Master Gardeners host ‘Make it, Take it’ event
The Champaign County Master Gardener Volunteers are announcing their annual “Make it, Take it” herb pot project scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon April...
Champaign County celebrates National Library Week
The Champaign County Library is celebrating National Library Week with a number of activities. On Tuesday, April 12, the Bow Wow Book Brigade will...
Make Teacup Fairy Garden in time for Mother’s Day
MECHANICSBURG - Mechanicsburg’s Friends of the Library will host a Make It-Take It Teacup Fairy Garden activity at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 7,...
You can’t judge a whole grain by its color
Question: I have seen “white whole wheat” bread and high-fiber white pasta products for years now, but I’ve always been a little suspect. Aren’t...
Final article: Battling apathy
Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a series of stories examining how apathy is affecting community and service groups in Champaign County....
Hearing on zoning amendment scheduled for April 21
Union Township trustees will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning parcel amendment for 49 N. Ludlow Road later this month.Township trustees held...
Village council, citizens discuss curfew
ST. PARIS – Village council and residents discussed establishing a curfew following reported issues in the village.The discussion over a curfew was held during...
Commission approves changes to patrol officer list
The Urbana Civil Service Commission approved changes to a patrol officer eligibility list last week.During a meeting on Friday, Urbana Police Lt. Seth King...
Then and Now: Pennsylvania Passenger Depot
Editor’s note: The Champaign County Historical Society is sharing with readers a collection of “Then and Now” photos of the area.A pair of “Then...
Gloria Theatre event to benefit local family
Daniel Dye and the Miller Road Band will take to the Gloria Theatre stage in Urbana at 7 p.m. on April 30 for a...