Man arrested after assault leaves victim unresponsive
A man was arrested after he hit another man so hard that it left him unresponsive late Monday evening, according to the Champaign County... Read More.
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Aggressive driving leads to motorcycle crash
A two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a car Monday evening is being linked to a possible road rage incident, according to the Logan... Read More.
Bickle arrested after found intoxicated in yard with children
Wesley Bickle, 63, of Bellefontaine, was taken into custody Monday evening after police were called about an intoxicated man in a yard with children.
Bellefontaine... Read More.
Huntsville man cited for impaired driving
A Huntsville man was cited for suspected impaired driving Monday night after a concerned neighbor called authorities.
Around 8:30 PM, deputies were called to a... Read More.
West Liberty Police locate missing elderly man
An 82-year-old man from the Columbus area who was reported missing Monday afternoon was safely found after a coordinated response involving local law enforcement... Read More.
Penhorwood, Maus named BHS Seniors of the Month
Bellefontaine High School recently named its Seniors of the Month, Harper Penhorwood and Hayden Maus.
Harper Penhorwood is the daughter of Matt Penhorwood and... Read More.
Urbana BZA denies appeal on proposed data center site plan
The Urbana Board of Zoning and Appeals (BZA) unanimously denied an appeal from Thor Equities LLC, Urbana Investment Group LLC, and Highland Real Estate,... Read More.
Waynesfield woman arrested for OVI
A woman was arrested early Saturday after a traffic stop for suspected impaired driving, according to the Bellefontaine Police Department.
Officers say they spotted a... Read More.
Robinson arrested at Bellefontaine hotel
A man was taken into custody late Saturday night after a reported suspicious activity call at the Cobblestone Hotel that led to the discovery... Read More.
Standley talks de-escalation at Rotary
Former Bellefontaine Police Chief Brandon Standley spoke Monday at a meeting of the Rotary Club in Bellefontaine, focusing on practical ways to de-escalate conflict... Read More.
Cayten, Puckett, Upchurch named April Senior of the Month trio for Urbana
Urbana High School has announced its April Seniors of the Month for 2026, Lacie Cayten, Jesslyn Puckett, and Evan Upchurch.
Lacie Cayten
School activities and awards:... Read More.
Triad Prom 2026 delivers night of dancing, crowning, and lasting memories
Triad held its annual Junior and Senior Prom at Urbana Country Club Saturday night, offering a night of fun and memories.
The night started at... Read More.
