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Bellefontaine to host Veterans Parade on November 7

Bellefontaine will host a Veterans Parade on Saturday, November 7, allowing the community to honor local veterans and thank them for their service. It has been more than 40 years since Bellefontaine last held a parade dedicated to veterans. The patriotic... Read More.

Bellefontaine leaf pickup moves to two city sections

The City of Bellefontaine will begin its regularly scheduled 2026 leaf pickup program Monday, October 26. Service-Safety Director Wes Dodds says crews will collect leaves on October 26, 27, and 28 in the area north of Columbus Avenue and east... Read More.
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ODNR shares end-of-season boating reminders for Indian Lake

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters of several important rules and deadlines as the boating season winds down at Indian Lake. Buoys have been removed from the lake for the season. However, the no-wake zone extending 300... Read More.

Springfield man sentenced to three years in prison for sexual battery

A 57-year-old Springfield man has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual battery involving an adult with developmental disabilities whom he was employed to assist as a caregiver. According to the sentencing entry filed in... Read More.
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Firefighters respond to house fire on Carey Road in Champaign County

Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a house fire Friday morning in northern Champaign County, just south of West Liberty. The fire was reported around 11:45 a.m. in the 9000 block of Carey Road. The back side of the house... Read More.

Senator Husted visits Bellefontaine during campaign stop

Republicans gathered at The Syndicate in downtown Bellefontaine Friday morning as U.S. Senator Jon Husted stopped in the area as part of his reelection campaign. Husted spoke to the crowd about early voting, encouraging supporters to reach out to family... Read More.
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Mary Rutan Health awarded $1.37 million to expand medical services

Mary Rutan Health is among 22 rural hospitals across Ohio selected to receive $1,377,479 through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program, providing a significant investment in advanced medical services and healthcare infrastructure for Logan, Champaign, and Hardin counties and... 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.

Raiders dominate Lions, Climbers down Spartans in volleyball tournament openers

Local high school volleyball teams continued their postseason runs Thursday night, with Benjamin Logan and Urbana advancing in Division IV tournament play. West Jefferson also earned a five-set victory in Division VI, while Calvary Christian fell in Division VII. Benjamin... Read More.
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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.

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.
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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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