News Summary
A high school football game between Graham and Urbana was disrupted by a mental health crisis incident, prompting an evacuation of Dallas Stadium. The game resumed the next morning with Graham defeating Urbana 67-47. Authorities ensured safety during the incident, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness in public events. No immediate threat was reported, and the evacuation was executed as a precaution. Updates regarding the investigation into the incident are pending, with local law enforcement reinforcing community safety measures.
Graham, Ohio – The high school football game between Graham and Urbana was postponed on Friday night due to a mental health crisis incident but successfully resumed on Saturday morning, September 13, 2025. The game was interrupted during halftime as attendants were evacuated from Dallas Stadium after a report of a person experiencing a mental health crisis was received.
The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m., where information indicated a “dangerous” individual was in the vicinity. Following standard safety protocols, law enforcement officials coordinated an evacuation with Graham Local Schools to ensure the safety of everyone present at the game.
Deputies promptly located the individual in question, who was then transported for a mental health evaluation. Authorities confirmed that there was never an immediate threat to the public during the incident.
At the time of the evacuation, Graham was leading Urbana 40-27. The second half of the game resumed at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning, with Urbana receiving the ball to start the half. In a gesture of good faith, attendees were not charged an entry fee on Saturday, as communicated by Urbana Athletics through a post on their Facebook page.
After resuming play, Graham went on to achieve a decisive victory against Urbana, with a final score of 67-47. This triumph marked an improvement to Graham’s overall record, which now stands at 4-0 for the season.
The incident is currently under investigation by the authorities. However, as per the most recent updates, no arrests have been made. Champaign County Sheriff Chad Burroughs reiterated that the evacuation was executed out of an abundance of caution aimed at ensuring the safety of the community during the event.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health considerations in public gatherings, as well as the need for quick and effective response strategies by local law enforcement to manage potentially stressful situations.
Further updates regarding this situation will be communicated as more information becomes available. The school and local law enforcement continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of students and attendees at community events.
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- WHIO: Deputies Release More Information
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