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Urbana Fire Chief, EMA praise community for response following yesterday’s storms

Residents across Champaign County continue to recover from the damage left behind by yesterday’s storms, with emergency crews, utility workers and community members working together throughout the county. The Champaign County Emergency Management Agency is thanking residents for their assistance... Read More.

Storm cleanup underway across Urbana; drivers urged to use caution

The City Street Division is continuing efforts to collect and clear storm damage following yesterday’s weather event, with crews working in several areas affected by the storm. Crews are currently working along S. Main Street, where flaggers are in place... Read More.
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Two vehicles collide on South Main Street

A lane change led to a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon on South Main Street in Bellefontaine. The Bellefontaine Police Department says the crash happened shortly before 3 p.m. near the intersection of South Main Street and Auburn Avenue. Police say 82-year-old... Read More.

Another Walmart theft case shows growing self-checkout problem

Another theft investigation at the Bellefontaine Walmart is showing a problem retailers continue to deal with at self-checkout lanes. Two people are facing theft charges after Bellefontaine Police say they were caught on surveillance video skipping items at the self-checkout. Police... Read More.
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Emergency road closure announced for Jefferson Township Road 55 in Logan County

Due to heavy rains and resulting road conditions, the Jefferson Township Trustees have announced an emergency road closure on Township Road 55 in Logan County. The closure affects the section of road between Sloan Boulevard and Township Road 184. The closure... Read More.

Bellefontaine Council hears about proposals to help with flooding

With the recent torrential rainfall on everyone's mind, City Engineer Jim Bischoff informed the Bellefontaine Council about a plan to mitigate flooding at its meeting Tuesday night. Bischoff said that he has received several qualification summaries from engineering firms in... Read More.
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Youth Day at the Champaign County Fair features games, shows and grandstand entertainment

Wednesday at the 185th Champaign County Fair is all about celebrating the next generation during Youth Day, featuring special activities, youth competitions, livestock shows and family entertainment throughout the day. Wednesday's schedule also includes rescheduled entertainment from Tuesday, after severe... Read More.

Local Sports

Mechanicsburg, Urbana boys’ golf compete in Columbus Academy Shootout

The local boys golf season continued Monday as Urbana Country Club hosted the Columbus Academy Shootout, an 18-hole invitational featuring 12 teams and 74 golfers. Both Urbana and Mechanicsburg competed in the hometown event, with the Indians finishing 11th and... Read More.

Local YMCAs gearing up for youth sports this athletic season

Youth sports provide children with an opportunity to stay active while learning important skills that extend beyond the playing field. Sports can help build confidence, encourage teamwork, and teach children about discipline, responsibility, and sportsmanship. Local YMCA branches are offering... Read More.
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West Liberty-Salem cheer team earns 11 UCA All-American honors

The West Liberty-Salem High School cheer team is heading into the fall with new skills, routines and plenty of recognition after recently attending a two-day UCA Cheer Camp. The Tigers spent the camp learning new cheers, dances, stunts, skills... Read More.

Bellefontaine boys’ post season-best at Arrow Invitational: local Friday golf results

Local high school golf teams were busy on the course Friday, with several area squads competing in conference and regular-season matches. Bellefontaine continued its strong recent stretch with its best team score of the season, while Indian Lake and... Read More.
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Mechanicsburg continues hot start, wins boys’ golf tri-match at Woodland

Mechanicsburg continued its strong start to the boys golf season Thursday, winning a tri-match at Woodland Golf Club with a team score of 164, finishing ahead of West Liberty-Salem (194) and Triad (203). The nine-hole matchup between Mechanicsburg and... Read More.
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