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St. Paris business moves

4/22/2021

 
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting April 17 for Family Country Cuts, now located at 211 W. Main St., Saint Paris. Owner Janie Douglas had a re-grand opening for her new location. From left are Brad Evans, Jessica Evans, Braylee Evans, Taylor Keeran, Aaron Rutherford, Arabella Rutherford, Janie Douglas, Regina Wagner, Marcia Bailey, Brenda Cook, Katy Cupps and Sara Neer.
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting April 17 for Family Country Cuts, now located at 211 W. Main St., Saint Paris. Owner Janie Douglas had a re-grand opening for her new location. From left are Brad Evans, Jessica Evans, Braylee Evans, Taylor Keeran, Aaron Rutherford, Arabella Rutherford, Janie Douglas, Regina Wagner, Marcia Bailey, Brenda Cook, Katy Cupps and Sara Neer.
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting April 17 for Family Country Cuts, now located at 211 W. Main St., Saint Paris. Owner Janie Douglas had a re-grand opening for her new location.
​From left are Brad Evans, Jessica Evans, Braylee Evans, Taylor Keeran, Aaron Rutherford, Arabella Rutherford, Janie Douglas, Regina Wagner, Marcia Bailey, Brenda Cook, Katy Cupps and Sara Neer.

Monument Square District Events Returning in 2021!

4/22/2021

 
COVID caused the cancellation of all of our events in 2020, but we are excited to announce that the events are returning in 2021!

Save the dates and click on the links below to learn more about these upcoming events in 2021! We will update this post as more event details become available.

Rock the Monument Four Miler - Friday, June 11, 2021
Art Affair on the Square - Saturday, September 11, 2021
Simon Kenton Chili Cook-off - Saturday, September 25, 2021
Holiday Horse Parade - Friday, November 26, 2021

​And Save the Dates for these 2021 Downtown Urbana Shopping Events!
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mercy offers local breast cancer screenings

4/21/2021

 
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Did you know that breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Ohio? 
 
You probably know someone who has --  or had -- this disease.

The good news: when caught early, breast cancer has a 99% survival rate.  Early detection is the key to a full recovery.  If you or someone you love needs a mammogram, please follow the information below!
 
For a screening, call:
 
Springfield Imaging and Lab Center or Mercy Health Urbana Hospital:  (937) 328-8100
The Mercy Health Mobile Mammography coach:  (937) 523-9332

healthy kids day june 5

4/19/2021

 
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On June 5th the Champaign Family YMCA and Parkfest are teaming up to bring you an event full of fun and recipes for healthy families!

This event is free and open to the public. Located at Melvin Miller Park from 11 AM - 2 PM.  Activities include:
  • Mascot Dance-Off
  • Food Trucks
  • Baseball games
  • Raffles
  • Prizes
  • Games
  • Kona Ice
  • DJ
  • Safety Town
  • Water Worp with Urbana Fire Dept. 
  • ODNR Fishin Expo
  • Fitness Demos
If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor at this year's HKD event, please contact Jennifer Payne at 937-484-3562 or ymcafitness@ctcn.net.

Rittal donates $18,000 to UYC

4/16/2021

 

​Donation called an investment in youth

From left are Angela Hayes, Rittal HR Generalist; Neil Love, Rittal VP Operations; Tony Pearson, Rittal HR Manager; Justin Weller, Urbana Youth Center Executive Director; Diane Rudolph, Rittal Director Material Services; and Katie McKee, Rittal HR Specialist.
From left are Angela Hayes, Rittal HR Generalist; Neil Love, Rittal VP Operations; Tony Pearson, Rittal HR Manager; Justin Weller, Urbana Youth Center Executive Director; Diane Rudolph, Rittal Director Material Services; and Katie McKee, Rittal HR Specialist. Andrew Grimm Photography
From Urbana Daily Citizen
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Local employer and global enclosure manufacturer Rittal donated $18,000 to the Urbana Youth Center (UYC) to support current programming including homework assistance, nutrition programs, general operations, and forthcoming programming on career readiness and placement.

Mike Freund, Managing Director of Rittal North America LLC, shared his company feels strongly about supporting the Urbana Youth Center, a project of the GrandWorks Foundation, because of the opportunity to connect with the future workforce and the importance of lifting up local youth.
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“When the Urbana Youth Center approached us, we immediately saw the value in what they are trying to accomplish,” Freund said. “We understand that about one in three of our area children lives in poverty. We are family and community-minded and feel a strong desire to step up and be part of the change.” he added, “This effort is exactly the type of positive, forward-thinking that keeps communities strong and thriving. Investing in the future workforce isn’t just a good business decision, it is a decision to help provide youth with the means for a successful life. I believe others in the community will see the same value that we do and look forward to seeing the success of the Urbana Youth Center ripple through our town for years to come.”

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Former Urbana University campus listed for sale; property eyed for redevelopment

4/15/2021

 
The former Urbana University campus in Champaign County is up for sale. (Courtesy of CBRE)
The former Urbana University campus in Champaign County is up for sale. (Courtesy of CBRE)
URBANA, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) -- A former university campus in Champaign County recently hit the market, providing a potential redevelopment opportunity for an interested buyer.
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Urbana University, a private institution that served as a branch campus of Columbus-based Franklin University, closed at the end of the 2020 spring term. ​
The school cited low enrollment figures that were exacerbated by COVID-19.
Though students no longer take classes at the university, its campus remains in tact. In an effort to bring the property back to life, commercial real estate firm CBRE placed it on the market. There is no list price for the property.

CBRE’s Anne Rahm and Todd Greiner are marketing the campus for sale on behalf of the owner, Franklin University.


“The Urbana campus listing is a rare opportunity for both educational and institutional users as well as investors looking for a unique redevelopment opportunity,” said Rahm, Midwest regional manager for CBRE’s Public Institutions and Education Group.


For more on the campus, visit the Dayton Business Journal.

uhs seniors commit to military service

4/14/2021

 
Congratulations to Urbana High School Seniors Connor Trawick (Air Force), Landon Turner (Air Force) and Trey Williams (Army National Guard) on their military commitments.
Trey Williams, Urbana High School senior, commits to Army National Guard
Trey Williams, Urbana High School senior, commits to Army National Guard.
Urbana High School Seniors Connor Trawick and Landon Turner commit to U.S. Air Force.
Urbana High School Seniors Connor Trawick and Landon Turner commit to U.S. Air Force.

Chili Cook-off, Hoopla Parade to return

4/13/2021

 

Plans set for the fall

Plans for a September Chili Cook-off and Hoopla Parade are in the works. Shown is a photo of a previous chili fest.
Plans for a September Chili Cook-off and Hoopla Parade are in the works. Shown is a photo of a previous chili fest. Submitted photo
Planning for the 14th annual Simon Kenton Chili Cook-off Festival and Hoopla Parade is in full swing. Following a quiet 2020, the committee made the decision to prepare for a Sept. 25 festival. Led by Chairman Bill Bean, the committee includes Vince Gonzalez, Carolyn Headlee, Lois Monroe, Alyssa Dunham, Mary Collier, Jeremiah Stocksdale, Jeff Heiberger, Sandy Gonzalez, Audra Bean, Linda Monroe, Mark Hall, Meri Beth Hall, Amy Armstrong, Lynette Moody, Amy Chamberlain and Charlie Moody.

If you like to cook and have a killer chili recipe, don’t miss this opportunity to win the grand prize of $1,000. Additional winners will pocket $500, $300, $200 or $100 as runner-up. The discounted entry fee of $25 expires Sept. 10. Entries received after that date will be $50. Entries are limited to the first 50 teams (a team is limited to 4 members) and everyone must submit a written application. Applications to enter the competition are available online at www.chilicookoffofurbana.com.

Take advantage of the early discount and shake out those aprons, get out those pots and pans and create the best chili in Champaign County!

The festival is sponsored by the Monument Square District and is held in conjunction with the Hoopla Parade featuring the Dayton Antioch Shriners and their miniature vehicles. Applications for the parade are available on the Festival website and 4-H groups, ball teams, scouts, church groups and area bands are invited to join the fun.

“This is truly a family affair – something for everyone,” said Chairman Bean. “ To ensure a safe environment, we will adhere to all COVID protocols in place at the time of the event.

ride into history april 19

4/13/2021

 
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For a history lesson you will never forget, visit Grimes Field Airport, 1636 N. Main St., Urbana, Ohio on April 19 and take a ride on the C-47 plane that led the invasion into Normandy, France on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

For $249.00 you can ride into history on “That’s All Brother”, the plane who led over 800 C-47’s that dropped over 13,000 paratroopers into a battle that changed the course of mankind. 
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To reserve a ride, click here.  Rides will depart at 1:00 and 5:30 pm. Rides are weather dependent and due to COVID restrictions, the number of seats is limited. The airport ramp will be open from 9-6 with the plane arriving about 9:30 am.  Entrance to the ramp is free (donations accepted ) and a tour of the plane is only $10.00.  Don’t miss this chance to experience a piece of history! 

ccpa facade grants now available

4/9/2021

 
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Prior residential grant recipient on Scioto Street.
The Champaign County Preservation Alliance (CCPA) is offering matching grants for the repair and restoration of pre-1940 homes and commercial buildings anywhere in Champaign County.  This marks the 29th year the grants are being offered.  This year we will award a total of $4,000 in matching grants.  Two residential matching grants up to $1,000 each.  One commercial matching grant up to $2,000.
 
Grant applications and program guidelines are available  here  and at the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce at 127 W. Court Street, Urbana.  Deadline for submission to the CCPA is May 31, 2021.  
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Grants will be awarded no later than June 30, 2021.  Restoration work funded with the matching grants must be completed by December 31, 2022.
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During the past five years, CCPA commercial matching grants have been awarded for preservation projects at:  Gloria Theater, Sowles Hotel, Douglas Hotel, Carmazzi’s, 38 Monument Square, 123, 221 and 222 N. Main St., 114-116 Scioto, and 115 Locust Street all in Urbana, and 10 E. Maple St., North Lewisburg.

 
During the past five years, CCPA residential matching grants have been awarded to preservation projects at:  569 S. Main St., 139 E. Reynolds St., 200 W. Reynolds St. , 302 W. Reynolds St., 200 Scioto St., 413 Scioto, 883 Scioto St., in Urbana; 4 High St., in Mechanicsburg; and 202 N. Springfield St. and 259 W. Walnut St. in St. Paris.
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