Step back in time and enjoy a day of traditional fun at Lion’s Park in West Liberty during the upcoming Sawdust and Bluegrass celebration on Saturday, May 31.

The day kicks off at 8:00 AM with live sawing demonstrations at the sawmill on the southwest side of the park, running continuously until 4:30 PM. Starting at 9:00 AM, the West Liberty Lions Club and Charlie Jones will host an NHPA-sanctioned horseshoe tournament beside the sawmill.

At noon, all are invited to gather around the sawmill for a carry-in lunch. Bring a dish, a ​

Since opening in 2020, the Urbana Youth Center (UYC) has become a vital resource for students across Champaign County, tackling some of the area’s most pressing educational challenges. With dropout rates in Urbana nearly double the state average, the need for additional support beyond the classroom was clear.

​Following the 2019 mayoral election, Justin

The Champaign County Wide Communication Center is proud to announce the successful launch of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) technology, marking a major advancement in emergency response capabilities across the county.
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Champaign County is one of just ten pilot counties in Ohio selected to help implement and test this cutting-edge system. NG9-1-1 technology provides enhanced communication tools for residents when contacting emergency services—including text messaging capabilities—and improves emergency

Junior Achievement of Mad River Region (JA) will honor some of the region’s most influential business and community leaders at the 2025 Business Hall of Fame Banquet, taking place on Tuesday, May 7, at the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center in Springfield.

Wags Bakery, Urbana’s go-to destination for fresh, handcrafted dog treats and personalized grooming services, is excited to announce its One-Year Birthday Bash on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
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To mark a year of serving the local pet community with delicious baked goods, custom birthday cakes, specialty retail items, and compassionate grooming, Wags

​Community Health & Wellness Partners (CHWP) is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Tara D. Bair, has been awarded the prestigious Dolores J. Lindsay Award for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership by the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers (OACHC).

About the Award: The Dolores J. Lindsay Award is bestowed annually to a community health center executive who has made significant contributions to the

​The Village of North Lewisburg will conduct a smoke test on its sanitary sewer system from Monday, June 3 through Wednesday, June 5, 2025, as part of a routine inspection process aimed at identifying breaks and defects in the sewer infrastructure.
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Residents should be aware that work crews will be active in neighborhoods throughout the testing period. The smoke test involves introducing non-toxic smoke into the sewer lines to trace potential leaks, breaks, or improper connections.