State, schools work at phasing in practices, workouts A slice of normalcy has returned for the area’s prep athletes as practices and workouts have been allowed to resume across the state over the past…

Caitlyn Shumaker’s athletic career at Bellefontaine has been defined by hard work. Now, the recent high school graduate has to showcase her grit again after her college plans have been derailed. The C…

A multi-sport standout, Alex Burton couldn’t choose just one sport when she made the decision to continue her athletic career in college. The West Liberty-Salem star will be taking on two sports now a…

Bellefontaine senior Garrett Gross thought he had his future decided. He had signed to play football at Urbana University back in February. But fast forward to late April, and Urbana University closed…

After working hard behind the scenes for the Bellefontaine girls basketball program over the past seven years, Meghan Ashcraft is coming to the forefront. Ashcraft recently accepted an offer to move u…

With limited outdoor options available because of the coronavirus pandemic, Logan County residents have been able to break their cabin fever by hitting the area’s golf courses. Liberty Hills Golf Club…

Most high school athletes dream of competing at the college level. For some area athletes, though, that next level opportunity has suddenly been taken away. Urbana University announced it was closing …

OHSAA announces decision after schools ordered to stay closed When the winter sports season was cut short because of the coronavirus pandemic, it also signaled that spring sports were running on borro…

In unconventional times, Gabrielle Schmidt found a bit of an unconventional way of becoming an athlete at The Ohio State University. A standout golfer and swimmer for Benjamin Logan, Schmidt achieved …

Finding time to workout is no longer an issue for most local residents, the problem is finding a place to workout. After Governor Mike DeWine closed gyms and fitness centers on March 16 because of the…