Local News

Champaign County OSU extension showcases educational programs at Urbana Lions Club meeting

Thursday, February 19 by Nate Bope

Representatives from the Champaign County OSU Extension office were guest speakers at the weekly meeting of the Urbana Lions Club, highlighting educational programs and... Read More.

Safety Town returns for 65th year

Wednesday, February 18 by April King

The Bellefontaine Exchange Club has announced plans to sponsor its 65th Annual Safety Town Program, continuing a long-running effort to help keep young children... Read More.

ODA issues statewide quarantine to combat Spotted Lanternfly

Wednesday, February 18 by April King

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.

Urbana City Schools to host public forum on superintendent search

Wednesday, February 18 by Nate Bope

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

Wednesday, February 18 by News Room

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

Wednesday, February 18 by April King

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

Wednesday, February 18 by April King

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?

Wednesday, February 18 by April King

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

Wednesday, February 18 by Nate Bope

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

Tuesday, February 17 by News Room

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

Tuesday, February 17 by News Room

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

Tuesday, February 17 by News Room

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.

Champaign County OSU extension showcases educational programs at Urbana Lions Club meeting

Safety Town returns for 65th year

ODA issues statewide quarantine to combat Spotted Lanternfly

Urbana City Schools to host public forum on superintendent search

Police find gun, cocaine in truck at Love’s

Shoe, Strayer Riversides Seniors of the Month

Zoning Board approves housing project variances

What is Ash Wednesday and why is it observed?

Data center talk stirs controversy at Urbana City Council meeting

Georgia man arrested for extreme OVI

Teen chokes mother, assaults brother over video game

Bellefontaine Police, K9 Pyro nab drugs in late-night stop

Current Weather

Upcoming Events

AlAnon Meeting at Galilee Lutheran Church

Al-Anon Family Group

Weekly Grief Share Support Group

KIDFEST

Salute To America 250 Open House