ODA issues statewide quarantine to combat Spotted Lanternfly
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) issued a statewide quarantine in Ohio for the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) effective Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Previously,... Read More.
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Urbana City Schools to host public forum on superintendent search
The Urbana City School District Board of Education is inviting community members to take part in a public forum to help shape the search... Read More.
Police find gun, cocaine in truck at Love’s
A man was arrested early Tuesday morning after police found drugs, a firearm, and open containers of alcohol inside a truck parked at a... Read More.
Shoe, Strayer Riversides Seniors of the Month
Riverside High School has announced its seniors of the Month for February.
Congratulations to Blaine Shoe and Emma Strayer.
Blaine Shoe is the son of Lisa... Read More.
Zoning Board approves housing project variances
The Bellefontaine Board of Zoning Appeals voted Tuesday night to approve zoning variances for a housing development at the intersection of Township Road 216... Read More.
What is Ash Wednesday and why is it observed?
Ash Wednesday is a Christian religious day that marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection and preparation leading up to Easter.
On Ash... Read More.
Data center talk stirs controversy at Urbana City Council meeting
Urbana City Council met in regular session Tuesday, February 17, with a proposed billion-dollar data center project once again taking center stage.
The primary discussion... Read More.
Georgia man arrested for extreme OVI
Bellefontaine police arrested a man for operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) after a traffic stop following a reported incident at a local... Read More.
Teen chokes mother, assaults brother over video game
Bellefontaine police arrested a 14-year-old boy on Saturday after a domestic incident at a residence on Florence Avenue.
According to officers, they were called to the... Read More.
Bellefontaine Police, K9 Pyro nab drugs in late-night stop
A late-night traffic stop on Saturday in Bellefontaine resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Bellefontaine police reported that... Read More.
Bellefontaine Police bust meth during routine patrol
A late-night traffic stop on Friday resulted in felony drug and evidence-tampering charges after Bellefontaine police discovered suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a... Read More.
Deputies arrest man after family incident
A Zanesfield man was arrested Monday after allegedly attacking his mother and her fiancé at a mobile home on Alpine Parkway.
According to the Logan... Read More.
