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4th of july fun all weekend

6/30/2020

 
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Champaign County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau made it easy to have a weekend full of fun during 4th of July!

Downtown Urbana Sidewalk Sales:
July 2-4  9AM-3PM

Movies at the Gloria:
July 3:     1:30PM Superman ;  4:30PM Aquaman ; 7:30PM Wonder Woman
July 4:     1:30PM Lego Batman ; 4:30 Wonder Woman 
July 5:     2:30PM Superman ; 5:30PM Wonder Woman

Wheelhouse at Folk Winery:
July 3, 7-9PM

Urbana Antique Show & Flea Market:
July 4, 8AM - 4PM & July 5, 10AM - 3PM

Champaign County Farmers Market:
July 4, 9AM - 12PM

Terry Van Auker at Dragonfly Vineyard & Wine Cellar:
July 4, 5PM - 8PM

Fireworks:
July 4, 10PM Outside of Grimes Field Gate


sidewalk sales on the square during fourth of july weekend

6/29/2020

 
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Downtown Urbana will be hosting Sidewalk Sales July 2nd, 3rd and 4th.

Local merchants on and around the square will be open for businesses! 

we spend local launches new podcast

6/23/2020

 
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 We Spend Local has announced the launch of the We Spend Local Network, a podcast dedicated to all things local.

Adam Moore, a lifelong resident of Champaign County, will be interviewing local leaders  and business owners about the importance of supporting your local community. Adam's passion to better the community has lead him to join the Champaign County Visitor's Bureau and Monument Square District. 
He credits the launch of this podcast to local sponsors including Berry Digital Solutions, Your Hometown Techs and Champaign Works.
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​This month he's interviewed Urbana's Fire Chief, Dean Ortlieb. The interview discusses a variety of topics including adapting during COVID-19 and all the new things happening within the department.  The first episode can be streamed HERE or by searching “We Spend Local Network” on your favorite podcast player.

Monument Square district receives donation from weidmann

6/22/2020

 
(Left to Right) Monument Square District members Kara Stephens, Vicki Deere-Bunnell and Weidmann employee Mark Hunter
(Left to Right) Monument Square District members Kara Stephens, Vicki Deere-Bunnell and Weidmann employee Mark Hunter
New watering system donated by Weidmann Electrical Technology
New watering system donated by Weidmann
Each year Monument Square District (MSD) works to beautify downtown Urbana. This process involves the placement of flowers on the square and in the center of the roundabout. Watering the flowers has proved quite difficult and involved several trips until now thanks to the generous donations from Weidmann Electrical Technology.

​Beautification projects are always important aspects to a community for economic and community development projects.  Champaign Economic Partnership Director, Marcia Bailey introduced Mark Hunter, Weidmann and Vicki Deere Bunnell, MSD for a further discussion after learning Weidmann was interested in helping with these types of projects in Urbana.

Mark Hunter and employees at Weidmann Electrical Technology came together to develop a watering system for Monument Square District. For the last year, the two organizations have worked together to create a system that would be functional and easy to use. Weidmann graciously donated this watering system to Monument Square District.
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Vicki Deere-Bunnell, MSD Board President, volunteers many hours in the morning, evenings and weekends keeping the flowers watered and maintained. This system will save her along with other MSD volunteers time that can be used to work on other community projects. 

The City of Urbana has also assisted in this local project with the installation of flower baskets on the downtown poles, along with allowing 
Monument Square District access to water systems on the square to ease their watering process. 
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 To learn more about MSD or what's happening #OnTheSquare, click here!

the hair closet welcomes new stylist, Gina

6/17/2020

 
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The Hair Closet has recently expanded and welcomed long time stylist, Gina Bunnell to the team. 

Gina has 23 years of experience. She offers a wide variety of services and specializes in razor cuts, short hairstyles, men's cuts and enjoys working with her customers on fun, new styles!
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To schedule with Gina call her directly at 937-869-8599. 
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The Hair Closet is currently accepting new customers and does offer weekend appointments! Due to COVID-19, no walk-in appointments can be accepted. 

​Don't forget skincare & makeup applications are also available by appointment only.

urbana fireworks back on thanks to local rotary

6/16/2020

 
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Thanks to generous individuals in our county the Urbana Rotary club is organizing the Fourth of July fireworks. The event will be taking place on July 4th and fireworks begin at 10 PM.  

Due to the recent COVID-19 events, many local firework displays were cancelled including our own but our community rallied together to continue make this event possible.


There will be a few changes to the typical event. The airport gates will not be open and the there will no chicken barbecue. The community is being encouraged to safely socially distance between the airport gates and State Route 68. 

It's also important to note there will be no port-a-potties on the premises so those attending are asked to plan accordingly. 

Click here if you would like to learn more about the Urbana Rotary and support them!

The Urbana Rotary club welcomes community support of our various endeavors.  If you wish to make a contribution it can be mailed to:

Urbana Rotary Club
PO Box 660
Urbana, OH 43078

​Information provided by the Urbana Rotary club.

Clark State provides fall return dates, plans

6/16/2020

 

Classes resume Aug. 24; virtual courses still available.

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Hand sanitizer and Alcohol wipes are available in every Clark State classroom. BILL LACKEY / STAFF
From Springfield News-Sun
By Brooke Spurlock Staff Writer


Clark State Community College students will return to campus for fall semester on Aug. 24, according to college officials.

Staff members will return to campus in rotation schedules starting June 24 and will fully return on Aug. 10, and faculty will return on Aug. 17, said Clark State President Jo Blondin.

Students will also be able to return for in-person services, such as advising, financial aid, enrollment, admissions, testing and tutoring starting July 6.

“This is for the students that wish to come back to campus for those services face-to-face,” she said. “They still have the option to receive services virtually, but some will want face-to-face.”

There will be a mixture of in-person and online courses for the nearly 5,700 students that will attend fall semester, Blondin said. She also said that 38% of the courses are online and all courses have an online component.

“We are ready to pivot to a fully online environment should the situation necessitate it,” she said. “Faculty create a virtual “shell” for every course for additional course materials, grading and teamwork/ collaboration for courses.

Because of this preparedness, Clark State can move courses quickly to an online environment if need be.”

When students return to campus, they will be asked to follow a “Return to Campus Daily Checklist” that follows guidelines regarding the “Responsible Restart of Ohio.”

Some of what the college is doing includes shifting staff to be available 24 hours a day to deep clean and sanitize, purchasing new equipment to make sanitization more efficient using hospital-grade tools and cleaning agents, increasing communication, developing new signs, establishing physical distancing requirements and redesigning classrooms.

“We’ve been working hard on the best possible plans for the safest possible environment,” said Matt Franz, vice president of IT and Emergency Management.

“As you move throughout campus, you will see many of the safety and wellness measures that we’ve implemented, such as reconfigured classrooms that accommodate physical distancing, Plexiglas barriers where staff and students come in face-to-face contact, virtual meetings and even stickers on the floor.”

Franz said individuals on campus are also asked to wear masks, frequently wash hands with soap and water, use the hand sanitizer that is outside of the classrooms as people enter and leave, and stay six feet apart of others.

“We want to do everything possible to remove the barriers that prevent students from receiving the education and training they need to enter employment, get promoted or transfer to a university,”

Blondin said. “We are doing everything in our power to mitigate risk while at the same time ensuring that we meet our mission to serve students.”

Contact this reporter at 937- 328-0356 or email brooke.spurlock@coxinc.com.

cedar bog set to reopen june 18th

6/12/2020

 
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The Cedar Bog Nature Center will be reopening Thursday, June 18, 2020. Hours will be Thursday - Saturday from 10:00am - 4:00pm. The first hour (10:00am - 11:00am) will be for "at risk" visitors only. Everyone entering the Nature Center during the first hour will be required to wear a face covering.
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The building capacity will be greatly reduced during this time. Extra staff will be available to help direct visitors. If you see a group in the building, please wait outside until they leave the building. Please help us by following all directions on signs on the doors and around the building. Please follow all social distancing guidelines while in the Nature Center and Preserve. Visitors are encouraged to wear a face covering.

Credit card use is preferred for admission fees at this time. The gift shop will be open to ADULTS ONLY. Please help by keeping children out of the gift shop. Inventory will be somewhat reduced at this time.
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The boardwalk will remain accessible Wednesday - Sunday from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Please remember, restrooms will not be available except when the Nature Center is open.

new hotel welcomes guests june 12th

6/8/2020

 
Photos from Cobblestone Hotel
Friday, June 12th, the Cobblestone Hotel in Urbana will open to guests.
Beds are made, final touches are being added and the staff are eagerly awaiting the arrival of visitors!

 Details about swimming pool access and breakfast and wine/beer bar availability will be determined and announced soon.

For overnight reservations visit:

https://www.staycobblestone.com/oh/urbana/.


A public Open House Celebration to tour the facility and meet staff and Cobblestone executives will be announced in about 45 days. 

​The three-story, 54-room hotel is located intersection of 68 & 55 on the south end of Urbana.

Click here to learn more about the project and what it will mean for Champaign County!

TechCred Round Four: Apply Now!

6/3/2020

 
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Round four of Ohio's TechCred Program is open now - deadline to apply June 30!

Clark State is ready to assist with applications for the fourth round of TechCred funding. Clark State has identified more than 60 online programs eligible for the TechCred program, as well as, available hands-on instruction and training in manufacturing and information technology, implemented following physical distancing and all safety protocols as indicated by the state.
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New for this round of funding, employers can apply for TechCred funding for specific credentials, without specifying employee name on the initial application. This allows companies to apply and receive funding that can be used for new hires and their future pipeline. With this change, companies can confidently hire individuals who may have been displaced due to COVID-19 and know that they can get the credentialing and training they need in a convenient, timely and affordable fashion.
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To see the full list of credentials, please visit https://techcred.ohio.gov/.

Does your workforce need a different credential or training?
Work with them to submit an application customized to fit your needs for TechCred funding review. Employers can request a credential be added to the eligible list.
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