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The following construction projects are anticipated to affect state highways in Logan County this week.
All outlined work is weather permitting.
State Route 235: State Route 235 between State Route 720 and the Hardin/Logan County line will be intermittently reduced to... Read More.
Several construction projects and temporary road closures are expected to affect highways in Champaign County this week.
The Ohio Department of Transportation says motorists should be aware of the following impacts:
U.S. 36 closure in St. Paris: The village will close... Read More.
North Lewisburg wrapped up its 200th anniversary celebration Monday with the village’s bicentennial parade, marking the end of a weekend filled with community events, history, and hometown pride.
North Lewisburg dates back to September 6, 1826, when Gray Gary platted... Read More.
The 61st Annual Lions Club Labor Day Festival wraps up today with Family Day.
There will be softball games all day long, Buckeye Outlaw Kart Racing, and tons of activities for the kids. The Huntsman Elite 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is... Read More.
Paul Harvey once described a police officer as “a composite of what all men are,” a mix of strengths and imperfections, expected to be a protector, counselor, diplomat, first responder, and, sometimes, simply the person someone needs in a... Read More.
The annual Ring of Fire returns to Indian Lake Sunday, marking the end of summer and welcoming the beginning of fall.
The tradition began in 1965, during the years when Indian Lake’s amusement park was still operating.
A.M. Brown, who managed... Read More.
Muddy, wet conditions at West Liberty Lions Club Park are creating challenges for festival-goers on Sunday following significant rainfall and flooding that affected the grounds Saturday.
The West Liberty Lions Club is strongly encouraging festival-goers not to park at the... Read More.
Local Sports
The Ohio University Bobcats traveled to Nebraska to play the Cornhuskers Saturday to open the 2026 season.
Bellefontaine's Riley Neer was making his first start at wide receiver and made an impact immediately. On the first play from scrimmage, Nick... Read More.
West Liberty-Salem cross country had a strong showing Saturday at the Columbus Grove Invitational, with the Tigers earning victories in both middle school races while the high school boys also captured the Red Division for the fourth consecutive year.
WEST... Read More.
Several area volleyball teams were in action Saturday, with Benjamin Logan and Indian Lake earning victories.
Varsity – Benjamin Logan 2, Springfield 0
The Benjamin Logan Lady Raiders traveled to Springfield High School Saturday for a tri-match and opened the day... Read More.
The Benjamin Logan soccer teams split a pair of road matches at Brookville Saturday, with the boys rallying for a 2-1 victory while the girls fell by the same score.
Benjamin Logan 2, Brookville 1 (boys)
The Benjamin Logan boys varsity... Read More.
2026, Week 1: No. 1 Ohio State 56, Ball State 3
Ohio State football has finally returned to grace our eyes, ears, radios, and televisions for the 137th season of the Scarlet and Gray. The Buckeyes opened 2026 with a... Read More.
