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Mechanicsburg Schools eliminate most fees, provide classroom supplies for 2026-27 school year

Saturday, August 1 by Nate Bope

Mechanicsburg Exempted Village Schools is making back-to-school costs more affordable for families by eliminating most school fees and providing all classroom supplies for the... Read More.

Bowl & Saddle celebrates ribbon cutting in Urbana

Friday, July 31 by Nate Bope

Community members gathered on Friday morning to celebrate the official ribbon-cutting for Bowl & Saddle, a new smoothie and açaí bowl food truck located... Read More.

Veteran Urbana Officer Jason Kizer elevated to Lieutenant

Friday, July 31 by Nate Bope

The Urbana Police Division has promoted longtime officer K. Jason Kizer to the rank of lieutenant. The following information is from a press release issued... Read More.

Two-vehicle crash sends one to hospital

Friday, July 31 by News Room

A Bellefontaine man was cited after a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning that sent one person to the hospital. According to the Bellefontaine Police Department, the... Read More.

Johnson arrested on drug, resisting arrest, probation violation charges

Friday, July 31 by News Room

UPDATE 7/31/26 11:30 AM A Bellefontaine man is facing multiple charges after a domestic disturbance Thursday evening led to a struggle with police and the... Read More.

19 BHS students earn National Advanced Placement honors

Friday, July 31 by April King

Several Bellefontaine High School students have earned national accolades. BHS recently received news that 19 of their students have been recognized for their exceptional achievement... Read More.

Vintage threshing machine to make debut at West Liberty Labor Day Festival

Friday, July 31 by April King

As harvest season approaches, farmers across Ohio will soon begin one of agriculture's most important tasks—threshing. Threshing is the process of separating the edible grain... Read More.

Urbana residents host community workshop to better understand local government

Thursday, July 30 by Nate Bope

A group of Urbana residents is taking a grassroots approach to civic education, bringing neighbors together to learn more about how their local government... Read More.

Blue Jacket Dairy earns multiple honors at Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest

Thursday, July 30 by April King

Blue Jacket Dairy of Bellefontaine brought home several awards during the 2026 Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest, showcasing the quality of locally made artisan... Read More.

In opening remarks at Human Trafficking Summit, AG Wilson urges heightened collaboration

Thursday, July 30 by April King

Kicking off the seventh annual Human Trafficking Summit this morning, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson encouraged law enforcement, prosecutors, advocates and service providers to... Read More.

Watson sisters shine; Champaign County youth bring home multiple top honors at the Ohio State Fair

Thursday, July 30 by Nate Bope

The next generation of Champaign County livestock exhibitors made an impressive statement at the 2026 Ohio State Fair, as two young sisters from West... Read More.

Mary Rutan Health reacts to claims from Ohio Nurses Association

Thursday, July 30 by April King

Mary Rutan Health has issued the following statement after the Ohio Nurses Association and Mary Rutan Nurses raised concerns about workplace safety at the... Read More.

Mechanicsburg Schools eliminate most fees, provide classroom supplies for 2026-27 school year

Bowl & Saddle celebrates ribbon cutting in Urbana

Veteran Urbana Officer Jason Kizer elevated to Lieutenant

Two-vehicle crash sends one to hospital

Johnson arrested on drug, resisting arrest, probation violation charges

19 BHS students earn National Advanced Placement honors

Vintage threshing machine to make debut at West Liberty Labor Day Festival

Urbana residents host community workshop to better understand local government

Blue Jacket Dairy earns multiple honors at Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest

In opening remarks at Human Trafficking Summit, AG Wilson urges heightened collaboration

Watson sisters shine; Champaign County youth bring home multiple top honors at the Ohio State Fair

Mary Rutan Health reacts to claims from Ohio Nurses Association

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