local business leaders were given an opportunity to hear from elected officials and representatives supporting issues on the November ballot. Issues and races that... Read More.

Ohio AG Andy Wilson takes part in training in Bellefontaine

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson joined law enforcement officers in Bellefontaine Wednesday for a hands-on Subject Control Seminar, demonstrating techniques officers can use when dealing with physical confrontations. The seminar was held at Ohio Fitness and Martial Arts on East... Read More.
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DeWine welcomes Electra to Ohio as company plans nearly 2,000 jobs in Springfield

Governor Mike DeWine visited Springfield on Wednesday to celebrate Electra’s plans to invest $850 million in Clark County and create 1,975 new jobs through a new aircraft production facility. DeWine and Electra CEO Marc Allen first announced in July that... Read More.

Local Sports

Hoke, Rapp, Lantz all named as 2026 Player of the Year on the Central Buckeye Conference all-league teams

The Central Buckeye Conference has announced its 2026 football all-conference selections, recognizing outstanding performances and sportsmanship among players in the Kenton Trail and Mad River divisions. Urbana senior quarterback Grady Lantz was named Kenton Trail Division Offensive Player of the... Read More.

Raiders dominate Lumberjills, Tigers pounce on braves to advance to volleyball District Finals

Local high school volleyball teams continued their postseason runs Tuesday night, with Benjamin Logan and West Liberty-Salem advancing to their respective district championship matches with victories in semifinal action. Benjamin Logan 3, Oakwood 0 – Division IV District Semifinal The Benjamin... Read More.
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Benjamin Logan boys’ soccer falls to Milton-Union in District Semifinals; Calvary Christian exits tournament field

The Benjamin Logan boys soccer team saw its season come to an end Tuesday night in Division IV district semifinal action, while Calvary Christian was eliminated in Division V after a loss to Legacy Christian. Milton-Union 3, Benjamin Logan 0... Read More.

Bellefontaine graduate Scott named OAC Defensive Player of the Week

A Bellefontaine High School graduate is earning recognition at the collegiate level, as Marietta College junior defensive lineman Harper Scott has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week. Scott received his first career weekly award Monday... Read More.
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Benjamin Logan, Urbana eliminated in girls’ soccer District Semifinals

The Benjamin Logan girls soccer team saw its season come to an end in Division IV district semifinal action Monday night, while Urbana was eliminated in Division IV after a loss to Brookville. Greenon 4, Benjamin Logan 1 – Division... Read More.
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