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School to cut $1M, close school
Urbana school board members approved $1 million in cuts last week, including a plan to close Local Intermediate school, to narrow a projected budget deficit.If voters reject a renewal levy on the ballot in May, board members already have decided millions more in cuts are on the way.The district had ...
Local runners relieved to hear reports of a possible bombing suspect
Some local runners said they were relieved to hear reports late Wednesday that authorities may have identified a suspect responsible for the bombings that took place at the Boston Marathon. Investigators poring over photos and video from the Boston Marathon have an image of a potential suspect in the deadly ...
Trustee pleads not guilty to theft, forgery charges
A Mad River Twp. trustee pleaded not guilty to charges that included theft and forgery Wednesday, and his attorney said he will seek a speedy trial in Champaign County Common Pleas Court.Brad K. Zerkle, who has served as a trustee since 2010, was released on his own recognizance after pleading ...
Runners not deterred by tragedy
For Kenton Ridge High School grad Dan Beaver — and for countless other runners — the bombings at the Boston Marathon won’t deter him from future races.Nor will it shake his sense of close-knit community with fellow runners.“It clearly is a small community and everybody’s kind of brought together,” he ...
Festival stays put despite complaints
The Pony Wagon Days festival will remain in downtown St. Paris this year, despite complaints from business owners who said closing the downtown street has been bad for business.Village council members voted unanimously Monday to close a portion of South Springfield Street during the festival, which is scheduled for Sept. ...
Townships want more say in firearms laws
The Ohio Township Association wants more authority for its members to set the rules for discharging firearms because areas that were once sparsely populated are becoming more crowded.Critics were leery of restrictions on responsible gun owners, but some area township officials said they need another tool to help ensure the ...
Springfield runner safe after Boston bomb
A Springfield runner and college track coach was safe after two explosions shut down the Boston Marathon on Monday, resulting in at least two deaths and as many as two dozen injuries, according to initial reports.Kevin Frick, an assistant track coach at Wittenberg University, was not injured in the attack, ...
Village debates closing street for festival
St. Paris village council members are debating whether to shut down a portion of South Springfield Street for an annual festival this fall after several business owners raised concerns that ranged from lost revenue to access for elderly or disabled residents.The Pony Wagon Days Festival, an event that celebrates the ...
County approves plan to sell facility
Champaign County officials took a step forward this week with a proposal to sell an office building used by the county Department of Developmental Disabilities.The Lawnview Industries Inc. facility, at 1250 U.S. 36, is one of two buildings now in use by Developmental Disabilities, and is used primarily for office ...
County seeking new 911 director
Champaign County will be seeking a new director to operate its 911 dispatch center after the current director recently submitted her resignation.Mindy North, director of communications for Champaign County, has served in the county in various roles since 2005. She has served in her current role managing the county’s joint ...
Trustee indicted on theft, forgery charges
A Mad River Twp. trustee has been indicted on charges of theft in office and forgery, but his attorney said documents and witnesses will prove his innocence.An indictment filed in Champaign County Common Pleas Court shows Brad K. Zerkle, of 590 Neal Road, was indicted on two counts of theft ...
Change may hurt $250M wind project
A state requirement for many utility companies to eventually generate a quarter of their power from renewable energy sources could be changed, which might threaten the future of local projects such as the planned $250 million wind farm in Champaign County.Supporters of the alternative energy requirement say the state law ...
Grocery store robber still on loose
Police are still looking for a man who reportedly threatened a grocery store employee with a box cutter during a theft attempt and then fled the business on foot.Lamaar N. Helmuth, 21, was indicted by a Champaign County Grand Jury on two counts of robbery and one count each of ...
Utilities beat outage standards
Ohio Edison — the largest electricity provider in Clark County — outperformed state requirements for length and frequency of power outages last year and reduced the average duration of its outages.The company, which has 60,000 customers in Clark County, ranked third in the state out of seven investor-owned utilities for ...
County approves 18-acre annexation
Champaign County commissioners approved a proposal to annex 18 acres of land to the city of Urbana this week, a plan many residents living in that area had opposed.The commissioners are required to approve the annexation as long as it meets all the requirements in the state law. It will ...
Village examining $4.5M sewer project
Christiansburg residents at an open house earlier this week said a planned $4.5 million wastewater treatment project is long overdue, despite rising costs for residents.The village hosted an open house to allow residents to ask questions about the project, and sign agreements so the village can place a storage tank ...
Charter school’s rapid rise raises questions
A Springfield charter school rapidly transformed from a failing grade on its Ohio report card to a top performer, with 100 percent of students passing some state tests.The results have led some local and state experts to question how Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy — with about 180 students tucked ...
Sales tax jumps about $2M
Champaign and Clark counties together saw sales taxes climb almost $2 million in 2012, which some say is a sign of an economic rebound and that more residents are spending closer to home.Champaign County collected $4.8 million in sales taxes last year, a nearly 12 percent increase — the largest ...
Urbana president takes new job
Stephen Jones resigned Monday as president of Urbana University after five years to take a similar position at Antioch University New England.Jones was credited with helping modernize Urbana University’s efforts to serve adult learners and launching new programs, including master degrees in nursing and criminal justice administration. He will officially ...
Village planning $4.5M sewer project
Christiansburg council members are considering plans to install a $4.5 million wastewater treatment system after a recent study found high levels of bacteria in West Honey Fork Creek that was traced back to the village.If installed, it would mean about 220 users would have to pay sewer fees for the ...
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