The city of Urbana, Ohio is the seat of Champaign County. The community was laid out in 1805, becoming the headquarters of the Northwestern Army during the War of 1812. The town’s founder, William Ward, named Urbana after the word “urbanity”. The city is home to Urbana University. Urbana is north of New Moorefield, northwest of Mechanicsburg, south of Lippincott, and east of Nettleton.
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Champaign County Cattlemen’s Association
Headquartered in Urbana, Ohio, the organization’s membership directory, policies and forms are presented, along with a calendar of meetings and events, and announcements.
http://www.champaigncattlemen.com/
The city’s official web site features an overview of municipal departments, and of economic development in Urbana, Ohio. Elected and appointed officials are introduced, with contact data, an event calendar, and information about Grimes Field, the municipal airport.
http://www.urbanaohio.com/
The Urbana University sports team is part of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference and the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Its men’s and women’s sports programs are highlighted, including calendars and announcements.
http://sports.urbana.edu/
Published in Urbana, Ohio, the newspaper has reported news, sports and other features to Champaign County since 1938. Full access to the online edition requires a subscription. Advertising and subscription information, announcement forms, and weather data are offered.
http://urbanacitizen.com/
Operated by volunteers, the non-profit organization facilitates competitive baseball, softball, soccer and football play, as well as a operating a skate park. Seasonal schedules and non-seasonal activities are highlighted, along with program forms, registration notices, and contacts.
http://www.urbanayouthsports.com/
