The Logan County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the businesses, organizations, and individuals making a difference throughout the community on Wednesday night during its annual Stars in Business Night of Recognition. The event took place at the historic Holland Theatre in downtown Bellefontaine, bringing community members […]

United’s football program has now reached the second round of the playoffs three times and is looking to finally break out in a big way. The previous two times — a 26-7 loss to Cuyahoga Heights in 2023 and a 48-6 loss to Kirtland in 2022 — reminded the Eagles they have work to do […]

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Spire Motorsports has suspended NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar for Sunday’s season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, saying “racing at the Cup level is a privilege, and it comes with an expected level of professionalism.” Hocevar was accused of intentionally brake-checking competitor Austin Cindric following a restart at Martinsville Speedway last Sunday. He […]

BURTON — United’s boys soccer team came into the Div. V regional semifinal on Wednesday used to punching above its weight. Against a team it played a scoreless tie to in the regular season, the 11th seeded Golden Eagles met their match with a 5-1 loss to No. 2 seed Rootstown on Wednesday at Burton […]

(AP) — Something has to give when the NFL’s highest-scoring offense faces the league’s stingiest defense. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills lead the league in scoring at 33.3 points per game. The Minnesota Vikings are giving up the fewest points at 13.3. The two 6-1 teams meet Monday night in a prime-time showdown. The […]

BEREA (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson could be sidelined for Sunday’s game at New Orleans after being placed in the concussion protocol. The 10-year veteran began experiencing symptoms Monday night after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit during last week’s 27-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Watson is unable to play, Shedeur Sanders would […]

THU/11-5 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 US Route 62. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (55 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, […]

NEW CUMBERLAND – Ronnie Jones will be adding the title of Hancock County commissioner to his list of roles beginning in January. Jones, the Republican candidate, defeated Democratic challenger Brianne Bates, according to unofficial results Tuesday night, for the seat currently held by Eron Chek. With all 24 precincts reporting, Jones received 4,198 votes against […]

Grand Jury LISBON — A Leetonia man accused of allegedly swinging a linked metal chain at the head of a sheriff’s deputy after an incident at the downtown courthouse in Lisbon was one of 13 defendants openly indicted by the Columbiana County Grand Jury. Shane L. Linden, 47, Crestview Road, was charged with felonious assault, […]

WHEELING – The Northern Panhandle has voted to retain the senator representing them in the West Virginia Senate, and retained a Republican seat there in the process.  Incumbent State Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman, R-Ohio, defeated current Delegate Shawn Fluharty, D-Ohio. Election night vote totals show Chapman receiving 14,545 votes; and Fluharty 12,737. While Fluharty had […]