Arnold leaving Chamber post Feb. 3
On behalf of the Champaign County Chamber’s Board of Directors, current President Paul Waldsmith announced today that Executive Director Sandi Arnold has decided to...
Ohio State suggests ways to reduce harmful algae blooms
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University researchers have released several suggestions to reduce toxic algae blooms.The researchers have been testing different strategies to...
Neighbors aglow for Christmas
Once again this year, the residents of Fountain Circle have brightened the north side of Urbana with a neighborhood Christmas light display. Whimsical creatures...
Ohio News Briefs
Obama approves funding for Ohio-made military vehiclesLIMA, Ohio (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed off on funding for two military vehicles made in...
WL-S school board approves staff actions
WEST LIBERTY – The West Liberty-Salem Local Schools board approved staff hires at its Tuesday meeting.The board approved hiring Maintenance, Custodial and Building Operations...
Then and Now: White Hall Farm
In 1881, James W. Fulton was a retired farmer who lived four miles east of Urbana, in Urbana Township, close to its border with...
Recycling times changing at mobile sites
Beginning in January of 2017, the schedules at Mobile Collection Sites in St. Paris, Mechanicsburg and Christiansburg will be extended by half an hour.“The...
Despite boom year, Ohio lottery seeks more money in budget
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Lottery has turned over a record $1.06 billion to education programs in what ended up being a boom...
Ohio News Briefs
Convenience store employee shot and killed in northwest OhioTOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Police say a convenience store employee has been shot and killed in...
Sheriff’s Office wipes out ‘blue’ Christmas
On Tuesday, Dec. 20, the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office had a special guest, Santa Claus, working with them.At 5 p.m., Santa Claus traveled with...