The Champaign Family YMCA board of directors has chosen an Urbana native as its next CEO “after a nationwide search.” Greg Hower was named as the new CEO and will begin his role on Feb. 24.

The site plan received Frederick County Planning commission approval in 2022 for a 40,000-square-foot facility on 4.04 acres that borders a YMCA and both Urbana Middle and High schools ...