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Champaign County is for coffee lovers

11/29/2022

 
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Submitted story from Champaign Economic Partnership.

With the opening of Dunkin Donuts, we wanted to highlight other coffee shops that have opened lately in our community.

Little Birds Café- located at 138 S. Springfield St. in St. Paris. They are open 8am-3pm Tuesday through Saturday. They offer a full array of coffee options along with panini’s, soups, and breakfast items.

Dees Brews Coffee- located at 1300 US Hwy 68 in Urbana, Dees Brews is a convenient spot for those headed to work or school. They offer a large selection of coffees, hot or cold. They have a convenient drive through so you don’t even have to get out of your car! Their hours are 6am -2:30pm Monday-Friday and 7am-2:30pm on Saturdays.

Simple Comforts Coffee Shop- located at 1 S. Main St. in Mechanicsburg, Simple Comorts Coffee Shop offers Hemisphere coffee, lattes, and the most amazing Chai along with baked goods. They are open Tuesday-Friday 7:00am-4:30pm and Saturday 8am-2pm

The Spotted Owl Coffee Bar- located at 113 N. Main Street on the square in Urbana, The Spotted Owl Coffee Bar has added evening hours from 5pm-10pm. Along with amazing coffee, they also serve spirits and light snacks as well in the evening.

With so many options, there is something for everyone now in our community! 
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Dukin Donuts is officially open

11/29/2022

 
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Story submitted by Champaign Economic Partnership

​Today is the day! Dunkin Donuts will be hosting their Ribbon Cutting and will be officially open for business. So, let's look at how it all began.

Dunkin Donuts started in 1948 and was originally named Open Kettle. The name was changed to Dunkin Donuts in 1950. Some other highlights of the company:
  • 1972- munchkins donut holes were first introduced
  • Today there are more than 12,000 stores worldwide, including 45 countries
  • They serve 1.9 billion cups of coffee a year
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We happily welcome Dunkin Donuts and we are thankful that they have chosen Champaign County as their new location.
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Nov. Historic Artifact of the Month: Hooley Pictogram

11/25/2022

 
A watercolor painting on an envelope called a
November's Historic Artifact of the Month, sponsored by The Peoples Savings Bank. A "Hooley Pictogram".
November's Historic Artifact of the Month, a "Hooley Pictogram", sponsored by The Peoples Savings Bank.

​Chester Hooley was born in Champaign County in 1899. He worked as a sign painter and later worked with watercolors. In his correspondence with friends he would send what he called a "Hooley Pictogram." A painting on the envelope containing his letters. His sense of humor can be seen in this pictogram!

The Champaign County Historical Society  Museum is opening an exhibit of Hooley's work on Decemeber 8, 2022.

Interested in sponsoring a Historic Artifact? Click here!
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OhioMeansJobs is here for your employment needs

11/18/2022

 
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Are you someone in need of a job? Are you a student wondering what your future career might be? Are you an employer looking for the right fit for your business?
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 Look no farther than OhioMeansJobs. For those looking for a job, you can find resources and even post your resume. They also have a ton of resources for students including career path exploration and resume building. And it’s a great place for employers to find their next great employee. With great programs and free resources, OhioMeansJobs is an invaluable resource for our community. They are committed to helping those in need of a job get connected to the right employer. Check them out at https://www.champaigndjfs.org/ohiomeansjobs.html
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MSD & The Gloria Theatre Present Christmas Motown Jazz Concert & Fundraising Benefit on Dec. 1

11/16/2022

 
On Thursday, December 1st at 8:00pm, Monument Square District will host a Christmas Motown Jazz Concert featuring the Divas Sass & Song at The Gloria Theatre.
In 2022, Monument Square District and The Gloria Theatre will be joining together to present a Holiday Jazz Concert, replacing the annual Gala fundraiser. The MSD felt showcasing The Gloria this year, while keeping some of the annual holiday event traditions, would be a nice change for our community.

On Thursday, December 1st at 8:00pm, Monument Square District will host a Christmas Motown Jazz Concert featuring the Divas Sass & Song at The Gloria Theatre.

In addition, there will have several silent auction items and will be raffling a beautiful Christmas tree, along with traditional holiday photo opportunities.

Pre-sale tickets are $30.00 and can be purchased online on The Gloria Theatre's website or at The Gloria on weekends. VIP tickets are $125 and available for purchase here.
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A history of Q3

11/15/2022

 
Interested in the history of the Q3 building?

What started out as a railroad operating supplies manufacturer, the building at 605 Miami St has had a few owners. Johnson Manufacturing Company was the first owner. Eventually they sold the business to Q3 becoming Q3 JMC Inc. That company vacated in 2008 leaving the building empty until the city took ownership in 2017 and finally TIS purchased the property in 2020. 
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TIS Ribbon Cutting Nov 16

11/13/2022

 
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November 16, 2022 will mark the end of an era for our community. True Inspection Services (TIS), who currently owns the Q3 building on Miami St. will have its official Ribbon Cutting.
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Back in 2017, the City of Urbana took ownership of the property and the hard work of clean-up began. There was already a developer expressing interest in the project. TIS is an engineering and construction management firm, specializing in roadway and bridge construction. In 2020 they bought the property and began the redevelopment of the building. They, along with the CEP and the City, worked hard to make this project a reality. This Wednesday, the building will officially go from vacancy to full occupancy and we could not be prouder. Congratulations to TIS and team. Thank you for your commitment to our community.   

Holiday Horse Parade coming soon

11/11/2022

 
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Established in 2015 as an expansion of our original Santa Parade, the Holiday Horse Parade always takes place on the day after Thanksgiving. This year's event will take place on Friday, November 25, 2022 from 4pm - 8pm.  
Schedule of Events
10:00 am – Specialty shops/fine eateries open for Christmas shopping

4:00 pm - Music in the Streets/Street vendors and food trucks open
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Carriage and Trolley Rides
5:30 pm – Tree Lighting Ceremony at Legacy Park
6:30 pm – Lighted Horse Parade
7:30 pm – Santa arrives by carriage to Santa Land
After Parade until 8:00 pm - 
Carriage and Trolley Rides
The family-friendly event begins early with afternoon shopping, dining, and children's activities, culminating with the tree lighting ceremony and parade. Attendance & parking is FREE.

There will be street carolers throughout the day and holiday hostesses helping you with your shopping experience.

​Celebrate the season with holiday activities for the whole family and welcome Santa to Historic Downtown Urbana, Ohio.

The horses and their owners will be parking in a lot off Patrick Avenue and will begin lining up on Patrick Avenue at 6:00 p.m. Traffic will be stopped and re-routed. The parade will turn West onto Scioto Street and continue to downtown Urbana and around the Monument and back, all side streets to/from Scioto Street will be blocked. There will be no through traffic in the Square beginning at 6:00 p.m. until the last parade participant has cleared downtown. All traffic will be blocked and re-routed. Please keep in mind that the parade begins and ends at the same location, so it is very important not to attempt to drive on Scioto Street until the last participant has turned back onto Patrick Avenue as horses can be easily spooked by vehicles.
For more information and/or to become involved: Email us at 
MSDurbana@gmail.com or connect with us on Facebook.

Thank you for working with us on this event and enjoy the 2022 Holiday Festivities

Happy Holidays!
​Monument Square District Board and Horse Parade Committee
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JWP- A leader in air tank manufacturing

11/11/2022

 
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Since 1970, Johnson Welded Products have been the leaders in air tank and reservoir manufacturing for the automotive industry.  With a rich history of entrepreneurship and leadership, the Johnson family has made its mark on the community.
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Beginning with Johnson Manufacturing Company in 1902, four brothers had no idea the legacy they would leave. Today, Johnson Welded supplies to some of the major names in the trucking industry.

​If you have a passion for welding and want to know, more check them out at https://www.jwp-inc.com
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UHS wins 4th Annual Design Challenge

11/8/2022

 
The 4th Annual Design Challenge was held on Friday, November 4, 2022. Urbana High School was the winning team for the third year in a row.

Each school in Champaign County participated in this year's challenge. The students were challenged to design a boat within a series of criteria and constraints including the use of only cardboard and duct tape under the guidance of an industry mentor. 

 Teams competed within their own school districts and the winning team from each district advanced to the county level competition held at the Champaign Community Center. 
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WEIDMANN judged this year's event and were impressed with the high level of thought and ingenuity that went into the design of each school's boats. 
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