Then & Now – Northwest Quadrant of Monument Square
Then - This a 1957 photo (#A2803) of the northwest corner of Monument Square, Urbana. On the corner at North Main Street is Gallagher...
Spread of corn toxin may affect crop
COLUMBUS - A wetter than normal summer and fall in Ohio led to the worst spread of a toxin on corn in at least...
Bailey appointed to legislative committee
Champaign County Auditor Karen T. Bailey was appointed to serve on the 2019/2020 Statewide Legislative Committee of the County Auditors’ Association of Ohio (CAAO),...
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...