What's Happening in Champaign County, Ohio?

Village of North Lewisburg Launches NorthLewisburg.com

3/31/2020

The Village of North Lewisburg launched a new website today. The site offers residents many new opportunities, including online payment options for Utility bills and Mayor's Court, as well as a page for village Resources and a village Business Directory. Residents can also sign up for Code Red alerts on the site and access Village Council minutes, Ohio Code information, ordinances and zoning information.

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Spring storytime at johnny appleseed museum

3/4/2020

Johnny Appleseed Educational Center and Museum will be hosting a Spring 2020 Storytime Program March 28th from 12:30PM - 2PM.

Featuring the book "A is for Appleseed" written by Johnny Appleseed Society member, Ann Corfman.

Free to all ages! Storytime, songs, rhymes, crafts and so much more!

Springs Storytime Program is the 4th Saturday of every month from February-April.

For more information please contact appleseedmuseum@urbana.edu or call 937-772-9297.

murder on maui

2/27/2020

March 28th from 6-9PM at Freshwater Farms of Ohio, enjoy a Murder Mystery dinner! Aloha and welcome to an evening of delicious food, much laughter and MURDER!

Enjoy a Hawaiian Luau style dinner while using your best detective skills to figure out who dun it. We encourage you to dress the part and interact with the characters. However, if you prefer, you are welcome to just sit back, relax, and watch things unfold. Either way, you are sure to have a grand time.

This is a RESERVATION ONLY event. Please call 937-652-3701 (or stop by Freshwater Farms) by March 23rd to make your paid reservation.

$45/person.

Guests at this event are in for a treat!
Our menu will be:
Mango Slaw
Seared Trout w/Pineapple Salsa
Kalua Pork & Rice
Hawaiian Sweet Bread
Stuffed Sweet Potato
Haupia (traditional Hawaiian coconut pudding)
Cream Puffs

Murder On Maui is a Haley Productions mystery.

sommelier-led wine class at dragonfly vineyard

2/26/2020

Dragonfly Vineyard & Wine Cellar hosts Sommelier-led Wine Class to learn & talk about wine on Saturday, February 29th from 10AM-12PM.

Sommelier Dave Kusz MySomm leads us through experiences to understand the different attributes of wine, and then we taste 6 different wines with food pairings to recognize these attributes more clearly.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to make sure we prepare enough supplies. Our first offering of this class sold out. You will want to register early.

Click here to register today!

Visitors Bureau Promotes Champaign County at Travel Show

2/11/2020

The Champaign County Visitors Bureau, a committee of the Champaign County Chamber, represented the community at the AAA Great Vacations Travel Expo in Columbus from February 7-9. The Visitors Bureau was one of over 150 vendors offering information on attractions and events from destinations around Ohio and the world.

The Visitors Bureau estimates more than 10,000 attendees stopped for information on Champaign County. Representatives of the Visitors Bureau committee, Freshwater Farms of Ohio, Café Paradiso, Folck Winery and 1868 Italianate Casa handed out community guides, event listings, and brochures on local destinations and attractions. Travel show attendees were encouraged to sign up for the Visitors Bureau email list for their chance to win a Champaign County “getaway package” worth over $300.

The mission of the Visitors Bureau is to promote Champaign County as a premier destination of leisure travel, highlighting the area’s historical, cultural, and recreational attractions. The Visitors Bureau distributes the annual Champaign County events rack card, which is available now at the Chamber & Visitors Bureau office at 127 West Court Street. They will soon publish 20-page visitors guide that will feature dining establishments, attractions and lodging options.

The Visitors Bureau meets monthly and invites anyone interested in being involved in the Visitors Bureau to its meeting on March 25th at 8 AM at The Farmer’s Daughter. Please contact the Chamber at 937-653-5764 or email info@champaignohio.com for more information on the Visitors Bureau or to RSVP to the March meeting.

Story submitted by Champaign County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau.

Take Guided Hike through Kiser Lake Wetland

1/29/2020

Story submitted to Urbana Daily Citizen by ODNR’s Division of Natural Areas and Preserves.

Learn about owls, and maybe see or hear one, during a nature hike guided by local owl expert and preserve manager Greg Helentjaris from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Kiser Lake Wetland, a fen preserve surrounded by Kiser Lake State Park.

The trail adjacent to Mosquito Creek goes through the heart of the remaining wetland, an ideal location for these birds of prey.

The hike will begin at the trail head near the kiosk, 3975 Kiser Lake Road, St. Paris. For more information, contact Michelle Comer, the West District regional manager for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, at michelle.comer@dnr.state.oh.us or 937-537-6173.

Click here to read full article on Urbana Daily Citizen.

Daniel Dye and the miller road band live at ccac feb. 15th

1/22/2020

Daniel Dye and the Miller Road Band will perform February 15, 2020 from 7-9 at the Champaign County Arts Council office, 119 Miami St. Tickets only $10 at the door.

The Creative Explorer coming soon

1/6/2020

The Vintage Traveler will be opening a creative studio with classes of all different mediums soon to be The Creative Explorer!

From painting, to watercolors, design creations, clay, signs, mosaics, collage... starting with evening classes.

Check out The Vintage Traveler to stay tuned & look for The Creative Explorer coming soon!

THEN & NOW – John Quincy Adams Ward birthplace

12/13/2019

This is the same house, 335 College St., in 2019.

Submitted Story/Photos to Urbana Daily Citizen

The circa 1935 “Then” photo (#0468) is of the birthplace of John Quincy Adams Ward, 335 College St., Urbana (southwest corner of South High and College streets). He was the grandson of Col. William Ward, founder of Urbana. John Quincy Adams Ward was regarded as the Dean of American Sculpture. His sculpture the “The Indian Hunter” was the first American sculpture to be displayed on a permanent basis in Central Park, New York City.

This house built in the 1820s was later occupied by the following families: C.H. Marvin, C. 1940-1950; Corwin Barnhart, C .1950-1960; Richard Rademacher C. 1960-1980. Phillip and Sarah Kerns are the current residents. Note that the house has a tile roof and front and side porches.

A circa 1948 photo (#1717) shows that the front porch had been removed.

The 2019 “Now” photo is of the same house. Note that the house has an asphalt shingle roof and neither a front nor side porch.

Submitted to Urbana Daily Citizen by the Champaign County Historical Museum, a not-for-profit organization that depends upon donations and dues to preserve, protect, archive and display the artifacts that tell the Champaign County story. The free public museum, 809 East Lawn Ave., Urbana, is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.

Click here to read article on Urbana Daily Citizen.

christmas in the village

12/12/2019

Our Towne Mechanicsburg presents Christmas in the Village on Saturday, December 14th! The day kicks off at 8am with Secret Santa and Pancake Breakfasts.
There will be craft vendors, bake goods, crafts, parades & fun for the whole family!
And don't forget to stop at all the local shops while you're out & about!