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Submitted by BridgetB on September 18, 2018 - 4:57pm
Date: 
September 1, 2018 - 12:00pm to September 30, 2018 - 11:59pm

Did you know that The Urbana Free Library has tech gadgets you can borrow? This is yet another good reason to sign-up for a library card this September, which is "Library Card Sign-Up Month."

Seriously.

Let's say your family is going on vacation, and you want to bring Wi-Fi with you. There's no need to extend you local service and increase your monthly bill. Your Urbana Free Library card allows you to check-out that ever-valuable Hot Spot for your family to borrow on your vacation.

How wonderful is the library, right? But, guess what? There is more!

Ever wonder what family treasures lurk on those old VHS tapes you’ve saved? Thinking about reformatting your boxes full of photos or slides to digital duplicates? Do you have a cache of dated 3.5 inch floppy discs with unknown files you’d like to view or copy? Need a projector to display images for that presentation you’re planning?

Experience Pygmalion

Submitted by BridgetB on September 13, 2018 - 5:02pm
Date: 
September 26, 2018 - 5:30pm to September 30, 2018 - 12:00am

Since 2005, the programming at PYGMALION has sought to engage its community of Champaign-Urbana, Illinois with the newest and most vital live music it can afford.

Over the years, it has grown from simply being a music festival, and into a multi-disciplinary event. In 2018, it has expanded once again. In addition to Music, Literature, Technology, Food, and a Made Fest, we bring Comedy and Podcasts to the forefront as well.

The nature of modern “festivals” has become so passé, we barely recognize the word, and choose not to use it any longer. Of course PYGMALION is a festival, one that looks like any other, on its face. I mean, look at the poster. There’s a lot of names there, a lot of bands, and artists. There are sponsors, of course there are!

Retirement Announced

Submitted by BridgetB on September 13, 2018 - 1:20pm
Date: 
October 26, 2018 - 5:00pm

Mayor Diane Marlin announced that William Gray, P.E., will retire as Urbana Public Works Director after 26 years of service to the community. His last day in the office will be October 26 and he will officially retire on October 31, 2018. A celebration of his career is being planned for late October.

“We are grateful for Bill Gray’s tremendous contributions to our community and beyond,” Marlin said. “We will greatly miss his steady hand and unmatched institutional knowledge and expertise. Under his leadership, the City of Urbana has distinguished itself as a leader in sustainability, infrastructure, multi-modal transportation design, operations, urban forestry, and intergovernmental cooperation. We wish Bill and Kathy Gray the very best.”

Mayor Marlin also announced that City Administrator Carol Mitten will serve a dual role as Interim Public Works Director while a nationwide search is conducted to fill the vacancy.

Mayor Marlin attends Barack Obama's UI message

Submitted by BridgetB on September 7, 2018 - 4:24pm

Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin was honored to attend the message that former United States President Barack Obama delivered Friday, September 7, 2018 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.  In fact, she said, via Facebook, that she was, "Speechless."

Obama said his message was simple: "You need to vote, because our democracy depends on it."

To register to vote in the next election, go here.

 

Urbana Public Works bids retirees well

Submitted by BridgetB on August 30, 2018 - 5:13pm

The City of Urbana Public Works Department said good-bye on August 30 to Will Abbott and Tony Arnold.

City of Urbana Mayor, Diane W. Marlin, proclaimed the day, "Will Abbott Day," and "Tony Arnold Day."A big celebration was held at Urbana Public Works with a luncheon, cake and ice cream and a presentation of gifts to Abbott and Arnold.

According to Barb Stiehl, Assistant to the Public Works Director, Abbott worked at the City for 33 years, beginning in 1985. Arnold worked for 23 years, starting in 1995.

"Will began as a Forestry Technician, moved into the Forestry Supervisor position and retired as the Traffic Signal Technician, "Stiehl said. "Tony was hired as a Certified Mechanic, and he was appointed as Fleet Manager when Larry Fredrick retired."

The City of Urbana wishes them both a happy and long retirement.