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Welcome to library’s Summer Reading Program
Dewey the Dinosaur was at the Champaign County Library on Thursday handing out information on the Summer Reading Program, which is going virtual this ...
Renovations continue at Gloria
Though the Gloria Theatre screen has been dark and the seats empty since the last March 15 showing of the movie “I Still Believe,” the Urb...
Birthday at home: Leah Ludlow
Leah Ludlow of St. Paris and her family members pose for a local photography project called “Porchtraits” by John Coffman — who is d...
Neer is UHS Distinguished Alum honoree
The 2020 recipient of Urbana High School’s Distinguished Alumni Award is Dr. Robert Neer, class of 1953.Neer was active in high school, playing ...
LOOK BACK – Oakdale Cemetery
This circa 1915 photo, shared by the Champaign County Historical Museum, shows grave diggers and workers assembled before Oakdale Cemetery’s hex...
Celebrating 103rd birthday
Evelyn Wingfield of Champaign County celebrated her 103rd birthday with the help of her family. On May 27, the family had a birthday parade with a doz...
Chili fest postponed a year
The Simon Kenton Chili Cook-Off Festival/Hoopla Parade scheduled for Sept. 26 in downtown Urbana has been postponed until Sept. 25, 2021.“We del...
Bank donates to protect first responders
Brad Yost, president of the Champaign County Emergency Services Association, accepts a $5,000 donation from Beth Ropp, vice president of The Peoples S...
Champaign County Library offers curbside service
The Champaign County Library is now offering curbside service.The building remains closed to the public but library staff is now offering this limited...
Ohio campgrounds may fully open May 21
Campgrounds in Ohio will be allowed to fully open on May 21, according to an announcement by Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted during a news conference las...
