The Champaign County Historical Society invites the community to celebrate the grand re-opening of its museum with a relaxing and festive evening of food, music, and history on Saturday, June 21 at 6 p.m. The event will be held on the museum lawn at 809 East Lawn Avenue in Urbana.
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The evening’s festivities include a picnic dinner, a live blues performance by local musician John Booth, and a guided tour of the newly updated Champaign County Historical Society Museum.

​Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the outdoor

In rural Ohio, fields of corn and soybeans are now sharing space with corn mazes, pumpkin patches, sunflower trails, and even alpaca selfies — and it’s changing the way people experience agriculture.
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Welcome to the world of agritourism, where farms are not only producing food but also unforgettable experiences.

Congratulations to the Baseball and Track & Field Athlete Spotlight, Noah Meadows, sponsored by Steve's Market & Deli.
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Noah is a senior at Triad High School. Learn a little more about Noah and his athletic career below!

​Tucked away in the heart of Champaign County lies one of Ohio’s most ecologically significant treasures—Cedar Bog Nature Preserve. Officially designated in 1942, Cedar Bog holds the distinction of being the first nature preserve in the state purchased with public funds, marking a pivotal moment in Ohio’s conservation history.

Pollination may seem like a quiet, behind-the-scenes process—but in Ohio’s fields, orchards, and backyard gardens, it’s one of the most vital forces in agriculture. Without it, many of the crops we depend on simply wouldn’t grow.
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Bees, butterflies, beetles, and other pollinators are responsible for transferring pollen from one flower to another, enabling plants to produce fruit, seeds, and vegetables. In Ohio, crops like apples, pumpkins, cucumbers, tomatoes, and

Reinforcing its long-standing commitment to patient experience, Memorial Hospital has announced the organization has earned two prestigious national ratings for overall patient care, as well as the national 2025 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award.

​A new chapter is beginning in downtown Urbana as Sunshine Book Nook prepares to open its doors at 111 North Main Street. Behind the venture are Don and Chris Flowers, a husband-and-wife duo combining their passion for books, education, and community connection into a welcoming neighborhood bookstore.

As Memorial Day approaches, families across the country are preparing for cookouts, road trips, and the unofficial start to summer. But beyond the three-day weekend, it’s also a time to pause, reflect, and show respect.

Before you fire up the grill or head out on the water, here are five important things to keep in mind this Memorial Day weekend:

​The OurTown SaintParis Farmers Market is back for another season of fresh produce, community connection, and local flavor. Held every Friday through October 10th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., the market takes place at 135 W. Main Street, right in front of the Municipal Building in downtown Saint Paris.

​The market provides a perfect opportunity for residents to enjoy the best of small-town living—supporting local growers, artisans, and bakers while getting to know