Hi-Point Toastmasters members win club speech contest
Hi-Point Toastmasters members Jon Watkins and Kevin Greenwald captured first-place awards at the club’s speech contest this week.
Watkins won the Humorous Speech category with... Read More.
Local News
Emergency warming shelters remain open, add locations
According to the Logan County Emergency Management Agency, emergency warming shelters across Logan County will continue to remain open this week as dangerously cold... Read More.
Clark State announces fall Dean’s List
Clark State College is celebrating 1,408 students who achieved Dean's List honors during the fall 2025 semester.
These students earned a 3.5 grade point average... Read More.
Single-vehicle crash reported on Kiser Lake Road
A single-vehicle crash was reported Tuesday afternoon on Kiser Lake Road in Champaign County.
The crash occurred around 1:46 p.m. near the 2900 block of... Read More.
Urbana school district approves earned income tax levy for May ballot
The Urbana City Schools Board of Education approved placing a new tax levy before voters during a special meeting held Thursday night.
Board members voted... Read More.
Ohio Hi-Point announces second quarter honor rolls
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center has released its Superintendent’s List, Honor Roll, and Half-Day Honor Roll for the second quarter of the school year.
To qualify... Read More.
Urbana Fire Chief Ortlieb speaks to Lions Club on division’s role and mission
Urbana Fire Chief Dean Ortlieb recently spoke to the Urbana Lions Club, providing a comprehensive overview of the Urbana Fire Division and highlighting its... Read More.
Multiple fire departments respond to State Route 29 house fire
Firefighters from multiple departments, led by the Rosewood Volunteer Fire Department, responded Tuesday afternoon to a residential structure fire on State Route 29.
Crews were... Read More.
V-Teck President Vito named leader of International Broadcasters Idea Bank
Lou Vito, President of V-Teck Communications, has been named President of the International Broadcasters Idea Bank (IBIB), officially beginning a two-year term leading the... Read More.
Mary Rutan set to cut the ribbon for new Indian Lake Health Center
Mary Rutan Health, in partnership with the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce, will celebrate the opening of the new Mary Rutan Indian Lake Health... Read More.
New Joint Recreation District Superintendent announced at council meeting
The Bellefontaine City Council met in regular session with a light agenda.
In his report, Mayor David Crissman asked the council to approve Doug Elton... Read More.
UPD welcomes new officer following Academy graduation
The following is a press release from the Urbana Police Division regarding their newest officer, 22-year-old Jackson Bennett:
On January 16, 2026, Urbana’s newest police... Read More.
