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Holiday Open House

11/30/2021

 
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This weekend, over 25 local shops and eateries will be filled with gifts, holiday decorations, party supplies, and delicious food and beverages perfect for hosting holiday parties! Fresh merchandise has been added to the shops.
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Special Hours:
Friday, December 3 from 10am-6pm
Saturday, December 4 from 10am-6pm
Sunday, December 5 from 12pm-4pm

This event is hosted by Shop Urbana.

Santa at Apple Farm Service

11/29/2021

 
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Join Apple Farm Service on Saturday, December 4th from 9am-12pm for pictures with Santa, crafts, and snacks! This is a free event for the entire family to enjoy.

The showrooms will become Santa's workshop where you can get pictures with Santa! A free 8.5"x11" copy will be printed out for you to keep and you can take your own pictures as well.
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Sip on hot chocolate or hot cider while you enjoy your snacks and create a tractor ornament to hang on your family tree!

All toys, gifts, and apparel are 10% off until the end of December, so take advantage while you are there!

Apply Farm Service is located at 12446 E. State Route 29, Mechanicsburg, Ohio.

Historic Home Holiday Open House

11/26/2021

 
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Help bring the Johnny Appleseed Education Center and Museum back to life by touring a historic home in Urbana, Ohio and donate to the cause!

The classic home built in 1839 will be open for tours on Sunday, December 19th from 2pm-5pm located at 419 Scioto Street. You will be able to meet Santa and a portrayal of Johnny Appleseed!
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When you support The Johnny Appleseed Educational Center and Museum, your tax-deductible gift helps preserve and bring history to the lives of children, students, and the whole community!

Click here to make a donation, or donate on site. For questions or more information text (614) 403-2892.

Ohio Smashes Record For New Business Creation

11/24/2021

 
Secretary LaRose speaking at Zanesville Rotary Club
Secretary LaRose announced the new record at the Zanesville Rotary Club.
At the direction of Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a review of the most recent new business filings indicates that with more than five weeks left in 2021, Ohio has already broken the state record for new business filings. As of close of business on November 21st, 181,586 new businesses have been created in the state of Ohio in 2021, breaking the record of 171,073 new businesses set throughout all of 2020.
“Entrepreneurs deserve all the credit – plain and simple. They’re the ones putting in the long hours, building their product, providing the services, and most importantly – taking the big chances,” said LaRose. “With great resolve, Ohioans have stood in the face of unpredictable headwinds and sent a loud and clear message to the nation – I want to do business in Ohio.”
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Those looking to start a new business should take advantage of quick-and-easy online filing through Ohio Business Central by visiting OhioBusinessCentral.gov. You can also contact the CEP by visiting cepohio.com or calling (937)653-7200. Champaign County is OPEN for business!
 
Ohio entrepreneurs can visit OhioSoS.gov/BusinessResources to discover the helpful opportunities available to them that can help them start and grow their business.
 
NOTE: New business filings are classified as forms filed with the Ohio Secretary of State that declare the formation of a business entity, including for-profit, non-profit and professional corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships. Filing as a business in Ohio does not guarantee the company will begin operations, be profitable or create jobs.

Spain's Service Center Under New Ownership

11/24/2021

 
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Information from Spain's Service Center on Facebook

After 45 years David and Nancy Spain are retiring, handing off the reins of Spain’s Service Center (344 E Maple Street, North Lewisburg, OH) to new owners Lenny and Ryan Richileau.

Dave and Nancy built an incredible business centered on quality service, honesty, and integrity. Father and son Lenny and Ryan are honored and excited to be continuing the Spain’s tradition.
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If you are a current Spain’s customer, you will see lots of familiar faces as the entire Spain’s staff is staying on. Ryan and Lenny are both area residents and have been running Little Black Dogg LLC, located on State Route 296 in Cable for the past 4 years. Lenny is an accomplished business owner and vehicle rebuilder. Ryan is a UNOH graduate with an associates degree in Diesel technology and an experienced certified diesel technician.

Please stop by and meet the new owners and be on the lookout for expanded services including Diesel truck repair and body shop services! Visit their Facebook page at Spain's Service Center or at www.littleblackdogg.com.

Holiday Horse Parade

11/23/2021

 
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Come out and join Monument Square District for a day of Holiday Festivities! Enjoy what Urbana has to offer, visit local shops, dine on the Square with food trucks and local establishments and see what the street vendors have to offer.

The festivities will take place on Friday, November 26th starting at 10am! Public parking in the Square will be unavailable on Friday from 9am to 8pm.
All day itinerary:
10:00am Many local shops will open
11:00am Food trucks and street vendors will open
11:00am– 7:00pm DJ K-Stock will be playing holiday music all day
11:00am– 5:30pm Carolers and Holiday Hostesses will be strolling
4:00pm Carriage and trolley rides begin *they will stop at 5:30 to participate in the parade. Rides will resume after the parade until 8:00 p.m.
5:00pm Community caroling in the Park
5:30pm Tree Lighting Ceremony in Legacy Park, caroling
6:30pm Holiday Horse Parade begins
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The following local businesses will have extended hours, and several are planning special events for the day:
Carmazzi’s Candy & General Store
Carriage House Salon-
get your Santa Dos from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. then go to Serina Ann Photography, both will be open to help with great memories
Downtown Divas
Eve’s Place
Farm Charm
In Good Taste Market
Let’s Eat Cake
Lily’s Garden
Montego Designs Unlimited
Oxner’s General Store
(Santa Land Location)
The Merchant- from 10am-8pm a "Secret Santa Shop" will be stocked with $1-$5 gifts for kids to come shop for everyone on their lists- moms, grandmas, dads, grandpas, siblings, friends, even pets! They will get to wrap each item in a bag and gift tag at the time of purchase. Around 5:30 they’ll be passing out FREE glow necklaces to any child that comes to 112 N Main St and we will have cool fiber optic wands for sale.
The Shop Around the Corner
Vintage Traveler
The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany-
Carols, Candles and Cocoa, beginning at 5pm
Champaign County Youth Choir

The following Food Trucks will be in the Square:
Schmidt’s Sausage Truck
Cumberland Kettle Corn
DOOGS,
including their famous mini donuts
Tommy’s Double Barrel BBQ
Mom Andrasik’s
(Hungarian Cabbage Rolls)
La Granja

Invest in Youth Auction

11/22/2021

 
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Champaign Family YMCA is accepting donations for the Invest in Youth Online Auction!

All proceeds from the auction go to youth memberships. Over the past year, Champaign Family YMCA has been able to help over 300 Families and give out over $86,000 in aid because of programs like this.
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Bidding will open at 9am on Saturday, December 4th! You will be able to enter the YMCA  and view the items after 3pm on December 3rd. Pictures of the items will also be uploaded to their website.
Visit their website at http://champaignfamilyymca.org. Bidding will be under the auction tab. Stop in and see the YMCA staff where they will help you make your bid!

Preview date is Friday, December 3rd at 3pm and the auction is from Saturday, December 4th at 9am to Monday, December 13th at 6pm!

For questions or concerns please email:
Zackery Huff- zhuff@champymca.org
Polly Long- polly@ctcn.net
Mike Henson- mahenson56@gmail.com
Melanie Bahan- mbahan@champymca.org

Preschool Screening

11/22/2021

 
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Triad Local School's Preschool screening for 3-4 year olds will be January 14, 2022.
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Call Deb Orecchio at (937)826-0898 for more information and a screening packet of required paperwork.

Screening appointment will be made after a completed packet is turned in.

First Central National Bank to Open New Location in Urbana

11/19/2021

 

The new branch location will be in the old Sonic drive-through in front of Walmart

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First Central National Bank has announced their plan to open a new location in Urbana, Ohio. They currently have three offices in Champaign County with the main office located in St. Paris,
Ohio. Their new location will be conveniently located at 1754 E. US Highway 36 in front of Walmart.

They have been looking to expand their operations for the past 5-10 years and have looked at many different locations south and west of St. Paris. The growth they have seen in Urbana is what attracted them to the area. They believe this will be an opportunity to offer an alternative banking solution to the residents of Urbana. They want to be able to serve existing Urbana area customers and offer financial services to new customers in the area.
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First Central National Bank has been serving Champaign County since 1880. Their goal is to be the community bank you can count on, and they are excited to be able to better serve the Urbana area. They are hoping to have renovations compete in the spring of 2022.

You can follow their progress and see updates on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FCNBSP.

Share the Warmth Drive

11/18/2021

 
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Triad Middle School's National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring a Share the Warmth Drive until December 17th to help local kids keep warm during winter.
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They will be accepting new and gently used donations including:
Winter Coats
Hats
Mittens/Gloves
Socks
Waterproof Boots
Blankets


Donations can be dropped off at Triad Middle School. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Kilbride or call (937)826-3071.
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