Council authorizes zoning, speed limit changes
The Urbana City Council unanimously approved a zoning map update revoking the Scioto Street Plaza Planned Unit Development zoning and rezoning two parcels from...
City debates 3rd shot at tax increase
The Urbana City Council on Tuesday held a public hearing on a proposed tax increase prior to a regular meeting. The council heard the...
Pets of the Week
Barely Used Pets (dog)Briggette is a female terrier mix. This sweet girl was born on June 6, 2018. Being still under a year, she...
West Liberty-Salem Seniors of the Month
West Liberty-Salem High School’s January Seniors of the Month are Sarah Painter and Zane Woodruff. Here are their comments.Sarah PainterPARENTS: Rob and Denise PainterSchool...
Commission updates police eligibility list
The Urbana Civil Service Commission approved updating and establishing patrol officer eligibility lists for the Urbana Police Division during a meeting on Monday.During the...
Man indicted for gun possession charges
A man previously convicted of a violent offense was indicted this week for weapon possession charges.Jacob M. Heyder, 26, of 136 Bloomfield Ave., Urbana,...
Crews respond to fire at ColePak
The Urbana Fire Division responded to a structure fire at ColePak, 1030 S. Edgewood Ave., at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday. No injuries were reported.Urbana Fire...
Chamber offers Workers’ Compensation discount
Business owners who want to maximize their Workers’ Compensation premiums are invited to join the Champaign County Safety Council. Most Ohio employers are eligible...
Radon – a silent killer
Champaign Health District (CHD) is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a nationwide campaign to educate Americans about the dangers of radon...
Village OKs camper ordinance
MECHANICSBURG - The Mechanicsburg Village Council unanimously passed an ordinance regulating the residential occupation of camper vehicles following the ordinance’s third reading on Monday....
