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ODNR stocks 12,000 brown trout in the Mad River

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife stocked the Mad River Thursday afternoon north of Urbana with brown trout. Each year, the Division of Wildlife stocks about 12,000 brown trout in the Mad River, attracting anglers from across... Read More.

UPDATE: Water boil water advisory lifted for Belle Center

UPDATE: 10-22-26 10:50 AM The boil water advisory for the entire Village of Belle Center has been lifted. The advisory was issued due to scheduled maintenance. Residents had been advised to boil water for at least three minutes before using it for... Read More.
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Semi overturns on State Route 47 at Logan County line

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office responded to a semi crash Wednesday afternoon on State Route 47 near the Logan County line. The crash happened in the 21,000 block of State Route 47 when a 2024 Kenworth failed to negotiate a... Read More.

Logan County Mayors discuss sales tax, growth and community projects

The Logan County Mayors Association met Wednesday in Bellefontaine to discuss local projects, economic development, and community updates. Only two mayors attended, along with other elected officials and community leaders. Logan County Sheriff Randy Dodds and County Engineer Scott Coleman discussed... Read More.
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Michael Family Farms hosts Urbana Lions Club for farm tour

Kathy Sponheim of Michael Family Farms spoke to the Urbana Lions Club during a meeting held at the family’s farm, where members also received a tour of the operation and learned more about the local agricultural business. Michael Family Farms... Read More.

Urbana police officers run Columbus Marathon to support Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Four Urbana Police officers participated in the 2026 Columbus Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, October 18, helping raise money for Nationwide Children’s Hospital while accomplishing personal fitness goals. Officer Lance Turner and Officer David Findley ran the half marathon,... Read More.
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Local Halloween festivities set across area

Several Halloween celebrations are planned across Logan and Champaign counties in the coming days, offering families opportunities to enjoy trick-or-treating, games, costumes, food, and other seasonal activities ahead of Halloween. Communities will host events throughout the final week of October,... Read More.

Local Sports

Benjamin Logan wins CBC sectional matchup over Kenton Ridge, girls’ soccer results for district quarterfinals

Local high school girls soccer teams wrapped up district quarterfinal action Thursday night, with Benjamin Logan advancing in Division IV after a four-goal shutout victory. Several other area teams saw their postseason runs come to an end. Benjamin Logan 4,... Read More.

Jordan wins Mad River Player of the Year; 2026 Central Buckeye All-Conference boys’ soccer team

The Central Buckeye Conference has announced its 2026 boys soccer all-conference selections, recognizing outstanding performances and sportsmanship among players across the Kenton Trail and Mad River divisions. Jonathan Alder’s Will Hamill was named Kenton Trail Division Player of the Year,... Read More.
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CBC announces 2026 girls’ soccer All-Conference selections

The Central Buckeye Conference has announced its 2026 girls soccer all-conference selections, recognizing outstanding performances and sportsmanship among players in the Kenton Trail and Mad River divisions. Jonathan Alder’s Gabby Picciano was named Kenton Trail Division Player of the Year,... Read More.

Tigers, Cardinals open tournament with sweeps in District Quarterfinals

Local high school volleyball teams are moving on in the postseason, with West Liberty-Salem and Triad both earning three-set sweeps in their district quarterfinal matches Wednesday night. The Tigers advanced in Division V, while the Cardinals moved on in... Read More.
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Urbana High School to add girls’ flag football this spring

Urbana High School is expanding athletic opportunities for female students by introducing girls flag football this spring ahead of the sport’s recognition by the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2026-27 school year. Girls flag football became the OHSAA’s... Read More.
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