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Man charged with felony after striking victim with metal pipe
Charles Girardin, 28, of Urbana, was charged with felony assault following an altercation with his ex-girlfriend’s brother that occurred shortly before 3 p.m., Sunday, May 12, outside an apartment at 500 Gunntown Road, officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department report. Law enforcement was dispatched to that location on a...
Central Ohio prisoner found dead from apparent suicide in Licking County Justice Center cell
NEWARK − A central Ohio man was found dead in his Licking County Justice Center cell Monday morning in an apparent suicide. A Licking County Justice Center correctional officer found Luis Figueroa, 39, of London, unresponsive in his solely-occupied cell at 1:53 a.m. Monday, according to a Licking County Sheriff's Office press release. Officers performed life-saving measures, but Newark Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced Figueroa dead at about 2:04 a.m.
Public schools must adopt cellphone usage policies during school hours
Video of previous coverage of Springfield’s Yondr pouch purchase DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Gov. Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 250 into law, requiring school districts to develop guidelines around cellphone use during school hours. The Ohio Senate and House of Representatives unanimously passed the bill. DeWine was joined by Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, State […]
Calendar Photo Contest open for ages 50 and older
The Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2, produces a free calendar each year highlighting scenery, people, places, history and more throughout the nine-county region. For the 2025 calendar, the organization hosts a calendar photo contest inviting photographers ages 50 and older who live in the nine-county region (Logan, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby counties) to submit photos.
UHS, WL-S, M’burg advance in baseball
WEST LIBERTY – WL-S held off Indian Lake, 3-0, in the Division III baseball sectional on Thursday. For the Tigers, Eli Allen threw a complete game with 11 strikeouts. WL-S (18-4) advances to host Arcanum on Monday at 5 p.m. Indians win. MECHANICSBURG – The Indians routed Fisher Catholic,...
Springfield High School mock debate team scores big in national competition
Students from Springfield High School came in ninth place in the National High School Mock Trial Competition. It was the best placement ever for the school’s mock trial team. Close to 300 students participated in the competition and senior Melissa McMahon was selected as a top 10 Outstanding Student...
Carlisle delivers statement win over Springfield Shawnee
Carlisle scored early and often to roll over Springfield Shawnee 10-4 at Springfield Shawnee High on May 16 in Ohio softball action. Check out our complete girls softball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a...
Mechanicsburg advances in baseball
MECHANICSBURG – The Indians defeated Ridgedale, 12-2, in the Central District Division IV baseball sectional on Tuesday. For Mechanicsburg, Connor Shultz was 3 for 3 and Lane Poland earned the win in 5 innings and had 2 RBI. The Indians (17-5) advance to host Fisher Catholic on Thursday.
The 1858 Meeting House presents My Brother’s Keeper
MECHANICSBURG – The 1858 Meeting House, located in Mechanicsburg, is pleased to present a musical performance by Ohio natives, My Brother’s Keeper, at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024.! Tickets to be available online beginning in June. My Brother’s Keeper is a progressive bluegrass band hailing from...
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