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| | Groveport Madison to establish athletic hall of fame 01/18/2012 First inductions planned for this fall
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| | Motorcycle firm wheels into CW 01/18/2012 CW Council upholds zoning decision
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| | New fees coming for Groveport water and sewer customers 01/18/2012 Fees should appear on bills in July
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED Jan. 18 01/17/2012 Readers speak out
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| | Woman robbed and beaten in Groveport - UPDATED Jan. 16 01/16/2012 Suspect identified
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| | A Pioneer Winter's Eve 01/16/2012 Photos from the event
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| | CW school board reorganizes for the coming year 01/12/2012 Two new members sworn in
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| | Groveport Council discussion on water plant postponed 01/11/2012 Discussion could take place Feb. 21
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| | Furry invaders in Groveport Municipal building attic 01/11/2012 Raccoons and building structural problems need addressed
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| | State Route 317 to be repaved 01/11/2012 Work could begin in spring of 2013
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| | Midterm exams at GMHS 01/11/2012 Jan. 19-20
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| | CW Food Pantry opens in new location 01/09/2012 Doors open Jan. 11
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| | Helping JT fight crime 01/09/2012 Donation made to help Madison Township K-9
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| | What's the buzz? 01/09/2012 Learn beekeeping
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| | Complaint about Madison Twp. fire enforcement standards 01/04/2012 Township trustees to investigate
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| | CW Food Pantry move nearly complete 01/04/2012 Should open in new location by Jan. 11
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| | History of Madison Township exhibit 01/03/2012 At Groveport Town Hall through Jan. 30
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| | Providing for the holidays 01/03/2012 Police and Block Watch help families
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED Dec.28 12/28/2011 Readers speak out
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| | Drumming up holiday cheer 12/28/2011 GMHS percussion group performs
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| | Sweepin' Santa 12/27/2011 Santa Claus helps out at CW's stadium
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| | At the Southeast Library 12/27/2011 Programs and events at the Columbus Southeast Branch Library
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| | Blacklick Estates water plant meeting 12/27/2011 Meeting is Jan. 5 at 6 p.m.
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| | Madison Township road crew ready for winter 12/22/2011 Plus winter driving tips
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| | Canal Winchester gets state funding for Tanktown project 12/22/2011 Project to begin in 2013
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| | How much did local candidates spend on their campaigns? 12/21/2011 Amounts ranged from zero to thousands of dollars.
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| | Canal Winchester develops storm water management plan 12/21/2011 Do you know what goes down the storm drain?
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| | Groveport names new city administrator 12/20/2011 Marsha Hall begins work Jan. 3
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| | Groveport Madison gets big check from city of Groveport 12/20/2011 Plus other Groveport news
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| | Mock emergency drill at Groveport Madison High School 12/20/2011 Police and fire departments to participate
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| | Groveport Madison considering school uniforms 12/13/2011 Also: student representative to school board program proposed
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| | City of Groveport's income tax revenues down for 2011 12/13/2011 Poor economy a factor, but city's business wage base holds future promise
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| | Former Grange Hall in Canal Winchester restored 12/13/2011 It's now a home for the arts
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| | Cruiser bowler has 300 game 12/13/2011 Second of his career
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| | Groveport Madison names new superintendent 12/12/2011 He will replace Superintendent Scott McKenzie next summer
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| | GMJH students help out 12/12/2011 Gather food and toys for Adopt A Family
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| | Soldier dad happily surprises his kids 12/08/2011 Stops by their school after returning home from serving in Afghanistan
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| | City of Groveport's finances reviewed 12/07/2011 Accountants find no irregularities; full audit set for 2012
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| | Gymnasts win state title 12/07/2011 Level 6 girls team
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| | Gender Road project set for 2012 12/06/2011 Also, details of Canal Winchester's contract with county sheriff for police services
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| | CW's Christmas in the Village 2011 12/05/2011 Photos from the event
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| | Santa Claus came to town 12/05/2011 Jolly old elf lights Groveport's Christmas tree
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| | Council approves city of Groveport's 2012 budget 11/30/2011 One council member votes against it
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| | Recount confirms Groveport mayor's re-election 11/30/2011 Westcamp wins by 12 votes
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| | Robbery in Groveport 11/29/2011 Robbers spoil couple's holiday shopping trip
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| | Groveport continues search for finance director & administrator 11/29/2011 Also: city council conforms to MORPC guidelines for trick-or-treat
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| | Canal Winchester home rich in history 11/28/2011 Stately brick Italian-style house is perched at the west end of Columbus Street.
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| | Running to help 11/28/2011 CW's Thanksgiving 5K run
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| | An eye for pie 11/28/2011 Groveport Elementary students rewarded with pie toss
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| | Canal Winchester royalty 11/28/2011 Labor Day Festival queen and court
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| | Board of elections certifies Groveport mayor's re-election 11/23/2011 Challenger might pursue a recount
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| | CW City Council turns down mulch operation 11/22/2011 Business would've been at former Wendy's site
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| | Who's in charge of Apple Butter Day? 11/22/2011 Also: mural proposed for downtown Groveport
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| | Groveport Madison considering levy for June ballot 11/21/2011 School board also will review list of potential cuts
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| | Groveport Madison makes plans for facility improvements 11/21/2011 Air conditioning for all schools on the list of improvements
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| | GM school board opposes expanded school voucher program 11/21/2011 Board votes 4-1 to oppose the state's House Bill 136
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| | Santa set to visit Madison Township 11/17/2011 Also: K-9 patrol update
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| | Trick-or-treat crowds swamped Groveport 11/15/2011 Also: downtown mural proposed; politics at Apple Butter Day
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| | Groveport city administrator retires 11/15/2011 Last day is Dec. 31
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| | Learn about the history of Groveport Town Hall 11/15/2011 Open house on Nov. 29
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| | Groveport Madison's Prince headed to Ashland 11/15/2011 Letter of intent signed to play softball
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| | Mission Ensign 11/14/2011 Walk-a-thon raises funds to help ailing Groveport Madison teacher
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| | Veterans Day 2011 in Groveport 11/14/2011 Ceremony at Veterans Park
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| | Fitness program helps St. Jude's Hospital 11/14/2011 At the Groveport Recreation Center indoor pool
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| | Veterans reunite with their old helicopter 11/10/2011 A piece of Vietnam War history lands at Motts Military Museum
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| | 2011 Local unofficial election results 11/09/2011 See who won and who lost
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| | Groveport Madison school levy fails 11/09/2011 Voters defeat levy by 60 to 40 percent margin
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| | Canal Winchester school levy is approved 11/09/2011 Wins by a narrow margin
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| | Local election summary 11/09/2011 Mix of incumbents and challengers win; possible recount in Groveport mayor's race
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| | CW City Council meetings go high tech 11/08/2011 New video monitors and audio system installed
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| | Holiday events at Wagnalls Memorial 11/08/2011 Theatre production of "A Christmas Story" and the annual open house
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| | CW's Scott is off and running - UPDATED Nov. 7 11/07/2011 She finishes in the top 10 at the state cross country meet
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| | CW's "Christmas in the Village" 11/07/2011 Annual downtown holiday event will be held Dec. 2 & 3
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| | Holiday events in Groveport 11/07/2011 Visit from Santa, tree lighting and more
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| | CW's Breakfast with Santa 11/07/2011 Event is on Dec. 10
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED Nov. 2 11/02/2011 Readers speak out
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| | "The Brick Lady" stands tall 11/02/2011 Historic warehouse a remnant of area's agricultural and railroad past
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| | Salute to veterans 11/02/2011 Veterans Day ceremony in Groveport
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| | Marching Cruisers earn superior rating 11/02/2011 It's the 18th time in the past 20 years superior rating earned
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| | CW's Adopt A Family program looking for givers 10/31/2011 Last year the program helped 90 families
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| | Voters to decide on Groveport Madison school levy 10/25/2011 Five year, 14.04 mill levy
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| | Firefighters are in the pink 10/25/2011 Madison Twp. firefighters support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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| | Making a difference 10/25/2011 Volunteers help others
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| | Walk-a-thon will help one of our own 10/24/2011 Guest column by GMHS teacher Kellli DelGuzzo
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| | CW Scout helps food pantry 10/24/2011 Creates food donation drop boxes
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| | Long time firefighter retires 10/20/2011 Jones served Madison Township since 1982
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| | CW Schools make move to save on bus costs 10/20/2011 Contracts with company that services school buses
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| | Vehicle donations create controversy in Groveport 10/19/2011 Verbal confrontation at council meeting
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| | Groveport fails to collect stormwater fees 10/19/2011 Funds could potentially have been bringing $405,032 per year to the city.
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| | Groveport behind in collecting mowing assessments 10/19/2011 The city did not collect $30,647 in mowing maintenance fee assessments from 2010-11.
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| | Groveport finance department reorganizes 10/19/2011 Regroups following finance director's resignation
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| | Destination: Canal Winchester to promote city 10/19/2011 Organization funded by bed tax receipts
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| | Fall Ball for Pets 10/17/2011 Friends for Life Animal Haven's annual costume party for pets
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| | Retiring Old Glory 10/17/2011 Flag retirement ceremony in Groveport
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| | It's a kick! 10/17/2011 Adult kickball league in Groveport
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| | Business Expo and Job Fair 10/17/2011 Oct. 22 at Dayspring Community Church
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| | Football and cheerleading for food 10/17/2011 GYAA to help food pantry
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| | Prescription Drug Take Back Day 10/17/2011 Get rid of old prescription drugs
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| | Congressman Stivers to hold office hours in Groveport - REVISED 10/17/2011 Visit the congressman and tell him your views
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| | Water meeting in Madison Township 10/14/2011 Ohio American Water to give presentation
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| | Bomb threat at Groveport schools - UPDATED 10/12/2011 Student charged
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| | Petty wins top honors at golf sectional 10/12/2011 Cruiser golfer is medalist
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| | Old house dates back to Groveport's early days 10/12/2011 House has been home to families and businesses
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| | City of Groveport finance director resigns 10/12/2011 Resignation effective Oct. 11
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| | "Kiss the Calf" 10/11/2011 CW's Volley for the Cure fundraiser
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| | CWHS' football homecoming 10/11/2011 Photos from the event
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| | CW looks to make people pay for damage to city property 10/11/2011 Council considering reimbursement legislation
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| | CW Schools make plans for cuts 10/11/2011 Reductions would come if levy fails
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| | Apple Butter Day 2011 10/10/2011 Photos from the event
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| | Madison Christian to build church in Zimbabwe 10/10/2011 Project to take place next summer
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| | They were "first" over the bridge 10/04/2011 Trail bridge connects Three Creeks to Pickerington Ponds
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| | It's time for Apple Butter Day 10/04/2011 Groveport's annual festival is Oct. 8
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| | Mountain bike trail to open at Chestnut Ridge 10/04/2011 Trail ready by Oct. 16
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| | Canal Winchester "Meet the Candidates Night" 10/04/2011 Meet the candidates and ask them questions
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| | Getting ready for Apple Butter Day 10/03/2011 Photos of apple butter preparation
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| | Canal Winchester activities and events 10/03/2011 Around Canal Winchester
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| | Groveport and Madison Twp. activities and events 10/03/2011 Around Groveport and Madison Township
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| | Groveport downtown project could break ground next spring 09/27/2011 Developer lining up potential business occupants
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| | Cruiser Powderpuff Flag Football Tournament 09/26/2011 Seniors take title and also beat teachers
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| | Halloween events in Canal Winchester and Groveport 09/26/2011 Including trick or treat times
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| | CPR training saves lives in Madison Township 09/22/2011 Can you help save a life?
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| | Groveport Madison school board candidates state views 09/21/2011 Five in the running for two seats
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| | Groveport unveils new city sign 09/21/2011 Ceremony marks town's growth from village to city
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| | CW Schools plan for cuts in case levy fails 09/20/2011 Board to make decision on cuts on Oct. 3
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| | Canal Winchester challenges SWACO plan 09/20/2011 CW looks to EPA to put brakes on plan
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| | Groveport Council reviews costs for potential police museum 09/20/2011 The 1,024 square foot former police station is now being used for city storage.
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| | Groveport Hometown Car Show 2011 09/19/2011 Photos from the event
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| | Three candidates seek two seats on Groveport City Council 09/15/2011 Cleary, Hilbert and Hutson running
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| | Teacher travels to Mongolia 09/13/2011 GMHS teacher uses the experience to broaden students' world view
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| | "First Over the Bridge" 09/13/2011 Oct.1 event spotlights opening of Metro Parks' Blacklick Trail bridge over U.S. 33
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| | Groveport Road sewer project to begin 09/13/2011 Project should start in October
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| | Cruiser homecoming 09/13/2011 2011 homecoming queen candidates and court
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| | Groveport Madison makes pledge on how it will use levy funds 09/12/2011 Money targeted for technology, textbooks, facilities, and fees
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| | Four are running for Canal Winchester school board 09/12/2011 Read about the candidates' thoughts on issues
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| | Five seek election to Canal Winchester City Council 09/12/2011 Incumbents face challengers
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| | Remembering 9-11 09/09/2011 Photos from ceremony in Madison Township
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| | Madison Twp. police make marijuana bust 09/07/2011 House on Fullerton Drive full of marijuana plants
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| | Washing the water in CW 09/07/2011 Also: Hoover resigns; Gender Road project set for 2012
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| | Emerald ash borer in Canal Winchester 09/07/2011 Bug invades ash trees
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| | Shirkey wins BMX title 09/07/2011 She's a Groveport Madison Middle School South student
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| | Ohio State thumps Akron 09/07/2011 Photos from the Buckeyes' home opener football game
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| | Sept. 11 remembrance ceremonies 09/06/2011 Events in Canal Winchester and Madison Township
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| | Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival 2011 09/05/2011 Photos from the event
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| | Two vie for Madison Township trustee seat 09/05/2011 Garvin, McDonald on Nov. 8 ballot
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| | Ebert, Bender face off in CW mayor's race 09/05/2011 Election is Nov. 8
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| | Two seek to be mayor of Groveport 09/05/2011 Incumbent and challenger square off
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| | CW Labor Day Festival set for Sept. 3-5 08/30/2011 Festival features music, food, ride, car show, parade, pageant and more
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| | K9 JT assists in arrests 08/30/2011 Madison Twp. police dog sniffs out crimes
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| | CW Schools rated "Excellent with Distinction" 08/29/2011 Rating is two marks higher than last year
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| | Groveport Madison Schools rated "Excellent" 08/29/2011 Rating is improvement from last year
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| | Groveport Madison and teachers reach agreement 08/29/2011 New contract in place
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| | Board of Elections certifies candidates for the Nov. 8 ballot 08/23/2011 Official list, see who is running for local offices
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| | Madison Twp. trustee questions water study and status 08/23/2011 Trustee Victor Paini says history is repeating itself
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| | Blacklick-Madison Area Plan unveiled 08/23/2011 Now it's up for review by township trustees and county
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| | Blacklick Trail bridge over U.S. 33 being installed 08/23/2011 Bridge could open for use some time in September
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| | Groveport Police get ATV for patrol use 08/23/2011 ATV obtained at no cost
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| | Skunks becoming a nuisance in Groveport 08/23/2011 Skunks have decided Groveport is a nice place to live, much to the dismay of some residents.
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| | Trick or treat in Groveport 08/23/2011 To be held Oct. 27
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| | Groveport and Madison Township news 08/23/2011 Car Show, Township police pay, Township street work, Operation Street Smart
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| | Pelotonia in Groveport 08/22/2011 Photos from the cycling tour
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| | Groveport considers creating a police museum 08/16/2011 Artifacts of the history of the Groveport Police may soon have a home of their own.
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| | Tools for Schools 08/16/2011 Canal Winchester Human Services helps provide school supplies
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| | Building demolitions planned in Groveport 08/16/2011 Plus other Groveport news
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| | CW citizens question plans for U.S. 33 and High Street 08/16/2011 Five year plan mentions overpass, city officials say it is not set in stone
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| | Groveport Road sewer project on hold 08/15/2011 Project could start in the fall.
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| | Groveport Madison Schools place levy on ballot 08/10/2011 Board voted 4-1 to place a five year, 14.04 mill levy before the voters.
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| | Girl uses birthday to help food pantry 08/10/2011 Food donations sought instead of birthday presents
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| | Groveport lifeguards win competitions 08/10/2011 One team wins state title
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| | Construction on U.S. 33 near Canal Winchester 08/10/2011 Culvert work
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| | Groveport considers sidewalk options for Wirt and Hendron roads 08/09/2011 Study presents seven options
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| | Crime in Madison Township 08/09/2011 Property thefts are most frequent crime in area
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| | Groveport Council to decide on sewer issue 08/09/2011 The long debated Groveport Road sanitary sewer project
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| | Canal Winchester Blues and Ribfest 2011 08/08/2011 Photos of the event
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| | Touch a Truck 2011 08/08/2011 Photos of the event
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| | Memorial Brick Garden dedicated at Motts Military Museum 08/08/2011 Photos of the event
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| | Groveport Police seek FOP representation in contract talks 08/03/2011 Story updated Aug. 3
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| | Groveport Police act swiftly to save lives this summer 08/03/2011 Their efforts have saved two lives this summer and almost saved a third.
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| | Fixing Groveport's Front Street 08/03/2011 Photos of the ongoing project
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| | CW Schools place levy on ballot 08/03/2011 Three year, 13.38 mill levy
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| | Canal Winchester poised to join Ohio Capital Conference 08/02/2011 Slated to join in 2013-14
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| | CW Food Pantry looking for a new home 08/02/2011 Pantry has operated since 1974
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| | CW names new development director 08/02/2011 Formerly served as Reynoldsburg development director
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| | Local winners at Franklin County Fair 08/01/2011 Groveport Buttoneers 4-H Club
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| | CW Schools poised to place levy on November ballot 07/26/2011 Three year levy eyed
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| | Fins and Feet 07/25/2011 Kids compete in running and swimming
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| | Letters sought for Sept. 11 remembrance 07/25/2011 Letters to be displayed at CW Municipal Building
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| | Part of Walnut Woods Metro Park now open 07/25/2011 Tall Pines Area open
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| | Cruisers win 07/25/2011 GYAA Pony League team takes title
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| | Groveport Madison Schools consider levy options 07/21/2011 Four options being considered
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| | Groveport Madison rethinking how it uses its buildings 07/21/2011 Two plans being considered
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| | Groveport water study on tap 07/21/2011 Future of city water system being studied
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| | CW hesitant about SWACO plan 07/21/2011 Council wants to slow the process down
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| | Groveport's historic Front Street to be repaired 07/21/2011 Part of 100-year-old brick street to get facelift
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| | CW Schools prepare for new school year 07/21/2011 Information for 2011-12
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| | The beautiful music of the violin 07/14/2011 Local musician shares her thoughts about the violin
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| | Madison Township trustees consider street paving contract 07/14/2011 For street reconstruction in Blacklick Estates
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| | Canal Winchester Blues and Ribfest 07/13/2011 Cool blues and hot ribs
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| | Groveport looks to reduce debt on rec center; aquatic center 07/12/2011 Plus other Groveport news
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| | Richardson Road closure 07/11/2011 To be closed for bridge repairs
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| | Area artists exhibit their work 07/11/2011 Patty Sykes of Canal Winchester and Sandra Lang, Walter Weil of Groveport
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| | CW therapists raise money for Race for the Cure 07/11/2011 $850 raised
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| | Groveport Madison registers students for 2011-12 07/11/2011 Registration will be done by appointment only.
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| | OAW seeks water rate hike 07/07/2011 Increase would affect Blacklick Estates in Madison Township
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| | "This is our wall." 07/07/2011 Fighting the work of vandals
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| | Business brings more jobs to Canal Winchester 07/07/2011 TS TECH is on the move and the transition to consolidating operations at their Canal Street facility
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| | Exhibit showcases record album cover art 07/06/2011 Part of the joy in buying vinyl records is the artwork that adorns the album covers.
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| | Groveport's downtown project could soon be a reality 07/06/2011 Builder Don Ignash hopes to start construction of the Groveport Town Center by this fall.
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| | Groveport Independence Day parade photos 07/05/2011 Photos from the 2011 parade
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| | Brutus Buckeye visits Groveport kids' parade 07/05/2011 Rain doesn't dampen spirits
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| | Local cowgirl excels at fair 07/05/2011 Wins barrel racing event
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| | Americana music at Groveport summer concert series 07/05/2011 Next concert is July 17 in Heritage Park.
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| | Groveport restaurant robbed 06/30/2011 First armed robbery of the year in Groveport
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| | Groveport Police may get more money for working at night 06/28/2011 Also: bids are in for Lesleh Avenue and Groveport Road sewer projects
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| | Groveport Council wants more sidewalk options 06/28/2011 Sidewalks proposed for Hendron Road and Wirt Road
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| | Groveport's Independence Day festivities set 06/27/2011 Parade and fireworks on July 2
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| | Groveport Relay for Life 2011 06/27/2011 Photos of the event
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| | Oh "deer!" 06/27/2011 Deer visits Groveport yard
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| | CW school board considers two levy options 06/22/2011 Aiming for the November ballot
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| | Groveport City Council approves funding sidewalk study 06/21/2011 $5,000 study will explore the potential for sidewalks on Wirt Road and Hendron Road
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| | City to build tennis courts at Canal Winchester High School 06/21/2011 City of Canal Winchester set aside $80,000 in its budget for construction of the courts.
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| | Plane crash at Rickenbacker Airport 06/20/2011 Crash happened June 19 as plane was taking off.
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| | Part of Walnut Woods Metro Park to open soon 06/20/2011 Area west of Richardson Road will be first to open
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| | Multi-use trail bridge installation over U.S. 33 delayed 06/20/2011 Waiting on wood from Brazil
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| | Groveport Madison superintendent making plans to step down 06/16/2011 McKenzie makes announcement at board meeting
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| | Water company wants Madison Twp. residents' opinions 06/16/2011 Survey being conducted regarding water softening
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| | Groveport considering building more sidewalks 06/15/2011 Sidewalks potentially for Hendron Road and Wirt Road
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| | Large Civil War encampment on June 25-26 06/15/2011 To be held in Reynoldsburg
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| | City of Groveport's income tax revenue declines 06/14/2011 Down 5.78 percent
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| | Groveport Summer Concert Series 06/14/2011 Music in the air in Heritage Park
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| | Groveport Nature Fair 06/13/2011 Photos from the event
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| | Honored GMHS teacher helps out fellow instructor in need 06/07/2011 Teacher of the year offers her prize to colleague
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| | Strayer steps down as CW development director 06/07/2011 Plus KIDSConnect honors the military in CW
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| | SE Library kicks off its summer reading program with a party 06/06/2011 Photos from the event.
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| | School's Out Beach Party! 06/06/2011 Photos from the event at Groveport's Crooked Alley KidSpace
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| | Groveport policeman saves boy from drowning in creek 06/01/2011 Officer Gary York takes heroic action
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| | It's official: Brobst now administrator; Garvin is trustee 06/01/2011 Changes in Madison Twp. government
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| | Groveport CIC supports new downtown plan 06/01/2011 Proposal to develop northeast corner of Main and Front streets.
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED June 1 06/01/2011 Readers speak out
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| | Groveport's "Safety Town" starts June 6 06/01/2011 Safety awareness program for kids
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| | Groveport Madison summer free lunch program 06/01/2011 To be held at six locations this summer
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| | Canal Winchester youth soccer 06/01/2011 Team tournament photos
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| | Memorial Day in Canal Winchester 05/31/2011 Photos of the ceremony
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| | Memorial Day 2011 in Groveport 05/31/2011 Photos of the parade and ceremony
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| | CW Schools review levy options 05/25/2011 Several scenarios considered
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| | Flooded fields in Groveport 05/25/2011 Standing water along both sides of Old Hamilton Road
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| | A new plan for Groveport's downtown 05/24/2011 Don Ignash presents proposal to Groveport City Council
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| | CW's Fitness in the Park 05/23/2011 Exercising event raises money to fight cancer (see photos of the event)
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| | Relay for Life in Canal Winchester and Groveport 05/23/2011 Dates, times, and locations
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED May 20 05/20/2011 Readers speak out
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| | Brobst resigns as Madison Twp. trustee 05/20/2011 She will be considered for open township administrator job
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| | CW man wants to fix up railroad bridge 05/18/2011 Bridge spans Waterloo Street
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| | Reconstructed Lesleh Avenue to have unique design 05/18/2011 Design of Groveport street will help with stormwater runoff
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| | Another semi-truck almost stuck in Groveport's Blacklick Park 05/18/2011 Second time in recent years that a lost semi-truck ends up in park
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| | Memorial Day ceremonies 05/17/2011 Services in Canal Winchester and Groveport
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| | CW School Board to consider its levy options 05/17/2011 Also, two board members announce they won't run for re-election
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 05/16/2011 Activities, news, and events (updated June 1)
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 05/16/2011 Activities, news, and events (updated June 1)
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| | Groveport Madison Schools could consider levy 05/16/2011 Financial forecast shows improved numbers. Also: new bus contract saves money; school day start/end times.
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| | Cruiser softball team wins tournament opener 05/16/2011 Johnson fires a no hitter
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| | Princess Tea Party 05/16/2011 Photos from event held at Groveport Town Hall
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| | Super Walk 05/16/2011 Event promotes good health
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| | Planting poseys 05/16/2011 Volunteers help plant flowers in Groveport
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| | Cruisers are OCC champions 05/11/2011 Varsity softball team wins OCC Ohio Division
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| | Drug sweep at Groveport Madison High School 05/10/2011 Four students allegedly connected to marijuana found on school grounds
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| | Remembrances of Lincoln 05/10/2011 Presentation on May 31 at Groveport Town Hall
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| | CW illustrator contributes to new book 05/10/2011 A bit of state history flew into Winchester Trail Elementary School on the wings of a peregrine falcon.
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| | Lesleh Avenue reconstruction set to begin 05/10/2011 Residents to get look at final design plans at May 17 public meeting.
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| | "Strike Out Cancer" 05/09/2011 Photos from Groveport Madison Junior High softball tournament
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| | Rainbow graces sky 05/09/2011 Colorful sign of hope
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| | Cruiser band at Disney World 05/09/2011 Performed there during spring break
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| | Voters reject Canal Winchester Schools' levy 05/04/2011 Levy fails by 51 to 49 percent
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| | Madison Township Police levy passes 05/04/2011 Levy wins by 56-44 percent margin
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| | CW Joint Recreation District to undergo changes 05/04/2011 Looks to become a non-profit organization
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| | Letters to the Editor - UPDATED May 3 05/03/2011 Readers speak out
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| | Study indicates Groveport primed for business growth 05/03/2011 Groveport is "well positioned"
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| | Canal Winchester's Music & Art in the Park 05/03/2011 Kicks off May 20
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| | CW says farewell to Coach Mauro 05/02/2011 Mauro to take job at Edgewood High School
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| | Groveport Madison Alumni Banquet 05/02/2011 Classes of 1961 and 1986 to be honored
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| | Madison Twp. K9 unit on duty 05/02/2011 See a photo of J.T., the 110 pound German shepherd
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| | Groveport Police history explored in exhibit 04/27/2011 Artifacts, photos, and more will be on display
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| | Ways sought to solve problems at Groveport Madison High School 04/26/2011 Administrators say 70 percent of their workday is spent on student discipline issues.
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| | Groveport Madison's free summer lunch program expands 04/26/2011 Program adds mobile sites
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| | Madison Twp. police levy on May 3 ballot 04/25/2011 If approved, the levy would provide and maintain motor vehicles, communications, and other equipment, in addition to salaries.
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| | Groveport Madison school board approves OAPSE agreement 04/25/2011 OAPSE represents custodians, food service workers, secretaries, and support staff.
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| | Three Madison Twp. neighborhoods need sewers 04/25/2011 County says these neighborhoods are in the top 10 for lack of sewer
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| | Home invasion in Groveport 04/20/2011 Incident on Shellbark Court
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| | Groveport wants to jump start downtown development 04/19/2011 The land at the northeast corner of Main and Front streets has been fallow for more than seven years awaiting a development to take root there.
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| | Changes in store for Groveport's Farmers' Market 04/19/2011 The Groveport Farmers' Market will have a new name and a new home this summer.
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| | Madison Twp. K9 unit makes heroin bust 04/19/2011 Dog finds narcotics in car
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| | Most cuts will remain even if CW School levy passes 04/19/2011 But about 11 teachers could be restored if the ballot issue is approved.
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| | Youth sports photos 04/18/2011 Baseball and soccer teams excel
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| | Cruisers turn a triple play 04/12/2011 Varsity softball team pulls off play in win over Lakewood
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| | Groveport begins life as a city 04/12/2011 Groveport has begun its transition to city status.
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| | Pounds of pennies from CW to help Japan 04/12/2011 Indian Trail students raise $1,500 in pennies to help in disaster relief
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| | Senate Bill 5 and Groveport Madison Schools 04/06/2011 How will the legislation affect the district?
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| | CW Schools turn down OSFC funding 04/06/2011 School board says not at this time.
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| | Blacklick/Madison Twp. Plan in final phases 04/06/2011 Addresses land use, transportation, site design and other planning issues for next 10 years.
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| | Work progressing on new Walnut Woods Metro Park 04/05/2011 815 acre park is located around Lithopolis and Richardson roads
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| | Demise of off road bike trail frustrates CW riders 04/05/2011 Village workers dismantled site after complaints from community
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| | Canal Winchester's free tree giveaway 04/04/2011 75 trees to be given away
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| | Lions Club helps out 04/04/2011 Donates money to Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs
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| | Groveport Madison adjusts to state budget crunch 03/31/2011 "Not insurmountable," says Superintendent Scott McKenzie.
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| | Letters to the Editor - UPDATED March 29 03/29/2011 Readers speak out
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| | Big cuts for Canal Winchester Schools - UPDATED & REVISED 03/29/2011 Fewer teachers and staff, increased pay to play fees, tightened bus routes
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| | Paintball shootings target homes and cars in area 03/28/2011 Incidents occurred at March 25-27.
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| | Fighting back 03/28/2011 Women learn self-defense
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| | Kids' soccer tournament photos 03/28/2011 Early Bird tourney
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| | Groveport will not contest city status 03/22/2011 Review shows Census numbers are accurate
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| | State funding cuts to town of Groveport not severe 03/22/2011 State funds are a small portion of village's general fund
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| | State funding cuts to city of CW not large 03/22/2011 Reductions in state local government funding are not expected to hit Canal Winchester hard.
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| | Local governments look for ways to share services to save money 03/21/2011 Regional police department one of the items discussed
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| | Canal Winchester hydrant flushing 03/21/2011 Hydrant flushing is done twice a year
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| | Groveport might contest city status 03/15/2011 2010 U.S. Census numbers show Groveport now a city
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| | Canal Winchester ready to become a city 03/15/2011 Wheels are in motion for change from village to city
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| | Fatal crash in Madison Township 03/15/2011 On South Hamilton Road north of Reinbeau
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| | Canal Winchester to install sewer pipe lining 03/15/2011 Project begins April 4.
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| | Fire in Groveport 03/15/2011 At College and Grove streets
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| | Groveport Madison eliminates three administrator jobs 03/14/2011 School board takes action as cost cutting measure
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| | 2010 Census statistics for CW, Groveport, & Madison Twp. 03/14/2011 Population numbers
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| | Madison Twp.'s Larry Flowers named state fire marshal 03/11/2011 Duties begin April 4
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| | Groveport Madison students speak out 03/11/2011 Students oppose proposed changes to school day schedule
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| | Mad About Madison Expo 03/09/2011 Event seeks to help Madison Township community
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| | CW cheerleaders win state title 03/09/2011 Competition squad takes honors
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| | Groveport Police uniform stolen 03/08/2011 Uniform was taken from back of a dry cleaning truck
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| | Pedestrian killed in Groveport 03/08/2011 Hit by semi-truck
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| | Canal Winchester makes plans to improve Gender Road 03/08/2011 Improvements will be in two phases
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| | Letters to the Editor - UPDATED 03/03/2011 Readers speak out
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| | Groveport Madison and teachers agree on contract 03/01/2011 Agreement reached after months of negotiations
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| | Winter doesn't slow down Canal Winchester runners 03/01/2011 CW cross country team not afraid of the cold
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| | Groveport Council authorizes funds for those in need 03/01/2011 Money granted to Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs
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| | Groveport sewer project back on track 03/01/2011 Plus other Groveport Council news
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| | Groveport Madison Schools look to cut transportation costs 02/28/2011 Officials look to reduce the annual $5 million cost of student transportation by 15 percent.
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| | Carbon monoxide can be deadly 02/28/2011 A guest column by Madison Township Firefighter Rashid Taylor
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| | Groveport won't buy land for small park 02/23/2011 Village officials decided not to purchase the vacant lot at corner of College and Cherry streets.
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| | Madison Township Police get K-9 unit 02/23/2011 What has four legs, a law enforcement badge, and possesses a nose for drugs?
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| | CW looks into repairing rough railroad crossing 02/23/2011 Gender Road railroad crossing
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| | Madison Township and Columbus police break up burglary ring 02/22/2011 Madison Elementary went on lockdown during police operation at nearby house
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| | Canal Winchester's community garden 02/22/2011 After a long, white winter, it's time to start thinking green for spring!
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| | Women: learn self-defense techniques 02/21/2011 Training offered by Groveport Police and Groveport Parks & Rec
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| | Groveport Police officers honored 02/21/2011 Bell is officer of the year
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| | Motts receives photography award 02/21/2011 Honored by the PPA
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| | Groveport Madison instructor resigns after investigation 02/17/2011 Students at Middle School South accessed sexually explicit images stored on an iPad used for classroom reading instruction.
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| | Groveport Madison students want input on school day times 02/17/2011 Proposal would flip-flop elementary and high school time schedules.
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| | Abraham Lincoln visits Canal Winchester school 02/16/2011 Honest Abe - brought to 21st century life by actor Fritz Klein - visited Indian Trail
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| | Groveport Council considers donating to group fighting poverty 02/15/2011 Funds could go to Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs
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| | Improvements proposed to Links at Groveport clubhouse 02/15/2011 Project estimated at $188,000
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| | Groveport wants to keep its state local funding 02/15/2011 Council considering resolution asking state officials not to cut funds.
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| | Cruiser cheerleaders win competition & help fight cancer 02/14/2011 "Cheer for a Cure"
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| | Pruitt signs with Kent State 02/14/2011 Cruiser stand out to play football at KSU
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| | Poverty on the rise in Groveport Madison area 02/09/2011 Summit presented poverty information and the CGMHN's attempts to address it
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| | Bike path bridge installation delayed again 02/08/2011 Bridge will be part of Blacklick Trail bike path
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| | Canal Winchester could privatize management of its pool 02/08/2011 The CW swimming pool could be under new management this coming season.
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| | At the Southeast Library 02/07/2011 Activities and events
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| | Icy wind knocks down eagles' nest at Three Creeks 02/07/2011 Eagles first nested in park last year
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| | Groveport Community Schools' basketball teams win titles 02/07/2011 Boys and girls both are champs
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| | Community Summit on Poverty 02/02/2011 To be held Feb. 8 at Groveport Elementary School.
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| | Groveport Madison Schools will not put bond issue on May ballot 02/02/2011 Bond issue could appear on November ballot (story updated to include more board member comments)
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| | Breaking down the Super Bowl 02/02/2011 A column by Dedra Cordle
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| | Ground Chuck says, "Spring is on the way!" 02/02/2011 The Southeast Messenger's own groundhog foretells an early spring.
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| | Be prepared 02/01/2011 A message from the Groveport Police Chief
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| | Circumstances prevent bond issue from being on the May ballot 01/31/2011 Guest column by Groveport Madison Schools Superintendent Scott McKenzie
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| | CW School Board votes to place levy on May ballot 01/26/2011 It is back to the ballot in May for Canal Winchester Local Schools.
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| | Bierberg Mercantile to close 01/26/2011 It served as a small business incubator as well as an outlet for civic groups and organizations to sell their products
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| | Lesleh Avenue reconstruction to begin this summer 01/26/2011 Fifth street in Groveport to be improved since 2001
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| | Alleged sexual assault in Groveport 01/26/2011 Groveport Police are investigating
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| | Groveport to plant seeds for downtown development 01/25/2011 Market study, pocket park, razing old office building proposed
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| | 2010 a busy year for Madison Twp. police and fire 01/20/2011 Also, new signage helps cut down accidents on Shannon Road
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| | Park proposed at site of burned home in Groveport 01/19/2011 Property owner proposes selling the lot to the village for greenspace.
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| | Groveport moves toward possibly extending sewer line west 01/19/2011 Line could extend west from Greenpointe Drive to Saltzgaber Road
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| | Madison Christian ensemble wins piano for school 01/19/2011 Performers win holiday contest
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| | Groveport Madison school board to discuss bond issue 01/18/2011 Board will meet to talk about the issue on Jan. 20
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| | Get to know the community at the Southeast Chamber Expo 01/18/2011 The Expo will be Jan. 28 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Berwick Manor Restaurant, 3250 Refugee Road.
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| | CW Schools plan levy for May 3 ballot 01/12/2011 Levy would be a renewal
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| | Groveport Madison could take big hit in state funding 01/12/2011 Could be as much as a 20 percent cut in state funds
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| | More economically disadvantaged students in Groveport Madison 01/12/2011 Community Summit Feb. 8 to address the issue
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| | A change in direction for Groveport's downtown development 01/12/2011 Fresh ideas sought for stalled project
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| | Groveport raises recreation center membership fees 01/11/2011 Rates goes up 5 percent.
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| | Groveport considers extending sewer line west 01/11/2011 Council takes first step to potentially extending a sanitary sewer line west along a portion of Groveport Road.
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| | Burned house comes down 01/11/2011 Fire ravaged house on Dec. 14
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| | History of Lockbourne and Rickenbacker air bases 01/10/2011 Exhibit at Groveport Town Hall
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| | Learning about the effects of poverty 01/06/2011 Poverty Simulation seeks to teach about the struggle.
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| | Community works to save K-9 dog patrol from elimination 01/04/2011 They seek to save program from Fairfield County Sheriff's budget cuts
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| | What does the future hold for Madison Township? 01/04/2011 Blacklick-Madison Area Plan seeks to find out.
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| | Foley named to CW Landmarks Commission 01/04/2011 Commission oversees historic district
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| | New book explores historic crimes in Columbus 01/03/2011 Grave robbers, serial killers, drag queens, a costumed monster, street toughs, a professorial killer, gangs, and madmen populate the new book.
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| | Groveport home burglarized 12/28/2010 Burglars took two firearms and two televisions from a home on Elmont Place in Groveport on Dec. 27.
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| | Armed robbery in Southeast Columbus 12/28/2010 The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded money.
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED 12/27/2010 Readers speak out
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| | Groveport fire victims receive donations 12/27/2010 Community reaches out to the two families
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| | Treats for Troops 12/27/2010 Madison Christian School helps out
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| | Community pours out support for fire victims 12/22/2010 Donations at Groveport Presbyterian Church
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| | Santa Claus visits Madison Township 12/22/2010 Parades through Blacklick Estates
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| | Groveport Council delays vote on proposed rec center rate hike 12/21/2010 A final vote on the proposed membership rate increases for the Groveport Recreation Center has been put on hold until Jan. 10.
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| | Council approves 2011 Groveport village budget 12/21/2010 The 2011 total general fund budget reflects an increase of 6.69 percent over the 2010 budget.
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| | Madison Elementary students earn bicycles 12/21/2010 PDSi helps students
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| | GM teachers collect 2,500 items for food pantry 12/21/2010 winter food drive
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| | CW rejects downtown senior housing project 12/21/2010 Citizens opposed it
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| | CW Schools look to garner energy savings 12/21/2010 Energy audit could net big savings
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| | Donations being accepted to help fire victims 12/20/2010 Groveport home burned on Dec. 14
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| | Groveport Madison teachers reject contract offer 12/20/2010 The members of the Groveport Madison Local Education Association (GMLEA) voted to reject the the Groveport Madison Board of Education's "last, best and final offer" by a vote of 304-33.
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| | Fear of frying: a seasoned woman's venture into the kitchen 12/20/2010 A guest column by Patty Huston-Holm
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| | Madison Twp. places police levy on May ballot 12/16/2010 Plus: pollutant discharge rules; Ohio American Water; and street paving news
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| | Fire ravages old home in Groveport 12/15/2010 Three fire departments respond
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| | Groveport Madison teachers consider contract offer 12/15/2010 They've been working without a contract since June 30
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| | Groveport Council plans rate hike for recreation center 12/14/2010 Also: village income tax revenues are up; brick crosswalk test in place; golf clubhouse remodeling proposed
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| | Cruiser athletic/academic eligiblity standards could be raised 12/13/2010 If approved by the board, new standards could take effect in the spring of 2011.
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| | Groveport financial news 12/13/2010 Revenues slightly up for 2010
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| | Robotics champs 12/13/2010 Groveport team headed to state competition
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| | Holiday and winter safety tips 12/13/2010 From the Groveport Police Department
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| | Employees help co-worker who is ill with cancer 12/13/2010 The American Cancer Society recognized employees at the PetSmart Distribution Center in Groveport, for the help they have given a co-worker.
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| | Groveport Madison Schools to proceed with phone survey 12/09/2010 Survey seeks to find out why the last bond issue attempt in November failed and what citizens' thoughts are on a potential future bond issue.
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| | CW mayor questions pay raise for SWACO director 12/09/2010 SWACO feels contract is in line
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| | CW citizens oppose plan for senior housing in village's downtown 12/08/2010 Canal Winchester's Town Hall was packed well beyond capacity with residents supporting the appeal of a zoning variance for a proposed senior housing project.
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| | Cruiser cheerleaders take first place 12/07/2010 Americheer Challenge
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| | Man shot and killed outside a Groveport warehouse 12/06/2010 First murder in the village since 2007
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| | Groveport Police convince armed woman to surrender 12/06/2010 Confrontation on South Street was resolved peacefully after a two hour stand off.
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| | CW's Christmas in the Village 2010: Photos 12/06/2010 Photos from the event
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| | Christmas in Groveport: Photos 12/06/2010 Photos of Santa's arrival
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| | "The Nutcracker" 2010 12/06/2010 Performers from the Southeast area
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| | Improvements made to historic Hendren Cemetery 12/01/2010 Time, vandals, and progress had not been kind to the Hendren Cemetery.
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| | Town marshal and mayor were the law in old Groveport 12/01/2010 Mayor's court records reveal Groveport was a rough and ready town in its days as a port on the Ohio and Erie Canal.
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| | Groveport Council considers village's 2011 budget 12/01/2010 A tight budget in a tight economy
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| | Canal Winchester's Christmas in the Village 2010 11/30/2010 Event kicks off the holiday season
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| | Christmas in Groveport 11/30/2010 Groveport will be a festive place this holiday season.
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| | Famed comedic actor rehearses at Groveport Town Hall 11/30/2010 Robert Post brings his creativity to the historic building as he rehearses for upcoming shows.
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| | Fish return to Heron Pond at Three Creeks Metro Park 11/30/2010 Pond re-stocked after last summer's weather killed off fish
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| | Groveport considers raising recreation center rates 11/23/2010 Groveport Village Council is divided on a proposal to raise membership fees at the Groveport Recreation Center.
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| | Groveport Madison Schools outline potential budget cuts 11/22/2010 Everything is on the table for review
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| | Groveport Madison school board debates bond issue 11/22/2010 School officials want to do a phone survey of voters to get their opinions
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| | Stacking up! 11/22/2010 Madison Elementary students master speed cup stacking.
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| | Cruiser athletes could face tougher academic standards 11/22/2010 Eligibility requirements may become more strict
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| | Moling a Buckeye 11/22/2010 Signs letter of intent
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| | Madison Township to seek police levy 11/18/2010 The Madison Township trustees plan on placing a police levy on the May 3 ballot
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| | Cruisers Perry and Johnson sign letters of intent 11/17/2010 Both headed for Kent State University
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| | Fire prevention poster contest 11/17/2010 Student visits Madison Twp. fire station
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| | CW Schools weighing their financial options 11/16/2010 If there is one thing certain about state funding for education, it is that it is uncertain.
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| | Construction of bike trail bridge delayed 11/16/2010 Construction delays slowed progress on the installation of the Blacklick Trail bicycle path bridge over U.S. Route 33.
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| | New film depicts heroics of CW resident 11/16/2010 Hollywood was the farthest thing from Jess Knowlton's mind in 2001 when he and a fellow employee chased down an unmanned runaway train
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| | CW hosts Foundation Game and book drive 11/16/2010 Basketball teams help raise money and obtain books for CW Human Services
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| | Katie Smith visits GMHS 11/16/2010 Talks with girls basketball team
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| | Letters to the editor 11/15/2010 Readers speak out
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| | Groveport Madison teachers' union makes its presence known 11/11/2010 GMLEA members and supporters pack school board meeting with standing room only crowd to show their displeasure about the lack of progress being made on contract negotiations.
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| | Groveport Madison facing budget cuts in 2011-12 11/11/2010 Cuts due to expected loss of state and federal funding
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| | Groveport's 2011 budget reflects tight economic times 11/09/2010 Village looks to save money while still providing services
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| | Firefighter contract approved 11/09/2010 Madison Township trustees and Local 2507 agree on terms
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| | Groveport financial news 11/09/2010 Income tax revenues slightly up in October for village
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| | CW can't crack Big Walnut 11/08/2010 Indians fall 44-20 in first round of football playoffs
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| | Santa's North Pole at Groveport Town Hall 11/08/2010 An animated ceramic village representing Santa's North Pole will be on display at Groveport Town Hall
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| | 4H volunteers recognized 11/08/2010 Franklin County Awards banquet
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| | Youth soccer champions 11/08/2010 Photos
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| | Kids helping kids 11/08/2010 Groveport students trick or treat for UNICEF
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| | Eagle Scout organizes cemetery improvements 11/08/2010 Betzer Cemetery fixed up
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| | Local election results 11/03/2010 Unofficial 2010 election totals
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| | Groveport Madison bond issue fails 11/03/2010 District will seek to place it on the ballot again in May
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| | CW rec levy and bond issue rejected 11/03/2010 Voters soundly rejected the Canal Winchester Joint Recreation District's (CWJRD) recreation operating levy and bond issue.
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| | Groveport charter changes approved 11/03/2010 Approved by 55 to 45 percent
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| | Voters approve CW charter changes 11/03/2010 Gets village ready for cityhood
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| | CW rejects senior housing project 11/02/2010 Council votes 4-3 to turn down proposal
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| | Veterans Day in Groveport 11/01/2010 Bobbie Mershon is guest speaker
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| | CW pays tribute to veterans with photo display 11/01/2010 The display will be featured at the village's municipal building throughout November.
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| | Tornado rips through Madison Township and Groveport 10/27/2010 It looked as if a big fist had come smashing down out of the sky
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| | History Comes Alive 10/27/2010 Groveport historic cemetery tour photos
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| | Groveport's Apple Butter Day meets its budget 10/26/2010 Groveport's 37th annual Apple Butter Day festival met its budget requirement, according to Groveport Finance Director Ken Salak.
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| | Groveport Middle School South students help fight autism 10/26/2010 Students raised more than $900 for research and awareness.
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| | Letters to the editor (UPDATED Oct. 26) 10/22/2010 Readers speak out
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| | Groveport Madison meets Race to the Top deadline 10/22/2010 Administrators and teachers' union leaders agree to submit application for $960,000 in federal funding
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| | Classic chevys to be auctioned off 10/22/2010 Part of long time Chevy dealer Bob McDorman's 150 car collection
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| | Socctoberfest winners 10/22/2010 Area youth soccer teams win titles
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| | Communication confusion regarding Lithopolis Road fire 10/21/2010 An 81-year-old woman died as a result of an Oct. 7 house fire on Lithopolis Road
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| | Groveport Madison schools facing a financial pinch 10/21/2010 Five year forecast shows losses in four of next five years.
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| | Groveport Road temporary closure 10/21/2010 Part of Alum Creek Drive/Groveport Road project
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| | Thefts are a problem in the Groveport area 10/20/2010 "Everyone needs to be aware of theft risks these days," said Groveport Mayor Lance Westcamp.
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| | Library seeks support for levy 10/20/2010 Without passage of Issue 4 on Nov. 2, the Columbus Metropolitan Library system will lose more than half its budget.
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| | Toberen wins at Fairfield County Fair 10/20/2010 Rachel Toberen, 13, of Canal Winchester won Grand Reserve Champion Commercial Ewe
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| | Pets on parade 10/19/2010 Pets wear their Halloween costumes
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| | Dress code crackdown at CW Middle School 10/19/2010 Plus news on the CW Schools' transportation study
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| | Apple Butter Day 2010 10/11/2010 Photos from the event
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| | Canal Winchester homecoming 2010 10/11/2010 Photo of the homecoming court
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| | Groveport Madison may miss out on Race to the Top funding 10/11/2010 For the second time in less than a year, Groveport Madison Local Schools could be missing out on federal Race to the Top educational funding.
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| | Groveport Madison voters to decide on $113.7 million bond issue 10/11/2010 Issue would fund the construction of new school buildings
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| | CW levy and bond issue would fund park complex 10/11/2010 The CWJRD hopes voters on Nov. 2 will approve a 1.27 mill, $10 million, 30 year bond issue and a 0.86 operating levy for a proposed 50 acre recreational complex.
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| | CW charter amendments on Nov. 2 ballot 10/11/2010 Village prepares to become a city
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| | Buckeyes move to No. 1 10/09/2010 Ohio State University defeated Indiana 38-10 in Ohio Stadium on Oct. 9 and moved to No. 1 in the AP poll after Alabama lost to South Carolina.
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| | Spiking cancer 10/06/2010 Volley for the Cure
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| | Two senior housing developments planned for CW 10/06/2010 Canal Winchester could become home to two new senior developments with one located near the Gender Road commercial corridor and another downtown at the site of the former Davis Paint complex.
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| | Turkey shoot is an autumn tradition 10/05/2010 It's a turkey shoot, a friendly competition where marksmen test their skills against one another in an effort to win a meaty prize.
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| | Wheeling through history: Rickenbacker cars 10/05/2010 A little over a half dozen classic Rickenbacker cars, along with their owners, met at Motts Military Museum in Groveport.
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| | Apple Butter Day is coming 10/04/2010 The second Saturday in October is a special time in the village of Groveport where people gather to enjoy each other's company and some warm, tasty apple butter.
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| | What does Apple Butter Day mean to you? 10/04/2010 Thoughts on the festival
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| | Refugee Road/Chatterton Road/Noe-Bixby Road improvements meeting 10/04/2010 Public meeting
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| | Trick or treat times 2010 09/29/2010 Beggars Night
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| | CW seeks photos of veterans 09/29/2010 For Veterans Day display
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| | Cruiser running back scores three TDs 09/28/2010 But Grove City still topples Groveport Madison
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| | Taking stock of Madison Township 09/28/2010 Madison Township residents gathered to help Franklin County planners craft a vision of the area decades into the future.
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| | Groveport lays out tax plan to attract business 09/28/2010 Plus, council approves several projects
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| | Safety first 09/28/2010 Groveport Police child safety class
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| | Groveport residents go on Honor Flight 09/27/2010 Ken Davis and Hank Schrader
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| | Artist's book to help CW Human Services 09/27/2010 Proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to Canal Winchester Human Services
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| | CW plans tire sweep at Walnut Creek 09/27/2010 Canal Winchester will hold its third annual tire sweep and creek cleanup along Walnut Creek on Oct. 16.
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| | Groveport Road closure 09/22/2010 Near Alum Creek Drive
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| | Groveport set to approve parks master plan 09/21/2010 Plan plots out the growth and development of village parks, as well as positions the town to seek grants to fund future park projects.
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| | SWACO states its case in Canal Winchester 09/21/2010 SWACO seeking rate increase
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| | Groveport prepares for Main Street repaving 09/21/2010 Brick crosswalks to be removed.
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| | Removal of playground slide defended 09/21/2010 Blacklick Park slide considered unsafe
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| | Groveport's Hometown Car Show 2010 09/20/2010 Photos from the event
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| | Three vie for 19th Ohio House seat 09/20/2010 Three candidates are seeking election on Nov. 2 as state representative for the 19th district of the Ohio House of Representatives.
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| | Summer vacation means it's turtle time! 09/20/2010 Guest column by Groveport Madison teacher Chris Downing
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| | Groveport Police offer women's self defense class 09/20/2010 Women will learn how to recognize and fight off hand and arm grasps, arm grabs, grabs from behind, choke holds and other unwanted touches by an attacker.
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| | Canal Winchester's Historic Ghost Tour 09/15/2010 To be held Oct. 1 & 2
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| | Slip, slidin' away 09/14/2010 Slide removal prompts poetry; plus other Groveport news on finances, Hall of Honor and more.
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| | OSU photos: Bucks defeat Hurricanes 09/14/2010 Ohio State defeated the University of Miami 36-24 on Sept. 11.
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| | Everyone into the pool! 09/13/2010 Groveport's Paws in the Pool
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| | GM Schools hire deputy superintendent 09/09/2010 Board also hires architect for bond issue
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| | Serving those who serve 09/09/2010 Madison Township honors first responders
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| | Trash pick up rates to rise in Canal Winchester 09/08/2010 New contract no longer includes curbside recycling.
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| | Walnut Woods Metro Park taking shape 09/08/2010 Conceptual plans for park include trails, adventure course, and more
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| | Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival photos 09/07/2010 Photos from the event
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| | Youth sports champs 09/07/2010 Photos of area champion youth soccer teams
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| | Quilters happily create works of art 08/31/2010 Canal Winchester's Quilters on the Canal
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| | Hometown Car Show 08/30/2010 The Hometown Car Show will be held the afternoon of Sept. 19 on Groveport's historic Main Street.
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| | Pelotonia in Groveport - UPDATED 08/25/2010 Read about Megan LaFollette's and Beth Stevenson's experiences
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| | Heron Pond fish kill update 08/25/2010 Low oxygen the culprit.
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| | At the Southeast Library 08/25/2010 Fall programs and events.
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| | CWHS alumni social get together 08/25/2010 On Sept. 5 at CW High School
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| | Merit pay raises reinstituted for Groveport village employees 08/24/2010 Employees have not had merit pay increases since 2008
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| | Citizen suggests way for Groveport to save money on projects 08/24/2010 "There's gotta be a way to do it cheaper."
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| | Spielman Gridiron Classic 08/23/2010 Groveport Madison High School will host the Spielman Gridiron Classic at Cruiser Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 28.
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| | Fins and Feet 08/23/2010 The Groveport Parks and Recreation Fins and Feet Youth Biathlon
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| | Groveport to repave Main Street 08/19/2010 The project is expected to begin the week of Sept. 20.
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| | Madison Twp. considers raising community center fees 08/19/2010 New rates could go into effect in 2011
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| | Canal Winchester Labor Day festival (updated) 08/18/2010 Following a tradition that began in 1920, Canal Winchester will hold its annual Labor Day Festival from Sept. 4, 5 & 6 in the village's historic downtown.
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| | Cruiser footballers get a new look 08/18/2010 Donations pay for new uniforms
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| | CW recreation bond issue and levy on Nov. 2 ballot 08/17/2010 Funding from the bond issue would be used to purchase and develop park land with access off of Gender and Groveport roads and the levy would be used to operate and maintain the site.
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| | Fish kill at Heron Pond 08/17/2010 According to Metro Parks officials, dead fish were noticed floating on Heron Pond in Three Creeks Park on Aug. 15.
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| | Groveport saves up funds for a few projects 08/17/2010 Even with the rough economy and lagging income tax revenues, the village of Groveport expects to have about $571,263 available to use for a few projects before the year ends.
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| | Pelotonia route through Groveport 08/17/2010 Around 4,000 bicyclists to pedal through town on Saturday, Aug. 21.
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| | Groveport school wins video contest 08/17/2010 Groveport Madison Middle School South was one of three Central Ohio schools to win
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| | Groveport KidsFest 08/16/2010 Photos from the event
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| | Alum Creek Drive widening and resurfacing project to begin 08/16/2010 The project is in preparation for the future reconstruction and realignment of Groveport Road in the area, which is currently in the design phase.
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| | Future uses pondered for Groveport Elementary and Junior High 08/12/2010 "Our goal is to see these buildings remain viable contributors to the community once they are no longer used as schools," said Superintendent Scott McKenzie.
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| | New options sought for Groveport Town Center 08/11/2010 Village and developer want to jump start stalled downtown project
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| | Brown Dog Day 08/09/2010 Photos from the event
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| | Touch a Truck 08/09/2010 Photos from the event
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| | CW's Blues and Ribfest 08/09/2010 Photos from the event
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| | Wildermuth wins at State Fair 08/09/2010 Christy Wildermuth of Canal Winchester exhibited the Reserve Champion Corriedale Market Lamb
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| | Bark for Life comes to Groveport 08/06/2010 Bark For Life is a Relay For Life fundraising event that honors the care-giving qualities of canine companions.
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| | SWACO wants to raise trash fees (updated) 08/03/2010 Decision on rate hike pending
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| | More Franklin County Fair photos 08/03/2010 See area youths who excelled at the fair
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| | Youth sports championship photos 08/03/2010 Baseball and softball champs
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| | Changes proposed for Groveport Village Charter 08/02/2010 Groveport voters to decide on charter amendments on Nov. 2.
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| | Franklin County Fair photos 08/02/2010 Local winners/exhibitors
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| | Groveport Madison places $113.7 million bond issue on the ballot 07/29/2010 The action, taken at the board's July 28 meeting, was not unanimous as one board member, Bryan Shoemaker, voted against placing the bond issue on the ballot.
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| | Groveport denies de-annexation request 07/28/2010 Groveport Village Council rejected a de-annexation request by Marc and Roger Studley of Access Storage.
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| | Shannon Road project hampered by delays 07/28/2010 A project to relocate part of Shannon Road near Winchester Pike as well as construct a paved recreational path has fallen behind schedule.
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| | Lithopolis gets funding for Columbus Street 07/28/2010 $1.3 million was awarded by the Ohio Public Works Commission for the Columbus Street Reconstruction Project.
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| | Rolling Acres growing wild 07/28/2010 High grass on vacant lots in Rolling Acres is creating a paradise for skunks, opossums, raccoons, and snakes, but a nightmare for residents.
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| | Groveport police officers hurt in car crash 07/27/2010 Accident happened July 23
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| | CW stadium renovations underway 07/26/2010 New artificial turf and other improvements being installed at no cost to taxpayers
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| | Spin-a-Thon in CW fights cancer 07/26/2010 Team Speranza raising funds for Pelotonia and cancer research
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| | Steinbrenner once called Groveport his home 07/20/2010 The late owner of the New York Yankees lived on Front Street
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| | Christmas in July Toy Run 07/20/2010 125 motorcycles make the run
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| | CW considers texting while driving ban 07/20/2010 The texting ban bandwagon continues to roll across Ohio, gaining supporters in Canal Winchester and, while the legislation is intended to save lives, the question becomes - how enforceable is the law?
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| | Metro Parks presents concepts for Walnut Woods 07/19/2010 Park could open in 2011
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| | Groveport Madison reduces amount of potential bond issue 07/15/2010 The Groveport Madison Board of Education has trimmed $10.8 million from the district's proposed bond issue.
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| | Agitated naked man confronts police 07/13/2010 It took five police officers from three police departments to subdue an agitated, brawny, naked man who was allegedly on a rampage at a gas station.
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| | Groveport Council ends land deal 07/13/2010 Groveport Village Council repealed legislation that would have authorized the sale of a small parcel of land in the village's historic downtown.
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| | CW's Blues and Rib Fest 07/13/2010 Festival is set for Aug. 6 & 7
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| | Warehouse roof collapses in Groveport 07/13/2010 Heavy rains contributed to collapse
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| | Groveport Main Street paving project faces opposition 07/07/2010 Plans to repave part of Groveport's Main Street are having a bumpy ride after a citizens' group gathered petitions opposing paving over the brick crosswalks.
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| | Charter changes proposed for Canal Winchester 07/07/2010 CW voters face approving updates to the charter-one that will guide the village as it crosses the threshold to city status.
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| | Pelotonia: To end cancer 07/06/2010 The stories of two riders plus information about Pelotonia
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| | Groveport Independence Day parade 07/06/2010 Photos from the parade held July 3
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| | CW's Hanners was an all around athlete 07/01/2010 "Roger could throw the ball pretty hard and was an all-around athlete..."
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| | Groveport readies for Independence Day fun 06/30/2010 Parade, fireworks, plus GYAA festivities on July 3
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| | Groveport's Main St. paving project in limbo 06/29/2010 Plans to repave part of Groveport's Main Street have hit a snag.
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| | Ohio American Water denied in request to regain rate increases 06/29/2010 OAW provides water to Blacklick Estates in Madison Township
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| | Almost got it! 06/28/2010 Cruiser summer volleyball photo
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| | Kids sports title photos 06/28/2010 Local winners
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| | CW teachers to get no increase in base pay 06/22/2010 "The education of our kids means more to them than dollars and cents," stated Board President David Brobst.
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| | New home for Lithopolis government 06/21/2010 Lithopolis' municipal village offices now have a permanent home in a restored more than century old farmhouse.
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| | Burglaries on the rise in Madison Township 06/17/2010 Imagine walking in the door from a long day at work only to discover you have been robbed, in the middle of the day, in a neighborhood filled with people.
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| | Cruiser Academy gets a new home 06/16/2010 New site called an almost "ideal location."
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| | Safety Town 06/16/2010 Kids learn to be safe at this Groveport program
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| | Letters to the editor 06/16/2010 Readers speak out
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| | De-annexation delayed in Groveport 06/15/2010 Marc and Roger Studley, who operate Access Storage on the site, are seeking to de-annex their approximately 26.1 acres.
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| | Groveport revenues up in May 06/15/2010 Also: grants to create jobs at Groveport businesses
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| | Help the Cruiser football team 06/15/2010 Groveport Madison team seeks donations for new uniforms
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| | Airplane noise hotline 06/15/2010 Noise from Rickenbacker Airport flights
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| | Metro Parks open house 06/15/2010 View proposals for new Walnut Woods park
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| | Groveport Madison starts bond issue process 06/14/2010 Bond issue targeted for Nov. 2 ballot
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| | Hoopin' it up! 06/09/2010 Outdoor basketball courts are making a comeback at a Groveport Madison schoolyard.
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| | CW residents oppose housing project 06/09/2010 The proposed 1.9-acre Francis Park site is located on West Waterloo Street.
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| | CW stadium renovations begin 06/09/2010 New artificial turf and more.
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 | The arts thrive in Canal Winchester 05/11/2010
Canal Winchester is rich in local history, but its riches also lie in the artists who comprise the creative side of the village.
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| | Canal Winchester's Music & Art in the Park 05/03/2010 Canal Winchester's free Music & Art in the Park summer concert series kicks off on May 21
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| | Win-Win Agreement in limbo 04/28/2010 Columbus could drop out; Groveport Madison and Canal Winchester react
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| | Lithopolis refines financial program 04/28/2010 Plus: Lithopolis Police news
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| | Shannon Road to close for reconstruction 04/27/2010 The project will realign Shannon Road along Blacklick Creek.
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 | Kids sports championship photos 04/27/2010 Soccer, baseball, and basketball champs!
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| | Madison Twp. police levy on May ballot 04/26/2010 A Madison Township police operating tax levied in 1984 is still collecting the same amount of money as when it was enacted.
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 | Economics comes to life for CW fourth graders 04/26/2010 For this project students must do everything a real businessperson must do.
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| | Groveport Madison revises its four building options 04/21/2010 Being considered is the fate of the district's 10 aging school buildings, which includes two structures - Groveport Elementary and the junior high - on the National Register of Historic Places.
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| | CW Schools won't reinstate vocational agriculture 04/21/2010 Parents and students crowded into the Canal Winchester Board of Education meeting April 19, asking the district to continue offering vocational agriculture.
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| | CW considers 50 unit senior housing complex 04/21/2010 Neighbors oppose proposed development
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| | Madison Twp. addressing abandoned properties 04/21/2010 Madison Township has a list of vacant parcels, such as one dating from the late 1990s, that are racking up bills for mowing assessments.
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| | Groveport unveils master parks plan 04/20/2010 Did you know the village of Groveport has about 484 acres of park land?
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| | Groveport Madison to lease classroom space at warehouse 04/19/2010 Groveport Madison Local Schools will lease office space for classroom use in the former Sofa Express warehouse, located at 4600 S. Hamilton Road.
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 | Science Olympiad students learn more than just science 04/19/2010 The Science Olympiad team at Canal Winchester gives new meaning to the phrase "hands-on learning."
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 | GMHS' Smith signs on to play volleyball and study at Urbana 04/19/2010 Academic and athletic standout
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| | Flyers Pizza & Subs celebrates 1st anniversary -paid advertising 04/19/2010 Specialty pizza taste test event April 20 at Flyer's Pizza! First anniversary celebration April 26 - May 1 (10-30 percent off!)
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 | What are the Groveport Madison School district boundaries? 04/16/2010 See a map of the district.
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| | Health district shortfall could lead to levy 04/14/2010 "There was some lively conversation regarding the health department budget," said Lithopolis Mayor Eric Sandine at Lithopolis Village Council's April 13 meeting.
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| | CW Schools drop vocational agriculture program 04/14/2010 The Canal Winchester Board of Education eliminated vocational agriculture, as well as the Transitions program, beginning with the 2010-11 school year.
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| | Groveport revenues remain down 04/13/2010 But Finance Director Ken Salak sees signs of fiscal hope. Plus news about a downtown parking lot and repairs to the log house
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| | Studley wants to de-annex from Groveport 04/13/2010 Marc Studley is seeking to de-annex his properties on the southwest corner of Groveport and Saltzgaber roads from the village of Groveport.
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 | Under control 04/12/2010 Firefighters rush in, but happily there was no fire in downtown Groveport
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 | Getting back to nature 04/12/2010 "Natural play areas are places where you can go off trail and explore the forest, creek, and field," said Metro Parks Naturalist Jill Snyder.
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| | Canal Winchester ponders charter changes 04/12/2010 With the village facing city status at the conclusion of the 2010 U.S. Census, Canal Winchester's charter commission is wrestling with ways to ease the transition before placing proposed charter changes on the fall ballot.
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| | Metro Parks to expand Three Creeks bike path 04/08/2010 Work has begun on extending the Blacklick Trail bicycle path at Three Creeks Metro Park. Project expected to be completed by this fall.
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| | Groveport Madison resolves transportation issue 04/08/2010 Agreements made with Petermann, LLC
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| | CW recreation district could seek levy this fall 04/07/2010 With participation outpacing an all volunteer staff, coupled with the opportunity to purchase park land at an affordable cost, the CW Joint Recreation District is considering placing a levy on the fall ballot.
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| | Several groups seek Canal Winchester grant funding 04/07/2010 $27,775 in community grant requests made, but only $26,000 is available.
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 | Groveport Madison presents a musical spoof 04/06/2010 Groveport Madison High School will present, "The Butler Did It - SINGING."
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| | Madison Twp. to fix crumbling Lehman Road 04/05/2010 Lehman Road is a former farm road that is now being beaten and battered by modern traffic.
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| | Groveport Madison considers four building options 04/01/2010 Citizens in the Groveport Madison Local School District will have four building options to consider when they attend an upcoming master facilities plan (MFP) community forum.
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| | GCS reaching out with My Wish program 04/01/2010 "The My Wish campaign was created (last fall) to build integrity, justice, love, and fun into our school as well as the community," said Michael Knutty, Groveport Community School special education aide.
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| | Groveport residents gain achievements 03/30/2010 Chris Burton named director in Wapakoneta; Warren Motts earns lifetime achievement award
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| | Women's self-defense training offered 03/29/2010 It can be a dangerous world out there and the Groveport Police Department wants to help women protect themselves.
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 | Skaters wheel into new CW skate park 03/29/2010 Skate park opened March 26 at Hanners Park
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| | At the Southeast Library 03/28/2010 Happenings at the library
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| | Lithopolis businesses may benefit from financial program 03/24/2010 Lithopolis Village Council moved one step closer to providing low or no interest loans to businesses impacted by the upcoming renovation of Columbus Street.
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 | Stuck truck 03/24/2010 Semi-truck gets wedged in at Groveport's Blacklick Park
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 | Groveport prepares to repair Log House 03/23/2010 The Log House has taken a beating from the weather and normal wear and tear.
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| | GM Schools opt to stay with Petermann for bus service 03/23/2010 The decision followed the completion of a comprehensive transportation study where school officials considered bringing student transportation back under direct district control
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| | New Canal Winchester skate park to open 03/22/2010 Opening set for March 26
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 | CW French students use technology in new way 03/19/2010 Some French students at Canal Winchester High School are learning that there is more to the Internet than Facebook and Instant Messages.
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| | New trash pick up rates for Madison Township 03/18/2010 Plus other Madison Twp. news on senior transportaton; water issues
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| | CW Human Services has a good year 03/17/2010 A foundation laid in 1955 in response to a devastating Canal Winchester house fire continues to serve the residents of the village and surrounding areas with support, assistance, and programming.
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 | "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" 03/17/2010 Madison Christian School presents musical
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| | Rarey wants parking lot in downtown Groveport 03/16/2010 Other council members oppose proposal (story updated and revised March 16)
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| | Donations begin to flow in for new CW stadium turf 03/16/2010 Donations have begun to stream in for the proposed new artificial playing surface at Canal Winchester High School's Mike Locke Stadium.
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| | CW Schools address staffing issues 03/16/2010 The Canal Winchester Board of Education unanimously decided not to fill the district's operations director position, which was originally cut in the 2007-08 school year.
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| | Groveport Madison master facilities plan progressing 03/15/2010 Community gets information about finances, enrollment, and building conditions
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| | Fired Groveport employee won't get appeal hearing 03/10/2010 Fired village of Groveport employee Rebecca Hutson will receive her back vacation pay, but will not be granted an appeal hearing about her termination before the mayor or council.
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| | Employee given warning about lost water bill payments 03/10/2010 A batch of water bill fund payments that was misplaced in the Groveport Municipal Building for nearly four months resulted in a clerical employee receiving a written warning in her personnel file.
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| | Canal Winchester named a Tree City USA 03/10/2010 It is the 17th year Canal Winchester has earned this national designation.
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| | Groveport Madison plans to open a conversion community school 03/09/2010 Groveport Madison School officials plan to open Cruiser Academy as a conversion community school for the 2010-11 school year.
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| | Soil contaminated at former service station site 03/09/2010 Contaminated soil at a former service station site at the northeast corner of Front and Main streets in Groveport is still awaiting clean up.
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| | Wellness Fair set for Groveport 03/08/2010 Learn about ways to find better health
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| | Meet with State Representative Marian Harris 03/08/2010 Public meeting set for Groveport
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| | Groveport Madison Schools Art Show 03/08/2010 See students artwork at Groveport Town Hall
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| | Canal Winchester prepares for city status 03/03/2010 Also, resident questions new water billing process
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 | Southeast Library adapts to modern times 03/03/2010 The information age we live in is a time of constant change and rapid innovation.
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 | Citizens group seeks to upgrade CW's Mike Locke Stadium 03/02/2010 Will try to raise private monies for artificial turf and other improvements
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 | Groveport Madison choir in fine voice 03/02/2010 The Groveport Madison High School Chamber Choir and soloists made beautiful music earning superior and excellent ratings at the District 15 competition on Feb. 13.
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| | GM Schools seek community input about future of school buildings 03/01/2010 The citizens of the Groveport Madison School District will get the chance to have their say at two upcoming community meetings regarding the future of the district's school buildings.
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 | Making reading fun 03/01/2010 A library is more than just shelves of books and rows of computers, it's a place where stories come alive.
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| | Winter taking toll on Columbus Street 02/24/2010 Also, Lithopolis works to recoup income tax monies
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| | Groveport Council reacts to misplaced water bill funds 02/23/2010 A batch of Groveport water bill funds that was misplaced in the municipal building for nearly four months stirred questions and tension
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| | Money missing from Groveport water bill fund 02/22/2010 An investigation regarding money allegedly missing from the village of Groveport's water fund bill collections lead to the termination of a village employee.
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| | Post secondary enrollment meeting at CWHS 02/22/2010 The Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program permits high school students to earn dual college and high school graduation credit through the successful completion of college courses.
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| | At the Southeast Library 02/22/2010 Story times and other special programs including Seussabration! and Noisy Tales with the NoisyGuy.
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| | Police levy set for Madison Township 02/18/2010 Armed with results of a community survey and with less than a day to get on the ballot for May, Madison Township trustees forged ahead with a 1.56-mill levy request for the police department.
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 | Lineks honored for their heroic actions 02/18/2010 Saved family from a burning house
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| | CW Council okays lumberyard demolition 02/17/2010 Also: SWACO says no to Canal Winchester
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| | Old 19th century newspapers make for lively reading 02/17/2010 While poking around in the archives of the Groveport Heritage Museum I found myself exploring a box containing 19th century Groveport newspapers - "The Rose Bud" of the 1850s and "The Groveport Observer" of the 1890s.
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| | GM Schools begin facilities review process 02/12/2010 "Our buildings aren't getting any younger," said Groveport Madison Superintendent Scott McKenzie. "We have to ask how long our buildings will be able to hold up."
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 | Snowstorm! 02/10/2010 A gallery of snow photos.
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| | Groveport takes action to create and save jobs in town 02/09/2010 Groveport village officials took steps to battle the rocky economy by enacting legislation to enhance job creation and job retention in town.
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| | Groveport senior transportation program on the move 02/09/2010 The Groveport senior transportation program has a new home.
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| | CW lumber yard demolition debated 02/02/2010 The owner of a former East Waterloo Street lumber yard wants to demolish the crumbling site, but without a redevelopment plan, the Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission is putting the brakes on the plan.
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 | Brown sounds right note as GMHS band director 02/02/2010 Music is in Sarah Brown's heart, mind, and soul and she has shared her knowledge of this art with students for the past 30 years.
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| | Groveport Madison to assess aging buildings; consider bond issue 01/28/2010 Groveport Madison Local Schools officials hope to create a new master facilities plan (MFP) this year to address the district's aging school buildings. (updated Feb. 2)
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 | Groveport Council approves land sale in a split vote 01/26/2010 The small vacant lot in Groveport's historic downtown may soon be filled.
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| | Citizens speak out about proposed OAW water rate hike 01/26/2010 Residents angry over poor water and budget-busting water bills flooded a public hearing with stories of debris-laden taps, appliances breaking down prematurely, and monthly bills pushing beyond $120.
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| | Lithopolis' Columbus Street to be reconstructed this summer 01/26/2010 "It's (Columbus Street) going to get a gigantic facelift," observed Councilman Mike Long. "It won't look the same."
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| | Madison Twp. to place police levy on May ballot 01/21/2010 The Madison Township trustees have approved placing a 1.56 mill police levy before voters in May.
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| | Groveport Town Hall refocuses on the arts 01/20/2010 "I'm really excited to see the targeted goals and eager to see what happens," said Councilwoman Jean Ann Hilbert.
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| | Canal Winchester considers water/sewer rate hike 01/20/2010 Water and sewer revenue is trickling in to Canal Winchester coffers, but expenses are flowing out and forcing the village to stem a stream of red ink by raising rates.
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| | Lithopolis gets funds to fix Columbus Street 01/18/2010 "This was our third attempt to receive funding," said Lithopolis Mayor Eric Sandine. "The project involves a grant of $669,000 and a loan of $655,250."
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 | Rosebriar unveils new "Romeo and Juliet" 01/18/2010 Rosebriar Shakespeare Company, Central Ohio's only year-round Shakespearean theatre troupe, kicks off the new year with an edgy and modernized production of the Bard's most famous tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet."
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| | Madison Twp. considers police levy options 01/14/2010 Limping along with no new funding in nearly 24 years, Madison Township police officers hope 2010 is their year to convince voters to add to law enforcement coffers.
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| | Madison Twp. ponders consolidation studies 01/14/2010 Madison Township officials are considering a proposed consolidation study that is drawing concern from law enforcement and fire department union representatives.
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| | CW and Madison Twp. could partner for development 01/14/2010 Madison Township and Canal Winchester could team up for economic development.
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| | Groveport Madison Schools won't seek Race to the Top funding 01/14/2010 Plus other Groveport Madison school news
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 | Cruiser cheerleaders win 01/13/2010 The Groveport Madison High School varsity competition cheerleader squad finished first at the Ohio State University Cheerleading and Dance Competition
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| | CW school bus incidents reduced 01/12/2010 Plus other CW school news
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| | Groveport looks to sell vacant lot in historic downtown 01/12/2010 A vacant lot that Councilwoman Jan Stoots once described as looking like "a missing tooth in the smile of downtown Groveport" may soon be filled. (updated Jan. 18)
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| | Groveport revenues up a bit 01/12/2010 Plus other Groveport Council news
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| | Blues & Ribfest finds new home in Canal Winchester 01/11/2010 Main Street Canal Winchester will play host for the Canal Winchester Blues & Ribfest (formerly the Pickerington Jazz, Blues & Ribfest) this summer in historic downtown Canal Winchester.
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| | Changes for Groveport Town Hall and senior transportation 01/07/2010 The trimming of the village of Groveport's 2010 budget will result in some changes to the senior transportation program as well as community programming.
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| | Jazz & Ribfest may move to Canal Winchester 01/05/2010 Pickerington's popular summer Jazz & Blues Ribfest could relocate to Canal Winchester following a "no" vote by the Pickerington Council Safety Committee to allow the event to be held in one of the city's parks.
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 | Miller still holds Cruiser basketball scoring record 01/05/2010 Groveport Madison High School's Allen Miller was a strong, quick, assertive athlete who was not to be denied and on Feb. 21, 1958 he proved it.
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| | Letters to the editor 01/05/2010 Readers speak out!
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| | Southeastern Chamber Expo set for Jan. 29 01/04/2010 See what the community has to offer.
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| | Madison Twp. partners with CW for sr. transportation 12/31/2009 Senior transportation in Madison Township is taking on a new look in 2010 with a switch in partnering from Groveport to Canal Winchester.
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 | Fences and America 12/30/2009 Smithsonian exhibit "Between Fences" at Groveport Town Hall
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 | Between Fences 12/14/2009 Smithsonian Exhibit comes to Groveport Town Hall
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 | Heroic actions subject of a film 12/28/2009 Looking back over a year filled with anguish following the death of his beloved wife, Hollie, Jess Knowlton is looking ahead to 2010 and the debut of a movie influenced by his heroic actions nine years ago.
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 | Injury doesn't slow down Crabtree 12/28/2009 What is the last thing you would see if you lost your vision tomorrow?
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| | Honoring the heroes of World War II 12/28/2009 U.S. veterans are dying at a rate of more than 1,000 a day, the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates.
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| | CW's "Do Not Knock" registry 12/28/2009 Canal Winchester residents now have more options available to control who knocks on their doors thanks to an ordinance passed by Canal Winchester Village Council.
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| | New year brings new hours at Ohio Historical Center 12/28/2009 New hours for the Ohio Historical Center in Columbus will take effect in January as work for the center's transformation into a collections learning facility gets underway.
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| | State Rep. Harris reviews 2009 at the Statehouse 12/27/2009 What a year it's been! For a first-time legislator, it was all I expected and not at all what I expected.
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| | Groveport approves budget in a divided vote 12/22/2009 Groveport Village Council approved a trimmed down version of the town's 2010 budget in a divided vote.
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| | Groveport finances rocky, but could be looking up in 2010 12/22/2009 An updated story on Groveport's financing and other village news
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| | CW gets funding for Gender Road 12/22/2009 Hot on the heels of a similar multi-million dollar award, Canal Winchester is on the receiving end of another $2 million grant for street improvements.
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 | Santa visits Madison Township 12/21/2009 Santa Claus and some of his elves visited Blacklick Estates in Madison Township on Dec. 20.
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 | Live Nativity in Groveport 12/21/2009 Groveport United Methodist Church's annual tradition
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| | Madison Twp. seeks police levy in 2010 12/17/2009 Facing another fiscal year with no new revenue for the police department, Madison Township is investigating the possibility of placing a police levy on the ballot in 2010.
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| | CW schools seek state monies for master building plans 12/15/2009 Plus other CW school news: Win-Win Agreement, state budget woes, farewell to two board members
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| | Groveport cuts budget, but also restores some items 12/15/2009 The village of Groveport trimmed its proposed 2010 budget, but it appears some items originally slated to be cut will not face the ax.
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| | Groveport revenue down, but development in 2010 is looking up 12/15/2009 The village of Groveport's finances have had a rocky 2009, but 2010 is holding some promise of financial renewal.
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| | Holiday safety tips 12/14/2009 Tips from the Groveport Police Department
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| | Winter safety tips 12/14/2009 The Groveport Police Dept. offers these winter safety tips.
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| | Metro Parks Winter Hike Series 12/14/2009 Franklin County Metro Parks will kick off its annual winter hikes series on Jan. 2. The schedule includes 13 guided and unguided hikes, each at a different park in the system.
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| | ODE clears Groveport Madison of allegation 12/10/2009 Finds "no evidence" to an allegation school officials asked for a student's building of attendance be changed so the student's failing test scores would not be included in the building's State Report Card results.
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| | CW proposes water/sewer rate increase 12/08/2009 Plus other Canal Winchester Council news
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| | Lithopolis enacts sex offender residency restrictions 12/08/2009 Plus other Lithopolis Council news
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 | Celebrating Christmas 12/07/2009 See photos of fun filled holiday events in Canal Winchester, Groveport, and Lithopolis
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 | McKee named to Groveport Hall of Honor 12/02/2009 McKee was an all around athlete at Groveport Madison in the mid 1960s
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 | Cruiser Marching Band rated superior 12/01/2009 It's the band's 19th superior rating in the last 21 years
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| | PUCO staff recommends lower OAW water rate hikes 12/01/2009 A staff report to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is recommending much lower water/sewer rate increases than the ones requested by Ohio American Water (OAW).
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 | Family Literacy Night 11/30/2009 Groveport Madison Schools promote reading
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 | The Nutcracker 11/25/2009 Southeast area dancers from BalletMet perform in holiday classic
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| | Groveport slicing and dicing its 2010 budget 11/24/2009 Go Groveport could be spared the budget ax (story updated and revised Nov. 24)
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| | Groveport reins in downtown project 11/24/2009 Council limits marketing agreement for site; also, rec center rates might rise (story updated and revised Nov. 24)
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 | Stacking up 11/24/2009 Cup stackers try to set world record
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| | Canal Winchester's Christmas in the Village 11/23/2009 Canal Winchester's annual storybook Christmas celebration will be held in the village's historic downtown on Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 from 6-9 p.m.
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 | Morning on the farm 11/23/2009 Animals at Slate Run Living Historical Farm enjoyed the late autumn sunlight on a recent November morning.
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| | Madison Twp. officially opposes water rate increase 11/19/2009 The Madison Township trustees officially declared their opposition to a proposed water and sewer rate increase filed by Ohio American Water (OAW) with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO).
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| | Christmas in Lithopolis 11/19/2009 Lithopolis will be full of Christmas spirit this December with special events planned to celebrate the season.
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 | Christmas in Groveport 11/18/2009 Groveport will ring in the Christmas season with its traditional tree lighting and a visit from Santa Claus as well as the third annual Hometown Holiday.
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 | Groveport names new police chief 11/17/2009 Ralph Portier named Groveport's new police chief. (updated Nov. 24 with photo).
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| | CW reviewing landlord utility billing 11/17/2009 Also, SWACO woes continue
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| | CW school roofs need repair 11/17/2009 Participation in a state cooperative purchasing program for a $100 fee could save Canal Winchester Local Schools big bucks when it comes to maintaining roofs.
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| | Gingerbread house contest 11/16/2009 The third annual gingerbread house contest marks the return of a Canal Winchester Christmas in the Village favorite.
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 | Hispanic heritage celebrated at CWHS 11/16/2009 Canal Winchester High School students recently studied various aspects of Hispanic culture and participated in Hispanic activities during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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| | Harris to hold town hall meeting in Groveport 11/12/2009 State representative to come to Groveport to hear from residents
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| | Lithopolis to regulate where sex offenders reside 11/11/2009 Lithopolis is joining other Central Ohio communities in establishing a prohibition against sexually-oriented offenders and narrowing the boundaries where offenders can reside.
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| | Economy blamed for stalled development 11/10/2009 The only thing growing at the northeast corner of Main and Front streets in Groveport is grass as the sluggish economy is being blamed for the lack of progress on the development planned for the site.
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| | Groveport facing tight 2010 budget 11/09/2009 Village officials look to nibble away at expenses
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 | Vintage trains and Erector Sets on exhibit 11/06/2009 The sounds of the "clickety-clack" of classic electric trains as well as the silvery sight of large Erector Set creations will be on view for the holiday season at Groveport Town Hall.
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| | GMHS gym roof still leaking 11/05/2009 When the weather forecast calls for rain, Groveport Madison High School basketball players don't look to the sky for raindrops, they look to the roof of their gymnasium.
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| | Veterans display in CW 11/05/2009 In honor of Veteran's Day, Canal Winchester has created a display honoring those who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.
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 | Mommy & Me costume contest 11/05/2009 Photo of the winners
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| | Southeast unofficial election results 11/04/2009 Unofficial results for November election
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 | Southeast election summary 11/04/2009 Incumbents had a rough Election Day in the Southeast area as several of them were unseated in local races.
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| | Voters' Guide for Canal Winchester, Groveport, and Madison Twp. 11/03/2009 Candidate profiles for Groveport Council, Groveport school board, Canal Winchester Council, Canal Winchester school board, & Madison Township trustee
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| | Groveport officials to review 2010 budget 11/03/2009 Want to know how the village of Groveport plans to spend your tax money in 2010?
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| | Jarvis to resign from his CW Council seat 11/03/2009 Four Canal Winchester Village Council seats were up for grabs in the Nov. 3 election, but another seat will be vacant in January with the resignation of Bruce Jarvis.
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| | Residents wary of speeders 11/03/2009 Canal Winchester residents in the area of Deitz and Thrush drives are tired of motorists speeding through their neighborhood and want the village to take action.
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| | CW's Breakfast with Santa 11/03/2009 Canal Winchester's Breakfast with Santa will take place Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. at the Frances Steube Community Center located at 22 S. Trine St.
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| | Groveport police chief demoted 10/28/2009 Groveport Police Chief Gary York requested and received a voluntary demotion to patrol officer.
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| | Leaky GMHS gym roof repaired 10/27/2009 It's been a long process, but the leaky Groveport Madison High School gym roof is now repaired.
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| | Roundabouts planned for Alum Creek Drive 10/27/2009 Anyone who has to negotiate the Alum Creek Drive/Groveport Road intersection at peak traffic times knows what a congested mess it can be as semi-trucks and cars squeeze through the busy crossroads.
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| | Groveport Log House needs repairs 10/27/2009 The Groveport Log House has taken a beating from the weather and Groveport Village Council is considering a proposal to conduct about $40,000 worth of maintenance work on the historic structure.
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| | H1N1 vaccine delayed 10/27/2009 The Franklin County Board of Health announced it is necessary to delay the start of the school located H1N1 flu vaccination clinics.
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 | Remembering Shirley 10/26/2009 Ceremony honors Shirley Brobst
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| | Madison Twp. offers Blockwatch class 10/26/2009 Madison Township Police Officer Tim Johnson will hold a "Blockwatch Introductory Class" for residents of Madison Township, Groveport, Canal Winchester, and Obetz
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| | Madison Twp. fighting proposed water rate hike 10/22/2009 Ohio American Water (OAW) is asking the Public Utilities Commission (PUCO) to approve a four year, phased in 60 percent revenue hike request, but Madison Township residents want the commission to "just say no."
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| | Madison Twp. releases fire chief's performance audit 10/20/2009 Madison Township officials, on advice of their legal counsel, decided to release a copy of a performance appraisal of Madison Township Fire Chief Clifford Mason.
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| | Canal Winchester preps for worst case scenario 10/20/2009 The village of Canal Winchester is feeling an economic pinch.
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 | Well known Groveport policeman passes away 10/20/2009 The "Big Dog" is gone but not forgotten.
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| | Landlords oppose CW water billing plan 10/20/2009 The idea of billing landlords for tenant water usage opened a floodgate of opposition in Canal Winchester.
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| | No fees for Groveport residents 10/20/2009 Groveport Village Council decided village residents do not have to pay to reserve park shelters nor pay rental fees to use the rooms in Groveport Town Hall, log house, or KidSpace.
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| | CW schools and the OSFC 10/20/2009 In uncertain times, Canal Winchester Local School officials are looking for certainty in addressing a growing district needing more space at a cost that does not drive the district deeper in debt.
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 | Fall Ball for Pets 10/19/2009 Pets came out in their Halloween finery to help support Friends for Life Animal Haven its "Fall Ball for Pets" fundraiser at the Groveport Log House on Oct. 18.
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 | Madison Christian teams win MOCAL titles 10/16/2009 Varsity volleyball, varsity soccer, and junior high volleyball champs
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| | Groveport Madison probe to continue 10/15/2009 A school board member's efforts to end an internal investigation into where a Groveport Madison student was placed in the state student reporting system failed by one vote.
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| | GM school board to support Fight the Hike 10/15/2009 Groveport Madison schools also gear up to fight H1N1; plus other school news
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| | Senior transportation facing cuts 10/14/2009 The ongoing economic pinch could result in cuts to the Groveport and Madison Township Senior Transportation program that may include eliminating the service for township residents.
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| | Lithopolis wants newer police cars 10/14/2009 The village of Lithopolis is charging up their small fleet of police cruisers...and saving thousands of dollars in the process.
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| | Groveport income tax revenue down 10/14/2009 Groveport's 2009 income tax revenue is down 22.5 percent from this time in 2008.
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| | Madison Twp. police get traffic safety grants 10/13/2009 $26,929 in grants for 2010
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 | Scary haunting 10/13/2009 The "Clearwater Scare" is back.
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| | Meet the Canal Winchester Candidates Night 10/12/2009 Ask questions of the candidates at this open forum
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 | History Comes Alive in Groveport 10/08/2009 Take an educational, entertaining, and historical journey through time at the fifth annual "History Comes Alive" walking tour of the Groveport Cemetery on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
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| | Golf balls batter beleagured Canal Winchester condo 10/06/2009 Living by a golf course can be a dream for many homeowners, but for a Canal Winchester Greensview Village condo owner, the dream has become a nightmare.
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| | Book explores past, present and future of the Ohio & Erie Canal 10/06/2009 "Canal fever" is a term that once described the scramble to build Ohio's canal system in the 19th century and cash in on its economic benefits. It also described a variety of diseases, or "fevers," that preyed on canal workers.
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 | Cruiser royalty 2009 10/06/2009 The 2009 Groveport Madison fall homecoming court
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 | Working together at the CW depot 10/05/2009 Work on Canal Winchester's historic Interurban Station continues
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| | Firefighters sue Madison Township 09/30/2009 Madison Township's firefighters union filed a lawsuit Sept. 25 against the Madison Township trustees alleging the trustees refused to comply with a public records request.
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| | It's time for Apple Butter Day 09/30/2009 Find about the upcoming festival as well as read residents' responses to "What does Apple Butter Day mean to you?"
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 | Cruiser appears 09/29/2009 The spirit of Cruiser came to life at the Groveport Madison vs. Dublin Coffman varsity football game
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| | Tight vote on Groveport sewer legislation 09/29/2009 In a split vote, Groveport Village Council approved legislation to update a 35-year-old utilities code involving sewers that addresses financial recoupment for developers.
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 | An Apple Butter Day romance 09/29/2009 A love story that began 60 years ago came to fruition four years ago at Apple Butter Day and has been a cause for celebration ever since.
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 | Volley for the Cure 09/28/2009 The Canal Winchester High School women's volleyball program will host the third annual Volley for the Cure-2009 "Pass-Set-Cure" on Oct. 8 at Canal Winchester High School
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| | Canal Winchester seeks input on parks 09/28/2009 Survey seeks public comments
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 | Big changes planned for Bixby Road 09/24/2009 The rural, barely two lane, Bixby Road between Ebright Road and Brice Road is likely to change in the coming years.
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 | CW's historic ghost tour 09/23/2009 The Canal Winchester Area Historical Society will present its fourth annual "Historic Ghost Tour" on Oct. 9 & 10 at 7 p.m.
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| | Meet the candidates night 09/23/2009 Voters can meet candidates running for local offices.
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| | Groveport considers raising fees for recreation 09/22/2009 The cost of recreating in Groveport could be going up.
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| | CW schools wade through state funding 09/22/2009 Whether you call them "unfunded mandates" or "uncompensated requirements," the outcome is still the same - more programming with less money for Ohio schools.
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 | Cruisers top Pickerington North 09/22/2009 Groveport Madison Cruiser running back Le'Von Bell scored both of Groveport's touchdowns in a 14-10 varsity football win over Pickerington North
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| | CW readies for higher tickets; also regulates peddlers 09/22/2009 Speeders and scofflaws beware - the price for breaking the law with a vehicle in Canal Winchester is going up.
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| | Groveport to keep minimum water billing 09/22/2009 The possibility of the village of Groveport abolishing its minimum billing for water usage appears dead in the water.
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 | Digital storytelling gives insight into school 09/22/2009 Everyone knows kids are great storytellers.
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 | Pride wins 09/22/2009 The Pride SC U12 Girls Premier team won the OP Invitational Tournament
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| | Hundreds sign water petitions 09/22/2009 Hundreds of Madison Township residents came to the Madison Township Community Center Sept. 22 to sign petitions protesting what they say are issues with poor water quality and high water bills.
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 | Safety first 09/21/2009 Madison Christian Safety Patrol
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 | Food drive success 09/21/2009 The Pride Soccer Club held a food drive Sept. 12 and collected over 300 food items
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 09/21/2009 Activities, news, and events (updated Oct. 7)
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| | Opposition grows to proposed water rate increase 09/17/2009 Ohio American Water (OAW) is knocking on the doors of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) for a water rate hike that could increase residential bills in Madison Township by nearly 23 percent in the first year of a four year, step increase progr
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| | Groveport looks to enhance its parks 09/17/2009 Groveport is rich in park land and village officials are seeking to enhance its green resource even further.
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| | Groveport revenue up a bit 09/15/2009 Groveport's income tax revenue grew for the second month in a row, but just barely.
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 | Eyes on the ball 09/14/2009 Cruiser volleyball squad beats Pickerington Central
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 | Teamwork at GMJH 09/11/2009 Pulling together
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 | Soggy doggies 09/11/2009 Paws in the Pool at Groveport Aquatic Center
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| | Progress being made on Groveport Madison High School gym roof 09/10/2009 Groveport Madison school officials believe repairs to the high school gymnasium's leaky roof will be completed soon.
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| | Only one person files to run for Lithopolis Council 09/09/2009 Voters in Lithopolis will face a short list of candidates when they go to the polls Nov. 3 - only one resident is running for one of four open council positions - and no write-in candidates are vying for consideration.
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| | CW residents urged to contact SWACO 09/09/2009 State Representative Marian Harris says SWACO board needs to hear from CW folks; also West Mound Street residents concerned about zoning.
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 | Canal Winchester Labor Day royalty 09/09/2009 Photos of queen and courts
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 | Labor Day in Canal Winchester 09/08/2009 Photos
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 | Now serving 09/08/2009 Cruiser volleyball
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| | CW's Football for Food 09/08/2009 The Canal Winchester Food Pantry has struggled this year to keep ahead of the ever growing demand for its services.
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| | Rain garden workshop 09/08/2009 On Sept. 26 from 9-11 a.m., the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District will present information on rain gardens at the Frances Steube Community Center, 22 S. Trine St., in Canal Winchester.
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| | Groveport news 09/08/2009 Hometown Cruise In car show, Marcia Jean Flanery to perform, development news, Pelotonia
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 | Flower power 09/08/2009 Groveport Garden Club helps out
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| | Gym roof repairs forcing activities elsewhere 09/01/2009 Groveport Madison High School volleyball teams and phys. ed. classes must adapt
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 | 100 years of Canal Winchester football 08/31/2009 Photos from the celebration
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 | Pelotonia wheels through Groveport 08/31/2009 World famous cycling champion Lance Armstrong leads the way down Groveport's Main Street during the Pelotonia bicycle tour
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 | Back to school 08/31/2009 Kids head back to the classroom
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| | Canal Winchester schools rated "excellent" 08/26/2009 It's the start of the school year, but Canal Winchester Local Schools are already taking home a State Report Card the district is proud to show everyone.
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| | GM schools and bus company reach agreement 08/25/2009 The contractual legal haggling that began in the summer of 2008 between Groveport Madison Local Schools and its bus transportation provider Petermann Transportation has reached a resolution.
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| | Get help for your home 08/25/2009 Plus other Groveport news
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 08/25/2009 Activities, news and events (updated Sept. 11)
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 08/25/2009 Activities, news, and events (updated Sept. 11)
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| | Sweeping up in Blacklick Estates 08/25/2009 Plus other Madison Township news
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| | CW schools wrestle with House Bill 1 08/25/2009 The effects of the Ohio State Legislature's House Bill (HB) 1 are raising many questions regarding its impact on schools' operations and financing.
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| | CWHS football celebrates its 100th anniversary 08/24/2009 The 2009 season marks the school's 100th year of football (updated Aug. 25)
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 | Pelotonia to wheel through Groveport and Canal Winchester 08/23/2009 Riders will hop on their bicycles Aug. 28-30 to help fight cancer when they join in the inaugural Pelotonia cycling tour (updated Aug. 25)
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| | Candidates file for November election 08/21/2009 See who is running for council, trustee, and school board in the Southeast area (revised Sept. 8)
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| | Groveport Madison Schools rated "effective" 08/20/2009 Groveport Madison Schools received an overall "effective" rating on the Ohio Department of Education's (ODE) State Report Card for 2008-09, including an "excellent" rating for Middle School South.
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| | Groveport water billling questioned (revised/updated on Aug. 19) 08/18/2009 Ever wonder why, if your Groveport household uses only, say, 4,000 gallons of water per quarter, that you are required to pay for a minimum of 7,000 gallons?
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| | Field of soccer dreams? 08/18/2009 A.B. Weiser Field in Canal Winchester hosted its first high school football game in 1947 and its last in 1992. Now the field could one day be reborn as a home to varsity soccer if plans and funding fall into place.
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 | Brown Dog Day 2009 08/18/2009 Every pet has its day!
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| | Groveport Council news 08/18/2009 Sidewalk talk, sewer postponement, finanical and development news
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| | CW seeks to ease Gender Road congestion 08/18/2009 CW Council news
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| | Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival 08/12/2009 Following a tradition that began in 1920, Canal Winchester will hold its annual Labor Day Festival from Sept. 5-7 in the village's historic downtown.
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| | Columbus Street, development issues, and more 08/12/2009 Lithopolis Council news
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 | Making friends 08/11/2009 Three Groveport Madison moms bond (a guest column by Vicki Keck, Nancy Norris, and Terry Weaver)
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| | Senior transportation program in a pinch 08/11/2009 The Groveport and Madison Township Senior Transportation program could be facing cuts in services.
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| | Groveport revenues increase a bit 08/11/2009 Plus other Groveport Council news
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 | Acoustic tunes 08/11/2009 Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs summer concert series
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 | Wildermuths win at State Fair 08/10/2009 Exhibit champion market lambs
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| | Canal Winchester school news 08/10/2009 CW school information for the 2009-10 school year
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| | Former Lithopolis fiscal officer indicted 08/05/2009 Former Lithopolis Fiscal Officer Sandra Casey was indicted on July 31 and arrested on one count of theft in office following a year long investigation, according to the Fairfield County Prosecutor's Office.
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| | Groveport water fund investigation continues 08/05/2009 An investigation regarding some discrepancies in the village of Groveport's water fund bill collections is still ongoing.
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| | Groveport School listed on National Register 08/05/2009 On July 24, the National Park Service listed Groveport School (now Groveport Elementary) on the National Register of Historic Places.
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 | The Race for Space 08/04/2009 The Race for Space isn't a trek to another planet, but a journey closer to home.
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 | Truckin' 08/04/2009 Groveport's "Touch a Truck" event
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| | SWACO, CW and the trash issue 08/04/2009 Not now, but later, was the response from Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) Executive Director Ron Mills when asked to meet with the Canal Winchester Village Council
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| | Groveport policeman heading to Iraq 07/29/2009 A Groveport police officer has been serving his community and is now heading overseas to serve his country.
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| | Wagnalls' woes 07/29/2009 The financial glory days for the Wagnalls Foundation in Lithopolis once hovered around $11 million, but a wish list that included a pair of additions and the downturn in the stock market plunged reserves down to less than $3 million.
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 | Saving sacred ground 07/28/2009 Tucked between a green farm field and a nearby stream, tombstones in a once forgotten Madison Township cemetery are releasing their secrets to a lone caretaker.
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| | Groveport postpones vote on sewer legislation 07/28/2009 The Groveport sewer issued continues to froth and stew.
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| | Groveport Council news 07/28/2009 Front Street parking; vacating Crooked Alley
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 07/28/2009 News, events, and activities (updated Aug. 7)
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 07/28/2009 News, events, and activities (updated Aug. 13)
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| | Groveport slogs through sewer plans 07/21/2009 Plus other Groveport Council news
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| | Madison Township & CW grill SWACO 07/16/2009 The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) was put on the hot seat by the Madison Township trustees as they grilled authority representatives on a proposal that could find Waste Management closing a local operation.
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 | Ottman wins racing title 07/15/2009 Glendening Elementary first grader Garrett Ottman knows his way around a speedway.
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| | Lithopolis gets funding 07/15/2009 A $468,062 estate tax settlement is affording Lithopolis breathing room in covering a shortfall in the village's sewer enterprise fund.
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 | Family fun night 07/15/2009 Groveport Madison Middle School South hosted a "Summer Fun Family Night"
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 | Summer concert in Groveport 07/15/2009 Singing out
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| | Volunteers step up in Groveport 07/14/2009 A spirit of volunteerism has plugged the gaps in community services and programming brought on by the village of Groveport's tight budget. (Plus other Groveport news.)
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| | Battling mosquitoes in Groveport 07/13/2009 The village of Groveport is not spraying for mosquitoes this summer, but the town is still taking steps to keep the biting insects from bugging you.
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| | Rulings issued in Groveport Madison lawsuit 07/08/2009 A ruling issued July 1 by Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Kimberly Cocroft proved to be a mixed bag of results in the Groveport Madison Board of Education's lawsuit against its transportation provider Petermann, LLC.
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| | CW seeks to link pathways 07/07/2009 Connecting dots is simple. Connecting pathways within a village takes time, but Canal Winchester administrators hope a multi-purpose plan will eventually link 22 miles of paths and roads throughout the entire municipality.
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 | Independence Day in Groveport 07/06/2009 Photos from the parade
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| | Rosebriar branches out 07/06/2009 The Rosebriar Shakespeare Company is taking the Bard's line, "All the world's a stage," to heart.
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 | Team works to develop an "EcoCAR" 07/01/2009 Are electric cars the future of transportation?
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| | Pro football comes to Groveport 07/01/2009 The Columbus Fire is hoping to heat up Groveport Madison High School's Cruiser Stadium this summer with hard hitting professional football.
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| | The adventures of Tanner the dog 06/30/2009 A guest column by Terry Weaver
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 | Riding high 06/30/2009 Lacey Gray and her horse excel
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 | Taste of Canal Winchester 06/29/2009 Bright sunshine, good food, lively music and community spirit were on hand at this year's Taste of Canal Winchester
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 | Groveport's Relay for Life 2009 06/29/2009 The American Cancer Society held its annual Relay for Life fundraiser in Groveport Park on June 26-27.
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| | CW officials get pay raises 06/24/2009 Also, CW bike path opens
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| | Groveport's charter conflicts with state law 06/23/2009 Residency requirements in Groveport's Village Charter for the village administrator and police chief are now in conflict with state law following a ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court.
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 | Civil War encampment in Groveport 06/23/2009 Members of the 76th Ohio, a regiment of Civil War Union Army re-enactors, set up camp in Groveport's Heritage Park
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| | Madison Township gets grant monies 06/18/2009 A Department of Homeland Security grant is affording Madison Township the opportunity to purchase nearly two dozen radios for communication services.
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| | Letters to the editor 06/18/2009 Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 06/18/2009 Events and activities (updated July 20)
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 06/18/2009 Events and activities (updated July 20)
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| | Groveport Madison names business manager 06/16/2009 Larry Ricchi named; also: pay to participate fees, high school gym roof repairs.
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| | CW interurban depot taking shape 06/16/2009 Sporting a new fa�ade, work on Canal Winchester's historic Interurban Station continues
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| | Groveport still buffeted by economy 06/16/2009 The difficult economic times are still pressing on the village of Groveport.
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| | Parking pinch 06/16/2009 Parking in downtown Groveport can get tight at times as visitors must rely on street parking or find a space in the public lot along Wirt Road.
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| | CW schools fine tuning 06/16/2009 School is out for the summer, but behind-the-scenes work continues to ensure doors open for the 2009-10 year with a full roster of department staff.
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 | Keeping it green 06/10/2009 Fairfield County Livestock 4H member Kyla Aho, 12, waters her Canal Winchester community garden plot
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| | Prairie nature reserve planned in Lithopolis 06/10/2009 Frustrated with rumors and misinformation regarding Lithopolis' new municipal building, Mayor Eric Sandine put the issue to rest
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| | Groveport revenues still lagging 06/09/2009 The village of Groveport's income tax revenue failed to gain ground for the fourth time in five months this year.
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 | Singing out in Groveport 06/09/2009 The first Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs summer concert on June 7 drew a crowd of 150 in Groveport's Heritage Park
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| | Bomb proves to be a dud 06/08/2009 Unexploded World War II artillery shell causes a stir at Motts Military Museum
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 | Cruiser pitcher has a great season 06/04/2009 In sports, one of the classic battles is between a batter and a pitcher in softball or baseball. It's a confrontation where each athlete tries to out think and over power the other.
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| | CW Council denies apartment plan 06/03/2009 Legal fact finding and a conclusion on a zoning appeal set the stage for the Canal Winchester Council to uphold a decision by the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny variances on a proposed apartment development.
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 | Groveport and The Civil War 06/03/2009 Groveport Town Hall presents Civil War events and activities this month
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| | Canal Winchester's Relay for Life 06/03/2009 The fourth annual Canal Winchester Relay For Life will be held June 12 at 6 p.m. through June 13 at noon at Canal Winchester High School Stadium.
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 | Flory honored 06/03/2009 Buckley Award at Sedalia
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 | Sprucing up 06/03/2009 Venture Crew 10 of Pickerington, sponsored by the American Legion, recently groomed and landscaped the grounds of the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society
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 | Indians reach state semi-finals 06/01/2009 The Canal Winchester Indians varsity baseball team posted a 28-45record and advanced to the state tournament.
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 | Indians have a great season 06/01/2009 The Canal Winchester varsity softball team posted a record of 24-8 and won the district championship this season.
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| | Leaky roof must wait 06/01/2009 Will Cruiser athletes feel sprinkles of rain on their heads when they take the floor in the Groveport Madison High School gym this fall?
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 06/01/2009 Activities, news and events (updated June 15)
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 06/01/2009 Activities, news, and events (updated June 9)
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| | Numbers sluggish at Groveport pool 05/28/2009 Memberships to the Groveport Aquatic Center are off to a slow start this year.
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 | Groveport's KidSpace to open 05/27/2009 Kids will have their own place to learn, enjoy the arts, and just plain have fun as the village of Groveport will dedicate its Crooked Alley KidSpace
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 | An Ohio forefather to visit Canal Winchester 05/27/2009 The early history of Ohio is peppered with colorful characters and brave frontiersmen like Simon Kenton, namesake of a central Ohio scouting organization
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| | Explore the outdoors in Canal Winchester 05/27/2009 In correlation with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the village of Canal Winchester will provide events for children and their families to participate in the Explore the Outdoors program
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| | Letters to the editor 05/27/2009 Readers speak out
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 | 1928 Canal Winchester parade 05/27/2009 Our Pictorial Past
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 | Groveport Madison students help out 05/27/2009 Items gathered to send to Iraq
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 | Pride wins 05/27/2009 On May 16-17, the Pride SC U11 girls soccer team won the top Gold division of the MOSSL tournament
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| | Madison Twp. firefighters honored 05/21/2009 A pair of Madison Township Fire Department personnel were honored for their life-saving efforts in reviving a cyclist
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| | CW Schools get back to business 05/20/2009 With new operating revenue on the way, Canal Winchester Local Schools administrators and board members are able to turn their attention back to day-to-day business and end-of-the-school-year activities.
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| | Groveport Madison finances on solid ground for next three years 05/19/2009 Levy stabilizes funding; also, semi-pro football team to use Cruiser Stadium
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| | Debate over Canal Winchester development rages on 05/19/2009 Canal Winchester Council members chose their words carefully before taking action on a proposed apartment complex, but residents did not mince words and urged council to vote "no."
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| | Groveport master parks plan taking shape 05/19/2009 People in Groveport love their parks.
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| | Sewer plan put on hold 05/19/2009 A plan to update village codes, which could have an affect on the much discussed proposed west Groveport Road sewer project, has been put on hold until July pending further study.
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| | Trash woes in CW 05/19/2009 SWACO action impacts Canal Winchester
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 | cougars undefeated 05/19/2009 The Cougars soccer team, of the Groveport Parks and Recreation Department, finished 8-0.
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 | CWHS marketing students excel 05/19/2009 Canal Winchester High School marketing students won several awards at the central district marketing contest
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 | Pride champions 05/19/2009 The U10 girls Maroon Pride Soccer Club team of Canal Winchester
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 | Blitz are volleyball champs 05/19/2009 The Eastside VBC U16 Blitz girls volleyball team won back-to-back tournaments
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 | Madison Township dedicates Miller Field 05/18/2009 New athletic field in Brobst Park named for Miller family
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 | Retiring Old Glory 05/18/2009 Boy Scout Troop 71 in Groveport held a flag retirement ceremony on May 16
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| | Memorial Day observances 05/13/2009 Memorial Day is a time of honor and remembrance when flowers are placed on the graves of the fallen who sacrificed for their country.
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| | New hope for Lithopolis' Columbus Street 05/13/2009 Lithopolis Council news
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| | Lawsuit against Groveport dropped 05/12/2009 Philip Riner has voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit against the village of Groveport, according to paperwork filed with the Franklin County Common Pleas Court on April 28.
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| | Groveport income tax revenue continues to slide 05/12/2009 Groveport Council news
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 | Groveport Madison voters approve school levy 05/06/2009 Groveport Madison voters approved the first new property tax funds for the school district since 1997 with the passage of the district's operating levy on May 5.
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| | Metro Parks levy passes 05/06/2009 People in central Ohio indicated they want to keep investing in the parks by passing the Metro Parks levy on May 5.
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| | Voters say "yes" to Canal Winchester school levy 05/06/2009 Sleep was sweet for Canal Winchester School District administrators, staff members, and campaign workers after receiving word their efforts to pass a two year, 14.82-mill operating levy worked.
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| | Dog park to open at Three Creeks Metro Park 05/06/2009 Pooch playground
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| | Funding obtained for Alum Creek Drive 05/06/2009 Intersections with Groveport Road and I-270 to be improved
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| | CW citizens speak out against development 05/06/2009 Putting a 40 unit senior housing development onto a 2.5-plus acre parcel behind Bolenbaugh Hardware might prove difficult for applicant Fairfield Homes following public opposition during a Canal Winchester Council zoning appeals hearing May 4.
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| | A look at the Groveport water plant 05/06/2009 An interview with the Ohio EPA about the condition of the Groveport water plant.
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| | School and parks levys on May 5 ballot 04/28/2009 Information on the Canal Winchester Schools levy, Groveport Madison Schools levy, and the Metro Parks levy
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| | A snapshot of Groveport's finances 04/28/2009 The village of Groveport is hoping to avoid any more budget cuts this year in the face of the tight national economy.
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| | Groveport mulls new sewer plan 04/28/2009 Also news on Kessler Street project, communications with Madison Township, and more
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 | CW Middle School offers cheers for OAT 04/28/2009 Canal Winchester Middle School students are used to going to pep rallies to cheer on their school teams, but on April 17 they were all part of a team - the Ohio Achievement Test team.
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| | Letters to the editor 04/28/2009 Readers speak out
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 | Cruiser firepower 04/28/2009 Groveport Madison varsity softball photos
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 04/28/2009 Activities, news, and events (updated May 20)
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 04/28/2009 Activities, news, and events (updated May 20)
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 | Early Bird champs 04/28/2009 The U10 Central Ohio Select Baseball team recently won Dublin's Early Bird Youth Baseball Tournament
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 | Phoenix a finalist 04/28/2009 The FC Phoenix U9 Premier team was a finalist at Middletown Spring Blast Tournament.
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 | Pride win MASC 04/28/2009 The Pride SC U13 boys were Champions of the Mid American Soccer Classic
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| | CW Council moves to help fund Human Services 04/22/2009 A proposed three year agreement between Canal Winchester and the village's Human Services could help address economic uncertainty
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| | CW schools freeze wages and make insurance concessions 04/21/2009 Wage freezes and insurance concessions are the latest tools in the Canal Winchester Local Schools' arsenal in fighting a financial crisis
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| | Groveport Madison levy campaign gathering steam 04/21/2009 School officials feel community enthusiasm about Groveport Madison Local Schools' operating levy is rising.
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| | Village of Groveport hopes to avoid more budget cuts 04/21/2009 Also, Kessler Street project set to begin
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| | Free Tree Day in CW 04/20/2009 The village of Canal Winchester is sponsoring Free Tree Day," on May 2 from 9-11 a.m. at Stradley Plaza on South High Street
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 | GMHS alumni banquet 04/20/2009 Groveport Madison High School will host its 116th annual alumni banquet on May 16 at the high school, 4475 S. Hamilton Road.
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| | Groveport School gets state nomination for National Register 04/20/2009 Nomination now moves on to federal level for final consideration.
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| | Groveport Council endorses Groveport Madison Schools' levy 04/14/2009 In an action not seen in recent Groveport political history, Groveport Village Council unanimously voted to endorse Groveport Madison Local Schools' levy.
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| | Groveport's income tax revenues drop again 04/14/2009 The village of Groveport could face more budget cuts in the upcoming months as its income tax revenues continue to decline due to the poor national economy.
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| | Groveport to begin negotiations with Columbus for water service 04/14/2009 Groveport Village Council authorized Village Administrator Steve Morris to begin negotiations with the city of Columbus to determine the cost factors involved to have the city provide water service to the entire village of Groveport.
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 | Our Pictorial Past 04/14/2009 Canal Winchester's High Street
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| | Letters to the editor 04/14/2009 Readers speak out (updated April 20)
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 04/14/2009 Activities, events, news (updated April 20)
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 04/14/2009 Activities, events, news (updated April 22)
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| | Canal Winchester Council news 04/08/2009 Council hears about CW school levy; Metro Parks levy. Also paving issues and citizen input sought on satellite college.
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 | Female Cruiser wrestler strives for success 04/06/2009 Wrestling has long been the domain of male athletes, but now female wrestlers are rising to the challenges and intensity of the sport.
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| | Former bar owner sues village of Groveport 04/06/2009 Philip Riner, who owned and operated the now closed Groveport Lounge, has filed a lawsuit against the village of Groveport claiming defamation and invasion of privacy.
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 | Bunny hug 04/06/2009 Easter Bunny visits the Groveport Recreation Center
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| | CW gets beautification grant; volunteers sought 04/06/2009
The village of Canal Winchester was awarded an Ohio Department of Natural Resources Community Beautification Grant to help cover the cost of shredding tires pulled from Walnut Creek.
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 | Hoppin' down the bunny trail 04/06/2009 The Easter bunny hops along once a year prompting many people to consider the furry rabbits as pets.
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| | CW Middle School produces future leaders 04/06/2009 Where will the nation's leaders come from?
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| | Groveport Madison board approves teacher pay freeze plan 03/31/2009 After a three hour closed session on March 30, the Groveport Madison Board of Education unanimously approved a proposal by the district's teachers' union to freeze the base salary for teachers for 2009-10.
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 | Wellness 03/31/2009 The Groveport Wellness Fair featured more than 30 alternative and traditional health care therapies and offers sample sessions.
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 | CW's Waterloo and Trine streets 03/31/2009 Our Pictorial Past
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 | Hornets win 03/31/2009 The Groveport Hornets won the March Madness (sixth grade girls) Basketball Tournament in London, Ohio
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| | Bloom Township rejects proposed Lithopolis police expansion plan 03/30/2009 The Bloom Township trustees rejected a proposal from Lithopolis village officials to team up to provide increased police coverage for the entire township.
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 | Saving Blacklick Creek 03/30/2009 It flows through four counties, is 30 miles long, drains 63 square miles, and 82,000 people live within its watershed.
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| | Groveport Madison teachers offer to freeze base pay for 2009-10 03/25/2009 On March 23, the 389 teachers, counselors, psychologists, and nurses of the Groveport Madison Local Education Association (GMLEA) voted overwhelmingly on a proposal which includes a base salary pay freeze for themselves.
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 | CW's French II students work as own travel agents 03/25/2009 Canal Winchester High School students in Julie Aldrich's French II class are learning how to be their own travel agents.
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| | Canal Winchester schools plan for reinstatements if levy passes 03/24/2009 With a hopeful eye to the future following months of planning for the worst, the Canal Winchester Board of Education gave their blessing to a series of reinstatements if a 14.82-mill, two year operating levy passes in May.
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 | Pancakes, community, and public schools 03/24/2009 Point of View column by Rick Palsgrove
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| | A new plan for proposed west Groveport Road sewer? 03/24/2009 A new option has emerged regarding the proposed west Groveport Road sewer project.
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| | Sing for the Cure in Canal Winchester 03/24/2009 A community choir concert to benefit Relay for Life
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| | Main Street business gets the green light 03/24/2009 Groveport Council news from March 23 meeting
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 | Memorial to cholera victims planned for Groveport Cemetery 03/24/2009 Victims of 19th century cholera outbreaks in Groveport may soon have their final resting places marked.
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 | Pride finalists 03/24/2009 The Pride Soccer Club's U14 boys team earned the finalist place in the Middletown Spring Blast's top division.
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| | Groveport programs and events slashed 03/18/2009 The village of Groveport's income tax revenue collections were up 11.41 percent in February, but that increase was still not enough to prevent massive cuts to the village's 2009 budget, including programming and events.
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| | Canal Winchester pay to play fees could rise 03/18/2009 Facing another round of multi-million dollar cuts, Canal Winchester Local Schools administrators are investigating the possibility of making student activities self-sufficient with parents, patrons, and benefactors picking up the cost.
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| | Groveport Council members disagree on water issue 03/18/2009 Battle lines are appearing among Groveport Village Council members regarding water services.
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| | Road project; tree program on tap in Canal Winchester 03/18/2009 CW council news
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| | Groveport Madison levy campaign gears up 03/18/2009 Levy on the May 5 ballot
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 | "The Wiz" 03/18/2009 Groveport Madison spring play
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 | Our Pictorial Past 03/18/2009 Train at the Groveport depot
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| | Tornado drill on March 25 03/18/2009 Tornado safety tips
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| | Canal Winchester community garden 03/18/2009 The village of Canal Winchester is accepting requests for community garden plots available this spring.
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| | Letters to the editor 03/18/2009 Readers speak out (updated April 8)
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 | Knicks are champs 03/18/2009 Groveport Rec Center basketball
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 03/18/2009 Activities, news, and events (updated April 1)
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 03/18/2009 Activities, news, and events (updated April 1)
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| | Lithopolis and Bloom Township look to expand police coverage 03/11/2009 The village of Lithopolis and Bloom Township might team up to provide increased police coverage for the entire township.
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 | Groveport looks to cut $1.7 million from 2009 budget 03/10/2009 The village of Groveport's income tax revenue collections were up 11.41 percent in February, but that increase was still not enough to prevent the massive budget cuts village officials are planning.
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| | Free self defense training in Canal Winchester 03/10/2009 Learn to protect yourself
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| | Groveport considering connecting to Columbus water 03/10/2009 Groveport Village Council has taken the first step towards abandoning its village water plant in favor of connecting to the Columbus water system.
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| | More Groveport Council news 03/10/2009 Federal stimulus plan proposals, Wellness Fair, Parks meetings
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 | The flowing waters 03/10/2009 Point of View column by Rick Palsgrove
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| | Letter to the editor 03/10/2009 Readers speak out
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| | Indian Trail teaches students to "Stop and Think" 03/10/2009 Canal Winchester's Indian Trail Elementary Assistant Principal Jamie King and Principal Bev Downing are using a new method to get students to "Stop and Think" about everyday problems they are facing in school.
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 | Jump for your heart 03/09/2009 Students in Beth Stevenson's gym classes at Madison Elementary raised more than $1,500 for the American Heart Association
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 | Local trips can be adventurous, too 03/09/2009 Travel writer Kristi Farrow - "Hello, my name is Kristi and I am a travel show addict."
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| | Is consolidating government an answer in tough economic times? 03/04/2009 The harsh national economy that is taking a big bite out of local governments' budgets has brought more interest in a state commission that is looking into streamlining local governments in Ohio.
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| | Court date set for Groveport Madison lawsuit 03/04/2009 A court date has been set for July 1 in the Groveport Madison school district's pending lawsuit against its transportation provider Petermann, LLC.
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| | Canal Winchester seeks stimulus money 03/04/2009 President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan could benefit Canal Winchester through capital improvement projects, but time is short to submit proposals for federal funding.
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 | A sweet season: maple syruping 03/04/2009 Tapping into a sugary treat
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 | Our Pictorial Past 03/04/2009 CW's West Mound Street
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 | Swan lake 03/04/2009 Photo by Tara Palm
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| | Let's celebrate 03/04/2009 News from Go Groveport by Christine Boucher
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| | Hair raising theatre 03/04/2009 Women have always had love/hate relationship with their hair and Pat Wynn Brown is taking that relationship to the stage for a good cause.
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 | The wondrous cardinal 03/04/2009 Ohio seems to love the color red. No wonder the state bird is the northern cardinal.
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| | CW fifth grade teachers use Web to help students 03/04/2009 Canal Winchester teachers on one fifth grade team are working to help both parents and students learn and grow.
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| | Madison Elementary students study ancestry 03/04/2009 There is a renewed interest in the topics of citizenship and immigration because of the historic election of President Barack Obama.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 03/04/2009 Activites, events and news (updated March 10)
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 03/04/2009 Activities, news, and events (updated March 11)
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| | Groveport to make deeper cuts to its 2009 budget 02/24/2009 Updated information about the village of Groveport's budget cuts from council's Feb. 23 meeting
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| | Canal Winchester schools fight financial woes 02/24/2009 At the doorstep of being labeled a district in "financial distress," Canal Winchester Schools Superintendent Kimberley Miller-Smith presented a budget designed to shave another $2.5 million from the budget.
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 | Preserving Groveport history 02/24/2009 Historic Groveport Elementary, and its sister school next door Groveport Madison Junior High School, are both under consideration for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.
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 | Speeders targeted on Groveport's Wirt Road 02/24/2009 Groveport police are keeping a watchful eye for speeders on Wirt Road.
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| | More Groveport Council news 02/24/2009 The economy is sluggish and hurting most everyone across the board, but some business activity in Groveport is showing signs of life.
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 | Governor visits Canal Winchester's Indian Trail Elementary 02/20/2009 "If you want me to come and campaign for your levy, I'll do it. I'll be happy to do whatever I can to help with this one," said Strickland.
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 | Groveport considers switch to Columbus water 02/19/2009 Groveport Village Council is considering abandoning its village water plant in favor of connecting to the city of Columbus' water system.
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| | Madison Township firefighters have no faith in their chief 02/19/2009 Voting "no confidence" in their chief's ability to guide the fire department, members of the Madison Township firefighters union asked the Madison Township trustees for help in resolving workplace issues.
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| | Groveport plans to cut budget further 02/19/2009 Groveport village officials are looking to slash another $1.8 million from the town's 2009 budget to combat declining income tax revenues brought on by the dismal national economy.
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| | Canal Winchester levy is 14.82 mills 02/19/2009 With more cuts in personnel and operations looming on the horizon, the Canal Winchester School Board of Education voted to place a 14.82 mill, two year emergency operating levy on the May 5 ballot.
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| | Groveport Madison readies levy 02/19/2009 The Groveport Madison Board of Education unanimously voted to place a three year, 9.36 mill operating levy on the May 5 ballot.
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 | A banner day 02/19/2009 Groveport Public Works employee Chris Tomilison prepares to pluck a flag from a streetlight pole on Main Street
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 | Teamwork 02/19/2009 Glendening students work together
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| | Renewed hope for Lithopolis' Columbus Street 02/19/2009 Lithopolis village officials have renewed hope for obtaining funding for the long awaited Columbus Street reconstruction project.
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| | Citizen survey positive for Canal Winchester 02/19/2009 A large response to a community-wide survey conducted by the village of Canal Winchester yielded results showing residents, for the most part, believe the village is heading in the right direction.
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 | Canal Winchester royalty 02/19/2009 Winter homecoming
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 | Play ball - 1959 02/19/2009 Our Pictorial Past
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| | Having passion in one's work 02/19/2009 Point of View column
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 | Sheila's believers 02/20/2009 Sheila Downing finished the half marathon (13.1 miles) at The National Marathon To Fight Breast Cancer in Jacksonville, Fla. on Feb. 15
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| | Renewed hope for Lithopolis' Columbus Street 02/11/2009 Lithopolis village officials have renewed hope for obtaining funding for the long awaited Columbus Street reconstruction project.
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| | Chinese New Year comes to CW Middle School 02/11/2009 Chinese lanterns, calendars, dragons and lucky red envelopes filled the walls of Taunya Strahan's social studies classroom at Canal Winchester Middle School.
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| | Groveport Madison board approves placing levy on the ballot 02/10/2009 The Groveport Madison Board of Education unanimously voted to place a three year, 9.36 mill operating levy on the May 5 ballot.
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| | Canal Winchester to place levy on ballot 02/10/2009 With more cuts in personnel and operations looming on the horizon, the Canal Winchester School Board of Education voted to place a 14.82 mill, two year emergency operating levy on the May 5 ballot.
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| | Groveport council to slash village's 2009 budget 02/10/2009 Groveport Village Council will consider slashing its 2009 budget even further following the news that the town's income tax revenue has dropped nearly 32 percent compared to the same time in 2008.
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| | New youth athletic program scholarship available to Groveport 02/10/2009 A new youth athletic scholarship program will enable kids to get back into the game in Groveport.
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 | Eagles soar 02/10/2009 Madison Christian basketball
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 02/10/2009 An updated list of activities, events, and news
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 02/10/2009 Updated list of activities, events, and news
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| | Six CW school levy choices reviewed 02/05/2009 Canal Winchester Local Schools officials are considering six different operating levy proposals for the May 5 ballot.
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| | Groveport Madison to seek a levy 02/05/2009 Groveport Madison school officials are considering four different operating levy options for the May 5 ballot.
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| | Groveport Madison board ponders cuts 02/05/2009 The Groveport Madison Board of Education is considering $2.37 million in proposed cuts that include eliminating teachers, staff, and high school busing among other reductions, as well as instituting a pay to participate fee for extracurricular activities.
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 | Horsin' around in the snow 02/05/2009 The recent snow and ice storms could not keep hearty Ohioans' spirits down!
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 | When's spring? 02/05/2009 Ground Chuck knows all!
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| | Edwards departs Madison Township 02/05/2009 The Madison Township trustees announced Feb. 4 that they will not renew the contract of Madison Township Administrator Judy Edwards.
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| | Messenger to publish bi-weekly 02/05/2009 Tough times call for strong, decisive actions.
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| | CW's Thrush Drive project bids received 02/05/2009 Canal Winchester Council news
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| | Metro Parks seeks levy in May 02/05/2009 Metro Parks officials are looking for a little more green to keep central Ohio green.
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| | New Block Watch in Canal Winchester 02/05/2009 Rising crime rates are prompting a group of Winchester Highlands homeowners to keep an eye on each other by creating a community-wide Block Watch.
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| | Groveport Madison officials weigh in on school funding 02/05/2009 An in depth interview with Supt. Scott McKenzie and Treasurer Anthony Swartz about school funding.
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| | Letter to the editor 02/05/2009 State Rep. Marian Harris on the State of the State Address
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 | Remembering Lincoln 02/05/2009 Our Pictorial Past
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 02/05/2009 Activities and news
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 02/05/2009 Activities and news
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| | CW schools seek levy 01/29/2009 The Canal Winchester School District is seeking to stop the hemorrhage of red ink from its budget by considering a double-digit operating levy for the May ballot.
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| | Village of Groveport institutes budget cuts 01/29/2009 Groveport Village Council slashed $486,240 out of its 2009 budget in response to an anticipated decrease in income tax revenues due to the turbulent economy.
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 | CWHS Madrigal 01/29/2009 Canal Winchester High School students Brandon Villarreal (left) and Mike Kesselring rehearse a sword fighting scene in preparation for the school's 19th annual Madrigal Dinner, William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing."
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 | Up for two 01/29/2009 Cruisers top Panthers
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| | Sprinkler drenches Groveport Muncipal Building 01/29/2009 The Groveport Municipal Building received an unwanted shower in the early morning hours of Jan. 19 when a sprinkler head malfunctioned in the building and zoning department.
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| | Reward offered in murder case 01/29/2009 Crime Stoppers offers $10,000 reward
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 | CW student experiences presidential inauguration 01/29/2009 A young man new to the world of politics experienced history being made when he went to Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20 to attend the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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 | Nature's weatherman 01/29/2009 The groundhog
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 | Our Pictorial Past 01/29/2009 Groveport's West Main Street
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 | Rivals square off 01/29/2009 Madison Christian basketball
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| | Love is in the air! 01/29/2009 News from Go Groveport by Christine Boucher
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 01/29/2009 Activities and news
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 01/29/2009 Activities and news
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| | Groveport Madison schools cuts debated 01/22/2009 Groveport Madison officials and residents met in a series of lively community forums to discuss the school district's lengthy list of proposed cuts.
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 | Top dog 01/22/2009 The Bug is #1
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| | CW gives go ahead for big development 01/22/2009 Commercial development of 40 acres at the southeast corner of Diley and Busey roads received the green light from Canal Winchester Village Council on Jan. 20.
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| | Groveport readies to review its charter 01/22/2009 Groveport Village Council is looking to get a jump on its 10 year village charter review process.
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| | GMAAF grant could get kids back in the game 01/22/2009 Kids whose families cannot afford to pay for them to play in organized youth athletic programs could soon get a helping hand.
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| | Miller honored; Noe-Bixby curve debated 01/22/2009 Madison Township news
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| | A speedy approach to speech therapy 01/22/2009 The halls of Winchester Trail Elementary become a track for speech therapist Pam Danklefsen, as she wheels her chair and basket of materials from classroom to classroom.
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 | MCS Eagles fall 01/22/2009 Madison Christian girls basketball
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 | The oldest school 01/22/2009 Our Pictorial Past
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 | The old farm wagon 01/22/2009 Point of View column
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| | Letter to the editor 01/22/2009 Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 01/22/2009 Activities, events, & news
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 01/22/2009 Activities, events, and news
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| | Groveport Madison outlines cuts 01/15/2009 Groveport Madison school administrators have recommended $2.37 million in cuts that include eliminating teachers, staff, and high school busing among other reductions, as well as instituting a pay to participate fee for extracurricular activities.
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| | Canal Winchester schools weigh levy options 01/15/2009 The first meeting of the new year found Canal Winchester Board of Education members faced with the same old problem-sorting out finances and reviewing operating levy options.
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 | Defying the cold winter 01/15/2009 The snow coated statue of Cruiser
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| | Big revenue drop for Groveport 01/15/2009 The village of Groveport suffered its largest single month decrease in income tax receipts with its December collections.
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| | Groveport's KidSpace nearly finished 01/15/2009 Plus other Groveport news
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| | Lithopolis' Columbus Street crumbling away 01/15/2009 As winter and traffic continue to make Lithopolis' Columbus Street crumble, village officials are looking for ways to fix the heavily traveled roadway.
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 | Work and Family Life Class prepares students for the real thing 01/15/2009 Walk in to Heather Eastep's Work and Family Life class at Canal Winchester Middle School you'll see students are learning things they'll need long after they leave her classroom.
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 | Marching Cruisers turn 75 01/15/2009 Our Pictorial Past
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 | Madison Christian wins 01/15/2009 Girls basketball
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| | So much can be shared with a quick look 01/15/2009 Point of View column
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| | Letters to the editor 01/15/2009 Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 01/15/2009 Activities, events, and news
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 01/15/2009 Activities, events, and news
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 | In the pink 01/08/2009 When he heard last summer that a family friend was diagnosed with cancer, 11-year-old Collin Bobo of Groveport immediately knew he had to do something.
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| | Lithopolis denied 01/08/2009 The village of Lithopolis is facing a situation where it appears the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.
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| | Apartments nixed in CW 01/08/2009 Rockford Homes' plans to develop an apartment complex on the south side of Groveport Road were dashed following a unanimous decision by the Canal Winchester Village Council.
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| | The money pinch 01/08/2009 Local municipalities and townships will experience an unwelcome trickle down impact of the rocky economy in 2009.
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 | Up for grabs 01/08/2009 Groveport vs. Canal Winchester girls basketball
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| | Southeast Chamber Expo highlights community 01/08/2009 The Southeastern Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will hold its ninth annual Chamber Business Expo and Dinner on Jan. 30 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Berwick Party House, 3250 Refugee Road.
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| | A simple phrase 01/08/2009 Guest column by Jim Barraco
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 | Our Pictorial Past 01/08/2009 Old Cruiser sports program
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| | Letter to the editor 01/08/2009 Readers speak out
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 | CW students' X-ray vision 01/08/2009 Students in Kelly Helser's Drawing I classes in Canal Winchester recently completed a unit which taught them to use their "X-ray vision" to draw skeletons.
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 | Off and running 01/08/2009 Resolution Run
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 | Food pantry helped 01/08/2009 The PTO at Groveport Madison Middle School North encouraged students to bring in canned goods for the Groveport Food Pantry
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 01/08/2009 Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 01/08/2009 Activities and events
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| | Unfunded projects on the back burner 12/30/2008 After approving its $23.9 million 2009 budget in November, the village of Groveport still has an extensive "wish list" of unfunded capital improvement projects it would like to accomplish sometime in the future.
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| | Getting fit for 2009 12/30/2008 It's another new year, a time when many people start thinking about shedding holiday pounds and getting into shape.
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 | Canal Winchester battles the Comets 12/30/2008 Indians fall
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 | CW's East Columbus Street 12/30/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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 | Poetic memories 12/30/2008 Groveport Madison seventh grade students on the team of Mr. Belek, Ms. McDonald, Ms. Kirch, Mr. Cannell and Mrs. Balog connected this holiday season with seniors from The Worthington in Gahanna.
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 | Cruisers lose a close one 12/30/2008 Tigers trip Cruisers
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 | In pursuit of the patch 12/30/2008 Last January and February, my brother Chad and I braved below-zero windchill factors and ignored energy-sapping illness to earn a piece of embroidered fabric that measures roughly three inches in diameter.
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| | Adventure on two wheels: cycling across America 12/30/2008 After touring the world in 80 days in 2007, central Ohio resident Travis Casper wanted more.
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| | Letters to the editor 12/30/2008 Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 12/30/2008 Activities & events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 12/30/2008 Activities & events
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| | State auditor outlines Groveport Madison schools' cuts 12/23/2008 A performance audit released Dec. 16 by State Auditor Mary Taylor offers suggestions and observations on how the Groveport Madison school district could save up to $3 million per year.
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 | Taking an old fashioned ride 12/23/2008 Groveport's Hometown Holiday
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| | CW mayor looks back and ahead 12/23/2008 A year ago, Mike Ebert was a Canal Winchester resident traveling throughout the area on business as a sales manager; he now finds himself leading the community he has called home his entire life.
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| | State auditor to examine Groveport Madison's buildings 12/23/2008 State Auditor Mary Taylor has completed one audit of Groveport Madison Local Schools and her office is about to embark on another one.
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 | Jacob Wert helped Groveport grow 12/23/2008 It's a December morning in 1840 and Jacob Wert is emerging from the front door of his home
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 | For the joy of reading 12/23/2008 Asbury students explore books through literary club
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| | "First Night" welcomes in the new year 12/23/2008 Times Square moves a little west as central Ohio prepares to usher in 2009 with First Night Columbus on Dec. 31, filling High Street near the Statehouse with thousands of revelers on New Years Eve.
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 | The old Canal Winchester High School 12/23/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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 | Newport's "Santa" 12/23/2008 Kaley Clark helps her community
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 | Cruisers lose in OT 12/23/2008 Cruiser fall 69-68 to Central Crossing
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 12/23/2008 Activities & events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 12/23/2008 Activities & events
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| | Sharing the wealth 12/18/2008 The village of Groveport is sending Groveport Madison Local Schools a nice Christmas present.
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| | Canal Winchester residents react to plans for apartment 12/18/2008 It was standing-room-only and then some in Town Hall on Dec. 15 when Canal Winchester Village Council listened to residents voice opposition to a proposed apartment complex on the south side of Groveport Road.
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 | A visit with Santa Claus 12/18/2008 Santa at Groveport Town Hall
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| | Lithopolis readies for 2009 12/18/2008 The village of Lithopolis geared up for 2009 by getting its administrative team firmly in place.
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| | Groveport and the economy 12/18/2008 The rocky economy has Groveport village officials keeping a watchful eye on commercial development and future income tax revenues.
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 | Get back 12/18/2008 Cruiser eighth grade girls are 3-1
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| | Canal Winchester's police costs rise 12/18/2008 Fairfield County Sheriff Dave Phalen alerted Canal Winchester Village Council to law enforcement contract increases for 2009.
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| | Indian Trail explores using therapy dog 12/18/2008 A new, four-legged staff member could join the roster at Indian Trail Elementary School
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 | Reaching out 12/18/2008 Fifty years of helping in CW
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| | Canal Winchester supportive of JEDD 12/18/2008 After a heated public discussion presided over by both Pickerington and Canal Winchester's mayors and councils, all the council members declared unanimously their intent to create a joint economic development district (JEDD) with Violet Township.
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| | Madison Township's first female fire lieutenant 12/18/2008 Also, Madison Township police kept busy
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| | Eastland-Fairfield's high tech education 12/18/2008 Outfitted with individual personal computers, students in the Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical School District are taking technology to the next level in classrooms, workshops, and laboratories.
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 | Giving a helping hand 12/18/2008 Bob Cramer and Gary Boucher wrap a bicycle in a bag to be delivered to a family in need as part of the Groveport Madison Adopt-a-Family (GMAAF) efforts on Dec. 13.
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 | Groveport Madison students are Santa's helpers 12/18/2008 Santa had some help from some Cruisers this year.
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| | Letters to the editor 12/18/2008 Readers speak out
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 | Washington Street 12/18/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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 | Cruisers fall to 'Hounds 12/18/2008 Cruiser basketball
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 12/18/2008 Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 12/18/2008 Activities & events
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| | Canal Winchester schools in financial pinch 12/11/2008 The Canal Winchester Board of Education spent a snowy Dec. 6 morning wrestling with reasons and ways to address a mounting shortfall born out of state cuts, an inability to pass operating levies, and growing expenditures.
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| | Lean times for Groveport Madison 12/11/2008 Shrinking enrollment and a troubled economy is leading to a loss in funding for Groveport Madison Local Schools.
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 | Singing out 12/11/2008 Carolers in Groveport
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| | Ohio EPA pushes Groveport sewer issue 12/11/2008 The Ohio EPA is considering its enforcement options regarding what it describes as "inadequate sewerage treatment systems" along west Groveport Road.
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 | Pets on parade in Lithopolis 12/11/2008 Horse joins pet parade
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| | Groveport reviews capital projects 12/11/2008 An anticipated lengthy debate about the village of Groveport's proposed future capital improvement projects did not materialize as the heavy shadow of the nation's economy tempered what Groveport Village Council could do.
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| | Canal Winchester land use plan 12/11/2008 Armed with colorful maps detailing future land use, a temporary Canal Winchester planning committee ended its four-month-long mission with a presentation to a joint meeting of Canal Winchester Village Council and the village's planning and zoning commissi
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| | Groveport Madison restructures administration 12/11/2008 Groveport Madison Local Schools are revamping their administrative organizational set up.
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| | Kilroy; Harris win election 12/11/2008 Two races that have been up in the air since Election Day have finally been resolved after the Franklin County Board of Elections finished counting provisional ballots on Dec. 7.
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 | It's mine! 12/11/2008 Canal Winchester's Jarmod Woodley snags a rebound
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 | Wrecked bridge 12/11/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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| | Fairfield 33 corridor open for business 12/11/2008 On Dec. 2, the Fairfield 33 Development Alliance announced its 2009 marketing plans, which are designed to encourage new investment and job growth in the Fairfield 33 corridor.
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| | Truro street striping delayed 12/11/2008 Final touches for a Truro Township project on Rodebaugh Road will have to wait until warmer weather and, as snow blankets central Ohio, it looks like the work will not be completed until next year.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 12/11/2008 Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 12/11/2008 Activities and events
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 | Canal Lock 22 damaged 12/05/2008 Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 22 has stood at its pastoral spot in Groveport for 177 years withstanding years of battering by canal boats, weather, and, in later years, the roots and brambles of brush after nature tried to consume it. Now it has faced another
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| | CW approves Snider annexation 12/05/2008 A drawn-out battle over land in Violet Township owned by Robert and Wilma Snider finally came to an end on Dec. 1 as Canal Winchester Village Council accepted an annexation application for the 227 acre parcel.
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 | Groveport to celebrate its Hometown Holiday 12/05/2008 Horse drawn carriage rides, Santa and his reindeer, home tours, a live Nativity, and more will be featured at the village of Groveport and Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society's second annual "Hometown Holiday" on Dec. 21 from 1-5 p.m.
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 | Old fashioned fun 12/05/2008 Pioneer Arcade
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| | The walk 12/05/2008 Point of View column
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 | Madison Christian students lend a helping hand 12/05/2008 Guest column by Lauren Franklin
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| | Letters to the editor 12/05/2008 Readers speak out
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 | Our Pictorial Past 12/05/2008 CW's first car
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 | "The Nutcracker" 12/05/2008 Southeast area dancers perform
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 | New book explores canal history 12/05/2008 The villages of Canal Winchester and Groveport owe a large part of their existence to the presence of the Ohio and Erie Canal in the 19th century.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 12/05/2008 Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 12/05/2008 Activities and events
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| | Groveport Madison school board and Petermann square off 11/26/2008 The Groveport Madison Board of Education has alleged its bus transportation provider, Petermann LLC, has breached its contract with the district, a charge the bus company has adamantly denied.
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 | They've got the beat 11/26/2008 Like the rhythm of a heartbeat, the pounding of a drum can make one feel alive.
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| | CW considers JEDD 11/26/2008 A cooperative agreement guiding the establishment of a Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) is moving closer to fruition following deliberations between communities bordering the U.S. 33 corridor.
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| | Groveport council divided on budget 11/26/2008 Groveport Council passed the village's 2009 budget, but not without a fight.
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| | Groveport downtown project stalled 11/26/2008 Groveport officials are pointing the finger at the rocky economy as the culprit holding back the proposed downtown development at the vacant northeast corner of Main and Front streets.
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 | Singing out 11/26/2008 The "Giving Thanks Choral Concert," held Nov. 23 at Groveport Madison High School
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| | Commission set to study streamlining local government 11/26/2008 A commission to look into streamlining local governments in Ohio is forming and will begin its work soon.
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| | Groveport Madison connecting with kids 11/26/2008 A program aimed at helping middle school students succeed is looking for a few more volunteers to serve as mentors.
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| | Canal Winchester's Christmas in the Village 11/26/2008 Canal Winchester magically turns into a winter wonderland for two nights
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| | It's holiday time! 11/26/2008 News from Go Groveport by Christine Boucher
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 | The old covered bridge 11/26/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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| | Letter to the editor 11/26/2008 Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 11/26/2008 Activities and events
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| | Christmas events 11/26/2008 Holiday happenings!
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| | Groveport Madison board takes legal action 11/20/2008 The Groveport Madison Local School District has taken the first step toward filing a lawsuit against the district's bus transportation company.
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 | Turkeys flock back to Ohio 11/20/2008 Let's talk turkey.
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| | Lithopolis water fee approved 11/20/2008 A monthly $25 water availability charge will appear on Lithopolis customers' water bills beginning with the January billing.
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| | GRAVE gets access to Groveport Town Hall 11/20/2008 The paranormal research group, Ghost Research and Verification Experiment (G-R-A-V-E), has received permission to hold an educational demonstration of their equipment and techniques in Groveport Town Hall.
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| | Canal Winchester examines space needs 11/20/2008 In an age of ever-increasing belt-tightening, Canal Winchester is studying ways to assess spatial needs for village staff and elected officials.
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| | Canal Winchester mulls levy result 11/20/2008 The agenda was short and the meeting brief, but the defeat of Canal Winchester Schools' 8.9-mill levy weighed heavily on the mind of Superintendent Kimberley Miller-Smith during the Nov. 17 Canal Winchester school board meeting.
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| | Groveport Madison reviews levy failure 11/20/2008 Still reeling after the Groveport Madison School District's proposed operating levy failed by only 304 votes, Superintendent Scott McKenzie's recommendation to the board of education was clear - think long and hard before bringing it back to voters in the
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| | Groveport's 2009 budget at $23.2 million 11/20/2008 The village of Groveport is hammering out its proposed $23.2 million 2009 budget.
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| | Drug busts made in Madison Township 11/20/2008 Madison Township's Detective Bureau may be a one-man operation, but drug-dealing criminals operating in the area are caught with the help of concerned citizens.
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| | Eastland-Fairfield's Hines to retire 11/20/2008 Also, in depth chemistry class; student volunteerism
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 | Troop 71 helps out 11/20/2008 Scouts gather food for food pantry
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| | What you put online may come back to haunt you 11/20/2008 Guest column by Don Weaver
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| | Letter to the editor 11/20/2008 Readers speak out
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 | "Over the river and through the woods..." 11/20/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 11/20/2008 Activities and events
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| | Christmas events 11/20/2008 Holiday happenings around the Southeast
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 | Walls come tumbling down 11/13/2008 Swinging a sledgehammer with smiles on their faces, Franklin County Commissioner Paula Brooks, Canal Winchester Mayor Mike Ebert, and Franklin County Treasurer Ed Leonard celebrated the demolition of a Canal Winchester eyesore.
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| | G-R-A-V-E denied again 11/13/2008 Groveport Village Council denied a paranormal group's new request to present an educational demonstration of their equipment and techniques in Groveport Town Hall.
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 | Remembering 11/13/2008 Veterans Day in Groveport
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| | Columbus plans water and sewer rate increase 11/13/2008 Take a nice long shower while you can, because higher utility rates are likely on the way. Columbus City Council is planning to raise water and sewer rates in 2009 to meet expenses.
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| | Morris on board in Groveport 11/13/2008 Groveport council news
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| | Tanner's story 11/13/2008 Guest column by Terry Weaver
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| | Scrapbooking unites her with celebrity 11/13/2008 Places column
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 | At the station 11/13/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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| | Letters to the editor 11/13/2008 Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 11/13/2008 Activities and events
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| | Groveport Madison levy fails 11/06/2008 It was close, but no victory for Groveport Madison Local Schools.
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 | LEGOMania is back 11/06/2008 The world's most popular building blocks returned to the Groveport Town Hall Art Gallery, 648 Main St.
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| | Canal Winchester school levy rejected 11/06/2008 When the night was over, harsh reality set in for Canal Winchester Local Schools as another operating levy went down in defeat; the fourth in two years.
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| | Veterans Day ceremonies in Groveport 11/06/2008 In 1918, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, World War I ended.
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 | Scouts' honor: Troop 71 recognized 11/06/2008 Boy Scouts from Troop 71, both current members and gray haired past Scouts, gathered at Asbury United Methodist Church on Nov. 2 to honor the troop's 80th birthday and to recognize one of their own for years of service.
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 | Students create OGT practice programs 11/06/2008 If the words subroutine, code, properties, forms, and controls don't sound familiar to you, then chances are you are not a student in Sharon Hoskins' computer programming class at Groveport Madison High School.
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 | Canal Winchester could become home for train tours 11/06/2008 Scenic and specialty train tours could breathe new life into the Queen of the Line Depot in spring 2009 if a railway company, Canal Winchester officials, and the historical society can come to an agreement.
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| | Rezoning of flooded field put on hold 11/06/2008 Action on a rezoning request that could alleviate annual flooding in a field, located on the west side of Old Hamilton Road in Groveport, has been postponed until January 2009.
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| | Be a pioneer when making travel plans 11/06/2008 Guest column by Kristi Farrow
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| | My sister's mid-life crisis is fun for me 11/06/2008 Guest column by Terry Weaver
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 | Three soldiers 11/06/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 11/06/2008 Activities & events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 11/06/2008 Activities & events
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| | Still a no go 10/30/2008 Paranormal group says its seeks to educate
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 | Halloween tradition grows 10/30/2008 It looks like a typical suburban home, but, for the last six Halloweens, the backyard of a house on Clearwater Drive in Madison Township has taken on the ghostly presence of a haunted house.
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 | Canal Winchester is playoff bound 10/30/2008 The Canal Winchester High School varsity football squad is headed to the state football playoffs for the second year in a row.
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 | "Little Women" 10/30/2008 Groveport Madison High School's Cruiser Theatre Company will present the play, "Little Women," on Nov. 6, 7, and 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
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| | Rezoning request could dry up puddle 10/30/2008 The familiar large puddle that forms for most of the year in a field on the west side of Old Hamilton Road in Groveport may become a thing of the past if a rezoning measure is approved by the village.
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| | Technological gadgets not a high priority 10/30/2008 Point of View column
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| | Letter to the editor 10/30/2008 Readers speak out
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 | The old canal in CW 10/30/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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 | Groveport Madison band plays at OSU 10/30/2008 The Groveport Madison High School Marching Cruisers performed at the "Skull Session" at St. John Arena
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 | Pumpkins aren't just for carving 10/30/2008 Students in Mrs. Loe's sixth grade science class at Groveport Madison Middle School South recently used the pumpkin as the source of their qualitative and quantifying data.
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| | A time to be thankful 10/30/2008 News from Go Groveport!
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 10/30/2008 Activities and events
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| | Groveport Madison seeks levy funds 10/23/2008 Voters in the Groveport Madison Local School District will consider a three year, 8.06 mill replacement operating levy when they go to the polls on Nov. 4.
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 | Bike path opens 10/23/2008 Groveport's new bicycle path, known as the Foor Leisure Path, officially opened with a ceremony on Oct. 18.
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| | CW schools in money pinch 10/23/2008 Calling 2008 an "unusual year" is somewhat an understatement for the Canal Winchester School District.
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| | Groveport names new administrator 10/23/2008 The village of Groveport has selected J. Steven Morris to be its new village administrator.
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 | Madison Christian Band performs at Pumpkin Show 10/23/2008 Under the direction of Melanie Fullen-Julien, 90 band students from Madison Christian School marched in the Circleville Pumpkin Parade on Oct. 17.
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| | Former CW service station slated for demolition 10/23/2008 The end is finally near for an eyesore Canal Winchester has tried to clean up for more than a decade.
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| | CW studies development 10/23/2008 Frank responses by a focus group on economic development in Canal Winchester are helping the village establish a baseline for future development and related marketing efforts.
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| | Letters to the editor 10/23/2008 Readers speak out
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 | Our Pictorial Past 10/23/2008 A bird's eye view of Winchester Milling
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| | New Groveport police station discussed 10/23/2008 The Groveport Police Department has been growing along with the town and, with that in mind, village officials are mulling over the possibility of building a new, larger police station.
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| | Groveport Rec Center rate hike on hold 10/23/2008 Rising operation costs and a rocky economy had Groveport Village Council considering an increase in membership rates for the Groveport Recreation Center.
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 | New book explores history of air force base 10/23/2008 Digging through boxes and surfing the Internet can reap big rewards, especially if you are facing the daunting task of compiling a comprehensive history of the glory days of a former active duty military base.
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| | "History Comes Alive" at Groveport Cemetery tour 10/23/2008 Take an educational and historical journey through time at the fourth annual "History Comes Alive" walking tour of the Groveport Cemetery on Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
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| | Columbus ballot issues 10/23/2008 Columbus residents will have several bond issues before them when they vote on Nov. 4, but a vote for those issues won't mean a dip in bank accounts, according to city officials.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 10/23/2008 Activities and events
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| | CW schools seek revenue 10/16/2008 The third time was not a charm for Canal Winchester Local Schools in asking the public for more funds for education, but organizers and administrators are hoping round four turns the tide in generating more revenue.
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| | No "ghost hunting" allowed 10/16/2008 There will be no "ghost hunting" allowed in the Groveport Cemetery.
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 | CW tops rival B-C 10/16/2008 The CW Indians football team remained undefeated
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 | Cruisin' Cruisers 10/16/2008 Groveport downs Reynoldsburg
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 | Fore! 10/16/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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 | Author helps Glendening Elementary library 10/16/2008 Maxine Drury enjoyed reading and wanted to help nurture a fondness for books in children.
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| | Groveport sewer project on hold pending appeal 10/16/2008 The proposed west Groveport Road sewer project remains on hold.
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| | Lithopolis plans for water fee 10/16/2008 A housing market downturn is forcing Lithopolis to ask residents on village water to dig deeper into their pockets and help retire debt service payments on a new water plant by paying a monthly $25 fee.
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| | Madison Township gets grant 10/16/2008 A grant from the Shriner's Hospital Association is helping Madison Township Firefighters provide emergency service for the smallest of patients.
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| | Eastland students to staff polls 10/16/2008 Facing a shortage of older workers, the Franklin County Board of Elections is tapping into a youthful resource to staff polling booths for the November election.
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| | Letters to the editor 10/16/2008 Readers speak out
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 | Buckeyes down Purdue 10/16/2008 OSU football photo
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 10/16/2008 Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 10/16/2008 Activities and events
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| | Water woes in Canal Winchester 10/10/2008 Turning on the tap for at least a dozen households in Canal Winchester is a dirty thing, but the problem is not with the water flowing from the faucet-it is in an aging infrastructure.
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 | A hometown tradition 10/10/2008 Apple butter stirring an annual rite
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| | Coleman speaks out 10/10/2008 Jodi Coleman said she wanted to set the record straight.
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| | Groveport gets two new outdoor warning signs 10/10/2008 Communication is key during an emergency and Groveport has taken steps to better inform the public when danger arises.
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| | Groveport Madison schools honored 10/10/2008 Five schools were recognized for their academic achievements at the Oct. 8 Groveport Madison Board of Education meeting.
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 | Groveport goes wild 10/10/2008 Things are getting wild at Groveport Town Hall.
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 | School has had many lives 10/10/2008 Historic school buildings often go through many reincarnations and perhaps no other school building in the Groveport Madison School District has had as many lives as the structure now known as Groveport Madison Junior High School.
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| | Truro gets OPWC grant 10/10/2008 Patience is a virtue and for Truro Township it paid off in over $300,000 in Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant funding to revive aging roads.
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| | Letters to the editor 10/10/2008 Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 10/10/2008 Activities & events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 10/10/2008 Activities & events
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| | Groveport Madison school board in turmoil 10/02/2008 Groveport Madison Board of Education President Dr. Naomi Sealey has asked board member John Kershner to resign
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 | CW tops Fairfield Union 10/02/2008 CW football squad goes to 6-0
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| | Complaints filed in Madison Township 10/02/2008 Madison Township resident Rose Phillips is putting Madison Township trustee Jim Hummel and Madison Township Police Chief Greg Ryan on notice
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 | GMHS Green Team makes a difference 10/02/2008 Groveport Madison High School is going green.
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| | Voters to decide on five state issues 10/02/2008 Ohioans will face five state issues on the Nov. 4 ballot including four state constitutional amendments and a referendum.
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| | Things are stirrin' at Apple Butter Day 10/02/2008 For more than three decades the second Saturday in October has been a special time in the village of Groveport where people gather to enjoy each other's company and some warm, tasty apple butter.
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 | GMHS homecoming 10/02/2008 Groveport downs Newark in homecoming game
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 | CW tollhouse 10/02/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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 | Buckeyes down Minnesota 10/02/2008 OSU football photos
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| | Letters to the editor 10/02/2008 Readers speak out
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 | Going batty 10/02/2008 Bats of Ohio
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 | City of Stone's history endures 10/02/2008 The blue-gray sandstone coursing through the veins of the land around and under the northwestern tip of Fairfield County once drew craftsmen of German decent to Bloom Township to sculpt the rock into architectural accents.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 10/02/2008 Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 10/02/2008 Activities and events
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| | Get connected in Groveport 09/30/2008 Get connected in Groveport at the next Connect with Groveport event on Friday, Oct. 3 at the Groveport Recreation Center,
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 | Time travelin' magic bus 09/25/2008 Parked among the beefy classic muscle cars, brightly painted antique vehicles, and odd truck or two at the Groveport Hometown Classic Car Show on Sept. 21 was a simple, unassuming 1966 VW Micro Bus.
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| | CW trash rates to increase 09/25/2008 Canal Winchester residents will see a couple of added features on their Waste Management trash bills starting in October - an increase in monthly service fees and a new fuel/environmental surcharge.
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 | Indians win 09/25/2008 Canal Winchester freshman Rachel Monsour takes a shot at goal
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 | Device aids Madison Township cardiac response 09/25/2008 The generosity of an anonymous benefactor, coupled with a state emergency services grant, is helping Madison Township administer care to cardiac patients faster and more efficiently.
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 | Cruiser royalty 09/25/2008 The 2008 Groveport Madison High School "Homecoming Court"
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 | Spike! 09/25/2008 Groveport Madison Junior High's Ally Johnson (forefront) goes up for a spike
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 | Groveport Nature Center could expand 09/25/2008 Groveport Village Councilman Ed Rarey wants to see the Groveport Nature Center move from its place in the rear of the historic log house in Heritage Park to the former Hamler home located in the eastern portion of the park.
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| | Road salt a valuable commodity 09/25/2008 Old Man Winter is stirring and that means Groveport's "road snow warriors" are looking for salt to fight the ice to come.
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 | "Ghost Town" is scary funny 09/25/2008 The Reel Deal
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| | Letters to the editor 09/25/2008 Readers speak out
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 | The old hotel 09/25/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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 | Johnny Appleseed to visit Apple Butter Day 09/25/2008 Apple Butter Day is near
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| | Canal Winchester's historic Ghost Tour 09/25/2008 The drama of living history walks the streets of Canal Winchester Oct. 3-4 with the third annual historic "Ghost Tour" sponsored by the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society.
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 | Giving their all 09/25/2008 A pair of Groveport Madison Cruisers, Jordan Hendrix (47) and Tra Waymon (88) leaped skyward in an attempt to block a pass
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 | Buckeyes thump Troy 09/25/2008 OSU football photos
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 09/25/2008 Events and activities
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 09/25/2008 Events and activities
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 | The big blow: windstorm pounds area 09/18/2008 When the winds first picked up on Sept. 14 many people expressed relief that the gusts would blow away the sticky, late summer humidity, but, as the day wore on, it was clear this was not your typical summer breeze.
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 | Wind whips up fire at Kurtz Brothers 09/18/2008 An orange glow filled the night sky and smelly smoke wafted into Groveport and Madison Township as powerful winds gusting up to 75 mph helped feed a huge fire at the Kurtz Brothers composting facility on Rohr Road on Sept. 14.
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 | Canal Winchester weathers the windstorm 09/18/2008 As winds blew through central Ohio on Sept. 14 toppling trees and blasting shingles off roofs with 75 mph and higher gusts, Canal Winchester counted itself among the more fortunate victims.
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 | CW's football for food night 09/18/2008 A total of 8,600 food items and $1,100 in cash donations were collected for the Canal Winchester Food Pantry.
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| | "Burn After Reading" is on fire with humor 09/18/2008 The Reel Deal
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 | Carriage ride 09/18/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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| | Letters to the editor 09/18/2008 Readers speak out
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| | Groveport revenues are up 09/18/2008 The village of Groveport's 2008 income tax revenue collections continue to grow.
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| | Church appeals Ohio EPA ruling 09/18/2008 St. Mary Catholic Church filed an appeal with the Ohio EPA in regards to the Ohio EPA's order that the church to connect to the village of Groveport's sanitary sewer system
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| | CW school officials ponder fate of modular 09/18/2008 What do you do with a temporary building when it is no longer needed?
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 | Cruiser backers 09/18/2008 The Groveport Madison Cruiser student section gave it their all
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| | Madison Township crime concerns 09/18/2008 Madison Township Police Chief Greg Ryan announced plans to create a Blockwatch organization in the Blacklick Estates area during the Madison Township trustees Sept. 17 meeting.
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| | Storms rips Madison Township 09/18/2008 High winds on Sept. 14 took a toll on trees, roofs, and power lines and found Madison Township emergency personnel responding to double the number of calls for service on a normal duty day.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 09/18/2008 Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 09/18/2008 Activities and events
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 | Everybody into the pool 09/12/2008 Paws in the Pool
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| | Lithopolis considers water surcharge 09/12/2008 A tight economy and a sluggish home construction market has the village of Lithopolis considering adding a monthly $25 water availability charge to customers' water bills in order to meet the debt service payments on the village's water plant.
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 | Bee beard 09/12/2008 Arnold "The Bee Man" Crabtree, 66, demonstrated a living "honey bee beard" made up of thousands of honey bees at the Lithopolis Honeyfest
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| | CW bike path back on track 09/12/2008 If you build it, they will ride.
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| | Groveport to spur commercial growth 09/12/2008 The village of Groveport is looking at a way to jump start commercial growth in some of the older warehouses in the village.
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| | CW looks into demolition of old gas station 09/12/2008 A derelict property of the days of low-priced gas may soon vanish
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 | Queen bee 09/12/2008 The 2008 American Honey Princess Rachel Bryson visited Glendening Elementary and Groveport Middle School South
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| | Groveport's KidSpace slow to blossom 09/12/2008 It's been more than two years since the concept of a place for kids to play, learn, and express themselves artistically was born, but progress on the Groveport project has been slow.
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 | The Reel Deal: Take a bite out of "True Blood" 09/12/2008 My movie options for the weekend were extremely unappealing. I could go out of my way to find a theater that was playing the well-reviewed "Frozen River," or I could begrudgingly watch "Bangkok Dangerous," which looked monstrously stupid.
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| | Groveport Madison gears up for levy 09/12/2008 Groveport Madison Local Schools have turned to former school board member Larry Ricchi and local businesswoman Rita Beck to co-chair the district's operating levy campaign.
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| | Groveport Madison schools see improvement 09/12/2008 Groveport Madison Local Schools have improved on the state report card and the district's Superintendent Scott McKenzie sought to place the success in a broader context at the Sept. 10 school board meeting.
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 | The old bridge 09/12/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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 | Still making music 09/12/2008 Four Groveport Madison Marching Cruiser alumni, who are now members of the Ohio State Marching Band and the Ohio University Marching Band, met up before the Ohio State - Ohio University football game
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| | A history of the Truro Township Fire Department 09/12/2008 Seventy-one years ago, the Truro Township Fire Department was nothing more than the dreams and hopes of a group of volunteers who banded together to purchase a fire truck for the township.
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 | Honoring Olympian Michael Redd 09/12/2008 Basketball player and Columbus native Michael Redd has done it all as an athlete. He was a basketball star at both West High School and The Ohio State University, and now has a successful NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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| | Lithopolis hopeful about Columbus Street grant 09/12/2008 The village of Lithopolis has submitted its Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant request for the proposed Columbus Street reconstruction project.
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| | Letters to the editor 09/12/2008 Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 09/12/2008 See what's happening!
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 09/12/2008 Activities and events around Groveport and Madison Township
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| | Ohio EPA presses sewer proposal 09/04/2008 The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is wading into the debate over the proposed west Groveport Road sanitary sewer project.
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 | Bridging to CW's past 09/04/2008 Roy Swartz, left, and John Petrie, right, take refuge from the midday sun in the shade of a replica of the 1887 Dietz-Bergstresser Bridge
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 | Tenacious tennis 09/04/2008 Groveport Madison High School junior Ally Ferrin serves to Pickerington Central's Kelsi Klein
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| | Canal Winchester money dispute 09/04/2008 A financial disagreement is still festering between Groveport Road landowner Richard "Pete" Stebelton and the village of Canal Winchester.
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| | Lithopolis tornado siren broken 09/04/2008 The tornado siren in Lithopolis stopped functioning this summer, but repairs will be made and it should be up and running again in September
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 | Camping out 09/04/2008 The Drake family, Zoe, Elizabeth, Sandra and Scott, set up their tent at Groveport's Community Camp Out
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| | Group seeks to help the needy 09/04/2008 The Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs (CGMHN) is increasing its efforts to help those in need.
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| | Road projects planned 09/04/2008 Noe-Bixby and Chatterton; Alum Creek Drive and Rohr Road intersections
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 | Our Pictorial Past 09/04/2008 Groveport Madison staff, 1977
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 | Ice age moose fossil discovered in Ohio 09/04/2008 A rare ice age stag moose was found near Chippewa Lake in Medina County.
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 | Buckeyes blast Youngstown State 09/04/2008 OSU football photos
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| | Letters to the editor 09/04/2008 Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 09/04/2008 Activities and events around CW and Lithopolis
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 09/04/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
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| | CW schools make academic gains 08/28/2008 Following a year that saw the Canal Winchester Local School District drop from an "effective" rated district to one of "continuous improvement," 2007-08 found the district back with an "effective" designation on the latest state report card.
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 | Lithopolis Honeyfest promises a sweet time 08/28/2008 The Lithopolis Honeyfest is creating a happy buzz around both central Ohio and the state.
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 | Off and running 08/28/2008 Groveport Madison Cruiser Ricardo Rigsbee (34) heads down the sideline for a big gain
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| | Home fix up help available 08/28/2008 Senior citizens and those with disabilities may be eligible for funding to pay for minor repairs to their homes.
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| | Groveport bike path on schedule 08/28/2008 Groveport Village Council news
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| | More Groveport Madison schools receive effective rating 08/28/2008 Groveport Madison Local Schools met 14 of 30 indicators on the state report card and earned a rating of "continuous improvement."
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 | Here come the Browns 08/28/2008 Groveport Town Hall will kickoff the football season with a month long exhibit of Cleveland Browns memorabilia from the collection of die hard Browns fan Marty Laney.
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| | Is the state report card necessary? 08/28/2008 Point of View column
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| | The lonely dog along the road 08/28/2008 A guest column by Terry Weaver
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| | Letters to the editor 08/28/2008 Readers speak out
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 | Groveport Cemetery repairs underway 08/28/2008 The Groveport Cemetery is undergoing improvements to combat the wear and tear time and weather have inflicted upon it.
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 | Like a butterfly 08/28/2008 Lauren Metcalf from Metro Parks dressed Groveport resident Cole Johnson, 5, like a butterfly
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 | Taste of CW 08/28/2008 Good eating in Canal Winchester
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 | CW gridders 08/28/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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| | Harvest Prep dedicates stadium to Johnson 08/28/2008 Harvest Preparatory School honored one of Ohio's most prominent and successful high school football coaches
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| | CW schools begin year with guest Chinese teacher 08/28/2008 Canal Winchester Local Schools were selected to host a native Mandarin-speaking teacher as part of the 2008 Chinese Guest Teacher Program.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 08/28/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township 08/28/2008 Activities and events around Groveport and Madison Township
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| | Groveport Madison school board in conflict over open meeting law 08/21/2008 Groveport Madison Board of Education members are at odds with each other over allegations of violations of the state's open meeting "Sunshine Law."
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 | Brown Dog Day 08/21/2008 A celebration of animals
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| | Canal Winchester gears up for Labor Day 08/21/2008 Canal Winchester celebrates the end of the summer season with music, food, marching bands, and yes, even a tub full of slime, at the village's annual three day Labor Day Festival.
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| | Groveport Madison levy set for the ballot 08/21/2008 The Groveport Madison Board of Education approved a resolution to place a three year, 8.06 mill renewal with an increase emergency operating levy on the Nov. 4 ballot.
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| | Canal Winchester medical center moves ahead 08/21/2008 With the final pieces falling into place, Mount Carmel Health and Fairfield Medical Center representatives hope to break ground this fall on the first phase of a new $35 million, 70,000-square-foot emergency care complex on Diley Road.
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 | Farewell to Cooper Stadium 08/21/2008 How many times can the words "The end of an era" be written about a ballpark at 1125 W. Mound St.?
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 | Groveport downtown, 1950s 08/21/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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| | Shots fired in Madison Township 08/21/2008 Shots fired in Blacklick Estates recently near the corner of Harbor and Clearwater drives in Madison Township found neighbors running for cover before turning to the police.
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| | Groveport sewer project resurfaces 08/21/2008 A potential west Groveport Road sanitary sewer project resurfaced, but Groveport Village Council is taking a wait and see approach about it.
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 | GYAA champs 08/21/2008 The Indians are the 2008 Groveport Youth Athletic Association (GYAA) baseball Minors Division champions.
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| | Student pathway on hold in Groveport 08/21/2008 Discussions on whether or not to pave part of the old Scioto Valley Traction Line right of way in Groveport for student pedestrian use have been put on hold.
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 | Setting and serving 08/21/2008 Madison Christian vs. Groveport Madison volleyball
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| | Letters to the editor 08/21/2008 Readers speak out
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 | The Reel Deal 08/21/2008 "Tropic Thunder" lives up to the hype.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 08/21/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester & Lithopolis
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| | Around Groveport 08/21/2008 Activities and events around Groveport and Madison Township
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| | Groveport Madison to place levy on November ballot 08/14/2008 The Groveport Madison Board of Education unanimously approved placing a three year, 8 mill emergency operating levy on the Nov. 4 ballot.
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 | It's time for football! 08/14/2008 The 2008 Groveport Madison Cruiser football team charged into Cruiser Stadium at the "Meet the Cruisers" rally
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| | Canal Winchester floats get neighborly 08/14/2008 A Canal Winchester Labor Day parade tradition
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| | Lithopolis fiscal officer resigns 08/14/2008 Village of Lithopolis Fiscal Officer Sandy Casey resigned in July following allegations of wrongdoing.
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 | A grave matter in Groveport 08/14/2008 Old gravesites hold some unseen mysteries and the Groveport Cemetery is no exception.
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 | LIfeguard champs 08/14/2008 The Groveport Aquatics Center team won first place in the American Red Cross State Lifeguard competition
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| | Groveport might pave path 08/14/2008 Groveport Madison Local Schools have asked the village of Groveport for help in paving part of the old Scioto Valley Traction Line right of way for pedestrian use.
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 | Hair donated 08/14/2008 Howard Hahn, Madison Township firefighter/paramedic started growing out his hair in September 2006
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| | Lithopolis seeks grant for Columbus Street 08/14/2008 Village of Lithopolis officials hope to make improvements to Columbus Street in the summer or fall of 2009.
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| | Groveport Madison buses headed down a legal road 08/14/2008 An undisclosed dispute between Groveport Madison Local Schools and the district's bus transportation company has led to the school board hiring a second set of attorneys to seek a resolution to the conflict.
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| | It's time for the Obetz Zucchinifest 08/14/2008 The Obetz Zucchinifest celebrates its 23rd year with great musical acts, rides, contests, a cruise-in, and of course, tasty zucchinis and zucchini products.
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 | No fear of a tough economy 08/14/2008 Economic times may be tough, but businessman John Rogers only sees it as challenge to overcome.
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 | Our Pictorial Past - 1962 fire 08/14/2008 On March 4, 1962 a fire destroyed a barbership that was once located between the Darfus Funeral Home and the Cruz-Her-Inn restaurant on Groveport's Main Street near Walnut Street.
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 | Reds win 08/14/2008 The Reds won the recent CWJRD Coach Pitch Tournament.
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| | Letters to the editor 08/14/2008 Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 08/14/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
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| | Around Groveport 08/14/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Beer tent gets okay 08/07/2008 Despite the personal feelings of a few members of the Canal Winchester Village Council, the village's three day 2008 Labor Day Festival will feature a beer tent to quench the thirst of parched festival goers.
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 | Touch a truck 08/07/2008 Kids got the chance to sit behind the wheel, as well as explore the interior, of some big trucks, construction equipment, race cars, and other large work vehicles at Groveport Parks and Recreation's "Touch a Truck"
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| | Delicious fun at Taste of Canal Winchester 08/07/2008 A grassy island in the Wal-Mart parking lot is shedding its asphalt facade for the evening of Aug. 23 to serve as the host site for the first annual "Taste of Canal Winchester" from 2-6 p.m.
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 | Eastland-Fairfield students provided laptops 08/07/2008 Students were waiting outside the doors of the Eastland Career Center on Aug. 5 to be the first in line to pick up a new free computer, a device now deemed just as important as the traditional textbook.
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 | Dunloe Elementary library gets a facelift 08/07/2008 When Dunloe Elementary students return to school this fall they will find a renovated and newly stocked library waiting for them to explore the wonders of books.
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| | Every animal has its day at Brown Dog Day 08/07/2008 It's time again to celebrate our furry, and not so furry, friends...Also read Terry Hollinger's original Brown Dog Day proclamation
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| | Travelogue "staycations" 08/07/2008 Try a "staycation" at Groveport Town Hall
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| | Letters to the editor 08/07/2008 Readers speak out
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 | Cruiser 08/07/2008 Our Pictorial Past
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 | Wildermuth and Zwayer win at State Fair 08/07/2008 Members of Groveport Buttoneers 4-H do well
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| | Who will care for cemetery? Truro or Columbus? 08/07/2008 Responsibility for an family cemetery in Truro Township is under dispute following questions raised by a resident to Franklin County Environmental Court Judge Harlan Hale.
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| | COTA adding Express Lines in September 08/07/2008
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) plans to add three new express lines to its fixed-route bus service as part of service changes scheduled for implementation on Sept. 1, 2008.
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 | Dedra the juror 08/07/2008 Dedra's Diary
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| | Around Canal Winchester 08/07/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport 08/07/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
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| | A remembrance of Cruiser teams of the past 11/08/2007 Point of View column: With the 2007 Groveport Madison High School Cruiser football team's success this season, and following its 41-27 victory over Brookhaven in the first round of the state playoffs, I thought it might be fun to take a look back at some
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| | What is future of historic school? 07/31/2008 Groveport Madison school officials told Groveport Village Council at its July 21 meeting that there are no plans to demolish Groveport Elementary School.
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 | Making a splash 07/31/2008 Tri-County swim meet
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