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Santa pays a visit
Santa made an early trip this week to visit the residents and staff at the Urbana Health & Rehab Center.He provided hand-made crocheted blankets f...

History of North Lewisburg to be told Jan. 22
The history of North Lewisburg from 1826 to the present will be the topic of a presentation on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Champaign County Histo...

PETS OF THE WEEK
Barely Used PetsHi! My name is Junior and I am a mix of German Shepherd and Black Mouth Cur boy and they tell me that I have an awesome brindle coat. ...

Grimes Christmas past
In the spirit of the season and for hundreds of Grimes (now Honeywell) present and former employees, here is the cover of the Grimes Times in 1985. It...
UPDATED: UMC invites everyone to Christmas Eve; live Nativity cancelled
Due to extreme cold temperatures, the Urbana United Methodist Church has canceled the live Nativity during the church’s Christmas Eve on Main St...

Caring Kitchen thanks community
On behalf of the staff, Board of Directors and myself, I would like to thank everyone who made our Annual Thanksgiving Day Meal so successful.With the...
Hearing aids to be given
Maze Hearing & Balance, LLC in Urbana is seeking nominations for local people in need of hearing aids.“As we reflect on the many blessings w...

Country Legends sets lineup
WEST LIBERTY - Country Legends Festival (CL Fest) will return to the West Liberty Labor Day Festival on Sept. 2, 2023.The festival offers 2 stages, an...

Looking Back: Humphreys & Son Funeral Home
This Looking Back features the Humphreys & Son Funeral Home established in 1873 by George H. Humphreys at the southeast corner of N. Main and E. C...

Hooley exhibit opens; continues through 2023
Thank you to all who attended the opening reception for the Chester Hooley exhibit at the Champaign County Historical Society on Dec. 8. The event was...