Eastside
	Metro High School a model for the future 04/25/2008 At Reynoldsburg High School, Nathan Richardson was maintaining a 4.0 grade point average while putting in a minimum of effort. "I wanted a challenge," he explained of his decision to transfer to Metro High School, a program launched in 2006.
	Bexley buys lands for new police station 04/25/2008 After 10 years of debate, Bexley has taken a big step toward building a new police station, after City Council on April 22 approved a contract to buy property on Delmar Avenue for the facility.
	Whitehall Council gets another idea for controlling dogs 04/25/2008 Whitehall City Councilwoman Jackie Thompson is no longer the only one with a dog in the fight over animal-control legislation.
	Multi-faceted writer Pete Hamill to speak in Bexley April 30 04/25/2008 Hard-hitting writer Pete Hamill, who will appear in Bexley April 30, learned his craft from the ground up, starting on the stoops and streets of Brooklyn and continuing through the jungles of Manhattan and other war zones.
	Bahamas coming to Bexley in May 04/25/2008 Many people dream of traveling to the Bahamas, but the Bahamas will be coming to Bexley May 11-22, in the person of five adults and five children from Andros Island.
	Whitehall's Hometown Hero honored 04/25/2008 The Whitehall Fire Department was on fire with activity April 17 when about 300 well-wishers honored Firefighter/EMT Ron Casto, who is also an auxiliary police officer and former Marine.
	Reynoldsburg's new development director a familiar face 04/25/2008 Lucas Haire, Reynoldsburg's new development director recognizes the city has many strengths when it comes to development - but the city's real challenge will be redeveloping and reinvigorating the city's existing commercial corridors.
	Lock-down at St. Pius school ends without injuries 04/25/2008 Reynoldsburg officials breathed a collective sigh of relief that everything turned out all right following a lockdown at St. Pius X School, 1061 Waggoner Road.
	Bexley students enlisted to sort soldiers' ballots from 1864 04/25/2008 Bexley Middle School students recently had a hands-on lesson about an election held during wartime, with the major parties divided over whether to continue the conflict and the soldiers in the field adding their crucial votes to the final outcome.
	Truro Twp. trustees oppose bill to streamline local government 04/25/2008 A statewide bill which would establish a commission to develop recommendations on restructuring local government is meeting stiff opposition before even coming out of committee.
	Eastland Career Center celebrates 40th anniversary 04/25/2008 On April 22, Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools celebrated its 40th anniversary, dedicated its recently completed auto academy and the renovated computer-aided design drafting lab, and inducted alumni into its hall of fame.
	Whitehall Litter Task Force plans clean-up efforts 04/25/2008 The Whitehall Litter Task Force met April 17 to firm up plans for the alley clean- up on April 26. Also, the annual city wide spring clean- up will be April 28 - May 9.
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 04/25/2008 Community events for the eastside, including JCC listings
	Will woeful Woodland Meadows become Bexley's Field of Dreams? 04/17/2008 It's been called the Greenbriar, then Woodland Meadows, and was known derisively as "Uzi Alley" for the frequent gunfire within its boundaries. After the demolition of its dilapidated apartment buildings last year, it's a 53-acre vacant lot that a group o
	Bexley Council, school board pass resolutions of support 04/17/2008 Bexley City Council and the Bexley school board are supporting a group of residents stepping up to the plate to explore the possibility of turning vacant land into a park. But for now the officials will remain on the bench.
	Scioto Mile park project underway along riverfront 04/17/2008 Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman is hoping the city makes a big splash when it opens the Scioto Mile in 2011, a park that will include such amenities as fountains and a canal following the riverfront.
	Whitehall pit bull ban put on hold 04/17/2008 Whitehall's proposed pit bull legislation has been temporarily leashed by its sponsor, Councilwoman Jackie Thompson. The council member made the announcement at the April 15 meeting that she will be honing the ordinance to address concerns presented by C
	Reynoldsburg schools' real estate tax collections to fall short 04/17/2008 It was a case of "good news, bad news" for the Reynoldsburg school board April 15, as they celebrated the passage of a bond issue and later received a gloomy forecast from the treasurer.
	Building Doctors to make 'house calls' in Bexley 04/17/2008 As we get older, all of us need special care - although not many of us will ever complain about wood rot or ant infestation. But these are the kind of ailments that the Building Doctors of the Ohio Historic Preservation Office, coming to Bexley April 24-2
	Columbus City Council debates capital improvements budget 04/17/2008 When it comes to spending on surveillance cameras, streetcars and other items, Columbus City Council members don't want to be left out of the picture.
	Columbus school officials dispute low graduation rating 04/17/2008 A national report ranks Columbus City Schools' graduation rate as 46th out of 50 cities, but the district's superintendent disputes these results.
	Whitehall after-school program honored 04/17/2008 It used to be that when the last school bell of the day rang, gleeful students flew out the door. But now, after that final bell rings, many students head right back to the classroom as part of an after-school enrichment program such as the award-winning
	Reynoldsburg shooting prompts plea for help with rentals 04/17/2008 A drive-by shooting in Reynoldsburg has led one woman to plead with City Council to take a closer look at rental properties in the Huber neighborhood.
	Flowers' bill would streamline local government 04/17/2008 State Representative Larry Flowers (R-19) and State Representative Larry Wolpert (R-23) have introduced a bill designed to study ways to consolidate and streamline local government.
	Metro High School providing a model for the future 04/18/2008 At Reynoldsburg High School, Nathan Richardson was maintaining a 4.0 grade point average while putting in a minimum of effort. "I wanted a challenge," he explained of his decision to transfer to Metro High School.
	Warm reception for Whitehall firefighter 04/18/2008 Ron Casto receives the Hometown Hero Award during the annual B107.9 Hometown Hero Tour April 17 in Whitehall.
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 04/18/2008 Community events, including JCC listings
	Will woeful Woodland Meadows become Bexley's Field of Dreams? 04/11/2008 It's been called the Greenbriar, then Woodland Meadows, and was known derisively as "Uzi Alley" for the frequent gunfire within its boundaries.
	Whitehall's Hometown Hero does double duty 04/11/2008 Ron Casto is best described as a humble hero. The Whitehall firefighter and emergency medical technician, who also serves as an auxiliary police officer, will be receiving the Hometown Hero Award from B107.9 radio station April 17.
	Whitehall attorney says pit bull legislation unconstitutional 04/11/2008 Whitehall City Council members were barking at each other April 8 over a proposed ordinance to ban pit that the city attorney declared unconstitutional.
	Education fund set up for girls who lost their father 04/11/2008 Life as we know it can change forever in just a millisecond. That is exactly what happened to the Ted Ford family of Whitehall when he was taken from them in a tragic accident in the early morning hours of March 24.
	Truro Twp.'s new fiscal officer ready to take on job 04/11/2008 Chronologically, Truro Township's new fiscal officer is the youngest of all the township's elected officials, but she is sure of one thing, age does not matter when finances are your first priority.
	Columbus pledges funds to cultural organizations 04/11/2008 Columbus will be contributing to the financial stability of the community's 16 largest cultural organizations while a long-term plan is drafted, and City Council wants to make sure it has a voice in where the money goes.
	The Gasman's Son: In Columbus, culture is where you find it 04/11/2008 So Columbus is a cultural wasteland, at least according to a recent report from the Columbus Partnership comparing it to 15 other cities.
	Reynoldsburg High drama club checks into "Plaza Suite" 04/11/2008 The premise of Neil Simon's "Plaza Suite" is simple - one hotel room, three very different life-changing experiences. Reynoldsburg High School's drama club will put their spin on the comedy when the curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17; Friday, A
	Pacing the Cage: A jolly time reading for Week of Young Child 04/11/2008 I love to read, and I adore children. So there was no hesitation on my part, when asked by the Child Development Council of Franklin County to read to pre-schoolers, celebrating The Week of the Young Child.
	Whitehall receives grants to promote recycling 04/11/2008 Whitehall is receiving grants from the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio to promote recycling and to purchase park picnic tables made of recycled materials.
	Whitehall mayor proposes park improvements 04/11/2008 Whitehall Mayor John Wolfe and Community Affairs Coordinator Zach Woodruff have devised a plan to make improvements to Lamby Lane Park, as well as a partial solution to problems on Etna Road at Maplewood Avenue.
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 04/11/2008 Community events, including JCC listings
	Guest columns for Eastside Messenger 04/11/2008 Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival asks for community support; Bexley Police Chief explains regulations for door-to-door solicitors
	Avenue Q more sweet than shocking 04/10/2008 Somehow I think Jim Henson would feel right at home on Avenue Q. Sure, the musical, now playing at the Palace Theater, uses puppets spouting four-letter words and having sex to tell its story of young adults struggling in New York City.
	Bexley moving toward assessing homeowners for sidewalk repairs 04/04/2008 The majority of Bexley City Council members are ready to take a step back and return to the practice of assessing homeowners for sidewalk repairs, rather than having the city pick up the cost.
	Reynoldsburg Reach begins meetings as bond issue passes 04/04/2008 With the official results of a Reynoldsburg school bond issue giving the district a win, officials will hold 27 meetings over 60 days with residents and faculty to discuss how new buildings will operate.
	Whitehall's proposed pit bull ban still bone of contention 04/04/2008 The fur continued to fly at the April 1 Whitehall City Council meeting, as proposed legislation to ban pit bulls brought out 30 area residents on both sides of the issue.
	Whitehall's "Footloose" has more than fancy footwork 04/04/2008 "Everybody's cuttin' footloose" are words from the title song of the soundtrack of the 1984 musical, "Footloose," which will be performed by the Whitehall Yearling High School Theatre Department April 10-13.
	Bexley axes department head jobs; no other cuts expected 04/04/2008 Bexley is eliminating two department head positions, in technology and building services, but Mayor John Brennan, who took office in January, does not anticipate any further personnel cuts this year.
	Friendship leads to fundraiser for family of leukemia victim 04/04/2008 Nobody wants to see a child suffer. But when a sick child is in the family of a good friend, it hits especially close to home.
	Mrs. Fly & friends teach kids about faith 04/04/2008 There's a new children's book that's causing quite a buzz. "The Wall They Could Not See," by Madison Township resident and Southeast Messenger sales account executive Karen Seelenbinder, tells the story of Mrs. Fly and her two friends, Mr. Wasp and Miss B
	Columbus Schools' master plan on schedule & on budget 04/04/2008 The first two parts of the Columbus school district's Facilities Master Plan are progressing on schedule and on budget, Carole J. Olshavsky, senior executive in charge of the construction and renovations program, told the school board April 1.
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 04/04/2008 Community events, including JCC listings
	Regency Manor celebrates 175 years of caring 04/04/2008 It opened in 1833 as the Franklin County Poor House, founded by the county commissioners to take care of the less fortunate.
	Brookwood Church embraces special needs students 03/27/2008 Within the sanctuary of Brookwood Presbyterian Church, a unique program flourishes that embraces teenagers whose special educational needs have left them with nowhere else to turn.
	Reynoldsburg residents will see 4th of July fireworks 03/27/2008 The show will go on in Reynoldsburg - the Fourth of July fireworks show, that is. With little fanfare and no discussion, the city of Reynoldsburg quietly approved on March 24 the 2008 budget, which includes a $25,000 allocation for a fireworks display.
	Whitehall Council still chewing on pit bull ban 03/27/2008 Whitehall City Councilwoman Jackie Thompson still wants to go ahead with her proposed pit bull ban, but other members questioned whether the law would really have any teeth.
	Pit bulls - a family's best friend or a fierce foe? 03/27/2008 Pit bulls - are they a friend or foe? A pit bull is not an actual breed, instead it refers to three different breeds, or any mix thereof, incorporating the American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier and the Staffordshire bull terrier.
	Whitehall Yearling arts fest ranges from jazz to "wrap" 03/27/2008 Whitehall Yearling High School gymnasium was the backdrop for the Community Art Festival on March 19. Creative works of art, and a continuous line-up of entertainment turned much hard work and learning into a memorable event.
	Old-timer, newcomer offer 2 views of Bruce 03/27/2008 The last time I saw Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band together, Ronald Reagan was in the White House, Saddam Hussein was our ally, and Michael Jackson was known as a musical act and not a miscreant.
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 03/28/2008 Community events, including JCC listings
	It's time to sign up for Columbus summer recreation programs 03/28/2008 Spring has barely popped its head up in central Ohio, but it's not too early to start planning for summer activities through the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.
	Columbus streetcar cost could be carried by "benefit zone" 03/28/2008 Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman is ready for the city to hop on board a proposed project by pledging $2 million for designing the line that would run along High Street from downtown to the Ohio State University campus.
	Bexley board says no to full-day kindergarten 03/20/2008 The Bexley school board March 17 voted unanimously against establishing a full-day kindergarten program that would have charged most parents a fee, but held out the possibility that the offering could be part of a levy campaign in two years.
	Whitehall pit bull proposal packs meeting 03/20/2008 In most households, pets are beloved members of the family. However, an animal in the eyes of the law is personal property. So the question before Whitehall City Council is whether pit bulls should stay or go, or should owners be held more accountable?
	NetJets will stay & grow in Columbus 03/20/2008 It's one flight that local leaders can be glad did not get off the ground. "NetJets is staying in Columbus, Ohio, and we are committed to building a world-class facility so all NetJets employees will be back together once again," announced Chairman and CE
	Bexley's Jeffrey Mansion plan draws criticism from residents 03/20/2008 After several years of discussion, a proposed $10 million master plan for Jeffrey Mansion and Park is in the hands of Bexley City Council.
	Bexley, Capital sign "good neighbor" agreement; variance passes 03/20/2008 Capital University will be getting 30 additional apartments for its students, and Bexley city officials and residents have guarantees in writing regarding the institution's off-campus rental properties, following the March 18 approval of a zoning varian
	Reynoldsburg ready to reach out on school building plan 03/20/2008 In the wake of what is believed to be the passage of a 4.9-mill bond issue and tax levy, the Reynoldsburg school district is planning 27 meetings in 60 days to get students, staff and community members involved in designing two new schools.
	Residents raise cain about school concert pulled from church 03/20/2008 The issue of separation of church and state was the topic at the March 18 meeting of the Reynoldsburg school board, stemming from an orchestra concert originally scheduled to be held at Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church.
	Whitehall Historical Society gets "Footloose" preview 03/20/2008 Members of the Whitehall Historical Society were entertained during their March 12 monthly meeting by Whitehall Yearling High School theatre students performing scenes from their upcoming April production of "Footloose."
	Columbus school board modifies requirements for building contrac 03/20/2008 The Columbus school board March 18 voted to approve an amendment that modifies the requirements for contractors who want to bid on district projects, which some argued could favor union over non-union employers.
	American Legion supports Whitehall Yearling theatre 03/20/2008 Thanks to some charitable theatre enthusiasts, the Whitehall Yearling High School theatre department will be presenting the musical, "Footloose," next month with new wireless microphones, ear pieces and an upgraded sound system for audience enjoyment.
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 03/20/2008 Community events, including JCC listings
	Reynoldsburg's new mayor finding his footing 03/13/2008 Brad McCloud's first day as Reynoldsburg's mayor involved falling down flat on his face not just once - but twice. The first-time mayor has fortunately avoided political missteps so far, and is working to shore up building code enforcement and bring back
	Whitehall in a dog fight over pit bulls? 03/13/2008 Will they stay or will they go? That is the decision Whitehall City Council will have to determine over the coming weeks regarding pit bulls.
	Columbus fights flooding, potholes as snow melts 03/13/2008 What comes after 20.5 inches of snow? Hopefully, not flooding, as temperatures rise and the mounds melt, Columbus Public Service Department Director Mark Kelsey told City Council March 10.
	Humane society cares for furry (& feathered) friends for 125 yea 03/13/2008 They're proud as peacocks over at the Capital Area Humane Society, celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. That includes two real peacocks - actually, peahens, the female of the species - taken in recently by the shelter in Hilliard.
	Bexley residents can contribute to book on community's history 03/13/2008 Bexley residents are being invited to rummage through their attics for photographs, and share their memories about life in the community for a book being compiled by the Bexley Historical Society.
	Reynoldsburg Visitors Bureau promotes city 03/13/2008 Promoting Reynoldsburg as a destination for visitors is a goal the Reynoldsburg Visitors and Community Activities Bureau takes seriously.
	Whitehall school board faces decision on bond issue 03/13/2008 At the March 6 meeting of the Whitehall school board, Superitendent Judyth Dobbert-Meloy presented an update on the "community coffees" where school representatives have been meeting with interested parties to discuss possibilities for new construction ut
	Truro Township urged to stick with insurer 03/13/2008 During the March 6 Truro Township trustee meeting, Ed Barber, a Burnham and Flowers representative, said there are many advantages in Truro maintaining its relationship with OTARMA, its insurer.
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 03/14/2008 Community events, including JCC listings
	Curfew crack-down coming to Columbus 03/14/2008 Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman wants to send a clear message to families throughout the community - beginning June 5, police are going to be strictly enforcing the curfew law for teens.
	Coleman foresees high-flying future in State of City address 03/14/2008 There are economic storm clouds on the horizon for Columbus, but you wouldn't know it from the ambitious agenda rolled out by Mayor Michael Coleman in his March 13 State of the City address.
	Bexley, Capital reviewing 'good neighbor' agreement 03/13/2008 Bexley and Capital University officials are working out a "good neighbor" agreement for off-campus rental properties, a move prompted by the university's request to turn senior condominiums on Astor Avenue into student housing.
	Reynoldsburg school bond issue passes 03/06/2008 The Reynoldsburg school district's 4.9-mill bond issue and tax levy for building construction, renovations and maintenance held a slim lead of 186 votes according to unofficial results, with provisional ballots yet to be counted following the March 4 ball
	Whitehall honors hometown hero & Super Bowl champ 03/06/2008 There was roar of excited chatter entering the March 4 meeting of Whitehall City Council. But when Mayor John Wolfe presented a proclamation to local Super Bowl hero Dominek Hixon, the crowd listened intently.
	Irish tragedy & triumph portrayed at Ohio Historical Society 03/06/2008 Around St. Patrick's Day, everyone wants to be Irish. But when immigrants from the Emerald Isle began arriving in America in the nineteenth century, they were greeted with suspicion and prejudice and help-wanted signs that declared "No Irish need apply."
	Columbus teachers get 2.5 percent raises in 1-year contract 03/06/2008 The Columbus City Schools Board of Education voted to approve an agreement with the Columbus Education Association at their March 4 board meeting.
	"Winter car wash" to benefit Reynoldsburg 4th of July 03/06/2008 Memories of lawn chairs dotting the streets, drum cadences thumping out a beat and the easy banter of friendly neighbors led to what is probably Reynoldsburg's first-ever "winter" car wash to raise money for the community's Fourth of July celebration.
	Whitehall community quilt to be on display at art fest 03/06/2008 Whitehall Yearling High School art instructor Kelly Solack, loves to quilt and teach. She also believes in bringing community together. In January she started a new quilt project in the district, her fifth since 2004. This time she is not only involvin
	Reynoldsburg debates picking up tab for recycling bins 03/06/2008 Reynoldsburg's safety/service director wants to see more large recycling bins available to residents, but some City Council members think the trash hauler should pick up the cost.
	SWACO takes over landfill management 03/06/2008 The "top of the hill" is a great place to be if you are a sea gull seeking a free meal, especially if your dining options change with the next hauler dumping a load of trash at the SWACO landfill. While the gulls might not notice any change in gastronomic
	Whitehall woman can't derail demolition 03/06/2008 Whitehall is ridding itself of blighted properties one house at a time, and in some cases, it's been a long time coming. On March 4 demolition crews tore down a house at 943 Erickson Avenue.
	Columbus School for Girls still feeding hungry minds 03/06/2008 Columbus School for Girls began in the fall of 1898 by a woman with a hunger for knowledge, and has continued its mission to feed the minds of young women.
	Woodcrest students receive a lesson in saving 03/06/2008 Second-graders at Woodcrest Elementary School received a lesson Feb. 29 in economics and some assistance at putting it to use from Franklin County Commissioner Marilyn Brown, County Treasurer Ed Leonard and Ohio State University Extension representative S
	Column: Capital, Bexley residents need to learn to live together 03/06/2008 Is the latest conflict between Capital University and its Bexley neighbors an example of the seemingly eternal and inevitable clash of "town and gown," or is there a deeper breach of trust that must be healed?
	Community calendar for Eastside 03/07/2008 Community events, including JCC listings
	Bexley school board stands by fees for full-day kindergarten 02/28/2008 The Bexley school board Feb. 25 voted 3-2 against eliminating fees from a proposed policy for a full-day kindergarten program, setting the stage for a possible final vote in March.
	Reynoldsburg rallies for passage of bond issue 02/28/2008 Proponents of a Reynoldsburg school bond issue on the March 4 ballot emphasized its benefits at a town meeting Feb. 26, while some of the same residents who opposed a similar issue two years ago continued to argue that it is unnecessary.
	Schumacher Gallery launches "Art on a String" 02/28/2008 They are works of art built to take to the air, fragile constructions that carry mankind's weighty hopes for a prosperous future, as well as his more aggressive nature.
	Jewish Film Fest serves "Block's and Docs" & more 02/29/2008 The fourth annual Columbus Jewish Film Festival, running March 8-13 at various venues, offers everything from punch lines to knock-out punches, hard-hitting dramas and documentaries to cutting-edge comedies from around the world.
	Capital request creating a quandary for council 02/29/2008 For the second time, Bexley Council on Feb. 26 was schooled in the merits and demerits of turning 30 senior-living condominiums into apartments for Capital University students.
	Support brewing for Whitehall bond issue 02/29/2008 Whitehall residents are offering positive feedback about the possibility of getting new schools through a proposed bond levy and funds from the Ohio Schools Facilities Commission.
	Columbus cans recycling subsidy, supports homebuyer education 02/29/2008 Rumpke of Ohio will continue to offer curbside recycling to Columbus residents for a fee, but the city will no longer be picking up part of the cost.
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 02/29/2008 Community events,including JCC listings
	Residents make wish lists for bicentennial bond issue 02/21/2008 Eastside Columbus residents had the opportunity to make out the city's 200th birthday wish list, which included improved business districts and street repairs, as part of the Bicentennial Commission's neighborhood summit Feb. 19 at Eastmoor High School.
	Auditor's registration makes landlords more accountable 02/21/2008 Investment properties are numerous in most communities. Whitehall fluctuates between 56 and 60 percent in rentals as opposed to owner-occupied households, according to City Auditor Kim Maggard. A portion of those properties are owned by absentee landlor
	"The Wiz" an Eastmoor tradition 02/21/2008 For Eastmoor Academy High School students, faculty and graduates, there's no place like home, especially when it's time to stage "The Wiz."
	Eastland Performing Arts ready to say "Hello, Dolly!" 02/21/2008 When the Eastland Performing Arts Program stages "Hello, Dolly!" there will be no need for introductions.
	Bexley students ready for Battle of the Books 02/21/2008 There's a battle brewing in Bexley schools. It's a war of words, but it doesn't have anything to do with politics or other divisive topics. It's the Battle of the Books.
	Reynoldsburg teacher gets OK for sabbatical to make 2,650-mile t 02/21/2008 A journey of a thousand miles (or more) begins with a single step, and Reynoldsburg teacher Cindy Morehart's quest to inspire her students by trekking the Pacific Crest Trail took a leap forward Feb. 19 with the school board's approval of her 2009 sabbati
	Whitehall condo owner ordered to give up control 02/21/2008 It's been a long time coming, but Whitehall landlord Tom Olander, majority owner of Woodcliff Condominiums, was issued an emergency order of receivership on Feb. 13 by Environmental Judge Harland Hale.
	Attorney-turned-author reveals unseen side of D.C. 02/22/2008 In Patrick Hyde's Washington, D.C., when heads roll, they really roll. That's what happens in the attorney and author's first novel, "The Only Pure Thing," when a prominent businessman is found decapitated and a homeless man wearing his expensive loafers
	Engineer answers questions about Rose Hill Road project 02/22/2008 A handful of questions remain regarding the proposed $6.35 million Rosehill Road reconstruction project, but Reynoldsburg City Council is gearing up to proceed with it.
	Columbus schools encouraging tolerance, citizenship 02/22/2008 The Columbus City Schools are focusing on instilling the ideals of diversity and citizenship in their students, Superintendent Gene Harris discussed at the Feb. 19 board meeting.
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 02/22/2008 Community events, including JCC listings
	Reynoldsburg's plans for high school to be a blank slate 02/14/2008 The Reynoldsburg school district, which has been planning on a second high school for grades 9-12 if a March 4 bond issue passes, is shifting gears in response to the public's concern about dividing the community.
	Bexley shifts focus northward for new police station 02/14/2008 Bexley's prolonged pursuit of a site for a new police station has taken a sharp turn northward, after City Councilman Ben Kessler proposed building the facility on Delmar Drive.
	Whitehall wowed by plans for large FedEx warehouse 02/14/2008 Whitehall will soon welcome a "landmark facility," announced Development Director Dan Lorek during the Feb. 12 City Council meeting. In late April or early May ground will be broken for a 216,000 square- foot FedEx Ground System package distribution cent
	Gallery Players stages Roman toga party with funny "Forum" 02/14/2008 Larry Gelbart served his comedic apprenticeship under such classic clowns as Bob Hope, Danny Thomas and Sid Caesar, and worked with other budding talents Neil Simon and Woody Allen, before creating his own coterie of timeless tummlers in the TV series "M*
	Students show troops overseas they have big hearts 02/14/2008 Olde Orchard Elementary School librarian Ellen Lang wants her students to know that when they are celebrating holidays such as Christmas or Valentine's Day, there are people far away who are missing such festive occasions.
	Columbus Council's budget amendments help avoid lay-offs 02/14/2008 Columbus City Council Feb. 11 passed budget amendments that will avoid employee lay-offs in 2008, but would also eliminate 75 positions.
	Kae Ave. afterschool program named best by Hunger Alliance 02/14/2008 Whitehall City Schools are proud of their afterschool programs in all schools. There are around 70 such programs in the area, and on Feb. 13 Kae Avenue Elementary School received an award for being the best from Children's Hunger Alliance, which provides
	Reynoldsburg mourns clerk Susie Lyday 02/14/2008 The usual laughing and camaraderie was noticeably absent at the Feb. 11 meeting of Reynoldsburg City Council, as council members and city staff mourned the loss of Diana "Susie" Lyday, longtime assistant clerk of city council.
	3 Truro Twp. firefighters inducted into "Heroes Hall of Fame" 02/14/2008 Honoring "Each Other's Keeper," a representative of the Police and Fireman's Insurance Association presented three Truro Township firefighters with "Heroes Hall of Fame" awards at the Feb. 7 Truro Township trustee meeting.
	Communitty calendar for Eastside Messenger 02/15/2008 Community events, including JCC listings
	Reynoldsburg ready to hear from public about 2nd high school 02/08/2008 The Reynoldsburg school district, which has been planning on a second high school for grades 9-12 if a March 4 bond issue passes, is shifting gears in response to the public's concern about dividing the community.
	Columbus Council wants to add to budget to avoid ay-offs 02/08/2008 Columbus City Council has proposed additional spending that would avoid employee lay-offs in 2008, but would also eliminate 75 positions.
	Eastmoor eyesore's collapse should wake up City Hall 02/08/2008 If a tree falls in Columbus, does anyone at City Hall hear it? A 15-foot metal palm tree in front of the former Mirage lounge and strip club on East Main Street recently collapsed, apparently during a recent wind storm.
	Bexley chief crusades to stop relationship violence 02/08/2008 Bexley Police Chief Larry Rinehart knows exactly when he became passionate about speaking out against domestic and relationship violence - 8:50 a.m., May 12, 2001.
	Whitehall condo owner gives up court fight 02/08/2008 Woodcliff Condominiums landlord Tom Olander has agreed to turn over all his management rights of over 200 condos he owns, along with the condo association run by himself and family members since 1999, according to Whitehall City Attorney Michael Shannon.
	Columbus school board hangs up uniforms for now 02/08/2008 The Columbus school district is ready to shelve the issue of mandatory uniforms due to lack of public support, but Superintendent Gene Harris would like a committee to look at enforcing the current dress code.
	Students show troops overseas that they have big hearts 02/08/2008 Olde Orchard Elementary School librarian Ellen Lang wants her students to know that when they are celebrating holidays such as Christmas or Valentine's Day, there are people far away who are missing such festive occasions.
	Whitehall Council president seeks input on commission appointmen 02/08/2008 Whitehall Council President Brent Howard announced Feb. 5 that he has agreed to further discussion about his resolution to appoint five people to serve on the 2008 Charter Review Commission, a decision that was opposed by two council members.
	Reynoldsburg Council hears update in Rosehill Road project 02/08/2008 Plans for the $6.35 million Rosehill Road reconstruction project in Reynoldsburg are continuing to move forward.
	Boring Belichik finally gives us a reason to smile 02/08/2008 I call him "The 'Shroom," short for mushroom. There he stands on the sidelines in his ugly gray sweatshirt, a sour expression on his face. Short, dumpy, colorless, like a moldy, noxious toadstool.
	Communitty calendar for Eastside Messenger 02/08/2008 Community events, including JCC listings
	Lou Diamond Phillips jewel in crown of "Camelot" 02/07/2008 My wife has never quite forgiven me for not taking her to see Richard Harris in "Camelot" in 1987, the first summer we were dating. After seeing Lou Diamond Phillips and Company in the Broadway Across America production of the Lerner and Lowe musical.
	Governor ready to confront, not cringe from, financial crisis 02/07/2008 The financial storm clouds mounting overhead don't have the Governor from Duck Run hiding his head, as Ted Strickland proposed programs to boost education and employment in his State of the State address Feb. 6.
	Bexley full-day kindergarten plan earns low marks 01/31/2008 Bexley Schools Superintendent Michael Johnson is proposing that families be charged a fee for enrolling their children in full-day kindergarten, except for those receiving free or reduced-price lunches.
	Torah Academy athlete chooses faith over game 01/31/2008 Bexley resident and high school senior David Schmelzer is sitting at the top of the list of the area's leading basketball scorers, with an average of 32.6 points per game through 11 games.
	Whitehall seeks ideas for parks 01/31/2008 Whitehall's parks became a field of dreams for residents who attended a Jan. 24 meeting to suggest improvements that included an ice rink, more walking trails and more parking.
	Columbus school board holds meetings with eye on fall levy 01/31/2008 As expenses go up and revenue stays flat or shrinks, Columbus voters should expect to see a school tax levy on the ballot in November, district officials explained at the first of a series of four public meetings.
	Waggoner & Baldwin meet in Battle of the 'Burg 01/31/2008 The seventh-grade girls were the first to face off in the face off in Reynoldsburg's "Battle of the Burg" between Waggoner Road and Baldwin Road junior high schools.
	Columbus parking garage project hits a bump 01/31/2008 Columbus City Council temporarily put the brakes on a $14 million parking garage project at High and Rich Streets, after property owners Otto and Joyce Beatty complained that the construction would harm business for their tenants.
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 02/01/2008 Community events, including JCC listings
	Reynoldsburg bond issue chairs ready for campaign 01/24/2008 To Len Hartman and Ginita Kirksey, co-chairs of the Reynoldsburg school district's bond levy campaign, the problem of overcrowding is obvious and highly visible.
	Knoblauch, Mazzi are Whitehall Hall of Fame inductees 01/24/2008 Whitehall Yearling High School will be inducting two new Hall of Fame honorees Feb. 2. The event will be during half-time at around 7:15 at the basketball game.
	Bexley Meadow Band needs money to keep music playing 01/24/2008 Has the Bexley Meadow Music Band played its swan song? It has unless the group can come up with $3,500 in donations before April.
	Bexley officers honored for ending armed stand-off 01/24/2008 Bexley honored two of its finest at the Jan. 22 City Council meeting for their outstanding police work when they responded to an armed robbery and hostage situation at a Main Street Wendy's Dec. 26.
	Gamerz is video players' paradise 01/24/2008 When Reynoldsburg resident Ken Jones was laid off from his information technology job at The Limited, he and his wife, Barbara, knew it wasn't time to declare "game over."
	Reynoldsburg police chief asks for 3 cruisers, SUV 01/24/2008 Reynoldsburg will soon have three new police cruisers plus one SUV for supervisors if Police Chief David Suciu gets his way.
	Whitehall Council clashes over charter commission 01/24/2008 A couple of Whitehall City Council members turned the heat up under President Brent Howard at the Jan. 22 meeting over appointments to a Charter Review Commission.
	New Whitehall football coach to set high standards 01/24/2008 Greg Lahr may be the new varsity football coach at Whitehall Yearling High School, but he is no stranger to the district or the team.
	Reynoldsburg teacher walks the walk to inspire students 01/25/2008 When it comes to educating and inspiring children, Reynoldsburg teacher Cindy Morehart is willing to go the extra mile - 2,650 of them, to be exact.
	"An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe" celebrates master of macabre 01/25/2008 The Rosebriar Shakespeare Company acting troupe is stepping out of "The Great Bard's" shadow to explore the darkness that shroud's the writing of one of America's greatest writers - Edgar Allan Poe.
	Communitty calendar for Eastside Messenger 01/25/2008 Community events, including JCC listings
	Whitehall school board votes for uniforms beginning in fall 01/17/2008 High school and junior high school students in the Whitehall school district will be required to wear uniforms starting with the 2008-09 school year.
	"Little Shop of Horrors" open for business at Eastland Performin 01/17/2008 A musical where people innocently visit an out-of-the-way shop and end up getting munched? Before Sweeney Todd, there was "Little Shop of Horrors," first in Roger Corman's classic 1960 B-movie and later in the off-Broadway production that is being staged
	Bexley Centennial Commission plans for summer celebrations 01/17/2008 The Bexley Centennial Commission will focus on promoting events between Memorial Day and Labor Day to commemorate the community's 100th anniversary, with the Fourth of July festivities as the centerpiece of the celebration.
	Column: Bexley's 100th birthday should be memorable 01/17/2008 You only turn 100 once. So you want to make the most of it. That's true for Bexley, which will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding this year.
	The Spot loses shot at getting beer permit 01/17/2008 Reynoldsburg City Council Jan. 14 quietly shot down a request for a special permit allowing a pool hall to serve beer, but not without hearing from residents who clearly voiced their opinions on the matter - both pro and con.
	Whitehall serves up bond issue coffees 01/17/2008 The Whitehall school district has an opportunity to receive state funding for replacing all of its buildings, and is testing the waters for a possible bond issue through a series of informational coffees.
	Reynoldsburg hires human resources director 01/17/2008 Only a few weeks after his swearing-in ceremony, new Reynoldsburg Mayor Brad McCloud has accomplished one of his goals - bringing a new director of human resources into the city.
	Whitehall Council selects Kanter as Ward 2 representative 01/17/2008 Whitehall City Council Jan. 15 selected Wes Kanter as the Ward 2 representative to fill the unexpired term of former councilman Zach Woodruff. The term expires Dec. 31, 2009.
	Whitehall grad making most of Ivy League experience 01/17/2008 Sometimes a wonderful opportunity happens by accident. Andy Lee, a 2005 Whitehall Yearling High School graduate, is in his third year at Yale University, which only has a 9 percent acceptance rate.
	Historical society director to promote preservation 01/18/2008 William Laidlaw, Bexley resident and executive director of the Ohio Historical Society, believes that the future is embedded in the past.
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 01/18/2008 Community events, including JCC listings
	$10 million make-over proposed for Jeffrey Mansion & Park 01/18/2008 The Jeffrey Mansion Commission Jan. 17 unveiled a plan to double the space for recreation programs and private events at the 102-year-old landmark, along with enhancements to the park, at a cost of up to $10.5 million.
	Schumacher Gallery goes "Beyond Boundaries" for MLK Day 01/11/2008 It's sometimes called folk art, or outsider art. The French call it art brut, or raw art. Its practitioners work outside the influence of art schools or galleries, using the materials at hand - from mud and metal to sticks and bones - and their own inspi
	Bexley City Council sets priorities for coming year 01/11/2008 Bexley City Council sets its committee assignments and laid out some of its 2008 priorities, including recycling and raising revenue, at its Jan. 8 meeting.
	Columbus school board forms committee to consider levy 01/11/2008 Columbus City Schools are starting the new year with a new levy committee.
	Reynoldsburg billiard hall wants another shot at permit 01/11/2008 A Reynoldsburg billiard hall may not have a straight shot at serving alcohol, but that's up for City Council to decide.
	Whitehall says goodbye to troops headed for Africa 01/11/2008 It's only early January, and already our state and country have experienced the largest military deployment this year since World War II. A total of 1,600 troops were deployed in recent days from Ohio, and an additional 800 from Michigan. Of that number
	Chase is on at Echoes in Time Theatre 01/11/2008 The Chase Manhattan Bank carries his name. He introduced national paper currency to the United States to finance the Civil War, and put his own picture on the $10,000 bill.
	Rosehill Road to get $6 million makeover 01/11/2008 Rosehill Road in Reynoldsburg will get some long-awaited TLC after grant funding makes a $6.35 million widening and resurfacing project possible in 2009.
	Baby boomer is excited about adventure of getting older 01/11/2008 Grabbing onto life is what I do, and have done ever since I was a happy little toddler. At ten months old I just stood up and ran...right into a wall, but I think it set the tone how I would tackle life's future challenges.
	Columbus fleet going greener in '08 01/11/2008 As the residents of Columbus strive to start the new year off on the right foot, Mayor Michael Coleman is working to ensure that 2008 is the city's greenest year yet. Since early 2005, Coleman has led Columbus on a crusade to be more energy efficient and
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 01/11/2008 Community events, including JCC listings
	Veterans First free store offers clothing - and much more 01/03/2008 A lot of people talk about supporting the troops.The volunteers of Veterans First - who operate a free clothing store at 1205 W. Broad Street and offer other kinds of aid to those who have served in the military - have been doing it since 2002.
	Lorek back in Whitehall as development director 01/03/2008 Dan Lorek, Whitehall's new Deputy for Administration and Development, is no stranger to the city.
	Brennan sworn in as Bexley mayor 01/03/2008 Bexley's mayor-elect, John Brennan, was joined by wife Ann, daughter Catherine, and sons Ryan and Kevin as he was sworn in by Hilliard Mayor Don Schonhardt.
	Versatile writer Hamill subject of Bexley Book Club discussion 01/03/2008 In a world of increasing specialization, writer Pete Hamill stands out as a virtuoso of versatility. For more than 40 years, he has made his reputation as a journalist, a novelist, a war correspondent and an observer of his native New York City and the wo
	Whitehall wrestlers are winners 01/03/2008 Outstanding wrestler was the appropriate name on the award given to Whitehall Yearling High School's Corey Dulaney at the 30th annual Bishop Ready Winter Classic Dec. 27-28.
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 01/04/2008 Community events, including JCC listings
	Bexley Historical Society set to start a new chapter 12/26/2007 The Bexley Historical Society is ready to open the doors of its newest home for tours, and members plan to set down the story of the community in a book to commemorate its centennial.
	Broad & High lights up the sky 12/26/2007 Looking like Chevy Chase in "Christmas Vacation," Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman on Dec. 20 braves a mass of wires to light the new multi-media signs at the northwest corner of Broad and High streets, which, fortunately, cooperated in providing a display
	Whitehall Trails Advisory Committee ready to roll 12/26/2007 The organizers of the Whitehall Trails Advisory Committee met Dec. 19 at Community Park to discuss ideas for future multi-use walking and bicycle trails in the city.
	Whitehall officials are sworn in 12/26/2007 Newly elected Whitehall officials were sworn in during a ceremony Dec. 21 at Community Park surrounded by family, friends and co-workers.
	Capital prof enjoys role in opera "Elmer Gantry" 12/26/2007 Capital University associate professor Brian Banion knows what it is like to smell the greasepaint and hear the roar of the crowd. His rich bass-baritone voice has graced stages across central Ohio, throughout North America, and in Europe in roles as vari
	Order of Purple Heart invites vets to join 12/26/2007 The first Purple Heart Medal, originally referred to as the Badge of Military Merit, was issued during the Revolutionary War by George Washington. Since that time, it has been given to thousands of military servicemen wounded in action.
	Retired Southwest Messenger editor pens children's book 12/26/2007 The German heritage of Grove City lives on via the animals inhabiting author Janet Shailer's world of "Dutch Pike Trilogy," a children's book featuring a trio of stories based on local rural life.
	Galloway man carves his niche in long Illibuck tradition 12/26/2007 The rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan is one that runs deep through the hearts and souls of Buckeye fans everywhere. However, Michigan is not Ohio State's only rival. There is another team with more at stake than rankings when they enter the Horsesh
	Communitty calendar for Eastside Messenger 12/27/2007 Community events, including JCC listings
	Bexley school board hears report on full-day kindergarten 12/21/2007 A group of Bexley educators and parents is asking for a full day to teach the district's kindergartners, while the school board points out that it will take an effort to educate residents about the necessity of the added expense.
	Columbus could cut out middle schools 12/21/2007 Middle schools could be a thing of the past for Columbus City Schools. The school board heard a report and recommendations Dec. 18 to have students attend classes in buildings for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, and then seventh through twelfth grad
	Reynoldsburg VFW plays Santa 12/21/2007 Jordan Thomas, a fifth-grade student at Chapelfield Elementary School in Gahanna, is joined by his teacher, Karen Hammond, and Reynoldsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9473 members Mark Pheister, Robert Ward and Gary Pfaff, who presented the student wit
	Whitehall board revisits school uniform issue 12/21/2007 The Whitehall school board hung up the issue of school uniforms earlier this year, but the proposal was brought out of the closet at their Dec. 13 meeting.
	Updated Columbus water treatment plant opens 12/21/2007 Mayor Michael Coleman and Columbus City Council are flushing $106 million down the drain, and there's more to come. But rather than an example of government waste, the expenditures are part of a $2.5 billion, 40-year plan to improve waste water treatment
	Bexley Coucil cuts but can't erase 2008 budget deficit 12/21/2007 Bexley City Council has been able to cut in half its 2008 budget deficit, but still expects to spend $1.3 million more than it takes in next year.
	Whitehall City Councilman resigns, another is appointed 12/21/2007 The city of Whitehall is facing numerous changes in 2008. At the Dec. 18 meeting, City Councilman Zach Woodruff announced his resignation from Ward 2 seat, effective Dec. 31.
	First Night Columbus to include Teen Idol contest 12/21/2007 New Year's Day is in sight and revelers can celebrate the end of 2007 on Dec. 31 at First Night Columbus held at multiple indoor and outdoor venues scattered throughout downtown Columbus.
	MRDD levy to be on March ballot 12/21/2007 The Franklin County Commissioners voted to place a 3.5 mill levy on the March 4 ballot to fund the Franklin County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MRDD).
	Reynoldsburg honors departing leaders 12/21/2007 Reynoldsburg City Council President William L. Hills presents Mayor Bob McPherson with a resolution recognizing him for 22 years of service to the community, including 20 as mayor, during the City Council's finial meeting of the 2007 year.
	Feliz Navidad from Beechwood 12/21/2007 Beechwood Elementary School students, from left, front, Alan Prieto, Guadelupe Darduno and Anthony Chavez, wearing a traditional sombrero, and back, Eric Gonzalez, enjoy sharing their heritage with visitors and fellow students during "Holidays Around The
	Bexley streetscape plan unveiled 12/21/2007 With construction projects springing up all along Main Street, Bexley Development Director Bruce Langner is recommending that City Council approve the creation of a streetscape plan to further spruce up the neighborhood.
	Bexley looks for prescription to cut health costs 12/21/2007 Bexley City Council has decided that the negligible savings from changing employee health care benefits wouldn't be worth the ill will this could create.
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 12/21/2007 Community events for eastside neighborhoods, including JCC listings
	Reynoldsburg board votes to put bond issue on ballot 12/13/2007 The Reynoldsburg school board voted Dec. 6 to place a 4.9-mill permanent improvement levy and bond issue on the March 4 ballot, and filed the issue with the Franklin County Board of Elections.
	Funding for autism research could benefit Whitehall families 12/13/2007 Local families will receive some additional hope in dealing with autism, thanks to funding earmarked by Congress for research.
	Columbus departments facing budget cuts in 2008 12/13/2007 Columbus department heads came to City Council Dec. 6 with their hats in their hands, asking to have some of their anticipated 2008 budget cuts restored. But officials aren't holding out much hope that the city's financial picture is going to improve any
	Bexley Council passes on changing insurance plan 12/13/2007 Following weeks of discussion and a heated debate at its Dec. 11 meeting, Bexley City Council voted 4-3 to renew its current employee health plan, rather than alter benefits to save the city money.
	Centennial commission begins planning for Bexley's 100th birthda 12/13/2007 The Bexley Centennial Commission will be coordinating celebrations of the city's 100th birthday next year, and is working on a short calendar to pull all the elements together for a memorable 12 months.
	Whitehall cruisers going back to black and white 12/13/2007 When you see a black, white and silver police cruiser in Whitehall neighborhoods, there is no television show being filmed, even though your first thought might be of "Adam-12" or "Car 54, Where Are You?," which were popular back when the city was still a
	New Truro Twp. fire station wins national design award 12/14/2007 The Truro Township fire station on Livingston Avenue is a source of community pride at the local, and now national level, with a design award by Fire Chief magazine.
	Reynoldsburg VFW helps kids play Santa 12/14/2007 Jordan Thomas, front, a fifth-grade student at Chapelfield Elementary School in Gahanna, is joined by his teacher, Karen Hammond, and Reynoldsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9473 members Mark Pheister, Robert Ward and Gary Pfaff, who presented the stud
	Rosemore's VIVARAP kids find new ways to connect 12/14/2007 During the KIDSConnect VIVARAP community showcase Dec. 6 at Rosemore Middle School in Whitehall, students shared their recent projects with visitors and family members.
	Next phase of Bexley streetscape plan proposed 12/14/2007 With construction projects springing up all along Main Street, Bexley Development Director Bruce Langner is recommending that City Council approve the creation of a streetscape plan to further spruce up the neighborhood.
	Etna Road students go around the world 12/14/2007 Etna Road Elementary School fifth- grade students performed songs in several languages Dec. 11 for fellow students and parents during their musical "December 'Round The World."
	Community events for the eastside 12/14/2007 Community events for eastside neighborhoods, including JCC listings
	Whitehall looks at 'get 3 free' deal for schools 12/06/2007 During a special Whitehall School Board meeting Nov. 29, board members fielded questions and received an update from Eugene Chipiga, planning manager for the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) about the possibility for the district to build all new
	Conservatory, confectioners make holidays sweet 12/06/2007 What is more festive for the holidays than glistening gingerbread houses, colorful poinsettias, model trains running through a storybook setting, and Currier and Ives prints of winter scenes? Franklin Park Conservatory, at 1777 E. Broad St., has all of th
	Eastside water attractions earn statewide honors 12/06/2007 Two water attractions that opened in eastside communities this year have made a splash beyond their boundaries, earning awards from the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association.
	Information coffees planned for Whitehall bond issue 12/07/2007 The Whitehall school dstrict and concerned citizens have joined forces to explore an opportunity that could mean five new school buildings in the not-too-distant future.
	Columbus Schools to end arena face-off 12/07/2007 A long-time feud between Columbus City Schools and the owners of Nationwide Arena may soon be coming to an end. On Dec. 4 the board of education voted in favor of a resolution that would bring about a settlement regarding the tax abatement dispute between
	"Sweeney Todd" actress relishes meaty role 12/07/2007 The musical "Sweeney Todd" might ostensibly be about murder and cannibalism but, according to cast member Lauren Molina, there is more for audiences to chew on than these gory details.
	Whitehall gets more time to file plans for reserve center 12/07/2007 At the Dec. 4 Whitehall City Council meeting, Mayor Lynn Ochsendorf announced that, after several phone calls, she had good news to report regarding the Army Reserve Center on Country Club Drive.
	Whitehall lights signal start of holiday season 12/07/2007 As of Dec. 4 Christmas is officially in full swing in Whitehall. Mayor Lynn Ochsendorf offered a short greeting to attendees of the annual holiday lighting event wishing them a Merry Christmas and safe holiday season.
	Communitty calendar for Eastside Messenger 12/07/2007 Community events for the eastside community, including JCC activities
	Holiday events around Columbus 12/07/2007 Events including Ohio Village activities, Ballet Met's "The Nutcracker" and First Night New Year's Eve party
	Herbert Mills Elementary named "School of Promise" 11/29/2007 Students at Herbert Mills Elementary School don't just learn about the Underground Railroad. They live it. They don't just read poetry. They write and perform it. These and other unique approaches to learning, accompanied with rising test scores, earned t
	Whitehall councilman seeks mayor's ouster over missteps 11/29/2007 A gaffe that could cost Whitehall grant money and keep the city from taking possession of a vacated army reserve center has a councilman looking into the possible ouster of Mayor Lynn Ochsendorf before her term expires.
	Columbus water, sewer rates going up 11/29/2007 As Columbus residential water and sewer rates rise, city officials are being warned that this tide is not likely to recede any time soon.
	Bexley raises rates on water, sewer, trash service 11/29/2007 Bexley needs to raise its water and sewer rates slightly above what Columbus is charging the city to maintain its aging infrastructure, Service Director Dorothy Pritchard explained Nov. 27 before City Council approved the increases.
	"Mazel & Shlimazel" shows that we can make our own good luck 11/29/2007 Do we have good luck, or bad luck, or do we make some of our own luck? That's the mystery and the message of "Mazel & Shlimazel," a lively musical being staged by Gallery Players Dec. 8-16 at the Roth/Resler Theater, 1125 College Ave. The production is di
	Panelists say teens need clear message about impaired driving 11/29/2007 One of the best gifts parents can give their teens during the holidays - and throughout the year - is a clear message about the dangers of drinking, drug use and driving, experts agreed at a Nov. 27 panel discussion.
	Whitehall seeks comments on parks plan 11/29/2007 Whitehall wants to improve its parks, and is requesting input from the residents, churches, schools and all stakeholders in the community.
	Whitehall police to get new computers for cruisers 11/29/2007 Whitehall police will have updated computers in their cruisers after City Council Nov. 20 agreed to spend $115,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to purchase the equipment.
	Student criticizes Reynoldsburg's educational standards 11/29/2007 Danni McConnell, a Reynoldsburg High School senior, presented the school board Nov. 20 with a petition with 250 signatures from students, alumni, residents and parents who believe that the district's academic standards are too low.
	Santa Bob lights up Reynoldsburg 11/29/2007 Reynoldsburg Mayor Bob McPherson, Tomato Festival Queen Jenelle Kraumlauf, First Attendant Kristin Yarger and Second Attendant Briana Simmons flip the switch at Reynoldsburg's annual tree lighting ceremony Nov. 26.
	Bexley's Jeffrey Mansion plan taking shape 11/29/2007 Following its first public forum, the Jeffrey Mansion Commission is arranging the building blocks of a plan for the renovation of the historic Bexley landmark.
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 11/30/2007 Community events, including listings for the JCC
	Columbus financial forecast: party cloudy, chance of lay-offs 11/20/2007 Under Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman's proposed 2008 budget, the city would avoid a tax increase and not dip into its "rainy day," but might have to eliminate as many as 101 jobs to help balance the budget.
	Bishop Griffin Center to address community's needs 11/20/2007 This is the time of year when more acts of kindness are extended to those in need, or who have difficulty making ends meet through winter and holiday months. For many, including recent immigrants seeking jobs and senior citizens on fixed incomes, those
	Community says "Thank you, Mr. Bexley" 11/20/2007 Bexley Mayor David Madison, leaving office after 32 years, receives the gratitude of the community
	Bexley schools extend invitation to Andros islanders 11/20/2007 For years, Bexley students have traveled to Andros Island in the Bahamas to study marine biology and, most recently, to establish school libraries. Next spring, students from Andros and their parents, who are also artists, will visit Bexley, the school bo
	Whitehall chamber speaker stresses importance of motivation 11/20/2007 If you want to be a success, "Stop procrastinating!" Thomas Lisk told attendees at the Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast Nov. 14.
	Reynoldsburg Christmas on the Town arrives Dec. 1 11/20/2007 Reynoldsburg residents and visitors can get into the holiday spirit this coming week with several events, culminating in the popular Christmas on the Town in Olde Reynoldsburg.
	Community calendar for Eastside Messenger 11/21/2007 Community events, including JCC listings
	Reynoldsburg a step closer to putting bond issue on ballot 11/21/2007 The Reynoldsburg school board Nov. 20 took the next-to-last step to get a bond issue on the March ballot, and heard warnings of possible budget cuts from its outgoing superintendent.
	Kudos and criticism aired at Reynoldsburg school board meeting 11/21/2007 Staff members of Herbert Mills Elementary School were recognized by the Reynoldsburg school board Nov. 20 for being named an Ohio "School of Promise," but a high school senior believes the district could be doing a lot better to challenge students.
	Bexley debates future of Jeffrey Mansion 11/16/2007 Bexley residents attending a Nov. 14 forum envisioned a stimulating future for Jeffrey Mansion, that includes expanded opportunities for recreation, and more private events that most concede will include serving alcoholic beverages.
	Columbus could lay off employees in 2008 11/16/2007 As Columbus looks to add police officers to its force in 2008, it could also eliminate as many as 101 full-time and part-time positions across all departments, Mayor Michael Coleman announced Nov. 15 as he presented his $650 million budget proposal.
	Coleman wants more cops, cruisers on the street 11/16/2007 Columbus will put more cops and cruisers on the streets in 2008, if City Council approves the mayor's 2008 budget recommendations
	Whitehall police chief wants to upgrade computers 11/16/2007 Whitehall Police Chief Richard Zitzke gave City Council a proposal for a new Mobile Data Computer system for cruisers at the Nov. 13 meeting.
	Whitehall "Herk" Scholarship gets support 11/16/2007 Whitehall Yearling High School Theatre gave a shining presentation of "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" the weekend of Nov. 10. A portion of the Nov. 9 performance benefited the James A. "Herk" Soteriades Scholarship Fund.
	Water, sewer rate hikes proposed for Columbus 11/16/2007 The Columbus Department of Public Utilities is recommending an 18 percent increase in water rates and a 10 percent hike in sewer rates for 2008, as the city is inundated with rising costs and unfunded mandates.
	Reynoldsburg seeks grant for police radios 11/16/2007 Reynoldsburg City Council voted unanimously Nov. 13 to allow the police department to apply for a U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant.
	Architect has a plan for Bexley police station 11/16/2007 Architect David King told Bexley City Council Nov. 13 that it would be feasible to convert the current police station into space for public meetings.
	Communitty calendar for Eastside Messenger 11/16/2007 Calendar of community events, including JCC listings
	Voters go for well-known faces in mayoral races 11/08/2007 Eastside voters chose mayors familiar with the workings of city hall Nov. 6, including one former mayor returned to office, and selected a few new faces for council and other offices, according to unofficial results.
	Reynoldsburg school board Oks state funding, land purchase 11/08/2007 The Reynoldsburg school board on Nov. 6 gave conditional approval to an agreement with the Ohio School Facilities Commission to receive $55 million for new building construction and renovations, contingent on passing a local bond issue in March.
	Bexley council looking for ways to balance budget 11/08/2007 Bexley City Council continues to take a scalpel to the proposed 2008 budget, in a line-by-line effort to cut costs, but it appears that they may need a hatchet instead to eliminate a $2.6 million deficit.
	Eastland players find a lot of humor in these "Rumors" 11/08/2007 The rumor mill is running full blast at Reynoldsburg High School. Fortunately, there is a lot of humor to go along with these "Rumors," the Neil Simon comedy being staged by the Eastland Performing Arts Program Nov. 15-17 at Reynoldsburg High School's aud
	Actor's method continues to be speaking his mind 11/08/2007 Veteran actor Allan Rich is not afraid to speak out and stand up for what he believes. That willingness to stick his neck out earned him a place on the Hollywood blacklist and kept him out of work for many years.
	Whitehall resident told city is working to fight crime 11/08/2007 Wes Kantor addressed Whitehall City Council at the Nov. 6 meeting, asking what measures are being taken to fight crime in the area bordering Columbus.
	New Whitehall Chamber president making the rounds 11/08/2007 The Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce has a fresh face who hopes to bring a fresh attitude to the organization. Longtime resident Linda Luft Jones took the reins as executive director Oct. 1, and has hit the ground in a gallop.
	Columbus Schools' superintendent, treasurer get raises 11/08/2007 In spite of financial problems and possible budget cuts, two high-profile employees with Columbus City Schools will soon be bringing home bigger paychecks.