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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN CHAMPAIGN COUNTY?

The City of Urbana seeks community input for Urbana North Main Street Corridor Plan

9/27/2023

 
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The City of Urbana is requesting community input on the Urbana North Main Street Corridor Plan. 

Complete your survey here!

The City of Urbana, in partnership with residents, local businesses, and community partners, is developing a Plan for a portion of the North Main Street corridor.

The goal of the plan is to guide future development and redevelopment in the area. 

The North Main Street Corridor Plan includes the area along the North Main Street from Gwynne Street/Washington Avenue to Grimes Circle.

Children Services: The superheroes of CCDJFS

6/16/2023

 
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Stacy Cox, Director of Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services
Submitted by Champaign County Dept. of Job & Family Services

Just as Captain America, Iron Man, or any other Avengers do, Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services (CCDJFS) comes in after something awful happens to stop the bad guys from hurting anyone again.  Similarly, to the Avengers, CCDJFS is a stronger force with the help of their partners. Although they may not wear a mask, armor, or have a shield, our Children Services team at CCDJFS are everyday superheroes.

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The history of Rosewood

12/5/2022

 
Building that is home to Adams Township with sign out front of building
Adams Township building in Champaign County
Submitted by Champaign Economic Partnership
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One of the great things about our community is the pride we take in our history. We can thank those who came before us for ensuring our rich history is not lost. As part of Adams Township, which was formed in 1827, Rosewood sprang up around 1893. 

​Having a railroad going through made the community a hub for trading. A grocery store went up that same year, built by John Birkhold who also became the postmaster a year later. Today, Rosewood Grocery stand on the same site, along with the post office and the bank. And the name Rosewood, it’s believed to be taken from Rosedale Cemetery.
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History of Champaign County's townships

9/17/2022

 
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How many townships make up Champaign County, Ohio?
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By 1828, Champaign County had 12 townships. They are Adams, Johnson, Jackson, Harrison, Concord, Mad River, Salem, Urbana, Wayne, Union, Rush, and Goshen.  
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Mad River, Salem, Urbana, and Union being some of the first ones to be established. Here are some fun facts you may not know. Champaign County has the only Urbana named township. Jackson Township is a more popular name with 37 others. Adams Township was named after John Quincy Adams. Union Township is home to a Native American burial mound. All the townships are governed by a three-member board of trustees. We encourage you to get to know your trustees. 
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CHAMPAIGN COUNTYWIDE 911 CENTER GOES DIGITAL

6/2/2022

 
Champaign Countywide Communication Center now has a website. As the local hub that works diligently to process calls and dispatch aid throughout our community, this is yet another example of their dedication to serve Champaign County.
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Whether you are looking for information on when to call 911, how Text to 9-1-1 works or CodeRED registration: it’s all available at the click of the mouse. 
Learn more about the Champaign Countywide Communication Center here.
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​If you have an interest in working as a Public Safety Telecommunicator/Dispatcher, you can learn more here. ​
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Legacy Place Senior Housing

5/2/2022

 
Legacy Place is an absolutely magnificent illustration of collaboration, hard work and the tenacity to see a project to realization and successful implementation.  This sentiment was echoed by attendees of the OCCD Hybrid Spring Meeting in Columbus, Ohio this week.  OCCD welcomed members of the re-development team, including Rich Ebert, Executive Director of the Champaign Economic Partnership (CEP), together with Marcia Bailey, past CEP Executive Director, Duane Miller, CEO of T&H Investment Properties, and Joel Hauenstein, VP of Operations at Alliant. 
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Reporting and Supporting: Child Abuse Prevention Month

4/5/2022

 
Child Abuse Prevention Month Lunch and Learns
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and there are three available sessions for Identifying and Reporting Abuse/Neglect and Supporting Families.
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Session dates:
  • April 11th, Lunch & Learn from 12pm-1pm
  • April 20th, Evening from 5pm-6pm
  • April 28th, Lunch & Learn from 12pm-1pm

Email christen.schulz2@jfs.ohio.gov for a link or us the QR code in the image to join.

UHS Grad Recognized as "Wingman Leader Warrior"

1/5/2022

 
Cole Headlee wearing his Air Force uniform crossing his arms and looking straight ahead
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cole Headlee, Base Defense Operations Center controller, is recognized as the “Wingman Leader Warrior” for December 2021 at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. Headlee serves as a Defender in charge of the security and protection of personnel and resources at Schriever SFB. Headlee and his team ensure U.S. Space Force mission success and assist commanders in maintaining good order and discipline in the community. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Dennis Rogers)
From Peterson Space Force Base

Having served in the U.S. Air Force for three years, and stationed at Schriever Space Force Base for the last eight months, Senior Airman Cole Headlee — 50th Security Forces Squadron, Base Defense Operations Center controller — wakes up long before sunrise for the safety, security and protection of personnel at Schriever SFB.

USAF Security Forces are integral to the mission of the USAF and U.S. Space Force.
“My daily duties are to secure and protect personnel and resources assigned to Schriever, and with that, ensuring Space Force mission success on a daily basis — while also policing the populous for the safety of all,” said Headlee.

Headlee is from Urbana, Ohio — a Midwestern town between Dayton and Columbus — and the son of a financial advisor and a paraprofessional educator. Before joining the Air Force, Headlee thought he would be a financial advisor, like his father.
“Honestly, I wanted to take over his business and his management spot,” said Headlee. However, the Defender ultimately decided upon the Air Force and Security Forces.

“I was thinking more about something that would benefit me, and develop me — and also, I knew would get a lot of cool experiences along with the benefits,” said Headlee. “To this day, I still believe the Air Force is one of the best options anybody can do, honestly. The Air Force has so much to offer. Take it from me: At 19 years old, I had been to England, Cypress, France, Poland, Germany — traveling the world. Also, I’m a person who best functions with structure. When I have set tasks given to me by leadership, or by my supervisor, that I have to accomplish — I have greater success.”

Helping him make the decision to join the Air Force, were students and friends he went to high school with in Ohio.

“There were four of us, one from my class and two from the class who graduated before me,” said Headlee. “I did a lot of research on my own, but I had others who had already joined who I could ask questions about their initial experience. And here I am, and I absolutely love it — and so does my wife.”

Headlee’s wife is also in Security Forces, currently stationed at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea. Kunsan AB is one of two major USAF installations operated by the U.S. Forces Korea.

When asked how the Air Force has changed him for the better, the Schriever SFB Defender had a lot to say.
“The military has instilled a ton of discipline in me,” said Headlee. “When I was younger, I wasn't the most obedient kid. I remember having a sit-down conversation with my parents about what I want do with my life and what I want to accomplish in my twenties and into my later years, and — believe it or not — I said would like to get some discipline. I’ve learned a lot about myself and how I work.”

Senior Airman Evelyn Gorder, 50th Security Forces Squadron, BDOC controller — is Headlee’s supervisor, and had this to say about him as an Airman and person:

“Senior Airman Headlee is an extremely important part of our mission as a BDOC controller,” said Gorder. “His responsibility is command and control over all posts and patrols that protect our Space Force assets here at Schriever. With his knowledge, attention to detail and incredible work ethic, Senior Airman Headlee is more than qualified to perform such an important duty for the U.S. Space Force. I appreciate all the work he does — not only as an Airman, but as a person. He truly is a wingman. Everyone knows that if they need anything work-related or outside of work, Headlee is the one to call. He has always shown a passion for helping others and truly cares about the people around him.”

The work Headlee and fellow Defenders from the 50th SFS perform is vital to the garrison, USAF and USSF missions. In order to maintain motivation and resilience, the Defender has a phrase he reminds himself of daily.

“A quote that inspires me is simple yet meaningful: ‘Win the day,’” said Headlee.
“This quote was, and still is, said by my father who is my biggest role model and motivator. For me, ‘win the day’ means the small tasks you complete to make your day successful or the kind word that made someone smile, the positive motivation you give to others or the positive mindset you place within yourself, the actions you take to pull yourself out of a negative mindset or how you respond to various situations. ‘Win the day’ means taking the actions that I need to take to be the best Airman that I can — every day."

Additionally, the Schriever SFB Defender believes in perseverance.

“Nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it, honestly,” said Headlee. “Anyone can do anything that they want, as long as they have the motivation and dedication.”

Mechanicsburg Awarded Water Infrastructure Grant

12/14/2021

 
From the Village of Mechanicsburg
Village of Mechanicsburg, Ohio logo
On Tuesday, December 7, the Village of Mechanicsburg was notified that they were awarded $955,520 of the Ohio Builds Water Infrastructure Grant. This grant will help the Village with the replacement of aging water lines.
The Village is seeking more financial assistance through OPWC program to implement Phase ll of water line replacement program. Phase l Water Line replacement was completed in 2018.
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Phase ll of the water line replacement program would replace water mains, service connections, fire hydrants and water meters on Walnut, North Main, West Race, and Sandusky Streets. This will serve approximately 140 residences directly and the remainder of the Village providing better water flow through the system.

"We are grateful to have received the grant and thank the State for their investment in our community." says the Village of Mechanicsburg.

Job and Family Services Launches Streamlined, Easier-to-Use Website

12/6/2021

 
CCDJFS new logo
Above is the new logo for Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services, borrowing from the colors CCDJFS uses in its annual awareness campaigns – blue, for child abuse prevention; purple, for elder abuse awareness; and green, for child support and fraud prevention.
The Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services (CCDJFS) has launched an updated website, www.champaigndjfs.org, streamlined to make it easier for visitors to find and connect with the services they need.

CCDJFS Director Stacy Cox adds that the new website furthers the agency’s efforts over the last several years “to make our services more easily accessible to the public in person and online.” Digital access to services became increasingly important during the pandemic when offices were temporarily closed to the public.
The new website is less complicated than CCDJFS’s previous website so that visitors can locate the services and information they need faster – including OhioMeansJobs workforce services, financial and health assistance, child support, and family and children services, including adult protective services.
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The website also features CCDJFS news, posts from the agency’s Facebook page, CCDJFS job opportunities, and links to email addresses for submitting applications and paperwork for services – to help those who prefer the convenience of online access.

Cox adds that the website also offers easy access to Champaign County’s Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) plan and program application. PRC provides a wide range of temporary assistance to help qualified low-income families gain self-sufficiency.

Also on the website, CCDJFS is debuting a new logo. The logo reflects the scope of the agency’s services and the people it serves, Cox says. While the agency’s previous logo featured a stylized family – father, mother and children – the new, abstract logo symbolizes the agency’s broader reach, which includes single-parent families, senior citizens, children, as well as businesses and their employees through workforce development services.

Cox adds that the logo borrows from the colors CCDJFS uses in its annual awareness campaigns – blue, for child abuse prevention; purple, for elder abuse awareness; and green, for child support and fraud prevention.

“The logo interweaves the different programs and the different people we serve – not just families,” Cox said.
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