Driver cited for OVI after crashing into utility pole
A Urbana man is facing multiple charges after crashing into a utility pole late Monday night in Champaign County.
Troopers from the Ohio State Highway... Read More.
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Riverside students bring the Aloha spirit to life
The sounds of the Pacific filled the Riverside auditorium this week as third and fourth-graders hosted their ultimate “Hawaiian Beach Party.”
Students swapped their usual... Read More.
BIS 5th-graders deliver “Thwacked”
Bellefontaine Intermediate School 5th-graders recently performed their music program titled “Thwacked” in the BHS Auditorium.
The program was a combination fairy tale, Frog Prince meets... Read More.
Police stop Bellefontaine driver in high-speed OVI incident
Sunday night, the Bellefontaine Police Department stopped a gray Hyundai after seeing it traveling at a dangerously high rate of speed on South Main... Read More.
Students honored on Wall of Fame
Tuesday, six outstanding students from across Bellefontaine were recently recognized for their hard work, leadership, and dedication at the Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Wall... Read More.
Former Bellefontaine Mayor and community leader Bob Notestine dies at 97
A longtime Bellefontaine businessman, public servant, and community advocate has passed away.
Robert J. “Big Bob” Notestine Jr., 97, of Bellefontaine, died Monday.
Notestine was widely... Read More.
Springfield man sentenced after guilty plea in case involving three children
A Springfield man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to charges related to incidents involving several children in 2025.
James Boles, 32, of Springfield, pleaded... Read More.
Kaffenbarger appointed to Urbana City Schools Board of Education
The following is a press release from Urbana City Schools Superintendent Charles Thiel regarding the vacant seat on the district's Board of Education:
At a... Read More.
Site selected for July 3rd fireworks in Bellefontaine, council told
Mayor Dave Crissman informed the Bellefontaine City Council that Blue Jacket Park will be the site of the fireworks show to honor America's 250th... Read More.
Governor Mike DeWine delivers 2026 State of the State Address
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered his 2026 State of the State Address this afternoon to a joint session of the Ohio General Assembly in... Read More.
Rushsylvania man arrested for drunk driving
Friday night, shortly before midnight, police stopped a black Ford SUV on East Chillicothe Avenue at South Main Street after noticing the vehicle driving... Read More.
Woman found bleeding in Bellefontaine, man taken into custody
According to reports released Tuesday from the Bellefontaine Police Department, a man was arrested after police discovered a woman suffering from serious head injuries... Read More.
