August Grand Jury hands down 21 indictments
The August grand jury met Tuesday and handed down 21 indictments.
The charges include drug possession, theft, domestic violence, strangulation, kidnapping, weapons offenses, and other... Read More.
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Day seven of the Champaign County Fair features swine auction, monster trucks at grandstands
Thursday at the 185th Champaign County Fair brings a full day of livestock competition, special events, youth recognition, and high-powered grandstand entertainment.
The day begins... Read More.
Semi overturns on U.S. 68 during severe storms in Champaign County
A semi truck overturned Tuesday on U.S. 68 near Deer Run Road after encountering severe crosswinds during storms that moved through Champaign County and... Read More.
2026 Champaign County Poultry Market Show winners announced
The 2026 Poultry Market Show was held at a soggy Champaign County Fairgrounds on Wednesday morning, the day after a severe storm struck the... Read More.
Urbana Fire Chief, EMA praise community for response following yesterday’s storms
Residents across Champaign County continue to recover from the damage left behind by yesterday’s storms, with emergency crews, utility workers and community members working... Read More.
Two vehicles collide on South Main Street
A lane change led to a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon on South Main Street in Bellefontaine.
The Bellefontaine Police Department says the crash happened shortly... Read More.
Head-on crash sends passenger to hospital
One person was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on Township Road 185.
The Logan County Sheriff's Office says the crash... Read More.
Another Walmart theft case shows growing self-checkout problem
Another theft investigation at the Bellefontaine Walmart is showing a problem retailers continue to deal with at self-checkout lanes.
Two people are facing theft charges... Read More.
Emergency road closure announced for Jefferson Township Road 55 in Logan County
Due to heavy rains and resulting road conditions, the Jefferson Township Trustees have announced an emergency road closure on Township Road 55 in Logan... Read More.
Bellefontaine Council hears about proposals to help with flooding
With the recent torrential rainfall on everyone's mind, City Engineer Jim Bischoff informed the Bellefontaine Council about a plan to mitigate flooding at its meeting... Read More.
Youth Day at the Champaign County Fair features games, shows and grandstand entertainment
Wednesday at the 185th Champaign County Fair is all about celebrating the next generation during Youth Day, featuring special activities, youth competitions, livestock shows... Read More.
Vondenhuevel, Ankrom named Grand Champions at Champaign County Dairy Shows
The 2026 Champaign County Junior Fair Dairy Steer and Dairy Feeder Shows got underway on Tuesday afternoon after severe storms moving through the area... Read More.
