Peak of Ohio -

Loading advertisement…

Local News Trending Now

Water main break floods street by TSC in Bellefontaine

UPDATE: 5:55 PM 6/1/26 According to the Bellefontaine Water Department: "If residents experience low water pressure or no water at all, please call the Bellefontaine Water Department at (937) 593-6121 and leave your name, address, phone number, and a brief description... Read More.

Bellefontaine man cited for street racing following burnout incident

A Bellefontaine man was cited for street racing after allegedly performing a burnout in the city's west side Friday night, according to the Bellefontaine Police Department. Police report that at approximately 9:40 p.m. on May 29, an officer on bicycle... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Man CareFlighted after serious chainsaw accident in St. Paris

A man was flown to a Dayton-area trauma center after suffering a serious chainsaw injury Monday afternoon in Champaign County. According to the Champaign County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 12:20 p.m. to a residence in the 11000... Read More.

Wapakoneta teen arrested after intoxicated stroll ends on Bellefontaine porch

A 19-year-old Wapakoneta man was arrested early Saturday morning after police found him intoxicated on the porch of a Bellefontaine residence. According to the Bellefontaine Police Department, officers were dispatched to a home on Eastern Avenue at approximately 3:52 a.m.... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Pedestrian reports being struck by vehicle in downtown Bellefontaine

A Bellefontaine man reported being struck by a vehicle while crossing a downtown intersection last week, according to a report from the Bellefontaine Police Department. Police were dispatched to the department lobby on May 28 to take a report regarding... Read More.

UPDATE: Eastbound U.S. 33 near County Road 57 reopend after crash shut down road

A two-vehicle crash temporarily shut down eastbound U.S. 33 at County Road 57 Monday afternoon. The crash, involving an SUV and a pickup truck, was reported at approximately 2:37 p.m. Traffic backed up from the Huntsville area toward Bellefontaine as... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Weidmann expansion brings new jobs, investment to Urbana facility

A major manufacturing expansion involving Weidmann Electrical Technology will bring new jobs and additional investment to Champaign County, according to an announcement from Governor Mike DeWine's office. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority recently approved incentives for Weidmann Electrical Technology as... Read More.

Local Sports

Raiders season closes in 4-1 District Final loss to Spartans

OHSAA District Final Roger Bacon 4, Benjamin Logan 1 The Benjamin Logan Raiders saw their season come to an end Saturday morning, falling 4-1 to Roger Bacon in the OHSAA District Final. For the second consecutive season, the Raiders were stopped... Read More.

Snapp leads Chiefs, Rodgers sisters power Indians in regionals; local girls track & field athletes qualify for State

Area girls' track and field athletes delivered strong performances at multiple OHSAA regional meets this weekend, highlighted by regional championships from Bellefontaine's Kelsie Snapp and several state-qualifying efforts across the area. Athletes from Bellefontaine, Benjamin Logan, Indian Lake, Mechanicsburg,... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Urbana baseball surrenders five-run seventh, falls in District Final

OHSAA District Final Bishop Fenwick 5, Urbana 2 The Urbana Hillclimber season came to an abrupt and heartbreaking end Friday as Bishop Fenwick scored five runs in the top of the seventh inning to erase a two-run deficit and capture a... Read More.

WL-S boys win D4 Chillicothe Regionals, Tiger squads send many athletes to State

OHSAA Regional Track and Field Championships Area athletes delivered outstanding performances at the OHSAA Regional Championships on May 27 and 29, with West Liberty-Salem claiming the Division IV Regional title in Chillicothe and sending a large contingent to the state... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Logan County Braves send off athletes to Summer Games

The Logan County Braves Special Olympics team hosted a special send-off competition Thursday evening at the Bellefontaine High School track, bringing together athletes, family members, friends, volunteers, and supporters for one final event before the start of the 2026... Read More.
Loading advertisement…
Loading advertisement…
Loading advertisement…

Current Weather

Upcoming Events