Council mulling over labor deal with UPD personnel
Urbana City Council on Tuesday heard the first reading of two ordinances concerning labor agreements between the city and the patrol officers and sergeants...
Attorney General warns of job scams
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning about five of the most common scams targeting people looking for jobs or extra income.In...
Four-county partnership aims to prepare workforce
Over the next decade American manufacturers will have 3.5 million positions to fill. And 2 million of these jobs could remain unfilled.That’s according to...
West Liberty police looking into new headquarters
WEST LIBERTY – The West Liberty Police Department is in the preliminary stages of finding a new permanent location.The department now is at 112...
Distinguished Alumni Award nominations sought
Nominations are being sought for the Urbana High School Distinguished Alumni Award. Those nominated must have graduated from UHS at least 10 years ago,...
Mechanicsburg library working on new strategic plan
MECHANICSBURG – Village Council on Jan. 18 learned the Mechanicsburg Public Library, in conjunction with the state Library of Ohio, is updating its strategic...
Former prosecutor discusses 1990 murder case
Following the Champaign County Historical Society’s membership meeting and election at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at the 809 East Lawn Ave. museum, former...
Anna substitute teacher suspended, charged
SIDNEY — An Anna High School substitute teacher has been placed on suspension pending criminal charges as a result of inappropriate behavior involving a...
Funding acquired for North Oakland sidewalk project
Urbana City Council, during its 6 p.m. meeting today in municipal court chambers, will vote on whether to suspend the three-readings rule and pass...
Students of the Month
The Students of the Month for Urbana Junior High are, from left, Morgan Ziegle, grade 6, Raegan Hep, grade 7, and Cameron Walrod, grade...