Local Dining

Yutzy's Cheese House

Hello everyone! Our specials for this week will be:
Off the bone Honey Ham 4.29
Guggisburg Baby Swiss 3.99
Remember this is Memorial Day Weekend. We can help supply what you need for your family get togethers. Hope everyone has a blessed and safe week!
20 May 2012 | 1:20 pm

Urbana Moose Lodge #1215

Tonight at the moose join us for dinner.. 1/2 slab bbq ribs, baked potato, corn on the cob, and roll or order from our menu! Kitchen will be open till 10:00 pm! Band for the evening is The Confounded Bridge!
19 May 2012 | 1:03 pm

Yutzy's Cheese House

Anybody have graduates out there? We do Meat and Cheese Trays for these special occasions. Price is 2.25 per person. We also do Homemade Potato and Macaroni Salad to go along with the trays. Let us know if we can help with your special day. 937.653.4282
19 May 2012 | 5:59 am

Fusion 40.83

Seems like we always take a moment to thank you, our customers... BUT we have been lacking something very important! Tonight- We wanted to make sure to thank our employees!! We have 34 amazing individuals that do everything from clean the restaurant, clean the kitchens, dishes, not to mention prep and cook phenomenal dishes and great drinks along with our wait staff. Lot of businesses say that if it wasn't for their customers they wouldn't be in business. We believe if it wasn't for our out of this world staff- we wouldn't have the customers!
18 May 2012 | 9:01 pm

Fusion 40.83

Fusion Voodoo a BIG hit tonight!! Come out tomorrow if you missed it and see what everyone is talking about! You'll think you are on tropical island somewhere! :)
18 May 2012 | 7:37 pm

Fusion 40.83

Chilean Seabass Vera Cruz tonight!!! Get it while you can!!! Also the new summer drink Fusion Voodoo with 5 different rums!!!
18 May 2012 | 1:54 pm

The Depot Coffeehouse

Looking for something to do tonight? There is a great concert going on @ Life Net Church @6:30 tonight featuring Sent by Ravens & NIne Lashes. Come check it out!
18 May 2012 | 1:48 pm

Cafe Paradiso

5/18/12 This Friday and Saturday Night we are offering a new salad. Fresh greens topped with grilled shrimp, crabcake, and roasted red peppers. Your choice of homemade dressings, fresh mozz and tortellini make this salad a summer masterpiece. We have Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale on tap. See you tonight. Don't forget Springfest in Downtown Urbana this Saturday 11:00 - 5:00, parade 11:30.
18 May 2012 | 1:01 pm

Fusion 40.83

Looking forward to seeing our good friends tonight!! Look forward to seeing you!!
18 May 2012 | 12:38 pm

Fusion 40.83

Need a cool refreshing adult summertime drink?? Come out and try our all new Fusion Voodoo drink!!
18 May 2012 | 12:02 pm

Breaking News

Symphony Orchestra hosts annual 'Flavors'

20 May 2012 | 8:13 pm
SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield Symphony Orchestra will present its annual fund-raiser "Flavors" on Saturday, June 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Davidson Grand Lobby of the Clark State Performing Arts Center. Flavors features food fare from 11 restaurants and catering establishments and hosts both silent and live auctions in a festive atmosphere.
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Board of Elections creates emergency plan

20 May 2012 | 8:12 pm
The Champaign County Board of Elections established an administrative plan to set emergency policies in place during its regular monthly meeting Thursday.
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Arts Council offering visual arts workshops

20 May 2012 | 8:12 pm
The Champaign County Arts Council is accepting registrations for its summer visual arts workshops for elementary school students, ages 6-12. The classes are sponsored by The Grimes Foundation and The Della Selsor Trust.
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East Elementary awarded technology grant

20 May 2012 | 8:12 pm
Urbana East Elementary School is receiving a $10,000 Mobile Assistive Technologies grant for special learners. The grant was awarded by eTech Ohio and is open to all public school districts.
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Tougher penalties sought

18 May 2012 | 7:13 pm
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio's attorney general will push for longer sentences for multiple violent offenders, backed by statistics showing a small percentage account for a large number of violent crimes.
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Village hoping for state grant

18 May 2012 | 7:12 pm
WOODSTOCK - Village council on Monday unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Jackie Hayes to enter into a contract for engineering work if the village receives a grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission.
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Learn to market your day care business during May 22 training session

18 May 2012 | 7:11 pm
Home-based day care providers certified through the Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services (CCDJFS) will learn to better market their businesses in a free class provided May 22 by the agency.
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Job & Family Services recruiting more home-based day care providers

18 May 2012 | 7:09 pm
The Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services (CCDJFS) plans to recruit and certify more home-based day care providers to help young parents working toward self-sufficiency and returning to the workforce as the economy improves.
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Student achievements

18 May 2012 | 12:49 pm
• Danielle Nicole Slone of London, received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Electronic Media Production from Ashland University.
Urbana, Ohio, news

Freedom Communications announces sale of 4 midwest newspapers

17 May 2012 | 9:13 pm
IRVINE, Calif., May 17, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) - Freedom Communications announced today that it has reached agreement to sell The Telegraph in Alton, IL, The Journal-Courier in Jacksonville, IL, The Sedalia Democrat in Sedalia, MO and The Lima News in Lima, OH, to an affiliate of Philadelphia-based private equity firm Versa Capital Management, LLC.
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Social News

First Fridays - Urbana,Ohio

More Great News! We will also have a local 4H Club join us who is promoting a fundraiser. Come support the group! Look for them near the DOG DAYS OF SUMMER ACTIVITY AREA in the parking lot area behind People's Bank & next to the Chocolate Shop!
20 May 2012 | 9:16 am

First Fridays - Urbana,Ohio

AWESOME NEWS!! Walnut Ridge Stables will be joining us for the June 1st First Friday Event! Meet with Sasha Ferryman, an instructor, who will be at the event to pass out information on their riding program!!! Awesome!!! :0)



Walnut Ridge Stables's instructor Sasha Ferryman will be set up at the upcoming event to pass out information and answer any questions about our riding program! Stop by to say hello!
20 May 2012 | 9:13 am

Urbana City Pool

One week til opening day! See you on the 26th!
19 May 2012 | 7:07 pm

Spring Fest 2011 Urbana Ohio

Spring Fest 2012 in full swing! Join us in downtown Urbana for family fun! It's a gorgeous day, the music is good, and the DK Stunt Bike Team are about to perform on E. Court St.!
19 May 2012 | 9:36 am

Art Affair on the Square

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." (Pablo Picasso)

18 May 2012 | 6:23 am

Spring Fest 2011 Urbana Ohio

Spring Fest is a day away! The fun begins at 11 a.m. tomorrow morning. Join us to ride in the Community Bike Parade (meet @ Steve's Market at 11:15 a.m. (no registration required!). Grab lunch in the gravel lot in the square where Tri-County BMX will be serving goodies from the grill! Live music, fashion show in front of WRIGHT'S BIKES & Little Ones. A great children's activity area in the square in front of Everyday Organics & Specialty Food Market. And do NOT miss the extraordinary DK Stunt Bike Team perform three amazing shows on E. Court St. from 1-3 p.m.! The weather's going to be perfect for a day our w/family and friends in downtown Urbana, OH!!! See you there.
18 May 2012 | 4:19 am

Urbana Ohio

Don't forget about Spring Fest this Saturday! Come downtown and visit friends, restaurants, shops, and participate! After all the fun downtown, head out to the Matt Calland Tractor Pull event~ Always something for everyone in Champaign County! See you all there!
17 May 2012 | 11:25 am

Coming Attractions

The items on this list are on order.  You may place reserves on any of these items and we will contact you when the item is being held for you. 

Fiction (in order by title)

Alys, Always by Harriet Lane

Bad Faith by Robert Tanenbaum

Bloodline by James Rollins

Bonefire of the Vanities by Carolyn Haines

Burning Midnight by Loren Estleman

Country Plot by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

Courageous by Diana Palmer

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16 May 2012 | 6:26 am

Art Affair on the Square


ONE PERSON'S JUNK IS RICHARD GARLAND'S TREASURE!
Richard Garland (West Liberty, OH) recycles items found at scrap metal yards and area dealerships into imaginative yard art.
16 May 2012 | 3:55 am

Urbana City Pool

Sign-ups this Saturday at the pool from 12-3! Come on out!
15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm
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