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charg1ng heisman elite football camp comes to champaign county

5/28/2021

 
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CHARG1NG Heisman Elite Football Camp is coming to Champaign County!

Located at what was formerly Urbana University, this 3 day camp includes skills development by position, discussions on safety & sportsmanship and flag football competitions. Presented by former Buckeyes & NFL players, Braxton Miller and Troy Smith, this camp is set to include special talent including more Buckeyes & NFL Players!


Click here to register today! 
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Heisman Elite Football Camp
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Presented by Braxton Miller & Troy Smith!
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DATE: July 9 - July 11, 2021
TIME: 12 PM EST
LOCATION: Urbana University, 579 College Way, Urbana, Ohio 43078
AGE GROUPS: 8-10, 11-14, & 15-17
*SPECIAL TALENT INCLUDES MANY MORE BUCKEYES & NFL PLAYERS*

former downtown business reopens as The merchant shops

5/25/2021

 
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Formerly Unique Boutiques, the storefront at 112 N Main St in Downtown Urbana is reopening as The Merchant Shops: a community of 20+ creative artisans, thrifters, and local entrepreneurs who each specialize in an eclectic mix of new, secondhand, and vintage merchandise, creating a unique, in-person shopping experience.

Please join us on Friday May 28th as we celebrate the completion of a 9 month renovation and launch our new refreshed branding!
*Refreshments
*Free Gift for the first 100 guests
*Door Prize Raffle
*Ribbon Cutting at Noon

Program Helps Teens and Young Adults Rise Above Barriers to Careers

5/24/2021

 
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Champaign County teens and young adults have a local resource for helping them overcome barriers to starting careers and becoming self-sufficient.
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The statewide Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP), offered locally by OhioMeansJobs Champaign County (OMJCC), helps clients, ages 14-24, get the education, training and additional support they need to enter the workforce and break free of the poverty cycle, explains Beth McFann, CCMEP case manager and career coach at OMJCC, which is located in Suite J100 of the Champaign County Community Center, 1512 U.S. 68, Urbana.

OMJCC is part of the Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services (CCDJFS).
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“Some of the young people I serve have a hard time seeing beyond their current situation.,” McFann says. “So, I help them discover the career and training options available to them. I help get them in the mindset to plan for their future.”

Amy Sherman, OMJCC workforce supervisor, adds, “Our goal is to reach teens and young adults, to address their barriers in life when they’re still young, so they can live the rest of their lives self-sufficiently and not have to rely on assistance.”

“Every person has different needs,” McFann says. CCMEP services include:
  • Career and goal planning, including help with preparing a resume and searching for jobs
  • Paid work experience, in which the CCMEP program pays the client’s wages for a trial period, to give the client experience and the employer an opportunity to review their work before hiring them
  • Payment of training and education costs, up to a two-year associate degree, and including short-term training for specific skills and certifications needed to begin a career.
  • Financial assistance for transportation and childcare, which McFann says are “two of the biggest barriers to employment in our area”
  • Help arranging internships with employers
  • Help with tutoring to complete high school or to earn a GED

Stacy Cox, director of CCDJFS/OMJCC, recommends anyone working with youth to contact OMJCC to learn more about CCMEP, so they can refer people they know who could benefit from the program. For information on CCMEP, call Beth McFann, at 937-484-1500, ext. 2701, or the OMJCC, at 937-484-1581.

Submitted by Champaign County Dept. of Job & Family Services. 

Urbana UMC to Honor Veterans, Military at May 30 Memorial Day Service

5/24/2021

 
Guest speaker and veteran Chad Jenkins
Guest speaker and veteran Chad Jenkins
​The Urbana United Methodist Church invites veterans, active military members and their families to attend a Memorial Day weekend worship service, 10 a.m. Sunday, May 30, at the church, 238 N. Main St., Urbana. The service may be streamed on the church’s Facebook page, facebook.com/UrbanaOhioUnitedMethodistChurch, or the Urbana UMC YouTube channel.
 
Veterans and active military will be recognized for their service, and the service will feature guest speaker and veteran Chad Jenkins. 
A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Jenkins led the Army Black Knights as quarterback. And as a commissioned infantry officer he was awarded three Bronze Star Medals in four deployments to Iraq – one with the 10th Mountain Division, and three as platoon leader and ground force commander with the 75th Ranger Regiment.
 
After the military, Jenkins joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He graduated valedictorian from the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and was assigned as a special agent to the South Florida Joint Terrorism Task Force. His impact on several high-profile cases disrupted potential acts of terrorism.
 
Jenkins is one of the subjects of the book “All American: Two Young Men, The 2001 Army-Navy Game And The War They Fought In Iraq” by New York Times bestselling author Steve Eubanks, published in 2013.  Chad recently co-hosted an investigative reality series with the Discovery Channel, “Truth Behind the Moon Landing.” He frequently appears as a commentator on cable news discussing national security matters.
 
He lives with his family in Dublin, Ohio, and runs a leadership consulting company and family-owned government contracting business.
 
Music will be provided by members of the UUMC music ministry.

pool passes go on sale may 15

5/13/2021

 
Urbana City Pool cleaned before opening later in May.
Urbana City Pool cleaned before opening later in May.
POOL SEASON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! Urbana City Pool set to open soon! Early season passes are being sold and swim lesson registrations are this Saturday, May 15th 9AM-Noon at the pool office located at 689 Park Ave. Urbana, OH .

​FIRST 50 PASS HOLDERS WILL GET A FREE Y SOFTIE T-SHIRT! (while supplies last). For more info on pool passes, check out 
https://champaignfamilyymca.org/urbana-city-pool

Local community center comes to mechanicsburg

5/10/2021

 
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Adam Sorensen, LPCC-S- Director of Treatment & Recovery at MHDAS & Merv Miller, owner of Simple Comforts.
The Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services Board (MHDAS) is proud to partner with Merv Miller of Mechanicsburg for a Healthy Community (MHC), to help establish a Community Center in Mechanicsburg.

The Community Center will be in the same building as Simple Comforts Coffee Shop, owned by Merv and Tammy Miller. Merv envisions the Community Center will consist of office space for drug and alcohol therapy, Clergy, youth mentoring, and a dried goods pantry.

The mini-grant, funded by the MHDAS Board, provided construction materials to remodel the space. The estimated completion date for this project is around July 2021.
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Drug and Alcohol Therapy: Merv is working with TCN Behavioral Health to provide a satellite office to provide therapy in Mechanicsburg one or more days a week. This would remove the transportation barrier that can make it difficult to get enough support during the recovery journey. The public’s access to care is a priority for the MHDAS and Merv’s efforts are greatly appreciated. “I have a real passion for people with substance use disorders,” says Merv. “I don’t only want to give them a ride home from jail. I want a relationship with them. I want to connect them to the things they need to be successful like housing, employment, mentorship, and a church family.” Merv has been very successful with this approach as he has helped people transition from a jail cell, to an apartment, to obtaining their driver’s license, and gaining access to employment, all thanks to his involvement.

Hometown bargains celebrates grand opening

5/4/2021

 
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Hometown Bargains Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting hosted by Champaign Co. Chamber of Commerce on May 1st. (Left to right) Rodney Wolf, Michelle Smith, Maverick Geer, Justin Geer-owner, Marlee Geer, Heidi Geer-owner, Hannah Smith, Marcia Bailey - CEP, Cierra Marchele, Rachel Casey - Chamber of Commerce.
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Grand Opening of Hometown Bargains with a Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, May 1st. After 4 years of running a successful business out of their barn, owners Heidi and Justin Geer made the decision to move  to a more permanent space.

​Located at 1637 E US HWY 36 1B in Urbana, this space was once the home of Wal-Mart, but sat empty for the last 14 years and is now the home of this Wholesale liquidation pallets and bin store. These items include inventory from places like Target, Amazon, Home Depot and more!

What began as a part-time opportunity that grew into a full-time operation. Heidi started this business as a way to make money on the side. With continued growth, she was able to leave her job and operate her Facebook group and business full-time. This year, after 11 years at JWP, Justin was able to resign and run their business full-time.  It was then that the two decided it was time to expand into a larger space. The two reached out to the Champaign Economic Partnership and were thrilled to quickly find a space they had previously considered 2 years prior. Heidi said, "This wouldn't be possible without the help and support from their families." They are currently operating their business with the help of their families but hope to hire employees as the business expands.
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Hometown Bargains new logo recently installed by Streamline Design + Print.
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Hometown Bargains bins filled before Grand Opening on May 1st.
​Currently Hometown Bargains will be open Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday from 11 am - 5 pm, Monday 10 am - 5 pm and Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm or while supplies last. They plan to continue online sales through their Facebook page on Wednesdays. Pricing for items in bins makes it easy for shoppers to know what to expect, on Saturdays everything in bins are $7, Sundays are $5, Mondays are $3, and Tuesdays everything in bins are $1. Whole pallets are also available for purchase. Heidi advised that hours are subject to changed as the business continues to grow. Make sure to follow their Facebook page for updates and changes. ​

Urbana Hospital earns 5-Star rating

5/3/2021

 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services awarded Urbana Hospital the highest recognition for overall quality.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services awarded Urbana Hospital the highest recognition for overall quality. Submitted photo
Submitted Story & Photo From Urbana Daily Citizen


Mercy Health Urbana Hospital has been awarded the highest star rating – 5 stars – by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for Overall Hospital Quality.

“Of all the challenges we faced last year, I couldn’t be prouder of our team, who not only helped us achieve this accolade, but one that I personally dedicate to each of our associates,” said Jamie Houseman, president of Urbana Hospital. “Every member of our team from physicians to nurses to respiratory therapists to our dietary and environmental associates are responsible for the care we provide and this one is for them,” she said.

The ratings published by CMS are designed to help consumers compare hospitals by evaluating safety, quality and patient experiences. CMS updated its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2021, assigning ratings of one to five stars to more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide based on their performance across five areas of quality.

Publicly reported on the Medicare.gov website, the Overall Hospital Rating is based on performance on several dozen inpatient and outpatient quality measures that are grouped into five groups – Mortality, Safety of Care, Readmissions, Patient Experience, and Timely and Effective Care. The overall hospital rating is calculated using a summary score from these categories.

The ratings are an extension of recent advancements and achievements within the Springfield market and the greater Urbana community including expanded offerings such as behavioral health, access to primary and specialty care, a new, comprehensive intensive cardiac rehabilitation program that focuses on whole life changes following a cardiac event as well as new facilities such as a sleep lab, lavender rooms to assist associates in times of distress as well as a new Women’s Center (opening July 2021) amongst advancements in imagine and radiology services (Fall 2021).
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