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Blue Jacket Dairy earns multiple honors at Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest

Blue Jacket Dairy of Bellefontaine brought home several awards during the 2026 Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest, showcasing the quality of locally made artisan cheeses. The contest was held July 23 at Miceli Dairy Products in Cleveland and was coordinated... Read More.

In opening remarks at Human Trafficking Summit, AG Wilson urges heightened collaboration

Kicking off the seventh annual Human Trafficking Summit this morning, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson encouraged law enforcement, prosecutors, advocates and service providers to continue working collaboratively to combat human trafficking and help ensure that victims are identified and... Read More.
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Watson sisters shine; Champaign County youth bring home multiple top honors at the Ohio State Fair

The next generation of Champaign County livestock exhibitors made an impressive statement at the 2026 Ohio State Fair, as two young sisters from West Liberty-Salem led a week of outstanding performances while fellow county exhibitors also earned prestigious breed... Read More.

Ohio Hi-Point prepares for record enrollment, continues free lunch program

Ohio Hi-Point Career Center is preparing for the start of the 2026-27 school year with a record number of students, a back-to-school orientation, and the continuation of free lunches for all campus students. More than 750 students are expected to... Read More.
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Passion, leadership, and service on display in 2026 Champaign County Fair Queen Contest

The 2026 Champaign County Fair will kick off Friday, August 7, continuing one of its most cherished traditions with the annual Fair Queen Contest, which highlights the leadership, dedication, and community involvement of this year’s candidates. The Fair Queen... Read More.

Fire contained by UFD to one room at South High Street home

Firefighters with the Urbana Fire Division responded to a reported house fire in the 1000 block of South High Street at approximately 6:37 p.m. on Wednesday. When crews arrived on scene just a few minutes later, they found smoke coming... Read More.
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City responds to workplace safety concerns at Mary Rutan Hospital

The following is a press release from the City of Bellefontaine after comments made by the Ohio Nurses Association and Mary Rutan Hospital Nurses at the Bellefontaine City Council Meeting on Tuesday night: The City of Bellefontaine takes seriously the... Read More.

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Rockhold sinks hole-in-one during Tuesday Night League at Brogan’s Ridge

Another incredible shot has been added to this year's Tuesday Night League at Brogan's Ridge Golf Club near East Liberty. During league play Tuesday evening, Dalton Rockhold recorded a hole-in-one on the club's sixth hole with a remarkable shot from... Read More.

Gretna takes Church Softball League championship

The Church Softball League crowned its champion for 2026 Tuesday night. #1 Quest faced off with #2 Gretna in the tournament final. The scoring started quickly as Gretna jumped out 8-0 after the top of the first. Quest battled right back... Read More.
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Indian Lake graduate Avery Pequignot named United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-American

Recent Indian Lake High School graduate Avery Pequignot has earned one of the nation's highest honors for a student-athlete, being selected to the United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-American Team. Only 74 boys soccer players from across the United States were... Read More.

Why youth baseball matters: Mark Brunswick on building Bellefontaine’s baseball future

Bellefontaine's summer came to an end Saturday with a 10-4 loss to defending ACME State Champion St. Henry, but the final score doesn't tell the full story. For five innings, the Chieftains held one of Ohio's premier summer baseball programs... Read More.
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Late St. Henry rally ends Bellefontaine’s ACME State Tournament run

ACME State Tournament St. Henry 10, Bellefontaine 4 Bellefontaine’s return to the ACME State Tournament came to a heartbreaking end Saturday afternoon in Kalida, as defending state champion St. Henry erased a three-run deficit with a late offensive explosion to defeat... Read More.
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