Local News

Looking Back at 2024: Ohio House Allocates Funding for Local Projects

Saturday, December 28 by April King

On June 25th, 2024, the Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects.The bill allocated... Read More.

Yuretich Charged with Murder in Christmas Eve Shooting

Friday, December 27 by April King

Charly Yuretich, 15, of Bellefontaine, is officially facing serious charges in connection with the death of 23-year-old Nathaniel G. Jones, who was killed on... Read More.

Bellefontaine Fire Department Welcomes Two New Leaders

Friday, December 27 by April King

On Friday afternoon, the Bellefontaine Fire Department celebrated the addition of two new leaders to its ranks.During a ceremony attended by family and friends,... Read More.

Pointe North Nature Park Poised to Reopen

Friday, December 27 by News Room

A popular haven for fishing enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers, just north of Urbana, will reopen to the public on weekends, beginning January 4... Read More.

Cox Sentenced to 10 to 14 Years for Drug Trafficking

Friday, December 27 by News Room

Friday, Judge Kevin P. Braig of the Logan County Court of Common Pleas sentenced Cristina Cox to 10 to 14 years in prison on... Read More.

Looking Back at 2024: Children’s Services Levy Fails in Spring; Passes in Fall

Friday, December 27 by April King

In the 2024 March election, the Logan County Children’s Services levy narrowly lost by 8 votes, with the final tally being 3,522 to 3,514.... Read More.

Man Claims He Was Drugged at Local Restaurant

Friday, December 27 by News Room

Thursday, a man visited the Bellefontaine Police Department to file a report, claiming he was drugged at a local restaurant the night before.The man... Read More.

Two-Vehicle Crash in Bellefontaine Results in Injuries and Citation

Friday, December 27 by News Room

According to the Bellefontaine Police Department, a two-vehicle accident happened Thursday evening just after 6 o'clock at the intersection of Troy Road and West... Read More.

Fire Department Urges Drivers to Give Space After Close Call

Friday, December 27 by April King

The Bellefontaine Fire Department is reminding the public to be careful and give emergency responders plenty of space when they are at the scene... Read More.

Holiday Season Brings Increased Risk of Drunk Driving

Friday, December 27 by April King

As the New Year approaches, more people will be on the roads visiting family and friends, but it also brings an increase in drunk... Read More.

Patrol Releases Christmas Holiday Report

Friday, December 27 by News Room

According to provisional statistics, two people were killed in two fatal crashes on Ohio roadways this Christmas holiday.Of the two people killed, one was... Read More.

Judge Orders Yuretich Held Pending Assessment

Thursday, December 26 by News Room

On Thursday afternoon, 15-year-old Charly Yuretich appeared before Judge Kim Kellogg-Martin via video.Yuretich, from Bellefontaine, had been arrested in connection to the shooting death... Read More.