DeGraff man has over 1,750 hats
DeGRAFF - Bob Thompson’s hat collection started in the 1960s.“When I was working at the shop I started collecting them. A friend of mine...
Economic development incentives training offered
The Champaign Economic Partnership, Champaign County’s economic development agency, is planning a free training program for local officials on economic development incentives provided by...
Two arrested for local theft crimes
Two people were arrested this week for theft scams conducted at local businesses in the county.Edward McClain Jr. and Rhonda L. Talley were both...
Convicted sex offender pleads guilty to rape
A man serving a 20 years to life prison sentence from Miami County for sexually assaulting minors pleaded guilty to rape in Champaign County...
Adriel students arrested following fight with staff
WEST LIBERTY – Multiple teens were charged and arrested Wednesday after law enforcement responded to a fight involving Adriel students and staff.According to information...
Man charged for B&E, theft offenses
A man awaiting sentencing in two felony criminal cases is now facing more charges from an incident that occurred this week.Zachary R. Garvey, 18,...
Council approves 3-party enterprise zone agreement
Memorial Health’s desire to expand its current operations in Urbana took another step forward on Tuesday as City Council, following a public hearing, agreed...
Simpson honored for art, history
Longtime teacher and artist Mike Simpson’s legacy will be in the buildings he memorialized in art, the students he taught and the athletes he...
Hinkle named Shriner of the Year
The Champaign County Shrine Club named Noble Dennis Hinkle, right, the 2016 Shriner of the Year. The award was presented by Club President Noble...
Service set to observe Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth
Pastor Michael Menefield and St. Paul AME Church, 316 E. Market St.,will hold its annual community service for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday on...
