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Logan County receives two new Federal Opportunity Zone designations

Logan County is among the Ohio communities selected for new federal Opportunity Zone designations aimed at attracting private investment and encouraging economic growth. Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced late last week that 260... Read More.

Indian Lake Cheerleaders open season with fifth-place finish

The Indian Lake High School Competition Cheerleading team opened its season with a fifth-place finish at the Best in the State Cheer Competition in Columbus over the weekend. The competition marked the first time the team competed in the Game... Read More.
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Late night incident in Lakeview leads to two arrests

Two men were arrested Sunday night following a reported protection order violation at a Lakeview residence. Logan County Sheriff's Deputies were called around 11:30 p.m. to a home in the 220 block of North Oak Street after the protected party... Read More.

After 40 years, Veterans Parade returns to Bellefontaine

A modest but appreciative crowd lined Main Street Saturday morning as Bellefontaine welcomed back its Veterans Parade. Led by Logan County Sheriff Randy Dodds, the parade moved from the Logan County Fairgrounds through downtown Bellefontaine, giving residents a chance to... Read More.
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Driver swerves to avoid deer, crashes into home

An eighteen-year-old Richwood woman was injured, and another person suffered serious injuries after a vehicle crashed into a Union County home Saturday morning. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on State Route 31 near milepost 19. The... Read More.

Mechanicsburg Schools showcase career readiness at national conference

The Mechanicsburg Exempted Village School District recently showcased its student-centered career readiness program at the AASA EPIC 2026 conference in Chicago, Illinois. Superintendent Dr. Danielle Prohaska, Middle School Principal Marlo Schipfer and Student Success Liaison Sarah Shepherd led a presentation... Read More.
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Behind the scenes of a profession many don’t want to talk about: Understanding embalming

It's a part of life that many people would rather avoid discussing. But long before a funeral service begins, there's an important process taking place behind the scenes. Kyle Van Horn offers a closer look at the trade of embalming and... Read More.

Local Sports

Local teams deliver big performances in OHSAA football Regional Quarterfinals

It was another big Friday night for area teams in the OHSAA football playoffs, with several local programs advancing to the regional semifinals. Urbana, Graham, Mechanicsburg and Riverside all picked up playoff victories, including a major road upset by the... Read More.

Versailles ends West Liberty-Salem’s postseason volleyball run

The West Liberty-Salem Lady Tigers saw their volleyball season come to an end Thursday night, falling to Versailles in the Division V regional semifinals. Versailles won in straight sets, 25-20, 25-22, and 25-13, to advance to the regional finals. West Liberty-Salem... Read More.
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Riverside’s Hodge wins TRC Football Coach of the Year; Pirate athletes recognized for all-conference awards

Riverside athletes have earned recognition across multiple sports, collecting Three Rivers Conference honors following the 2026 fall athletic season. The Pirates were represented in football, volleyball, boys' golf, and girls' golf, with several athletes earning First Team, Second Team,... Read More.

Triad volleyball ends historic season in Regional Semifinals

The Triad Cardinals saw their historic volleyball season come to an end Wednesday night, falling to Parkway in the Division VI regional semifinals. Parkway won in straight sets, 27-25, 25-23, and 25-10, to advance to the regional finals. Triad finishes the... Read More.
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Cole tops Ohio Heritage Conference award list as boys’ Runner of the Year

The Ohio Heritage Conference has announced its 2026 girls and boys cross country all-conference selections, recognizing outstanding performances among runners throughout the conference. West Liberty-Salem’s Isla Leichty earned First Team honors on the girls' side, while Addi Wallen, Elin Leichty,... Read More.
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