Urbana, OH

Urbana City Council did not take action Tuesday night, November 3, on a proposed settlement agreement with Thor Equities over its planned data center project. The resolution was listed as a second reading during Tuesday’s regular meeting. Council did not vote on the settlement or […]

Champaign County voters headed to the polls Tuesday, November 3, to decide several local, state, and federal races, along with tax levies and other ballot issues. According to unofficial results from the Champaign County Board of Elections, 15,807 ballots were cast out of 26,379 registered […]

David Allen Ronk, 61 of Buckeye Lake, OH passed away on November 2, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Urbana, IL on August 29, 1965. Dave dedicated 34 years of his career to AutoZone, where he served as Director of Distribution. Outside of work, he enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and boating. He was also locally known...

A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 68 between West Liberty and Urbana sent one woman to the hospital Thursday afternoon. According to a crash report from the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened October 29, at approximately 3:04 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. […]

It was a busy Friday night for local high school football teams as a pair of area squads took the field for first-round playoff action. Urbana and Mechanicsburg both came away with convincing wins to advance to the regional quarterfinals. Two other local teams also […]

Authorities responded to a two-vehicle collision Thursday afternoon at a busy Champaign County intersection, according to troopers from the Springfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on October 29, 2026, at approximately 4:11 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 29 […]

Champaign County officially dedicated a newly planted heritage tree in Urbana on Thursday as part of Ohio’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The dedication ceremony was held at 11 a.m. at Freedom Grove, located next to the Champaign County Community Center […]

The entrance to the Urbana Municipal Building on E. Market Street will close Thursday, October 29, as ongoing maintenance work continues at the building. The closure will remain in effect until further notice. Residents and visitors needing to access the Municipal Building should use the […]

Silvercrest of Urbana Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center will host its annual Trunk-or-Treat celebration Thursday, October 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will take place rain or shine in the parking lot at 2380 State Route 68 South in Urbana. Children can […]

The Central Buckeye Conference has announced its 2026 football all-conference selections, recognizing outstanding performances and sportsmanship among players in the Kenton Trail and Mad River divisions. Urbana senior quarterback Grady Lantz was named Kenton Trail Division Offensive Player of the Year, while London senior linebacker […]