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Jacobs appointed as new Urbana Police Chief

The City of Urbana has officially appointed Joshua Jacobs as the new Police Chief for the Urbana Police Division. A graduate of Urbana High School, Jacobs holds a degree in Criminal Justice and brings more than 25 years of law... Read More.

Bensman arrested for DUI in Rushsylvania

A Rushsylvania woman was taken into custody Wednesday evening after a reckless driving incident on State Route 274. According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called shortly before 6:30 PM by an off-duty deputy, who reported a black... Read More.
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Celina man cited after crash on U.S. 33 Wednesday

A Celina man escaped injury after a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Bellefontaine. According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened just after 8:00 p.m. along U.S. 33 near U.S. 68. Deputies say a red 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, driven... Read More.

Benjamin Logan educator earns teaching honor

A Benjamin Logan High School teacher is being recognized at the state level for her impact in the classroom and dedication to student success. Nelly Andrade-Hughes, a Spanish teacher at Benjamin Logan High School, has been named the recipient of... Read More.
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Urbana BOE welcomes new board member, hears report about superintendent search

The Urbana City School District Board of Education met in regular session Wednesday evening, March 26, and addressed several key items, including welcoming a new board member and reviewing progress in the search for the district’s next superintendent. During the... Read More.

BHS announces third Honor Roll for ’25-‘26

Bellefontaine High School has released its 3rd grading period Honor Roll lists. (This list does not include students who are taking off-campus CCP classes.) Seniors – 4.0 GPA and higher Belen Abrego, Claire Brown, Kaeleigh Flora, Sydney Gatchel, Caitlin Haley, Jacob Henry,... Read More.
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Urbana school selected for Statewide Showcase video

According to the following press release, the Urbana City School District has been selected by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission for a statewide video showcase highlighting outstanding school facilities and their impact on student learning. The Urbana City School District... Read More.

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Area athletes earn All-Ohio Honors in boys’ basketball

Several area athletes have been recognized among the best in the state, as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced its 2026 All-Ohio Boys Basketball teams for Divisions IV, V, VI, and VII on Wednesday. The honors are based on... Read More.

Dixon named OHSBCA’s Division IV Coach of the Year

The Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association (OHSBCA) has announced its Boys Coaches of the Year for the 2025-2026 season, recognizing top coaches across each division for their success and leadership on the court. Among those honored is Urbana head... Read More.
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BHS softball slugs out first win over Riverside; Tuesday results on the dirt diamond

Bellefontaine 10, Riverside 8 Bellefontaine picked up its first win of the season in a high-scoring battle, outlasting Riverside 10-8 to move to 1-1, while the Pirates fall to 2-2. Offense was the story from the start, with both teams capitalizing... Read More.

Pirates early barrage helps down Tigers

Riverside Pirates 11, West Liberty-Salem Tigers 6 Riverside erupted for 10 runs in the first two innings and held off West Liberty-Salem 11-6 in the Tigers’ season opener. The Pirates improve to 2-1 on the young season. The Tigers struck first,... Read More.
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Buckeye basketball teams fall in first weekend of NCAA Tournaments

Both Ohio State programs entered March Madness with momentum and legitimate expectations, as the men’s team returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022 and the women’s team looked to build on a strong regular season... Read More.
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