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Urbana, Ohio Patch AM: a 3 min readCoffee in hand, Urbana? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s really in Urbana’s proposed $1 billion data center settlement?
- How did Urbana pull off that last-second football thriller?
Also on today's calendar: Boo in the Bog and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 46.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Urbana, Thor Equities reach proposal after mediation on data center dispute (springfieldnewssun.com) — Urbana officials and developer Thor Equities have reached a proposed settlement framework in their high-stakes dispute over a $1 billion data center planned near Ohio 55 and U.S. 68. Residents’ concerns about noise, pollution, and transparency sparked a moratorium, a lawsuit, and a November ballot measure, with the next key council meeting set for Tuesday, Oct. 6. 
• Urbana rallies to beat JA; Graham wins (urbanacitizen.com) — Urbana High School’s Hillclimbers pulled off a dramatic 28-27 home win over Jonathan Alder, capped by a last-second touchdown pass and extra point. The story highlights key plays, standout Urbana athletes, and what this means heading into next Friday’s matchup at Kenton Ridge, plus a quick look at Graham’s dominant win over Northwestern.
📸 Around Urbana
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Healthy Living & Exercise →
Vancrest of Urbana, 2380 US-68, Urbana
9:15 am
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
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7th Gr Volleyball vs Tecumseh
Urbana Junior High
5:30 pm -
8th Gr Volleyball vs Tecumseh
Urbana Junior High
6:30 pm -
Fr Volleyball @ Jonathan Alder
Jonathan Alder High School
4:30 pm -
JV Volleyball @ Jonathan Alder
Jonathan Alder High School
5:30 pm -
Varsity Volleyball @ Jonathan Alder
Jonathan Alder High School
6:30 pm -
7th Gr Volleyball vs Bellefontaine
Urbana Junior High
5:30 pm -
Varsity Girls Soccer vs Graham
Hillclimber Stadium
5:30 pm -
8th Gr Volleyball vs Bellefontaine
Urbana Junior High
6:30 pm -
Varsity Boys Soccer vs Graham
Hillclimber Stadium
7:00 pm -
Fr Volleyball vs Tecumseh
Urbana High School
4:30 pm -
Boo in the Bog →
Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana
6:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
📣 Urbana Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
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- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Urbana. Apply here.
- Rittal North America LLC posted a job opening for Welder - Manufacturing in Urbana. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Urbana here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
- ASL educator in Springfield wins Ohio World Language Association Teacher of the Year (dayton247now.com)
- Dittmar Exhibition: The Names We Give to Home 11/4/2026 (northwestern.edu)
- Five Haitians from Springfield, Ohio have been deported after Trump ended protected status (ohiocapitaljournal.com)
Bellefontaine
- Crash report released after Wednesday Bellefontaine collision (peakofohio.com)
Ok Urbana! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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