Protection order violation lands Bray in jail
A man was arrested Sunday afternoon after police say he violated a court-issued protection order.
According to the Bellefontaine Police Department, officers were dispatched to... Read More.
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Bickle arrested again for public intoxication
A 63-year-old Bellefontaine man was arrested Sunday afternoon after police found him highly intoxicated near downtown.
According to a report from the Bellefontaine Police Department,... Read More.
Bellefontaine man charged with OVI after complaint at Speedway
A man was arrested for drunk driving Friday night after police received a complaint about an intoxicated driver at the Speedway gas station on... Read More.
DeWine names Suver interim director of Ohio Department of Public Safety
Governor Mike DeWine announced Monday that Ohio Department of Public Safety Assistant Director Benjamin Suver will serve as the interim director of the Ohio... Read More.
Champaign County Sheriff warns residents about BMV scam calls and texts
The Champaign County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be on the lookout for scam calls and text messages from individuals falsely claiming to... Read More.
Retired Police Chief Matthew Lingrell named 2026 UHS distinguished alumni
Retired Urbana Police Chief Matthew D. Lingrell has been selected as the 2026 Urbana High School Distinguished Alumni, recognizing a lifetime of service to... Read More.
Ohio’s final 2026 spring wild turkey hunting season results
Ohio’s wild turkey hunters bagged 15,887 birds during the spring 2026 season, which concluded on Sunday, May 31, according to the Ohio Department of... Read More.
Boil advisory issued for portion of South Main Street following water line break
The City of Bellefontaine Water Department has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of South Main Street following a water main depressurization... Read More.
Water main break floods street by TSC in Bellefontaine
UPDATE: 5:55 PM 6/1/26
According to the Bellefontaine Water Department:
"If residents experience low water pressure or no water at all, please call the Bellefontaine Water... Read More.
Bellefontaine man cited for street racing following burnout incident
A Bellefontaine man was cited for street racing after allegedly performing a burnout in the city's west side Friday night, according to the Bellefontaine... Read More.
Man CareFlighted after serious chainsaw accident in St. Paris
A man was flown to a Dayton-area trauma center after suffering a serious chainsaw injury Monday afternoon in Champaign County.
According to the Champaign County... Read More.
Wapakoneta teen arrested after intoxicated stroll ends on Bellefontaine porch
A 19-year-old Wapakoneta man was arrested early Saturday morning after police found him intoxicated on the porch of a Bellefontaine residence.
According to the Bellefontaine... Read More.
