CCRTA anticipates anniversary dinner
Champaign County Retired Teachers are eagerly awaiting the 50-year celebration of fellowship and community service.The anniversary dinner will be held at 11 a.m. on...
Pets of the Week
PAWS Animal Shelter (dog)What a special girl, our girl, Piggs, is and this sweet 2-year-old Lab/Cattle dog mix has had such a rough life...
Eagle Court of Honor held for Mikey Meyer
An Eagle Court of Honor was held recently for Scout Mikey Meyer, of Urbana. Meyer represents the fourth generation of Scouts in the Meyer...
Mechanicsburg chooses Homecoming Court
Mechanicsburg High School is in the midst of Homecoming Week. A parade is set for Wednesday at 6 p.m. The king and queen will...
App, websites, grocers help with food-recall updates
Question: Turns out that the hot dogs I had planned to make for lunch yesterday were recalled but I had no idea. Why do...
YMCA winter swim team forming
The Champaign Family YMCA is announcing a free trial practice for the Flying Fish (CF3) Winter Swim Team Sept. 28 at the Y. Two...
Champaign YMCA launches annual campaign
The Champaign Family YMCA has launched its annual campaign to raise funds for local programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and...
Looking Back: Westville Railroad Depot
The Westville Railroad Depot was located one-half mile south of Westville on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Freight and passenger services were available at the depot....
Pets of the Week
PAWS Animal Shelter (dog)Have you ever seen a cuter face than mine? I’m Bingo, here at PAWS Animal Shelter, Urbana. I’m a Cattle Dog/Heeler...
Urbana woman wins motorcycle in CBC contest
Urbana donor Judie Dillon came to the “Scouting for Donors Summer Blood Drive” grand prize drawing Thursday, Sept. 21 at Community Blood Center with...