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Logan County Job and Family Services settles into new permanent home

Logan County residents will now find Logan County Job and Family Services operating from its new, permanent location after a move completed earlier this week, now located at 1851 State Route 47 West, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. While visitors won’t see... Read More.

Logan County Commissioners honor Veteran with flag presentation

The Logan County Commissioners recognized local veteran Jerry Culp during a ceremony Thursday morning, honoring his service, leadership, and contributions to the community. Commissioner Joe Antram opened the presentation by highlighting the county’s ongoing program that recognizes citizens monthly for... Read More.
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Shaw named as next Urbana superintendent, pending board approval

Pending board approval, the Urbana City Schools Board of Education is expected to name Carla Shaw as the district’s next superintendent, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. The Board of Education will hold a special meeting on... Read More.

Mercy Health launches new trial to reduce chemo nerve damage

A new clinical trial in the Springfield area is giving cancer patients access to a potential way to reduce a common and often painful side effect of chemotherapy. Mercy Health’s Springfield Cancer Center and Urbana Cancer Center are now participating... Read More.
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Bellefontaine Police investigating Facebook Marketplace scam

Bellefontaine Police are warning residents after a local woman reported being scammed out of hundreds of dollars in a fraudulent online vehicle sale. According to the Bellefontaine Police Department, officers were called to an apartment on Lakewood Drive, where they... Read More.

Governor DeWine announces Ohio’s participation in ‘A Home for Every Child’ initiative

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams Wednesday announced Ohio will join ACF’s 'A Home for Every Child' initiative to improve outcomes for... Read More.
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Bellefontaine students share 3E plans on WPKO Morning Show

As graduation gets closer for the Class of 2026, schools across Logan County are helping students plan what comes next through something called the 3E Initiative. “3E” stands for Employed, Enlisted, or Enrolled. The idea is simple—before graduating, every student should... Read More.

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BLMS track teams sweep at Wapakoneta tri-meet

The boys and girls track teams at Benjamin Logan Middle School both turned in dominant performances—and team wins—at the Wapakoneta Tri-Meet. On the boys side, the Raiders scored 83 points to finish well ahead of Wapakoneta and Jackson Center, thanks... Read More.

Lakers use huge second inning to down Falcons, Indians still unbeaten; Thursday baseball results

Indian Lake 6, Graham 3 Indian Lake used a huge six-run second inning to defeat Graham 6-3. All nine runs came in just two half-innings, with the Lakers scoring all six of theirs in the second. After the first two batters... Read More.
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BMS track & field teams sweep tri-meet in Marion

  The Bellefontaine Middle School boys and girls track teams both came away with strong performances—and team wins—Wednesday night in a tri-meet at Marion. On the boys side, Bellefontaine topped Licking Heights and Marion Harding, with several athletes turning in first-place... Read More.

Lantz grand slam, Packer three-RBI day lead Climber teams over rival Chiefs on diamonds

BASEBALL Urbana 10, Bellefontaine 5 Urbana used a game-changing fifth inning to rally past Bellefontaine 10-5 and complete the rivalry sweep over the Chieftains. The Hillclimbers got on the board first in the opening inning. Carter Houseman led off with a single,... Read More.
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Herron, Brooks honored during Riverside Senior Night, Pirates host tri-meet

Riverside High School celebrated its seniors and delivered a strong performance on the track Tuesday night, hosting Jackson Center and Temple Christian in a tri-meet on Tuesday evening. The meet doubled as Senior Night, with Joel Brooks and Zavier Herron... Read More.
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