Giant ear of corn; A nod to the area’s agricultural heritage
By: Bernie IvenSome amazing monuments to agriculture can be glimpsed from a car window. Cows, pecans, chickens, wheat, watermelons, pigs, and of course, corn.One... Read More.
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Urbana plans plenty of fun for Independence Day
By: Alli HarlanMany events are planned for Independence Day in Urbana.On Friday, the Urbana Rotary Club is hosting a Chicken BBQ dinner at the... Read More.
Authorities seek 63-year old missing man from Urbana
An Endangered Missing Adult Alert has been issued for a missing man from Champaign County.Tyrone Wise, 63, drove away from his East Water Street... Read More.
Governor DeWine announces $137.5 million investment in roadway safety
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn on Thursday announced $137.5 million in funding for 55 new traffic... Read More.
America’s national bird thriving in Ohio
Ohio can celebrate a milestone this Independence Day with 964 confirmed active bald eagle nests, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division... Read More.
Urbana Lions induct new officers
The Urbana Lions Club inducted its new officers at their meeting this week.President: Nick Redavide
Vice-President: Jim McConnell
Vice-President: Drew Sponheim
Treasurer: Bob... Read More.
Logan County Horse Ambassadors Selected
On Saturday, June 28, Logan County 4-H selected their 2025-2026 Junior and Senior Horse Ambassadors during the LoCo Open Horse Show held at the... Read More.
City of Urbana takes investment group to court over old Urbana University campus
Pro Development Institute (PDI) was to be a professional-grade development center to prepare high school and college athletes for the NCAA and Professional leagues.... Read More.
Police: Man speeding through Bellefontaine was driving drunk with loaded rifle
Gregory Ferguson, 64, of Bellefontaine, is facing multiple charges after being stopped for speeding and found to be driving under the influence with a... Read More.
DeWine signs bill exempting farm groups from insurance regulations
On Tuesday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 100 into law, carving out a new exemption for certain nonprofit agricultural organizations that offer... Read More.
Urbana fire chief explains fireworks laws in city
Urbana City Fire Chief Dean Ortlieb spoke to members of the City Council on Tuesday to better explain the guidelines established by Urbana... Read More.
Raiders shut out Lakers in 2nd Round of ACME District 6 Tournament
Both teams were strong on the hill on Tuesday, but Benjamin Logan was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-0... Read More.
