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Motorcyclist suffers minor injuries after hitting deer in Champaign County

A Springfield man suffered minor injuries Saturday night after his motorcycle struck a deer in Urbana. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers from the Springfield Post responded at approximately 9:41 p.m. to a single-vehicle injury crash involving a... Read More.

Champaign County Sheriff’s Office promotes two Deputies to Sergeant

The Champaign County Sheriff's Office has promoted two deputies to the rank of sergeant. The following information is from a Facebook post issued by the Champaign County Sheriff's Office: “On July 24, 2026, Sheriff Chad M. Burroughs proudly promoted Deputy Chris... Read More.
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One injured in Friday afternoon crash in Bellefontaine

One person suffered possible injuries in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon at a Bellefontaine intersection. According to the Bellefontaine Police Department, the crash happened shortly after 2:00 p.m. at the intersection of North Madriver Street and East Sandusky Avenue. Police say... Read More.

UPDATE: Grain cart overturns, spills corn

UPDATE: 7/27/26 2:00 PM A grain cart loaded with corn overturned Thursday afternoon on Bellefontaine's north side, spilling its contents across the roadway and sidewalk. According to the Bellefontaine Police Department, the incident happened just before 4:00 p.m. on North Madriver... Read More.
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Urbana man charged with OVI while driving on suspended license

A 31-year-old Urbana man is facing several charges after police say he ran a stop sign, was driving under the influence and had multiple open alcohol containers in his vehicle early Saturday morning. According to an Urbana Police Division report,... Read More.

Clark State partnership expands college credit opportunities in local high schools

Local high school teachers are helping students get a head start on college by becoming credentialed College Credit Plus instructors through Clark State College, allowing students to earn college credit without leaving their high school classrooms. The following information is... Read More.
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Deputies: Gunshots investigation turns into arrest

A report of gunshots early Sunday morning led to the arrest of a man who deputies say refused to cooperate and resisted arrest during an investigation. According to the Logan County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched shortly before 2:00 AM... Read More.

Local Sports

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.

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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Gracie Hood earns Team USA berth after outstanding Junior Gold run

Bellefontaine’s Gracie Hood earned a spot on Team USA Friday after an outstanding performance at the 2026 Junior Gold Championships in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hood finished second overall through the tournament’s 26-game qualifying and Advancer Rounds, securing the No. 2 seed... Read More.

Hood finishes second in qualifying at Junior Gold Championships; advancer rounds begin Friday

Bellefontaine's Gracie Hood capped off an outstanding qualifying performance Thursday morning at the 2026 Junior Gold Championships in Minneapolis, Minnesota, finishing second overall in the 18U girls' division and advancing to the championship rounds. Competing among the nation's top youth... Read More.
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Chiefs return to ACME State as Bellefontaine baseball tradition takes center stage

The road to Kalida has been paved with dominance, determination, and a reminder that Bellefontaine baseball is back on one of Ohio’s biggest summer stages. After a perfect 4-0 run through the ACME District Tournament, the Bellefontaine Chiefs are headed... Read More.
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