Urbana On-Line! site syndication http://www.urbana-oh.com 2008-08-20T08:22:09+01:00 text/html 2008-01-20T21:00:00+01:00 http://www.urbana-oh.com http://www.urbana-oh.com/content/view/1/ Urbana On-Line was created as a public service for the citizens and business establishments of Urbana, Ohio and nearby communities. Our purpose is to provide an on-line environment that encourages the exchange of information and ideas as well as provide an avenue to discuss issues specific to our local area. If you have information you think would be of local interest or just want to get something 'off your chest', we welcome your input. Simply select the Submit Content on the 'User Menu' on the left side of the page after you have logged on. We trust you will find your visit with us to be beneficial. Thanks for stopping by. We look forward to seeing you on a regular basis. Please note: Cookies and Javascript must be enabled in your Web browser to properly view this site. Welcome back . Thanks for visiting us again. We realize there are many Web sites competing for your time and attention so we sincerely appreciate your loyalty. If you have information you think would be of local interest or just want to get something 'off your chest', we welcome your input. Simply select the Submit Content on the 'User Menu' on the left side of the page. Let us know if there is anything we can do to make your time with us more pleasant. Now, settle back in your chair and enjoy your visit. Please note: Cookies and Javascript must be enabled in your Web browser to properly view this site. text/html 2008-06-25T07:16:44+01:00 http://www.urbana-oh.com http://www.urbana-oh.com/content/view/82/2/ Estimates by experts indicate the price of a gallon of gas would drop 3 to 7 cents if the United States opened all its potential oil fields for production. It would be 7 to 10 years before oil from newly opened fields would reach anyone's gas tank.How about something more immediate? Something that would save significantly more than 3 to 7 cents a gallon.Changing the consumption pattern is the quickest way to reduce the cost of energy and help the environment. We've done it before. The effect is immediate, and it works. We're talking about a 55 mph speed limit, or maybe 60 mph -- anything that would cause people to drive slower and use less fuel. text/html 2008-06-25T04:36:05+01:00 http://www.urbana-oh.com http://www.urbana-oh.com/content/view/81/2/ Urbana City Council members passed a new ordinance on Tuesday, June 24, intended to address nuisance noises within the City.The ordinance makes excessive dog barking, jake-braking, loud televisions, stereos and car radios misdemeanor offenses with fines of up to $150 being levied against the responsible parties.Pet owners who allow their dogs to bark for 10 consecutive minutes or off and on for 30 or more minutes will be in violation of the noise ordinance and subject to being fined in court. text/html 2008-06-19T05:08:47+01:00 http://www.urbana-oh.com http://www.urbana-oh.com/content/view/79/2/ The Champaign County Pilots Association will host their annual pancake, sausage, and scrambled eggs breakfast on Saturday June 21st, 2008 from 7:30 a.m. till noon at Grimes Field in Urbana.The proceeds from the event, which has been held for more than 20 years, is used to help fund scholarships and airport improvements. This year's event mainly will fund scholarships for two Champaign County students: Ryan Armstrong and Lauren Kuntz.Those attending the breakfast should take advantage of the opportunity to see the Grimes Flying Lab, the B-25 and also the WWII B-17 bomber currently under restoration at Grimes Field.The Urbana Fire Division mascot Sparky will be in attendance to entertain the young at heart during the event.Tickets can be purchased in advance at the airport office or at the event Saturday morning. text/html 2008-06-13T09:40:59+01:00 http://www.urbana-oh.com http://www.urbana-oh.com/content/view/78/2/ Here is our Granddaughter's speech, which she wasn't allowed to give. The School Superintendent and her principal told her she had to change it, or she couldn't give it. They did not even have the courtesy to call and talk with her in person, but chose to e-mail her with their decision. She said she couldn't, and they would not let her give her speech. They said it was too sad, yet the Valedictorian talked about 911. They skipped her, went to valedictorian, then to class president, class vice president, class secretary, class treasurer, and a few other grads who held positions in the class.