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	Letters to the editor 06/18/2009 Readers speak out
	Keeping it green 06/10/2009 Fairfield County Livestock 4H member Kyla Aho, 12, waters her Canal Winchester community garden plot
	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
	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.
	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
	Bomb proves to be a dud 06/08/2009 Unexploded World War II artillery shell causes a stir at Motts Military Museum
	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.
	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.
	Groveport and The Civil War 06/03/2009 Groveport Town Hall presents Civil War events and activities this month
	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.
	Flory honored 06/03/2009 Buckley Award at Sedalia
	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
	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.
	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.
	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?
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 06/01/2009 Activities, news and events (updated June 15)
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 06/01/2009 Activities, news, and events (updated June 9)
	Numbers sluggish at Groveport pool 05/28/2009 Memberships to the Groveport Aquatic Center are off to a slow start this year.
	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
	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
	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
	Letters to the editor 05/27/2009 Readers speak out
	1928 Canal Winchester parade 05/27/2009 Our Pictorial Past
	Groveport Madison students help out 05/27/2009 Items gathered to send to Iraq
	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
	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
	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.
	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
	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."
	Groveport master parks plan taking shape 05/19/2009 People in Groveport love their parks.
	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.
	Trash woes in CW 05/19/2009 SWACO action impacts Canal Winchester
	cougars undefeated 05/19/2009 The Cougars soccer team, of the Groveport Parks and Recreation Department, finished 8-0.
	CWHS marketing students excel 05/19/2009 Canal Winchester High School marketing students won several awards at the central district marketing contest
	Pride champions 05/19/2009 The U10 girls Maroon Pride Soccer Club team of Canal Winchester
	Blitz are volleyball champs 05/19/2009 The Eastside VBC U16 Blitz girls volleyball team won back-to-back tournaments
	Madison Township dedicates Miller Field 05/18/2009 New athletic field in Brobst Park named for Miller family
	Retiring Old Glory 05/18/2009 Boy Scout Troop 71 in Groveport held a flag retirement ceremony on May 16
	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.
	New hope for Lithopolis' Columbus Street 05/13/2009 Lithopolis Council news
	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.
	Groveport income tax revenue continues to slide 05/12/2009 Groveport Council news
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Dog park to open at Three Creeks Metro Park 05/06/2009 Pooch playground
	Funding obtained for Alum Creek Drive 05/06/2009 Intersections with Groveport Road and I-270 to be improved
	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.
	A look at the Groveport water plant 05/06/2009 An interview with the Ohio EPA about the condition of the Groveport water plant.
	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
	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.
	Groveport mulls new sewer plan 04/28/2009 Also news on Kessler Street project, communications with Madison Township, and more
	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.
	Letters to the editor 04/28/2009 Readers speak out
	Cruiser firepower 04/28/2009 Groveport Madison varsity softball photos
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 04/28/2009 Activities, news, and events (updated May 20)
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 04/28/2009 Activities, news, and events (updated May 20)
	Early Bird champs 04/28/2009 The U10 Central Ohio Select Baseball team recently won Dublin's Early Bird Youth Baseball Tournament
	Phoenix a finalist 04/28/2009 The FC Phoenix U9 Premier team was a finalist at Middletown Spring Blast Tournament.
	Pride win MASC 04/28/2009 The Pride SC U13 boys were Champions of the Mid American Soccer Classic
	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
	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
	Groveport Madison levy campaign gathering steam 04/21/2009 School officials feel community enthusiasm about Groveport Madison Local Schools' operating levy is rising.
	Village of Groveport hopes to avoid more budget cuts 04/21/2009 Also, Kessler Street project set to begin
	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
	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.
	Groveport School gets state nomination for National Register 04/20/2009 Nomination now moves on to federal level for final consideration.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Our Pictorial Past 04/14/2009 Canal Winchester's High Street
	Letters to the editor 04/14/2009 Readers speak out (updated April 20)
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 04/14/2009 Activities, events, news (updated April 20)
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 04/14/2009 Activities, events, news (updated April 22)
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Bunny hug 04/06/2009 Easter Bunny visits the Groveport Recreation Center
	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.
	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.
	CW Middle School produces future leaders 04/06/2009 Where will the nation's leaders come from?
	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.
	Wellness 03/31/2009 The Groveport Wellness Fair featured more than 30 alternative and traditional health care therapies and offers sample sessions.
	CW's Waterloo and Trine streets 03/31/2009 Our Pictorial Past
	Hornets win 03/31/2009 The Groveport Hornets won the March Madness (sixth grade girls) Basketball Tournament in London, Ohio
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Pancakes, community, and public schools 03/24/2009 Point of View column by Rick Palsgrove
	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.
	Sing for the Cure in Canal Winchester 03/24/2009 A community choir concert to benefit Relay for Life
	Main Street business gets the green light 03/24/2009 Groveport Council news from March 23 meeting
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Groveport Council members disagree on water issue 03/18/2009 Battle lines are appearing among Groveport Village Council members regarding water services.
	Road project; tree program on tap in Canal Winchester 03/18/2009 CW council news
	Groveport Madison levy campaign gears up 03/18/2009 Levy on the May 5 ballot
	"The Wiz" 03/18/2009 Groveport Madison spring play
	Our Pictorial Past 03/18/2009 Train at the Groveport depot
	Tornado drill on March 25 03/18/2009 Tornado safety tips
	Canal Winchester community garden 03/18/2009 The village of Canal Winchester is accepting requests for community garden plots available this spring.
	Letters to the editor 03/18/2009 Readers speak out (updated April 8)
	Knicks are champs 03/18/2009 Groveport Rec Center basketball
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 03/18/2009 Activities, news, and events (updated April 1)
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 03/18/2009 Activities, news, and events (updated April 1)
	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.
	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.
	Free self defense training in Canal Winchester 03/10/2009 Learn to protect yourself
	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.
	More Groveport Council news 03/10/2009 Federal stimulus plan proposals, Wellness Fair, Parks meetings
	The flowing waters 03/10/2009 Point of View column by Rick Palsgrove
	Letter to the editor 03/10/2009 Readers speak out
	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.
	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
	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."
	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.
	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.
	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.
	A sweet season: maple syruping 03/04/2009 Tapping into a sugary treat
	Our Pictorial Past 03/04/2009 CW's West Mound Street
	Swan lake 03/04/2009 Photo by Tara Palm
	Let's celebrate 03/04/2009 News from Go Groveport by Christine Boucher
	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.
	The wondrous cardinal 03/04/2009 Ohio seems to love the color red. No wonder the state bird is the northern cardinal.
	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.
	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.
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 03/04/2009 Activites, events and news (updated March 10)
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 03/04/2009 Activities, news, and events (updated March 11)
	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
	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.
	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.
	Speeders targeted on Groveport's Wirt Road 02/24/2009 Groveport police are keeping a watchful eye for speeders on Wirt Road.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	A banner day 02/19/2009 Groveport Public Works employee Chris Tomilison prepares to pluck a flag from a streetlight pole on Main Street
	Teamwork 02/19/2009 Glendening students work together
	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.
	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.
	Canal Winchester royalty 02/19/2009 Winter homecoming
	Play ball - 1959 02/19/2009 Our Pictorial Past
	Having passion in one's work 02/19/2009 Point of View column
	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
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Eagles soar 02/10/2009 Madison Christian basketball
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 02/10/2009 An updated list of activities, events, and news
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 02/10/2009 Updated list of activities, events, and news
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Horsin' around in the snow 02/05/2009 The recent snow and ice storms could not keep hearty Ohioans' spirits down!
	When's spring? 02/05/2009 Ground Chuck knows all!
	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.
	Messenger to publish bi-weekly 02/05/2009 Tough times call for strong, decisive actions.
	CW's Thrush Drive project bids received 02/05/2009 Canal Winchester Council news
	Metro Parks seeks levy in May 02/05/2009 Metro Parks officials are looking for a little more green to keep central Ohio green.
	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.
	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.
	Letter to the editor 02/05/2009 State Rep. Marian Harris on the State of the State Address
	Remembering Lincoln 02/05/2009 Our Pictorial Past
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 02/05/2009 Activities and news
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 02/05/2009 Activities and news
	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.
	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.
	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."
	Up for two 01/29/2009 Cruisers top Panthers
	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.
	Reward offered in murder case 01/29/2009 Crime Stoppers offers $10,000 reward
	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.
	Nature's weatherman 01/29/2009 The groundhog
	Our Pictorial Past 01/29/2009 Groveport's West Main Street
	Rivals square off 01/29/2009 Madison Christian basketball
	Love is in the air! 01/29/2009 News from Go Groveport by Christine Boucher
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 01/29/2009 Activities and news
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 01/29/2009 Activities and news
	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.
	Top dog 01/22/2009 The Bug is #1
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Miller honored; Noe-Bixby curve debated 01/22/2009 Madison Township news
	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.
	MCS Eagles fall 01/22/2009 Madison Christian girls basketball
	The oldest school 01/22/2009 Our Pictorial Past
	The old farm wagon 01/22/2009 Point of View column
	Letter to the editor 01/22/2009 Readers speak out
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 01/22/2009 Activities, events, & news
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 01/22/2009 Activities, events, and news
	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.
	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.
	Defying the cold winter 01/15/2009 The snow coated statue of Cruiser
	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.
	Groveport's KidSpace nearly finished 01/15/2009 Plus other Groveport news
	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.
	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.
	Marching Cruisers turn 75 01/15/2009 Our Pictorial Past
	Madison Christian wins 01/15/2009 Girls basketball
	So much can be shared with a quick look 01/15/2009 Point of View column
	Letters to the editor 01/15/2009 Readers speak out
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 01/15/2009 Activities, events, and news
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 01/15/2009 Activities, events, and news
	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.
	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.
	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.
	The money pinch 01/08/2009 Local municipalities and townships will experience an unwelcome trickle down impact of the rocky economy in 2009.
	Up for grabs 01/08/2009 Groveport vs. Canal Winchester girls basketball
	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.
	A simple phrase 01/08/2009 Guest column by Jim Barraco
	Our Pictorial Past 01/08/2009 Old Cruiser sports program
	Letter to the editor 01/08/2009 Readers speak out
	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.
	Off and running 01/08/2009 Resolution Run
	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
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 01/08/2009 Activities and events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 01/08/2009 Activities and events
	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.
	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.
	Canal Winchester battles the Comets 12/30/2008 Indians fall
	CW's East Columbus Street 12/30/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	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.
	Cruisers lose a close one 12/30/2008 Tigers trip Cruisers
	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.
	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.
	Letters to the editor 12/30/2008 Readers speak out
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 12/30/2008 Activities & events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 12/30/2008 Activities & events
	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.
	Taking an old fashioned ride 12/23/2008 Groveport's Hometown Holiday
	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.
	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.
	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
	For the joy of reading 12/23/2008 Asbury students explore books through literary club
	"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.
	The old Canal Winchester High School 12/23/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Newport's "Santa" 12/23/2008 Kaley Clark helps her community
	Cruisers lose in OT 12/23/2008 Cruiser fall 69-68 to Central Crossing
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 12/23/2008 Activities & events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 12/23/2008 Activities & events
	Sharing the wealth 12/18/2008 The village of Groveport is sending Groveport Madison Local Schools a nice Christmas present.
	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.
	A visit with Santa Claus 12/18/2008 Santa at Groveport Town Hall
	Lithopolis readies for 2009 12/18/2008 The village of Lithopolis geared up for 2009 by getting its administrative team firmly in place.
	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.
	Get back 12/18/2008 Cruiser eighth grade girls are 3-1
	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.
	Indian Trail explores using therapy dog 12/18/2008 A new, four-legged staff member could join the roster at Indian Trail Elementary School
	Reaching out 12/18/2008 Fifty years of helping in CW
	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.
	Madison Township's first female fire lieutenant 12/18/2008 Also, Madison Township police kept busy
	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.
	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.
	Groveport Madison students are Santa's helpers 12/18/2008 Santa had some help from some Cruisers this year.
	Letters to the editor 12/18/2008 Readers speak out
	Washington Street 12/18/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Cruisers fall to 'Hounds 12/18/2008 Cruiser basketball
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 12/18/2008 Activities and events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 12/18/2008 Activities & events
	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.
	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.
	Singing out 12/11/2008 Carolers in Groveport
	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.
	Pets on parade in Lithopolis 12/11/2008 Horse joins pet parade
	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.
	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
	Groveport Madison restructures administration 12/11/2008 Groveport Madison Local Schools are revamping their administrative organizational set up.
	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.
	It's mine! 12/11/2008 Canal Winchester's Jarmod Woodley snags a rebound
	Wrecked bridge 12/11/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	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.
	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.
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 12/11/2008 Activities and events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 12/11/2008 Activities and events
	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
	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.
	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.
	Old fashioned fun 12/05/2008 Pioneer Arcade
	The walk 12/05/2008 Point of View column
	Madison Christian students lend a helping hand 12/05/2008 Guest column by Lauren Franklin
	Letters to the editor 12/05/2008 Readers speak out
	Our Pictorial Past 12/05/2008 CW's first car
	"The Nutcracker" 12/05/2008 Southeast area dancers perform
	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.
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 12/05/2008 Activities and events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 12/05/2008 Activities and events
	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.
	They've got the beat 11/26/2008 Like the rhythm of a heartbeat, the pounding of a drum can make one feel alive.
	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.
	Groveport council divided on budget 11/26/2008 Groveport Council passed the village's 2009 budget, but not without a fight.
	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.
	Singing out 11/26/2008 The "Giving Thanks Choral Concert," held Nov. 23 at Groveport Madison High School
	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.
	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.
	Canal Winchester's Christmas in the Village 11/26/2008 Canal Winchester magically turns into a winter wonderland for two nights
	It's holiday time! 11/26/2008 News from Go Groveport by Christine Boucher
	The old covered bridge 11/26/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Letter to the editor 11/26/2008 Readers speak out
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 11/26/2008 Activities and events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 11/26/2008 Activities and events
	Christmas events 11/26/2008 Holiday happenings!
	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.
	Turkeys flock back to Ohio 11/20/2008 Let's talk turkey.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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
	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.
	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.
	Eastland-Fairfield's Hines to retire 11/20/2008 Also, in depth chemistry class; student volunteerism
	Troop 71 helps out 11/20/2008 Scouts gather food for food pantry
	What you put online may come back to haunt you 11/20/2008 Guest column by Don Weaver
	Letter to the editor 11/20/2008 Readers speak out
	"Over the river and through the woods..." 11/20/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 11/20/2008 Activities and events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 11/20/2008 Activities and events
	Christmas events 11/20/2008 Holiday happenings around the Southeast
	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.
	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.
	Remembering 11/13/2008 Veterans Day in Groveport
	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.
	Morris on board in Groveport 11/13/2008 Groveport council news
	Tanner's story 11/13/2008 Guest column by Terry Weaver
	Scrapbooking unites her with celebrity 11/13/2008 Places column
	At the station 11/13/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Letters to the editor 11/13/2008 Readers speak out
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 11/13/2008 Activities and events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 11/13/2008 Activities and events
	Groveport Madison levy fails 11/06/2008 It was close, but no victory for Groveport Madison Local Schools.
	LEGOMania is back 11/06/2008 The world's most popular building blocks returned to the Groveport Town Hall Art Gallery, 648 Main St.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Be a pioneer when making travel plans 11/06/2008 Guest column by Kristi Farrow
	My sister's mid-life crisis is fun for me 11/06/2008 Guest column by Terry Weaver
	Three soldiers 11/06/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 11/06/2008 Activities & events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 11/06/2008 Activities & events
	Still a no go 10/30/2008 Paranormal group says its seeks to educate
	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.
	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.
	"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.
	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.
	Technological gadgets not a high priority 10/30/2008 Point of View column
	Letter to the editor 10/30/2008 Readers speak out
	The old canal in CW 10/30/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	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
	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.
	A time to be thankful 10/30/2008 News from Go Groveport!
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 10/30/2008 Activities and events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 10/30/2008 Activities and events
	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.
	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.
	CW schools in money pinch 10/23/2008 Calling 2008 an "unusual year" is somewhat an understatement for the Canal Winchester School District.
	Groveport names new administrator 10/23/2008 The village of Groveport has selected J. Steven Morris to be its new village administrator.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Letters to the editor 10/23/2008 Readers speak out
	Our Pictorial Past 10/23/2008 A bird's eye view of Winchester Milling
	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.
	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.
	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.
	"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.
	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.
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 10/23/2008 Activities and events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 10/23/2008 Activities and events
	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.
	No "ghost hunting" allowed 10/16/2008 There will be no "ghost hunting" allowed in the Groveport Cemetery.
	CW tops rival B-C 10/16/2008 The CW Indians football team remained undefeated
	Cruisin' Cruisers 10/16/2008 Groveport downs Reynoldsburg
	Fore! 10/16/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Author helps Glendening Elementary library 10/16/2008 Maxine Drury enjoyed reading and wanted to help nurture a fondness for books in children.
	Groveport sewer project on hold pending appeal 10/16/2008 The proposed west Groveport Road sewer project remains on hold.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Letters to the editor 10/16/2008 Readers speak out
	Buckeyes down Purdue 10/16/2008 OSU football photo
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 10/16/2008 Activities and events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 10/16/2008 Activities and events
	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.
	A hometown tradition 10/10/2008 Apple butter stirring an annual rite
	Coleman speaks out 10/10/2008 Jodi Coleman said she wanted to set the record straight.
	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.
	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.
	Groveport goes wild 10/10/2008 Things are getting wild at Groveport Town Hall.
	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.
	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.
	Letters to the editor 10/10/2008 Readers speak out
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 10/10/2008 Activities & events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 10/10/2008 Activities & events
	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
	CW tops Fairfield Union 10/02/2008 CW football squad goes to 6-0
	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
	GMHS Green Team makes a difference 10/02/2008 Groveport Madison High School is going green.
	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.
	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.
	GMHS homecoming 10/02/2008 Groveport downs Newark in homecoming game
	CW tollhouse 10/02/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Buckeyes down Minnesota 10/02/2008 OSU football photos
	Letters to the editor 10/02/2008 Readers speak out
	Going batty 10/02/2008 Bats of Ohio
	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.
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 10/02/2008 Activities and events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 10/02/2008 Activities and events
	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,
	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.
	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.
	Indians win 09/25/2008 Canal Winchester freshman Rachel Monsour takes a shot at goal
	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.
	Cruiser royalty 09/25/2008 The 2008 Groveport Madison High School "Homecoming Court"
	Spike! 09/25/2008 Groveport Madison Junior High's Ally Johnson (forefront) goes up for a spike
	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.
	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.
	"Ghost Town" is scary funny 09/25/2008 The Reel Deal
	Letters to the editor 09/25/2008 Readers speak out
	The old hotel 09/25/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Johnny Appleseed to visit Apple Butter Day 09/25/2008 Apple Butter Day is near
	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.
	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
	Buckeyes thump Troy 09/25/2008 OSU football photos
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 09/25/2008 Events and activities
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 09/25/2008 Events and activities
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	"Burn After Reading" is on fire with humor 09/18/2008 The Reel Deal
	Carriage ride 09/18/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Letters to the editor 09/18/2008 Readers speak out
	Groveport revenues are up 09/18/2008 The village of Groveport's 2008 income tax revenue collections continue to grow.
	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
	CW school officials ponder fate of modular 09/18/2008 What do you do with a temporary building when it is no longer needed?
	Cruiser backers 09/18/2008 The Groveport Madison Cruiser student section gave it their all
	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.
	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.
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 09/18/2008 Activities and events
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 09/18/2008 Activities and events
	Everybody into the pool 09/12/2008 Paws in the Pool
	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.
	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
	CW bike path back on track 09/12/2008 If you build it, they will ride.
	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.
	CW looks into demolition of old gas station 09/12/2008 A derelict property of the days of low-priced gas may soon vanish
	Queen bee 09/12/2008 The 2008 American Honey Princess Rachel Bryson visited Glendening Elementary and Groveport Middle School South
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	The old bridge 09/12/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	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
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Letters to the editor 09/12/2008 Readers speak out
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 09/12/2008 See what's happening!
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 09/12/2008 Activities and events around Groveport and Madison Township
	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.
	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
	Tenacious tennis 09/04/2008 Groveport Madison High School junior Ally Ferrin serves to Pickerington Central's Kelsi Klein
	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.
	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
	Camping out 09/04/2008 The Drake family, Zoe, Elizabeth, Sandra and Scott, set up their tent at Groveport's Community Camp Out
	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.
	Road projects planned 09/04/2008 Noe-Bixby and Chatterton; Alum Creek Drive and Rohr Road intersections
	Our Pictorial Past 09/04/2008 Groveport Madison staff, 1977
	Ice age moose fossil discovered in Ohio 09/04/2008 A rare ice age stag moose was found near Chippewa Lake in Medina County.
	Buckeyes blast Youngstown State 09/04/2008 OSU football photos
	Letters to the editor 09/04/2008 Readers speak out
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 09/04/2008 Activities and events around CW and Lithopolis
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 09/04/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	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.
	Lithopolis Honeyfest promises a sweet time 08/28/2008 The Lithopolis Honeyfest is creating a happy buzz around both central Ohio and the state.
	Off and running 08/28/2008 Groveport Madison Cruiser Ricardo Rigsbee (34) heads down the sideline for a big gain
	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.
	Groveport bike path on schedule 08/28/2008 Groveport Village Council news
	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."
	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.
	Is the state report card necessary? 08/28/2008 Point of View column
	The lonely dog along the road 08/28/2008 A guest column by Terry Weaver
	Letters to the editor 08/28/2008 Readers speak out
	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.
	Like a butterfly 08/28/2008 Lauren Metcalf from Metro Parks dressed Groveport resident Cole Johnson, 5, like a butterfly
	Taste of CW 08/28/2008 Good eating in Canal Winchester
	CW gridders 08/28/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	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
	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.
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 08/28/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
	Around Groveport and Madison Township 08/28/2008 Activities and events around Groveport and Madison Township
	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."
	Brown Dog Day 08/21/2008 A celebration of animals
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.?
	Groveport downtown, 1950s 08/21/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	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.
	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.
	GYAA champs 08/21/2008 The Indians are the 2008 Groveport Youth Athletic Association (GYAA) baseball Minors Division champions.
	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.
	Setting and serving 08/21/2008 Madison Christian vs. Groveport Madison volleyball
	Letters to the editor 08/21/2008 Readers speak out
	The Reel Deal 08/21/2008 "Tropic Thunder" lives up to the hype.
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 08/21/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester & Lithopolis
	Around Groveport 08/21/2008 Activities and events around Groveport and Madison Township
	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.
	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
	Canal Winchester floats get neighborly 08/14/2008 A Canal Winchester Labor Day parade tradition
	Lithopolis fiscal officer resigns 08/14/2008 Village of Lithopolis Fiscal Officer Sandy Casey resigned in July following allegations of wrongdoing.
	A grave matter in Groveport 08/14/2008 Old gravesites hold some unseen mysteries and the Groveport Cemetery is no exception.
	LIfeguard champs 08/14/2008 The Groveport Aquatics Center team won first place in the American Red Cross State Lifeguard competition
	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.
	Hair donated 08/14/2008 Howard Hahn, Madison Township firefighter/paramedic started growing out his hair in September 2006
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Reds win 08/14/2008 The Reds won the recent CWJRD Coach Pitch Tournament.
	Letters to the editor 08/14/2008 Readers speak out
	Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis 08/14/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
	Around Groveport 08/14/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	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.
	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"
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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
	Travelogue "staycations" 08/07/2008 Try a "staycation" at Groveport Town Hall
	Letters to the editor 08/07/2008 Readers speak out
	Cruiser 08/07/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Wildermuth and Zwayer win at State Fair 08/07/2008 Members of Groveport Buttoneers 4-H do well
	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.
	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.
	Dedra the juror 08/07/2008 Dedra's Diary
	Around Canal Winchester 08/07/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 08/07/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	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
	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.
	Making a splash 07/31/2008 Tri-County swim meet
	CW's greatest football teams 07/31/2008 Canal Winchester High School's varsity football program has had a rich and successful tradition since players first donned the pads in 1909.
	Groveport Madison Schools make academic gains 07/31/2008 Preliminary results from state achievement tests indicate students in the Groveport Madison Local School District made more academic gains during the 2007-08 school year.
	Why are trees bagged? 07/31/2008 So what's up with those green bags wrapped around the base of some trees in Groveport?
	Just like riding a bike....not!!! 07/31/2008 Sunny Side Up column
	"X-Files" ecstasy 07/31/2008 Like a mother who carries a child in her womb, I knew I would love the new "X-Files" movie before I sat down in the darkened theatre and gazed upon the visage of Mulder and Scully on the big screen.
	The Reel Deal 07/31/2008 Step brother flick funnier than it may seem
	Letters to the editor 07/31/2008 Readers speak out
	Everyone into the pool 07/31/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Lab work vital to maintaining health 07/31/2008 From the heartland to the nation, laboratory technician Sally Weimer is promoting her occupation through a campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the laboratorian profession.
	A nibble for Groveport's downtown? 07/31/2008 Groveport village workers are still mowing the grass on the vacant lot at Main and Front streets, but village officials hope that a proposed commercial development will soon begin to grow there instead.
	Battle of I-270 slated 07/31/2008 The green fields of Groveport Park will be a softball battleground when Groveport hosts the 2008 "Battle of I-270" softball tournament.
	Wildermuths excel at Franklin County Fair 07/31/2008 Christy and Jodi Wildermuth garner awards
	State Fair goes green 07/31/2008 Patrons of Ohio Proud food stands in the Taste of Ohio Café can help keep the state fairgrounds greener this year by participating in a pilot program designed to reduce waste.
	ODNR says leave wild animals alone 07/31/2008 When many people encounter wild animals that appear to be injured or orphaned, they want to do what they can to help. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife advises people to leave them alone.
	Around Canal Winchester 07/31/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 07/31/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	It's back to school time 07/31/2008 News from Go Groveport!
	Canal Winchester and Lithopolis settle sewer dispute 07/24/2008 A dispute between Canal Winchester and Lithopolis over a six-year-old wastewater service agreement is finally over after flowing through the environmental court system.
	Shell game 07/24/2008 Animals from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium visited Groveport's Heritage Park
	Groveport's revenue dips 07/24/2008 The village of Groveport's income tax revenues have been riding high in 2008, but in June the country's harsh economy took a bite out of those receipts.
	Police officer planned for GMHS 07/24/2008 Groveport Village Council is poised to approve a contract with Groveport Madison Schools for the village to provide a police school resource officer (SRO) for Groveport Madison High School.
	CW levy set for the ballot 07/24/2008 Voters in the Canal Winchester school district will see a levy on the Nov. 4 ballot.
	JEDD questioned 07/24/2008 Fairfield County Development Director Bill Arnett thanked Canal Winchester for its support of a multi-jurisdictional alliance, but at the same time pointed out flaws in a proposed joint economic development district (JEDD).
	"The Dark Knight" delivers 07/24/2008 The Reel Deal - I cried after watching the absolute debacle that was "Batman and Robin" (1997), for it broke my little Batfan heart.
	Edwards Elementary 07/24/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Groveport considers flagpoles 07/24/2008 Groveport Village Council is sizing up the costs and locations for raising "Old Glory" in the village's parks.
	Filing against Rinehart incorrect 07/24/2008 Madison Township resident Thomas Rinehart lost in his election bid to become a Madison Township trustee last November, but he has since won two filings made against him with the Franklin County Board of Elections.
	Madison Township police lauded 07/24/2008 A Madison Township police officer responding to a wayward motorist, who had decided to play demolition derby with Madison Township resident Bob Garvin's truck and use his yard as a thoroughfare, was lauded for his thorough response.
	A successful Franklin County Fair for 4-H'ers 07/24/2008 Groveport Buttoneers 4-H excels
	It's time for the State Fair 07/24/2008 Saddle up the family car, gather up the kids, grab your wallets and purses and head out to a 155-year-old celebration of the best Ohio has to offer
	Troubled bridge 07/24/2008 Columbus Public Service Director Mark Kelsey has ordered the permanent closure of the Town Street Bridge across the Scioto River, effective at 7 p.m. on July 22.
	Grow Your Own Business 07/24/2008 Want to be your own boss?
	Letter to the editor 07/24/2008 Readers speak out
	Around Canal Winchester 07/24/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 07/24/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Groveport Madison to obtain bus fleet 07/17/2008 The Groveport Madison Local Schools District is working its way back into the bus business.
	Splash 07/17/2008 Someone was just bound to get wet.
	Canal Winchester explores "safe routes" 07/17/2008 Identifying and encouraging safe, accessible routes to school for walkers and bicycle riders is the focus of a new Canal Winchester task force comprised of residents, village staff, and school administrators.
	Hot truck 07/17/2008 The Goodguys Rod and Custom Assocation brough the 11th annual PPG Nationals to the Ohio Expo Center July 11-13.
	CW wins Lancaster Shoot-out 07/17/2008 The Canal Winchester fast pitch softball team were champions at the Lancaster Shoot-Out Tournament
	Groveport council worried about old school 07/17/2008 Members of Groveport Village Council are unhappy about two Ohio Schools Facilities Commission (OSFC) bond issue proposals that suggest the Groveport Madison School District demolish Groveport Elementary School in order to build a new school.
	Our Pictorial Past 07/17/2008 CW firefighters
	Groveport industrial park keeps on generating revenue 07/17/2008 The national economy is struggling, but Groveport's industrial parks appear to be weathering the financial storms.
	Tournament winners 07/17/2008 Ten teams participated in the Groveport Parks & Recreation Department's second annual Fourth of July Cornhole Tournament.
	Blacklick Woods is 60-years-old 07/17/2008 Thousands of years in the making, Blacklick Woods Metro Park-which opened in 1948-went from improved farmland, a stand of hardwood trees, and a swampy forest to a 632-acre outdoor complex in 60 short years.
	Film is devilishly fun 07/17/2008 The Reel Deal
	Around Canal Winchester 07/17/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 07/17/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Groveport Madison considers levy; bond issue 07/11/2008 Voters in the Groveport Madison Local School District could see an operating levy on the ballot in November and possibly a bond issue some time in 2009.
	CW teachers not seeking pay raise 07/11/2008 Facing an uncertain financial future, the Canal Winchester Board of Education and the Canal Winchester Education Association agreed to postpone a decision on salary increases until after the November election.
	Rain, rain go away 07/11/2008 The rainy June, with late afternoon showers and storms almost daily at times, played havoc with baseball and softball teams' schedules.
	New Metro Park planned 07/11/2008 Metro Parks has purchased land for a new park located on 485 acres along Little Walnut Creek between Groveport and Canal Winchester.
	Independence Day in Groveport 07/11/2008 Groveport Independence Day parade
	Video games aren't just for kids anymore. 07/11/2008 Once thought to be a form of entertainment reserved for children and young adults, game consoles have found their way into a surprising new place
	CW Labor Day could feature beer garden 07/11/2008 Changes in the Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival could find revelers enjoying a cold beer
	Cooking up success for America's Olympians 07/11/2008 When asked how she landed the Beijing Olympics as her first job, Keara Babbert answers, "I was in the right place at the right time."
	Groveport Madison renews police contract 07/11/2008 Groveport Madison Schools news
	Undefeated champs 07/11/2008 The Groveport Pony Red baseball team won the regular season and tournament championship for the Southeastern Pony League.
	Letters to the editor 07/11/2008 Readers speak out
	Truro joins forces 07/11/2008 Combining resources is nothing new for the Truro Township Fire Department, which joined forces with five other departments as part of the Metropolitan Emergency Communication Center (MECC) to share dispatching costs and access emerging technology.
	Super hero is super blah 07/11/2008 The Reel Deal
	Our Pictorial Past 07/11/2008 It's Franklin County Fair time and that brings to mind the agrarian past of Madison Township.
	Around Canal Winchester 07/11/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 07/11/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Improvements slated for Alum Creek Drive 07/02/2008 A busy intersection in the Southeast Columbus area is ready for a facelift.
	High flying dog 07/02/2008 Representing the Columbus All-breed Training Club, Hob the border collie runs the obstacle course
	Cruisers to be showcased at Crew Stadium 07/02/2008 The Groveport Madison Cruisers varsity football team will head to the big city for its season opener this year.
	Get moving with "Recess at the Rec" 07/02/2008 Children can get plenty of exercise and have fun at the same time this summer at the Groveport Recreation Center.
	Doing their part 07/02/2008 Groveport Relay for Life
	It's Franklin County Fair time! 07/02/2008 The local fair season kicks into high gear with the Franklin County Fair July 12-19 in Hilliard with loads of free entertainment, animals, and thrill rides for the adventurous.
	Canal Winchester schools on the move 07/02/2008 A simple equation: fresh quarters for the Canal Winchester School District administrative offices equals a lot more space.
	Book defines Ohio's role in the Civil War 07/02/2008 Countless books have been written about the American Civil War, but few have demonstrated the important role the state of Ohio, along with the Union's western armies, played in helping the Northern cause.
	Buckeye Boys State 07/02/2008 Groveport Madison High School seniors David Stockham, Anthony Spears, Jordan McDonnell were Buckeye Boys State attendees
	Ohioans venture to China 07/02/2008 Thousands of miles from home, Canal Winchester school board member Chuck Miller and his wife, Penny, discovered life can be both the same and vastly different in China, a land rich with cultural heritage.
	Play ball! Groveport vs. CW in 1913 07/02/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	The Reel Deal 07/02/2008 Dedra wants you to see "Wanted"
	My role in honoring America's veterans 07/02/2008 Danika Foster's award winning patriotic speech
	Letter to the editor 07/02/2008 Readers speak out
	Around Canal Winchester 07/02/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 07/02/2008 Åctivities and events around Groveport
	HB 562 is now law 06/26/2008 Governor Ted Strickland has signed the state's capital appropriations and budget corrections bill (HB 562) into law.
	New police cars embrace tradition 06/26/2008 The Groveport Police Department has chosen the classic "black and white" look for its new police cruisers.
	Sawyer helps out 06/26/2008 Mason Sawyer, 7, was one of 1,000 kids nationwide selected by the "Crayola Lemonade Brigade" to set up lemonade stands in their neighborhoods to help charitable causes.
	Quick action saves child 06/26/2008 A miscommunication in dispatching could have ended in tragedy, but quick thinking by Madison Township firefighters and an off-duty nurse helped saved the life of a two-year-old boy.
	Models of landmarks created 06/26/2008 The window at Bolenbaugh Hardware takes a step back in time with handcrafted models of local notable and historical landmarks, including a Canal Winchester covered bridge, toll house, and log cabin in Groveport.
	Our Pictorial Past 06/26/2008 A bird's eye view of Groveport
	Gas prices hit senior transportation budget 06/26/2008 High gasoline prices are putting a pinch on the Groveport-Madison Township Senior Transportation program.
	Church gets approval 06/26/2008 Another church will make the village of Groveport its home.
	CW FFA shines 06/26/2008 The Canal Winchester FFA Chapter of the Ohio FFA Association attended the 80th annual state convention at the Ohio Fairgrounds.
	Newland wheeling his way to gold medals 06/26/2008 With more than 6,000 miles logged on his titanium and carbon-framed racing cycle, 71-year-old fitness expert Joe Newland is a Senior Olympic gold medalist.
	Columbus' "Red, White, and Boom" 06/26/2008 Multicolored explosions will rock the skies over Columbus on July 3 in celebration of Independence Day, but construction on the Scioto Mile is forcing a change in venue this year for Red, White, & BOOM!
	Columbus to seek bond issue 06/26/2008 Columbus residents will have several ballot issues before them when they vote in November, but a vote for those issues won't mean a dip in bank accounts.
	"Get Smart" has its moments, but they're few 06/26/2008 The Reel Deal
	A trip "Down Under" 06/26/2008 I recently returned from Australia, or "Oz" as the Aussies like to call it.
	Around Canal Winchester 06/26/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 06/26/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	CW schools to pursue levy 06/19/2008 It is back to the ballot for Canal Winchester Local Schools as the district took the first official step to place an operating levy on the Nov. 4 ballot.
	Spreading the wealth 06/19/2008 The village of Groveport continues to share its income tax wealth with Groveport Madison Local Schools in the form of an income tax revenue sharing check for $521,722.
	At the nature fair 06/19/2008 Getting to know nature
	GM schools review building options 06/19/2008 The Groveport Madison Board of Education is weighing its facilities options.
	CW eyeing speeders 06/19/2008 The eyes of law enforcement cannot be everywhere, so Canal Winchester Village Council hopes the addition of a speed monitoring device will help curb speeding in the village.
	The play's the thing 06/19/2008 Students from Annetta Zemen's first grade class at Groveport Elementary recently performed plays from "Readers' Theater."
	Tennis courts serve up a debate 06/19/2008 The debate over new tennis courts went back and forth just like a tennis match at Groveport Village Council's committee of the whole meeting on June 16.
	Our Pictorial Past 06/19/2008 Bert Williams
	Reforming local government 06/19/2008 The efforts of state representatives Larry Flowers (R-19) and Larry Wolpert (R-23) to streamline local government have cleared the first hurdle.
	Soggy truck 06/19/2008 A tow truck cable pulled a truck out of a retention pond near Alum Creek Drive and Rohr Road
	Madison Twp.'s insurance costs are up and down 06/19/2008 It is often said there is safety in numbers, but for Madison Township, there are also savings in numbers.
	Fast tracking to higher education 06/19/2008 The doors for students wanting to fast-track their college education at no cost while still in high school continue to open ever wider
	Columbus approves contract for dog park 06/19/2008 A section of Three Creeks Park is going to the dogs.
	Vacation ideas to combat high gasoline prices 06/19/2008 Guest column
	The Reel Deal 06/19/2008 "The Hulk" is not incredible
	The city of Columbus' fuel woes 06/19/2008 Residents aren't the only ones whose wallets are taking a hit as fuel prices continue to rise. The city of Columbus is also feeling the effects of price increases.
	Around Canal Winchester 06/19/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 06/19/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	State takes financial bite out of Groveport Madison 06/12/2008 Groveport Madison Local Schools will have to pay $767,817 back to the state due to a bill recently approved at the Ohio Statehouse.
	CW baseball woven into family's history 06/12/2008 Nearly 60 years is a long time to wait between rounds of making it to the state tournament in high school baseball, but for one Canal Winchester family, it was a momentous event.
	Groveport bike path approved 06/12/2008 Groveport Village Council unanimously approved constructing, all in one phase, a bicycle path from Groveport to Three Creeks Metro Park.
	Walking for a cure 06/12/2008 Canal Winchester Relay for Life
	Cops & Kids 06/12/2008 Despite sweltering temperatures in the mid 90s, Groveport Police Department's Cops & Kids Day, held June 8 in Groveport Park, was a big success,
	GM schools to get computers 06/12/2008 The schools of Groveport Madison will be getting a technological upgrade with about 300 replacement computers slated to be ready for students' use by next school year.
	Downtown plan gets six month extension 06/12/2008 Groveport Village Council is not ready to give up on the proposed downtown development project targeted for the vacant northeast corner of Main and Front streets.
	Truro feels a money pinch 06/12/2008 The high cost of fuel is snaking its way through the economy with everyone feeling the pinch, including Truro Township, which saw costs for asphalt spiral upward from $49 a ton to $70, adding nearly $100,000 to a road project.
	Cannery whistle returns home to CW 06/12/2008 After a little less than half a century and a journey traversing the state to the Ohio River and beyond, an icon of days when workers were summoned and dismissed via a shrill screech is returning home to Canal Winchester.
	Blacklick Trail will link communities 06/12/2008 The Blacklick Creek Trail bicycle path in southeastern and eastern Franklin County is getting close to completion.
	Columbus to regulate intersection fund raising 06/12/2008 Columbus drivers may see a decline in roadway solicitors this summer.
	Absorbing the layers and qualities of silence 06/12/2008 Point of View column
	Groveport Farmers Market 06/12/2008 The Groveport Farmers' Market runs every Thursday through August,
	The Reel Deal 06/12/2008 Dedra says don't mess with seeing Adam Sandler's new movie
	Pride soccer 06/12/2008 Soccer squads successful
	Around Canal Winchester 06/12/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 06/12/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	CW schools consider levy 06/05/2008 Urged on by a group of concerned parents, the Canal Winchester Board of Education is delving into the turbulent waters of possibly placing an operating levy on the November ballot.
	Serving up some tennis 06/05/2008 May was National Tennis Month and to encourage people of all ages to pick up a racquet, the U.S. Tennis Association held "Tennis Block Parties"
	Fulfilling a need 06/05/2008 Kids who need a helping hand in the Groveport Madison area are not going to go hungry this summer.
	Indians are district champs 06/05/2008 The Canal Winchester High School varsity softball team won the Division II Central District title this year.
	Groveport council weighs cost of bicycle path 06/05/2008 The unofficial construction bids for the proposed Groveport bicycle path have come in lower than the engineer's estimate, but still higher than Groveport Village Council members expected.
	Groveport's Heritage Park is a happening place 06/05/2008 Things will be hopping all summer long at Groveport's Heritage Park.
	GMHS valedictorians 06/05/2008 The Groveport Madison High School class of 2008 valedictorians
	CW gets grant for interurban depot restoration 06/05/2008 Canal Winchester and the Main Street business association moved closer to breathing new life into the village's historic interurban depot
	Plans for dog park are progressing 06/05/2008 Plans for a dog park at Three Creeks Park are winding their way through the governmental system
	Miller honored 06/05/2008 Sedalia Elementary fifth grader Jordan Miller is the 2007-08 recipient of the eighth Michael Buckley Citizenship Award.
	Zipping among the treetops of Hocking Hills 06/05/2008 As gas prices continue to soar, people are beginning to look closer to home for adventure destinations.
	Water towers are small town sentinels 06/05/2008 Maybe it's just the Midwesterner in me, but I like water towers.
	Film is pretty, not witty 06/05/2008 The Reel Deal
	Who's watching you? 06/05/2008 While cameras are watching us, who is keeping an eye on the camera operators?
	Join in a cancer prevention research study 06/05/2008 People who attend this weekend's Madison County Relay For Life at West Jefferson High School have a chance to be part of cancer research history.
	Long gone depot 06/05/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Around Canal Winchester 06/05/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 06/05/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Veteran takes action and raises Old Glory 05/29/2008 On Memorial Day, Mack Harris looked out his back door at the vacant flagpole in Groveport's Blacklick Park and decided he had to do something about it.
	Groveport Arts Festival 05/29/2008 Art pieces from 58 artists were on exhibit
	Hydroponic plant project leaves the dirt behind 05/29/2008 So who says farmers need dirt?
	Violet Twp. bicentennial revving up for summer 05/29/2008 Violet Township's bicentennial celebration goes into full swing this summer
	Remembering 05/29/2008 Memorial Day in Pickerington
	"Indiana Jones" returns without a bang 05/29/2008 The Reel Deal
	This summer, read for the fun of it! 05/29/2008 Guest column
	Church seeks old pharmacy building 05/29/2008 Also Groveport Council enacts stormwater utility
	Cops & Kids Day: safety and fun 05/29/2008 The Groveport Police Department will host "Cops & Kids Day" on June 8
	CW modulars have a new purpose 05/29/2008 Recycling takes on another dimension in Canal Winchester when Faith Educare opens the doors this summer
	Phoenix wins 05/29/2008 The FC Phoenix U11 girls soccer team went undefeated
	Purple power 05/29/2008 PASA excels
	Cruiser Pride: The Athletic Edition 05/29/2008 They run, jump, throw, catch, grapple, tackle, shoot, spike, and swing with grace, style, and power.
	What's the buzz? Honeybees in peril 05/29/2008 Where are the honeybees going?
	Solving crimes the CSI way 05/29/2008 Behind an old hotel in Las Vegas, the body of Penny Golden lays between the Dumpster and the bike rack.
	It's time for the Groveport Farmers' Market 05/29/2008 The Groveport Farmers' Market begins its fourth season this year.
	Heavyweight bout 05/29/2008 Sumo wrestlers!
	FC Phoenix excels 05/29/2008 The U11 boys FC Phoenix soccer club ended its 2008 soccer season as finalists
	Around Canal Winchester 05/29/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 05/29/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 05/29/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	Tax increase for Pickerington? 05/22/2008 Tough economic times have led Pickerington city officials to consider increasing the city's income tax rate.
	Fire ball 05/22/2008 Groveport Madison Cruiser pitcher Emma Johnson fires the ball in to Pickerington Central Tiger batter Kayla Boyer
	Crusey to leave Groveport 05/22/2008 Groveport Village Administrator Jon Crusey has accepted the job as city manager of Tipp City, Ohio.
	Pedal power 05/22/2008 Ashley Telfer, 3, gets ready to ride her bike during the Violet Township Bicentennial Celebration "Pedal In the Park"
	CW names two parks 05/22/2008 A pair of parks in Canal Winchester are no longer nameless following action by the Canal Winchester Village Council on May 19.
	Streamlined local government sought 05/22/2008 State Representative Larry Flowers thinks streamlining local government will be good for Ohio.
	Brobst honored 05/22/2008 Madison Township Fire Station 181 was a makeshift radio station on May 15 when B107.9 made the latest stop in its monthly "Hometown Heroes" broadcast tour.
	Columbus curfew set to start 05/22/2008 The clock is ticking down toward June 5, when Columbus will be stepping up enforcement of its curfew law for teenagers.
	Remembering Kent State 05/22/2008 Students at Kent State University and Ohio National Guardsmen stood 225 feet away from each other on May 4
	The old track 05/22/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Groveport Madison High School serves up a tennis party 05/22/2008 Get out your racquet and party!
	GMHS athletic awards 05/22/2008 Cruiser athletes honored
	Chinese program for CW 05/22/2008 A $2,000 investment will reap big benefits for Canal Winchester Local Schools
	Maroon rules 05/22/2008 The U9 girls Maroon Pride soccer club team
	Surf City 05/22/2008 On the road with Jan & Dean
	French flick "Priceless" 05/22/2008 The Reel Deal
	Madison Township drainage woes 05/22/2008 A trio of engineering options could provide a solution to drainage dilemmas
	Around Canal Winchester 05/22/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 05/22/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 05/22/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	Groveport Madison to explore school uniforms 05/16/2008 Groveport Madison students could be sporting a new look sometime in the future.
	Wheeling along 05/16/2008 The first half of the 210-mile, 47th annual Tour of the Scioto River Valley (TOSRV) bicycle tour began May 10 under bright blue skies,
	Memorial Day observances set 05/16/2008 Memorial Day is a time of honor and remembrance when flowers are placed on the graves of the fallen who sacrificed for their country.
	Riding in style 05/16/2008 Groveport Madison High School converted one of its existing buses into a new marching band equipment bus complete with a splashy new paint job.
	Car stuck in the mud 05/16/2008 A driver learned it is not wise to ignore road construction closure signs after his red Ford Mustang ended up in a muddy hole on Columbus Street in Canal Winchester.
	Suspects lash out at Groveport policemen 05/16/2008 Two Groveport police officers were recently assaulted while performing their duties.
	"Speed Racer" a loser 05/16/2008 The Reel Deal
	Pickerington's old church 05/16/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	The Links at Groveport bridge set for repairs 05/16/2008 The village of Groveport will contract with Shaw & Holter to repair the golf cart suspension bridge over Little Walnut Creek at the The Links at Groveport golf course.
	New administrator for Madison Township 05/16/2008 With experience in both the legal and city planning arena, Madison Township's newest administrator, Judy Edwards, is used to challenges.
	KidSpace mural 05/16/2008 Canal painting adorns kids center
	Groveport Madison to update finances 05/16/2008 The Groveport Madison Board of Education approved its latest five year financial forecast, but a revised, more detailed version of the money plan is expected to be brought forth at its June meeting.
	Utterback is back 05/16/2008 A familiar face is returning to the Pickerington Local School District.
	Columbus unveils its 20 year bikeway plan 05/16/2008 Dozens of bike-riding commuters came together at the Ohio Statehouse May 12 with Consider Biking, Mayor Michael Coleman and City Councilmember Maryellen O'Shaughnessy, to hear details on the city's 20-year Bicentennial Bikeways Plan.
	She's seeing spots before her eyes 05/16/2008 My mother thinks I've lost my mind...or at least misplaced it.
	Historic uniforms 05/16/2008 Groveport Police historian Officer Ernie Bell created an exhibit on the history of Groveport Police Department uniforms
	Around Canal Winchester 05/16/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 05/16/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 05/16/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	The faces of art 05/08/2008 Canal Winchester schools' art show
	Lopez on board 05/08/2008 The Pickerington Board of Education selected attorney Robert Clayton Lopez out of 25 applicants to fill the board seat recently vacated by Gail Oakes.
	All-star Cruiser 05/08/2008 Last fall's successful Cruiser football season has led to more accolades for its head coach and players.
	Fuel grant for Canal Winchester 05/08/2008 Doing the right thing-environmentally-sometimes means digging deeper into pockets already economically threadbare, but for Canal Winchester Local Schools, state funding is removing part of the financial burden.
	Art to fill Groveport's Main Street 05/08/2008 The third annual Groveport Arts Festival will fill the village's historic downtown with the beauty of art and the sounds of music on May 24 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. along Main Street from College Street to Front Street.
	Prescription program in Canal Winchester 05/08/2008 The high cost of medicine could get a lot lower for Franklin County patients with little or no prescription benefits with a new discount card offered through the county commissioners and United Way of Central Ohio.
	Groveport Madison's origins 05/08/2008 Think what the educational landscape was like on the Ohio frontier of the early to mid 19th century - farm work that extended from sun up to sundown (and often beyond), books hard to come by, and few, if any, schools, which made the prospect of attending
	JEDD being revised 05/08/2008 Revisions are being made to the proposed joint economic development agreement (JEDD) in hopes of making it more palatable to all involved.
	Showing respect for the flag 05/08/2008 Members of Boy Scout Troop 71 of Groveport conducted a flag retirement ceremony
	Beware of phone fraud in Truro Township 05/08/2008 The incidents are few, but Truro Township residents need to be on alert that scam artists are using the good name of the fire department as a ruse to gain private information.
	Streetcars derailed 05/08/2008 In the face of public opposition, and at the request of Mayor Michael Coleman, Columbus City Council has put the brakes on spending $2 million for designing a High Street streetcar line.
	"Iron Man" makes a strong showing" 05/08/2008 The Reel Deal
	It's good to be prince 05/08/2008 Guest column
	Groveport Madison class of 1958 05/08/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Around Canal Winchester 05/08/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 05/08/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 05/08/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	Warehouse gets the green light 05/01/2008 After months of debate, Groveport Village Council approved the Schottenstein Trustees' rezoning request that will pave the way for building a large warehouse at Rohr and Pontius roads.
	Taking root in Groveport 05/01/2008 It may be small now, but in a few years the Heritage Oak tree planted on the Groveport Elementary playground on April 25 will get big enough to provide a shady spot to relax and much more.
	Toll Gate's toll 05/01/2008 Pickerington Local Schools have spent nearly $300,000 to stabilize the soil at the site of the new Toll Gate elementary and middle school.
	Canal Winchester recreation feels a pinch 05/01/2008 Changes continue to ripple through the Canal Winchester community following the March failure of an operating levy for the school district, including a $14,500 bill for use of fields and facilities by the Canal Winchester Joint Recreational District
	Two dozen seek Pickerington school board seat 05/01/2008 The Pickerington Board of Education met in closed sessions on April 26, 27 and 28 to interview the 24 applicants for the board seat recently vacated by Gail Oakes.
	Groveport Madison achieves state graduation rate standard 05/01/2008 Guest column by Susan Briggs
	Tucker wins 05/01/2008 Madison Christian School fifth grader and gymnast Emma Tucker, 11, of Groveport, recently captured first place
	CW's East Waterloo Street 05/01/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	No word on Groveport's downtown project 05/01/2008 A couple of Groveport elected officials are losing patience with the perceived slow progress of the village's proposed downtown development project.
	Fighting Fish get ready 05/01/2008 The Groveport Fighting Fish swim team is getting ready to dive into another season of fast paced competition.
	Please stop the food insanity 05/01/2008 America is getting fat (or fatter depending on the expert du jour) and it does not surprise me given the size of portions served at fast food and sit down restaurants.
	SSSSSSSSSSnakes! 05/01/2008 The weather is warming up and humans are not the only ones basking in the sun. The snakes have slithered out too.
	Capture the Moment 05/01/2008 News photographers step into the line of fire, risk death and disease and emotional trauma to emerge with the images that define our lives.
	Streetcars in Columbus 05/01/2008 With so many other things that need funding, Columbus is on the wrong track in considering a $103 million streetcar line, numerous residents told City Council April 28.
	Don't be deceived by this film 05/01/2008 Let's say you are having lunch with a casual acquaintance.
	Letters to the editor 05/01/2008 Readers speak out
	Around Canal Winchester 05/01/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 05/01/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 05/01/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	Canal Winchester schools slash budget 04/24/2008 April 21 was filled with regrets as, one-by-one, Canal Winchester Board of Education members approved a sweeping list of cuts bringing an end to high school busing and upping the student-teacher ratio.
	New estimate for Groveport bike path soars 04/24/2008 Groveport's proposed bicycle path just got a little bumpy as preliminary engineering estimates for constructing the path to connect Groveport with Three Creeks Park came back much higher than expected.
	Ohio Unearthed" Can you dig it? 04/24/2008 Discover the treasures of Ohio's underground past in an exhibit from May 3-29 at Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St.,
	A look at Groveport Madison's enrollment 04/24/2008 The Groveport Madison school district is a big, both geographically and by the number of its students. But what do the district's enrollment numbers mean?
	CW traffic flow altered by construction 04/24/2008 Columbus Street reconstruction is prompting Canal Winchester residents to seek relief from traffic flow woes by asking the village for a three way stop at Washington and Waterloo streets.
	Groveport to phase in fee increases 04/24/2008 Groveport Village Council plans to incrementally enact an approximate 30 percent increase in its building and zoning fee schedule to soften the blow for those having to pay the fees.
	Holding court in 1958 04/24/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Arrr matey 04/24/2008 The Canal Winchester High School drama department will present "Treasure Island"
	Letters to the editor 04/24/2008 Readers speak out
	Life in a small town 04/24/2008 Point of View column
	"Forgetting Sarah Marshall" worth a viewing 04/24/2008 The Reel Deal
	Metro High School opens up new worlds 04/24/2008 While attending classes in the Southwestern City school district, Cassie West was maintaining a 4.0 grade point average but wasn't feeling challenged.
	Marching Tigers parade bound 04/24/2008 Pickerington Central High School band director Mike Sewell wipes away tears
	Around Canal Winchester 04/24/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 04/24/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 04/24/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	Warehouse proposal to make its last stand 04/17/2008 The Schottenstein Trustees' proposed warehouse project at Rohr and Pontius roads died, then was resuscitated and placed on legislative life support at Groveport Village Council's April 14 meeting.
	Pickerington looks into red light cameras 04/17/2008 Pickerington City Council authorized Redflex Traffic Systems to study intersections along State Route 256 as possible locations for red light cameras.
	100 years ago in Canal Winchester 04/17/2008 With a long-ago mode of transportation incorporated into its name, Canal Winchester has been a dynamic host to the march of progress through a village whose main thoroughfare was once a waterway to the future.
	Pickerington schools shuffle personnel 04/17/2008 Several Pickerington schools will have new principals next year - Pickerington North High, Lakeview Junior High, Diley Middle, Fairfield Elementary and Violet Elementary.
	Flood damages Groveport golf course bridge 04/17/2008 Recent flooding on Little Walnut Creek badly damaged the golf cart suspension bridge over the creek at The Links at Groveport golf course.
	Madison Elementary prepping for OAT 04/17/2008 Fifth graders at Madison Elementary will get a boost in their efforts to master the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) when Dale Carlson comes to their school to speak with them on April 22
	Soggy Madison Township 04/17/2008 Residents in Asbury Manor in Madison Township continue to hope for a dry solution to wet basements and flooding that occurs during heavy downpours.
	Eastland-Farfield celebrates 04/17/2008 On April 22, Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools will celebrate its 40th anniversary, dedicate its recently completed auto academy and the renovated computer-aided design drafting lab, and induct alumni into its hall of fame.
	So you think you had a bad prom? 04/17/2008 The Reel Deal
	Columbus is not a cultural wasteland 04/17/2008 So Columbus is a cultural wasteland, at least according to a recent report from the Columbus Partnership comparing it to 15 other cities.
	Letters to the editor 04/17/2008 Readers speak out
	Ohio University dean's list 04/17/2008 Academic achievers
	Light's out 04/17/2008 A broken street light and a mauled tree are the remnants of an early morning accident in Groveport.
	Tigers top Cruisers 04/17/2008 Groveport Madison senior Bryan Rosales (left) squared off against Pickerington Central senior Nishal Raya
	Around Canal Winchester 04/17/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 04/17/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 04/17/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	Pickerington's financial strains 04/10/2008 Proposed road improvements, such as widening State Route 256 to four lanes south of Diley Road, and the cost of maintaining a high level of police protection will stretch the city of Pickerington's finances in the coming years.
	Is there too much government? 04/10/2008 State Representative Larry Flowers (R-19) and State Representative Larry Wolpert (R-23) have introduced a bill designed to study ways to consolidate and streamline local government.
	CW saves money 04/10/2008 It is difficult enough to balance a home budget; much less one on a village size scale,
	Groveport Madison to step up security at the high school 04/10/2008 The Groveport Madison Board of Education took steps to increase security at Groveport Madison High School.
	Bingo returns to GMHS 04/10/2008 "Bingo!" That call will ring out in the Groveport Madison High School cafeteria
	Pickerington 200 years ago 04/10/2008 Two hundred years ago when Violet Township was founded, instead of today's bustling suburbs or the rolling farm land of 40 years ago, much of Ohio including Fairfield County was a lush forest.
	Pickerington schools hire new treasurer 04/10/2008 The Pickerington Board of Education named Daniel Griscom, formerly of Ashland Schools, to replace Vince Utterback as district treasurer.
	West on board in Truro Township 04/10/2008 Chronologically, Truro Township's new fiscal officer is the youngest of all the township's elected officials, but she is sure of one thing, age does not matter when finances are your first priority.
	A dose of hard reality infuses "Snow Angels" 04/10/2008 The Reel Deal
	For better service think three dimensionally 04/10/2008 Guest column
	lumbus to help stabilize the arts 04/10/2008 Columbus will be contributing to the financial stability of the community's 16 largest cultural organizations while a long-term plan is drafted, and City Council wants to make sure it has a voice in where the money goes.
	Regency Manor is 175 04/10/2008 It opened in 1833 as the Franklin County Poor House, founded by the county commissioners to take care of the less fortunate.
	Well Hello Dolly 04/10/2008 Groveport Madison High School will present the musical "Hello Dolly" on April 17, 18, and 19
	Play ball! 04/10/2008 Groveport's John Romonosky, 79, threw out the first pitch at the Columbus Clippers' season opener
	Sing out 04/10/2008 Characters Troy and Gabriella, played by Pickerington North High School juniors Grant Cole and Devon Perry, sing "Start of Something New"
	Early days of the Groveport police 04/10/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Around Canal Winchester 04/10/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 04/10/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 04/10/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	Pickerington treasurer leaves 04/03/2008 Also, applications coming in for future vacant board seat
	Sirens slated for Groveport 04/03/2008 It's tornado season and the village of Groveport is working to enhance its ability to warn residents in case a twister appears.
	Donation a boost to CW athletes 04/03/2008 Student athletes and physical education students at Canal Winchester no longer have to wait in long lines to take their turn at bench pressing weights or putting in a few miles on a stationary bicycle.
	An architectural gem celebrates its 100th birthday 04/03/2008 The Groveport United Methodist Church has stood watch over the community for 100 years.
	Sabatino questions contract 04/03/2008 Pickerington City Council voted to grant the URS Corporation a $755,173 contract to manage the wastewater treatment plant expansion.
	Overcoming disbelief 04/03/2008 There's a new children's book that's causing quite a buzz.
	Don't call it a trolley 04/03/2008 Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman is ready for the city to hop on board the proposed streetcar project by spending $2 million for the design of the line that would run along High Street from downtown to the Ohio State University campus.
	Columbus Parks and Recreation activities 04/03/2008 Spring has barely popped its head up in central Ohio, but it's not too early to start planning for summer activities through the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.
	An Easter emergency to remember 04/03/2008 Dedra's Diary
	Spring is here! 04/03/2008 Go Groveport information
	Around Canal Winchester 04/03/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 04/03/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 04/03/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	All's well 04/03/2008 Groveport resident Melanie Sporleder (left) is shown here getting a Meridian Stress Assessment
	Winging it 04/03/2008 A green macaw "animal ambassador" stretches its wings
	winning extremely 04/03/2008 The Southeast Xtreme Volleyball Club won the gold
	CW champs 04/03/2008 The Canal Winchester Joint Rec Boys Basketball program finished its season with basketball tournaments concluding on March 16.
	cw winners 3/4 04/03/2008 Coach Jon Tucker and his team ended the season as 3rd/4th grade league champions
	Groveport Madison trys to set up goals 03/27/2008 At a special meeting March 24, the Groveport Madison Board of Education worked on creating a lengthy list of goals for the district.
	Diley Road is taking shape 03/27/2008 Despite rainy conditions the week before Easter that temporarily halted most of the construction, the Diley Road widening project remains slightly ahead of schedule.
	CW drums up a unique event 03/27/2008 The musical world of the steelpan will shine its spotlight on Canal Winchester April 12 when the recognized leader in the unusual musical genre presents a workshop and concert.
	Weathering hard times: Groveport in The Great Depression 03/27/2008 In 2008 the nation is facing a mortgage crisis, high costs for gasoline, and job losses on a wide scale. These problems bring to mind another era when times were even tougher - The Great Depression of the 1930s.
	Groveport warehouse project debated 03/27/2008 A few Groveport Village Council members have expressed some concerns over the Schottenstein commercial development proposed for a site at Rohr and Pontius roads.
	Groveport curfew reviewed 03/27/2008 In his State of the City address, Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman raised the idea of making a concerted effort to enforce the city's curfew laws, which prompted Groveport Village Councilman Ed Rarey to wonder about the status and enforcement of Groveport's
	CW parks plan pondered 03/27/2008 More than 10 years ago, Canal Winchester commissioned a master plan for parks and recreation, but with the village facing city status in the next U.S. Census, village council members say it is time to take another look at it.
	Groveport Madison working on academics 03/27/2008 Though many issues are percolating regarding the operations and functioning of Groveport Madison Local Schools, the main purpose of the district remains unchanged - educating the students.
	"The Boss" has won her over 03/27/2008 August of 2000 marked the last time I went to a concert, at least one of my choosing. I went to go see Pearl Jam and had a terrific time.
	McClay earns art award 03/27/2008 Lydia McClay of Canal Winchester received the Caldy Award for her relief print titled "Seeps of Old"
	Around Canal Winchester 03/27/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 03/27/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 03/27/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	Pit bulls - are they a friend or foe? 03/28/2008 A pit bull is not an actual breed, instead it refers to three different breeds,
	CW schools to face staff cuts 03/20/2008 April 15 is tax deadline for the nation, but for Canal Winchester Local Schools administrators, it is also the deadline in determining staff cuts due to the failure of the 8.9 mill operating levy March 4.
	Pickerington to annex its own land 03/20/2008 The city of Pickerington plans to annex nearly 68 acres of its own property along Diley Road from Violet Township.
	The "Battle of I-270" 03/20/2008 "March Madness" of another kind is coming to Groveport on March 29 when the Groveport Recreation Center hosts the "Battle of I-270" basketball tournament.
	CW to flush hydrants in April 03/20/2008 What do flowers, nesting robins, and fire hydrant flushing all have in common? They're all signs of spring in Canal Winchester.
	Groveport plans to protect waterways 03/20/2008 The village of Groveport plans to update its stormwater management policy to help protect the area's waterways.
	Groveport reviews its building and zoning fees 03/20/2008 Groveport Village Council is considering an approximate 30 percent increase in its building and zoning fee schedule.
	Madison Township plagued by flooding 03/20/2008 Flooding was rampant in Madison Township following the recent spate of rain storms, even covering Brobst Park in eight inches of water.
	Asbury girl a hero 03/20/2008 Asbury Elementary fourth grader Carley Grow, 10, was recognized by the Madison Township Fire Department and representatives from the State Fire Marshal's Office for alerting her family to a fire at their home on Fullerton Drive and saving their lives on F
	Look nearby when searching for heroes 03/20/2008 Falling stars fill the pages of newspapers and airwaves of radio and television.
	Coleman outlines ambitious agenda for Columbus 03/20/2008 There are economic storm clouds on the horizon for Columbus, but you wouldn't know it from the ambitious agenda rolled out by Mayor Michael Coleman in his March 13 State of the City address at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion.
	Columbus to enforce curfew 03/20/2008 Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman wants to send a clear message to families throughout the community - beginning June 5, police are going to be strictly enforcing the curfew law for teens.
	Happy birthday Capital Area Humane Society 03/20/2008 They're proud as peacocks over at the Capital Area Humane Society, celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.
	NetJets to stay in Columbus 03/20/2008 It's one flight that local leaders can be glad did not get off the ground.
	Lunch with the Bunny 03/20/2008 Preston Cattran, 3, happily greets the Easter Bunny
	Brown honored 03/20/2008 Groveport Madison High School Athletic Director Mike George (left) and Groveport Madison Head Varsity Football Coach Tim Brown pose with the Woody Hayes Award
	Fashion sense 03/20/2008 New York fashion designer and Pickerington High School graduate Tad Boetcher
	Around Canal Winchester 03/20/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 03/20/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 03/20/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	Dailey returns to Groveport Madison school board 03/13/2008 Duane Dailey was named to fill the vacant seat on the Groveport Madison Board of Education.
	Pickerington athletes want a choice 03/13/2008 Pickerington parent Phillip Clopton addressed the Pickerington Board of Education on March 10 regarding the district's open enrollment policy, which he said denied "innocents" the opportunity to enjoy the "American dream of life, liberty, and the pursuit
	Rickenbacker intermodal up and running 03/13/2008 From its days as a home to fighter planes and bombers criss-crossing the skies above central Ohio, to a military-public-private entity, Rickenbacker Airport continues to evolve in its mission of serving the state and the country.
	Groveport police rounding up the bad guys 03/13/2008 Some recent work by the Groveport Police Department has resulted in arrests as well as a successful prosecution.
	Groveport finances blooming 03/13/2008 In an uncertain economy, finding tenants for the proposed Groveport Town Center in downtown Groveport has been tough, but Pizzuti Solutions informed the Village of Groveport that things might be looking up.
	"Peek"-a-little at "The Music Man" 03/13/2008 Pickerington Central High School theater students will offer the community a sneak peek at their spring production of "The Music Man" on March 18 from 6-9 p.m. at the Barnes and Noble on State Route 256 in Pickerington.
	Groveport Madison being audited 03/13/2008 The State Auditor's office is performing a state performance audit on the Groveport Madison Local School District.
	Groveport Madison students put on a show 03/13/2008 Groveport Madison Board of Education meetings are not always just serious business, sometimes there's time for both reflection and fun.
	Franklin County Department of Justice budget crunch 03/13/2008 Unless residents of Franklin County take immediate action to prevent reduced federal funding for the Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program, the Department of Justice will suffer a $645,000 budget cut in 2008, warns Franklin County Commissioner Mari
	What do you do after 20 inches of snow? 03/13/2008 What comes after 20.5 inches of snow?
	Truro and insurance 03/13/2008 Insurance customers often "shop around" for the best price, but for Truro Township, shopping around could be as close as their own backyard with the same company serving the township for many years.
	Silence of the strings 03/13/2008 Point of view column
	Letters to the editor 03/13/2008 Readers speak out
	a cozy igloo 03/13/2008 Haylee White, 6, of Canal Winchester relaxes in the igloo that she, her father Rich, and brother Aaron, 15, built
	Where's spring? 03/13/2008 A huge mound of snow belies the hope of spring break
	Around Canal Winchester 03/13/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 03/13/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 03/13/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	Slyh withdraws resignation 03/06/2008 However, the Groveport Madison Board of Education maintains that Slyh is no longer a board member and will proceed with interviewing candidates to fill the open seat.
	Pickerington levy approved 03/06/2008 Voters approved Pickerington Local Schools' 7.9 mill levy that provides the local school district with $7.15 million a year - 8 percent of their total operating budget.
	CW school levy rejected 03/06/2008 Voters defeated Canal Winchester Local Schools' 8.9-mill continuing operating levy on March 4. In Franklin County, unofficial results showed the levy passing with 2,089 for and 1,963 against.
	Pickerington pool budget proposed 03/06/2008 The proposed operating budget for the city of Pickerington's new swimming pool totals nearly $200,000.
	Groveport Madison wins NAACP contest 03/06/2008 Groveport Madison Middle School South and Groveport Madison High School took first and second place respectively at the presentation competition at the NAACP Civil Rights Celebration at Franklin Park Conservatory on Feb. 28.
	Schottenstein development presented, passes first step 03/06/2008 On March 3, the Groveport Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Schottenstein Trustees' rezoning request for 353 acres located east of the intersection of Rohr and Pontius roads.
	CW to monitor peddlers 03/06/2008 Canal Winchester will be keeping an eye on door-to-door sales people in the village as Canal Winchester Village Council approved changes in the village code regarding peddlers and solicitors at its March 3 meeting.
	Movie doubtful for Groveport 03/06/2008 Filmmaker Benjamin Johnson's hopes of filming scenes from his movie "I-59 South" in Groveport are fading to black.
	Irish in America 03/06/2008 Around St. Patrick's Day, everyone wants to be Irish.
	Unofficial primary election results 03/06/2008 Candidates and issues
	Let's rebel against campaign phone calls 03/06/2008 I am starting a new grassroots movement and looking for lemmings, er...sheep, sorry...converts in time to marshal numbers large enough for the general election in November.
	Oink! The nose knows 03/06/2008 The Reel Deal
	Bicentennial kick off a success 03/06/2008 letter to the editor
	Jammin' 03/06/2008 Canal Winchester's B.J. Mullens slams it in for two
	Groveport Youth Wrestlers excel 03/06/2008 The Groveport Youth Wrestlers finished their first season accomplishing many feats and earning numerous awards.
	Wildcats are winners 03/06/2008 The Wildcats are the champions of the Groveport Recreation Center's fifth/sixth grade basketball league.
	Our Pictorial Past 03/06/2008 The Groveport Madison High School Cruiserettes are celebrating their 40th anniversary as a drill team this year.
	Around Canal Winchester 03/06/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 03/06/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 03/06/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	Plan sought to help the poor in Groveport Madison area 02/28/2008 The Groveport Madison community is looking to organize and increase its efforts to help those in the area who are in need.
	Cuts loom if Pickerington levy fails 02/28/2008 The Pickerington Local Schools need residents to vote "yes" on Issue 9 otherwise many teachers will lose their jobs.
	CW's Columbus Street project set to begin 02/28/2008 Reconstruction of Canal Winchester's West Columbus Street is finally underway.
	Schottenstein development presented to Groveport council 02/28/2008 A proposed large commercial development is back before Groveport Village Council for consideration.
	100 years ago - Groveport in 1908 02/28/2008 Imagine it's 1908 and you're walking down Groveport's Main Street when, as you reach its intersection with Brook Alley, you come face to face with a lumbering, smokey locomotive.
	Groveport opposes liquor permit 02/28/2008 Groveport Village Council unanimously voted to object to the issuance of a liquor permit to the Groveport Lounge.
	Seagulls and trash: SWACO takes over landfill 02/28/2008 The "top of the hill" is a great place to be if you are a sea gull seeking a free meal, especially if your dining options change with the next hauler dumping a load of trash at the SWACO landfill.
	The Reel Deal: Don't jump to see "Jumper" 02/28/2008 Come watch Kurt Wagner, also known as the Incredible Nightcrawler, "Bamf" his way across the globe in the first spin-off of the successful "X-Men" movie franchise. Oh, whoops wrong movie. Sorry, "Jumper." Let me try this again.
	Meeting Jane 02/28/2008 I am not a big fan of making a lot of goals, but I am very happy when I can cross one off a list.
	Dude, where's my clout? 02/28/2008 A tale of demographic woe
	Time to celebrate 02/28/2008 Who doesn't enjoy a celebration? Whether it is a birthday, graduation, wedding, new baby, or retirement celebration, everyone enjoys a happy event.
	Letters to the editor 02/28/2008 Readers speak out
	Cruiser pins down a win 02/28/2008 Groveport Madison Cruiser Seth Nelson
	GMJH Cruisers finish strong 02/28/2008 The Groveport Madison Junior High wrestlers finished their season with a record of 10-1.
	Climb for a cure 02/28/2008 Violet Township firefighter Greg Wells is off on the final leg of the 40 climb
	It's maple syruping time 02/28/2008 Maple syrup is a centuries old sweet treat.
	Around Canal Winchester 02/28/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 02/28/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 02/28/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	School financing discussed in CW 02/21/2008 In the 17 years since the Ohio Supreme Court ruled the state's school funding system as unconstitutional, Ohio schools continue to rely upon property taxes to pay for buildings and operate classrooms, much to the dismay of districts and taxpayers alike.
	Groveport subsidies improve 02/21/2008 Groveport's recreational facilities are slowly making financial inroads towards reducing the amount the village government pays in subsidizing their operations.
	Groveport Madison seeks new school board member 02/21/2008 The Groveport Madison Board of Education is looking for candidates to fill an open position due to the resignation of board member Steven A. Slyh.
	Pickerington upgrades lights 02/21/2008 The city of Pickerington has replaced the incandescent traffic lights along State Route 256 with LED versions.
	Sewer project talks still percolating 02/21/2008 Talks regarding the proposed west Groveport Road sewer project are still flowing along.
	Gas rate increase sought 02/21/2008 Canal Winchester residents with Columbia Gas of Ohio service could find their basic rate bills going up if the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) rules in favor of the utility company.
	Wild teen party trashes Madison Twp. Community Center 02/21/2008 Billed as a wedding reception, a teenage birthday party at the Madison Township Community Center got out of hand Feb. 16 with blood and blows flying in a parking lot.
	Eastland-Fairfield students are stars 02/21/2008 Future stars of stage and screen can begin their training at an early age amid math classes, English lessons, and a high school cafeteria.
	Does your pet have doggie breath? 02/21/2008 It's offensive, it's a problem - it's doggie breath.
	Oscar's here so it's time to make some picks 02/21/2008 The Reel Deal's Dedra Cordle makes her Oscar selections
	Letters to the editor 02/21/2008 Readers speak out
	Who made the grade? 02/21/2008 College dean's lists
	Get off my back! 02/21/2008 The World's Toughest Rodeo came to Columbus Feb. 16
	Cruiser cheerleaders excel 02/21/2008 The Groveport Madison Cruiser varsity cheerleaders have qualified for the state competition
	Canal days in CW 02/21/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Around Canal Winchester 02/21/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 02/21/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 02/21/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	McKenzie put on probation 02/15/2008 Also, a GM board member resigns
	A look at crime in Pickerington 02/15/2008 "There are no strangers lurking in the bushes waiting to attack. Violet Township and Pickerington are safe and wonderful communities," Pickerington Police Commander Ralph Portier said.
	Cuts loom if CW levy fails 02/15/2008 On March 4, Canal Winchester school district voters will decide on an 8.9-mill continuing operating levy.
	A few cause problems at GMHS 02/15/2008 The Groveport Police Department has reported that incidents requiring police action remain a problem at Groveport Madison High School, but most of the problems appear to be caused by a small percentage of the students.
	Sealey calls for support of GM schools 02/15/2008 Groveport Madison Board of Education President Dr. Naomi Sealey challenged the citizens group Help Our Pupils Excel (HOPE) and others who may be critical of the district to step up and help Groveport Madison.
	Pickerington schools apply for learning grant 02/15/2008 Pickerington Local Schools will apply for three 21st Century Learning Grants totaling $1.7 million to help some of the district's troubled kids.
	Heritage Park upgrade sought 02/15/2008 Groveport Village Councilman Ed Rarey wants to see improvements made to the village's Heritage Park.
	Truro heroes honored 02/15/2008 Honoring "Each Other's Keeper," a representative of the Police and Fireman's Insurance Association presented three Truro Township firefighters with "Heroes Hall of Fame" awards at the Feb. 7 Truro Township trustee meeting.
	Columbus council budget amendments affect jobs 02/15/2008 Columbus City Council Feb. 11 passed budget amendments that will avoid employee lay-offs in 2008, but would also eliminate 75 positions.
	Nearby vacations can be a satisfying experience 02/15/2008 Guest column by travel writer Kristi Farrow
	"Fool's Gold" a 24 karat flop 02/15/2008 The Reel Deal: On paper, "Fool's Gold" seems like it would be an ideal movie to help cure those pesky winter blues.
	GCST swimmers make a splash 02/15/2008 The following Southeast area members of the Greater Columbus Swim Team of Ohio performed well at the Ned Reeb Memorial "Last Ditch" Invitational,
	CW marketing students excel 02/15/2008 The Canal Winchester High School junior and senior marketing students won several awards Feb. 6 at the Central District Marketing contests.
	Self-portrait 02/15/2008 Groveport Madison High School senior Brin Dillon poses with her creation
	Violet Twp. is 200 02/15/2008 Pickerington North High School theater students performed a skit
	Hot cars on a cold day 02/15/2008 Boy Scout Pack and Troops #71 and #103 participated in a tour of Bob McDorman's collection
	Around Canal Winchester 02/15/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 02/15/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 02/15/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	Strickland delivers State of the State address 02/07/2008 The financial storm clouds mounting overhead don't have the Governor from Duck Run hiding his head, as Ted Strickland proposed programs to boost education and employment in his State of the State address Feb. 6.
	Pool makes a splash 02/07/2008 Pickerington City Council has approved the purchase of The Swim Club, a privately owned outdoor pool located one block east of State Route 256 on Stone Creek Drive NW.
	CW street project a go 02/07/2008 Despite objections by West Columbus Street residents, Canal Winchester Village Council voted to move ahead with the street's reconstruction.
	GMHS gym springs a leak 02/07/2008 A leaky roof in the Groveport Madison High School gym caused the postponement of the Groveport Madison - Worthington Kilbourne boys varsity basketball game on Feb. 5.
	Grand old school still serves community 02/07/2008 The Groveport Madison Local School District is 160-years-old this year and for more than half of those years Groveport School (now Groveport Elementary) has served the district and the community.
	Auto lot rezoning challenged 02/07/2008 A public hearing was held Feb. 4 in Canal Winchester regarding the rezoning of property owned by Wendy's International at 202 Cemetery Road, south of U.S. Route 33.
	Bugs should beware in CW 02/07/2008 Canal Winchester is setting out the welcome mat for migrating birds in order to control insects plaguing the village.
	FCPS levy: helping the helpless 02/07/2008 Michael Orlando of Fairfield County Protective Services (FCPS) spoke to Pickerington City Council on Feb. 5 urging the community to support the agency's 1 mill levy on March 4.
	Happy birthday Violet Township! 02/07/2008 Plans are in full swing for the historic Feb. 13 Violet Township trustee meeting to be held at the Pickerington High School Central Performing Arts Center beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and program from 7:30-9 p.m.
	Columbus City Council approves budget 02/07/2008 Columbus City Council passed Mayor Michael Coleman's $650 million budget for 2008 Feb. 4, with plans to propose additional spending by the end of the week.
	The Reel Deal: Dedra loves and loathes "There Will Be Blood" 02/07/2008 When the closing credits started rolling on "There Will Be Blood," I was not sure how I felt about this movie.
	PCA Silver are grand champions 02/07/2008 The Pickerington Cheer Academy (PCA) squads competed in the 18th Annual Ohio State Cheerleading Competition at the French Field House on Feb. 3.
	Puppy (and kitty) love 02/07/2008 Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS) volunteer Amanda Spires (above) gets a happy greeting from Star, an American bulldog, at Groveport Town Hall's fourth annual "Puppy Love" event on Feb. 2.
	On the road with "Ground Chuck" 02/07/2008 Buckeye Chuck and Punxutawney Phil don't have anything on the Southeast area's own weather prognosticator "Ground Chuck."
	Around Canal Winchester 02/07/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 02/07/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 02/07/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	JEDD talks heat up 01/31/2008 At a Jan. 28 public forum in Pickerington to discuss a joint economic development district (JEDD) with neighboring communities, the fate of a hypothetical 80-year-old woman and her farm stirred a heated debate.
	Developer to try again 01/31/2008 Schottenstein Trustees have filed a new rezoning request with the village of Groveport regarding plans to develop 287 acres located east of the intersection of Rohr and Pontius roads.
	CW "CSI" students solve crime 01/31/2008 A poisoned ice cube, dog prints, white threads from a sweater, and a body outline add up to clues in an innovative Canal Winchester Middle School science lesson.
	Groveport Road sewer project back on the table 01/31/2008 The west Groveport sewer line project has bubbled to the surface again.
	Sluggish economy stalls Groveport project 01/31/2008 The vacant land at Main and Front streets in downtown Groveport remains a grassy spot as village officials and a developer continue to seek tenants for a planned business development.
	Pickerington/CW park district proposed 01/31/2008 Representatives from Canal Winchester requested to meet with Pickerington officials to discuss a joint parks district.
	Cuts loom if Pickerington school levy fails 01/31/2008 If voters do not approve the 7.9 mill continuing levy for Pickerington schools, the district will cut staff including teachers and administrators, Superintendent Dr. Karen Mantia told the Pickerington Board of Education at their Jan. 28 meeting.
	Obetz makes annexation deal with Columbus 01/31/2008 In February 2007, Whirlpool Corporation, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of appliances, expressed a desire to the city of Columbus to build a distribution center near Rickenbacker International Airport.
	Columbus schools consider levy 01/31/2008 As expenses go up and revenue stays flat or shrinks, Columbus voters should expect to see a school tax levy on the ballot in November, district officials explained at the first of a series of four public meetings.
	Columbus halts parking garage project 01/31/2008 Columbus City Council temporarily put the brakes on a $14 million parking garage project at High and Rich Streets, after property owners Otto and Joyce Beatty complained that the construction would harm business for their tenants.
	Bald eagle making a soaring comeback in Ohio 01/31/2008 Our nation's symbol is making its way back into the buckeye state.
	Happy birthday Violet Township! 01/31/2008 Violet Township celebrates its bicentennial
	Community involvement takes root at Asbury 01/31/2008 Guest column by Korrie Hough: This is a story about how two kids took an idea and made it a reality.
	Rambo returns, but the question is "Why?" 01/31/2008 The Reel Deal: Movie maven Dedra wrestles with Rambo.
	National Heart Month 01/31/2008 With Valentine's Day right around the corner on Feb. 14, it is no mistake that February is National Heart Month.
	Mind boggling bubble 01/31/2008 Noel Phrakornkham peers through a large bubble he created with his bare hands as part of Diley Middle School's 15th annual science overnighter.
	Sure shots 01/31/2008 Jake Seipel, 12, fires up a free throw at the Knights of Columbus' free throw contest
	500 wins 01/31/2008 Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove
	Ahoy! 01/31/2008 Reading from "Pirate's Alphabet"
	Here it comes 01/31/2008 Thad Gwin prepares to hurl a ball across the court during the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce's annual dodgeball tournament
	Around Canal Winchester 01/31/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 01/31/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 01/31/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	Groveport may switch to Columbus water 01/24/2008 Groveport Village Council has instructed Village Administrator Jon Crusey and Engineer Steve Farst to hold talks with the city of Columbus about the possibility of the entire village connecting to the Columbus water system.
	CW street project questioned 01/24/2008 Columbus Street residents in Canal Winchester want more time to preserve their tree lined street from proposed renovations that could result in less leafy canopies, but time is running out.
	"Let's Get Moving" 01/24/2008 After hearing reports of the rising number of obese children, Violet Elementary nurse Marcia Stewart asked herself, "What can we do at the elementary level to promote exercise?"
	Point of View column: Cast a critical eye on retrospectives of 1 01/24/2008 It was a year of assassination, war, riots, and protests. A year many historians feel was a turning point for America, both politically and culturally. It was 1968.
	Groveport wheeling ahead on bicycle path 01/24/2008 Groveport Village Council has swapped a skatepark for a bicycle/walking path.
	Warner leaving Madison Township 01/24/2008 Madison Township Administrator Wayne Warner is saying goodbye to the township and moving to Norwich Township where he will serve as administrator in a newly created position.
	Groveport Madison schools seek grant support 01/24/2008 Groveport Madison Local Schools Superintendent Scott McKenzie obtained Groveport Village Council's pledge for a resolution of support for the school district's attempt to obtain a federal Smaller Learning Communities grant.
	Canal Winchester seeks Community Watch 01/24/2008 Canal Winchester is "looking for a few good citizens" to help keep the village safe by becoming members of a new Community Watch Program instituted by Mayor Mike Ebert.
	Levy seeks to help the helpless 01/24/2008 The March 4 ballot will include a 1-mill levy to provide funding for Fairfield County Protective Services (FCPS).
	Help a kid 01/24/2008 We've all heard the saying, "A little bit goes a long way."
	Got game? 01/24/2008 Video game enthusiasts have a front-row seat at Gamerz in Reynoldsburg
	Violet Township celebrates its bicentennial 01/24/2008 Plans are in full swing for the historic Feb. 13 Violet Township trustee meeting to be held at the Pickerington High School Central Performing Arts Center beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and program from 7:30-9 p.m.
	"27 Dresses" tells the tale of "always a bridesmaid" 01/24/2008 The Reel Deal: Movie maven Dedra dishes on "27 Dresses"
	Letters to the editor 01/24/2008 Readers speak out
	Around Canal Winchester 01/24/2008 Activities and events around Canal Winchester
	Around Groveport 01/24/2008 Activities and events around Groveport
	Around Pickerington 01/24/2008 Activities and events around Pickerington
	What's the buzz? 01/24/2008 The Central Ohio Beekeepers Association (COBA) will hold its 2008 workshop for anyone interested in learning the basics of beekeeping
	Kings of the Mid-8 01/24/2008 Our Pictorial Past: Forty years ago the Groveport Madison Cruisers were a dominant force in varsity wrestling in the old Mid-8 League
	Business departs Groveport 01/18/2008 A long time commercial operation in the village of Groveport is pulling up stakes and heading for Texas and Maryland.
	Skatepark lawsuit dismissed 01/18/2008 Fairfield County Common Pleas Court dismissed a lawsuit filed against the city of Pickerington by the Huntworks Gardens apartments.
	CW and the JEDD 01/18/2008 There was little opposition present at a Jan. 14 public hearing regarding Canal Winchester becoming part of a proposed joint economic development district (JEDD) with Lancaster, Pickerington, Violet and Bloom townships.
	Groveport buys land for bike path 01/18/2008 Groveport village officials have purchased 2.85 acres of land from Dan Foor at a cost of $99,750 to be used for a proposed bicycle path route to connect the village to Three Creeks Park.
	Pickerington school board backs penalty clause 01/18/2008 Pickerington Board of Education member Lori Sanders defended the "penalty" clause of the district's open enrollment policy at the board's Jan. 14 meeting.
	Developer seeks Pickerington 01/18/2008 A developer plans to create a commercial subdivision between Diley Road and Courtright Drive to the west of Hill Road.
	Groveport Madison school board ponders finances 01/18/2008 Superintendent Scott McKenzie told the Groveport Madison Board of Education that it needs to make some decisions soon regarding the district's financial and facilities issues.
	Restructuring Groveport Madison High School 01/18/2008 Groveport Madison High School officials are thinking big by thinking small.
	Obetz plans for recreation center 01/18/2008 It is often said that good things come to those who invest their money wisely. That way, when the time comes, you can splurge on the good stuff.
	Madison Township reconnects 01/18/2008 Madison Township is financially reconnecting with a local support group providing after-school programming for youths in the Groveport Madison, Canal Winchester, and Hamilton Local School systems.
	The Reel Deal: "Juno" worth seeing 01/18/2008 The topic of teen pregnancy is not something that pops up with great frequency in usual Hollywood movies.
	The Reel Deal: "Terminator" transfers well to television 01/18/2008 When I first heard about a television series called "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," I thought of one word -lame!
	Violet Township readies for its bicentennial 01/18/2008 Plans are in full swing for the historic Feb. 13 Violet Township trustee meeting to be held at the Pickerington High School Central Performing Arts Center beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and program from 7:30-9 p.m.
	Letter to the editor 01/18/2008 Since having moved to Groveport in 2003 I have noticed something about the Groveport Madison school board. There is always drama of some sort.
	Monster trucks! 01/18/2008 Monster Trucks stormed into Columbus on Jan. 4 for the Monster Jam at Nationwide Arena.
	Canal Winchester's new middle school opens 01/18/2008 The middle school was part of $35.5 million bond issue passed in 2004, which also funded purchase of the 124 acre site off of Lithopolis Road and an addition at Winchester Trail.
	Cruisers fall 01/18/2008 Groveport Madison Cruiser Destiny Hicks leaps toward the basket
	Rahe rules 01/18/2008 Madison Christian's Libby Rahe pulls down a rebound
	Phoenix rises 01/18/2008 The FC Phoenix Team USA was recently crowned winners of the Ohio Futsal League Girls U12/U13 Division.
	Cleary on board 01/18/2008 Lifelong Groveport resident Shawn Cleary is shown hear taking the oath of office as a new Groveport village councilman
	Groveport Madison schools' funds dwindle 01/10/2008 Money is getting tight for the Groveport Madison Local School District and board members are considering a potential operating levy, more cuts, ways to be more efficient, and a possible income tax as options for raising revenue.
	CW council has a new look 01/10/2008 The new year brought new faces to both the administration and council in Canal Winchester following the election of first-time mayor Mike Ebert and first-term councilwoman Marilyn Rush-Ekelberry and the return of councilman Rick Deeds.
	Rosebriar to perform Poe 01/10/2008 The Rosebriar Shakespeare Company acting troupe is stepping out of "The Great Bard's" shadow to explore the darkness that shroud's the writing of one of America's greatest writers - Edgar Allan Poe.
	Cruiser Theatre actors selected for state conference 01/10/2008 Groveport Madison High School seniors and Cruiser Theatre Co. members Nick Parker and Sara Johnson have been selected to perform at the 2008 Ohio Educational Theatre Association State Conference.
	Recycling in Pickerington 01/10/2008 When Jill Perales moved to Pickerington three years ago she did not know where to take her recyclables. When she lived in in California the city collected everything from the curb.
	Truro Township gets OPWC grant 01/10/2008 Patience paid off for Truro Township officials when they were notified long awaited plans to renovate Rodebaugh Road and streets in the Qualstan development were finally financed by the state.
	She just doesn't love "P.S. I Love You" 01/10/2008 The Reel Deal
	New beginnings 01/10/2008 Go Groveport ready for 2008
	Cruisers soar 01/10/2008 Cruisers down Pickerington North
	Letters to the editor 01/10/2008 Readers speak out
	Long may they run 01/03/2008 It was a cold, gray, damp, just bleak looking morning in late December, but that didn't stop two dozen hardy souls from breaking out their running gear and tackling the Groveport Recreation Center's second annual "Resolution Run."
	How much money did the candidates raise? 01/03/2008 There were few big spenders among the Southeast Franklin County area candidates who ran for elected office on Nov. 6.
	Groveport Madison school board gears up for 2008 01/03/2008 There are new faces in place on Groveport Madison Board of Education.
	Expo highlights area businesses 01/03/2008 The Southeastern Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will hold its eighth annual Chamber Business Expo and Dinner on Jan. 25 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Berwick Party House, 3250 Refugee Road.
	Pickerington approves pay raises 01/03/2008 On Jan. 2, Pickerington City Council approved, by emergency, a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the local chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
	Old school in its last days 01/03/2008 Four stately columns frame the face of historic Hamilton Township High School, but in less than two years, a multi-million dollar construction project will replace a high school for the third time in the district's history.
	"Juno" is a quirky, but sweet, look at life 01/03/2008 The Reel Deal
	Letter to the editor 01/03/2008 Readers speak out
	Chugging along in CW 01/03/2008 Our Pictorial Past
	Panthers on parade 01/03/2008 The Pickerington North High School Marching Band is shown here marching in the Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade
	A taste of history 01/03/2008 Historical interpreter Ann Culek of Groveport provides Columbus resident Katie Schweninger, 8, with a taste of goods canned at Metro Parks' Slate Run Living Historical Farm
	Rangers wrangle victory 01/03/2008 The Hamilton Township Ranger took first place at 30th Annual Bishop Ready Winter Classic wrestling tournament
	Community helps families 12/27/2007 The sense of community is strong in Groveport as civic groups, the schools, businesses, and individuals all banded together and contributed to the Groveport Madison Adopt-a-Family program this Christmas.
	MRDD levy on March 4 ballot 12/27/2007 The Franklin County Commissioners voted to place a 3.5 mill levy on the March 4 ballot to fund the Franklin County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MRDD).
	Trip to Africa inspires CW family 12/27/2007 Barbara Peacock went to Africa to mingle with gorillas, but a visit to a Rwandan school changed the Canal Winchester resident into an international ambassador promoting cross-cultural exchange and education.
	Groveport Park is evolving 12/27/2007 When people think of Groveport Park they often first think of the state of the art Groveport Recreation Center or the aquatic park. But Groveport Park is much more and there are plans to enhance it even further.
	Doersam left a lasting mark on Groveport Madison schools 12/27/2007 Point of View column - She was a teacher, coach, principal, and even worked as superintendent for time.
	First Night promises fun 12/27/2007 New Year's Day is in sight and revelers can celebrate the end of 2007 on Dec. 31 at First Night Columbus held at multiple indoor and outdoor venues scattered throughout the city's downtown.
	Rinehart found not in violation 12/27/2007 The Ohio Elections Commission (OEC) has found that Madison Township trustee candidate Thomas Rinehart did not violate Campaign Finance and Compliance Disclosure Guide rules which require the "paid for by..." financial disclaimer on campaign signs.
	Looking back at 2007 12/27/2007 Here are some of the stories that appeared in the news in the Southeast area in 2007:
	"Sweeney Todd" is bloody but captivating 12/27/2007 The Reel Deal: When Johnny Depp and Tim Burton collaborate for a film, I want to see it.
	The GAA gave girls an athletic outlet 12/27/2007 Our Pictorial Past - Groveport GAA
	Letters to the editor 12/27/2007 Readers speak out
	Groveport to buy land for proposed bike path 12/20/2007 Groveport is wheeling its way towards creating a paved bicycle path to connect the village to the Three Creeks Metro Park's bicycle path system.
	Health center for CW 12/20/2007 A first-of-its-kind emergency center is coming to Canal Winchester along the U.S. Route 33 and Hill-Diley Road corridor.
	CW schools place 8.9 mill levy on ballot 12/20/2007 The Canal Winchester Board of Education decided to take the middle of the road in placing one of three levy options on the March ballot.
	Pickerington voters to see school levy 12/20/2007 On Dec. 17, the Pickerington Board of Education approved placing a 7.9 mill operating levy on the March 4 ballot.
	Groveport shares tax funds with GM schools 12/20/2007 The village of Groveport continues to share its income tax wealth with Groveport Madison Local Schools.
	CW TIF brings threat of recall 12/20/2007 Creating a TIF caused a tiff between government officials and resident Jeffrey Bond as the Canal Winchester Village Council approved a tax increment financing (TIF) plan for the area where a new Meijer store and out lots are under construction.
	Pickerington exploring entering into JEDD 12/20/2007 Pickerington City Council met Dec. 18 to discuss a proposed Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) that it may enter into with neighboring communities.
	Impact fees partially waived 12/20/2007 After a long wait, a Pickerington business will receive a partial refund from the city.
	Madison Township's snow ready 12/20/2007 Snowflakes have fallen since the middle of November and Madison Township Road Superintendent Terry Spangler is ready to tackle any winter storm headed his way with salt and plows.
	Eastland-Fairfield students help out 12/20/2007 Students in the Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical School District practice the principal of "It is better to give than receive" with needy and special needs children on the receiving end of myriad fundraising efforts.
	Groveport approves 2008 budget 12/20/2007 Groveport Village Council approved the village's $24 million budget for 2008 at its Dec. 17 meeting.
	Season triggers Christmas remembrances 12/20/2007 Point of View column
	Letters to the editor 12/20/2007 Readers speak out
	A visit with Santa 12/20/2007 Grace Runkle, 5, visited with Santa Claus at the Groveport Recreation Center on Dec. 15.
	Home sweet home 12/20/2007 Jorja Miller, 6, concentrates on making a Christmas graham cracker gingerbread house at Groveport Town Hall on Dec. 15.
	Panthers on the march 12/20/2007 The Pickerington North Panther Marching Band marched through the neighborhoods of Mallard Pond and Brentwood Farms on Dec. 15
	Groveport Madison school trucks 12/20/2007 Our Pictorial Past: School buses, or "school trucks" as they were called, are shown here lined up to pick up students in front of Groveport School in 1928
	Groveport faces water decision 12/13/2007 Groveport may soon have to make a decision on whether or not to continue to maintain its own water system.
	CW schools seek levy 12/13/2007 The Canal Winchester school district is heading back to the ballot on March 4 with another operating levy attempt and it is also girding itself for more than $600,000 in budget cuts.
	Pickerington schools on ballot 12/13/2007 For the eighth consecutive election Pickerington Local Schools will have an issue on the ballot.
	Groveport Madison school board compromises 12/13/2007 In the wake of a week of conflict between its board members, the Groveport Madison Board of Education cancelled its Dec. 12 meeting. Instead, the board threw a party.
	Groveport council considers donation 12/13/2007 The community service organization Go Groveport! may get a helping hand from Groveport Village Council.
	Truro station honored 12/13/2007 The Truro Township fire station on Livingston Avenue is a source of community pride at the local, and now national level, with a design award by "Fire Chief" magazine.
	The Reel Deal: "The Golden Compass" lacks direction 12/13/2007 Under normal circumstances, I do not talk about religion (and I really don't intend to here), but I do believe in respecting a person's right to worship, or not, whom they choose. So, on some level, I'm always somewhat surprised when there is a uproar abo
	Letter to the editor 12/13/2007 I'm not sure there is a more important issue we face as a community than the one involving school funding and support.
	Groveport's Hometown Holiday 12/13/2007 The Groveport United Methodist Church choir sang holiday songs at the church during Groveport's Hometown Holiday on Dec. 9.
	Just right 12/13/2007 Clare Mialky, 3, of Pickerington adds sugar sprinkles to the holiday cookie
	Cruisers down Falcons 12/13/2007 Groveport Madison Cruiser Rob Williams shoots for two of his 11 points during the Cruisers' 61-60 varsity basketball victory over the Franklin Heights Falcons
	Our Pictorial Past - The Pickerington Mill 12/13/2007 Pickerington was once a farm town and a hub of activity in the village was the Pickerington Mill (pictured here in a photo from the 1940s).
	Groveport Madison school board at odds 12/06/2007 Conflict has arisen among members of the Groveport Madison Board of Education stemming from a disagreement over whether newly elected board member Steven Slyh can take his seat on the board before January.
	Pickerington addresses debt 12/06/2007 According to a new five-year forecast unless adjustments are made, the city of Pickerington will fall into debt by the end of 2009.
	Gilleland resigns 12/06/2007 During the Dec. 4 Pickerington City Council meeting, City Manager Judy Gilleland received a text message confirming that Middletown City Council unanimously approved her to be their new city manager.
	Dog park planned for Three Creeks Park 12/06/2007 Three Creeks Park could be the site of a new dog park in the late spring or summer of 2008.
	Groveport downtown project seeks tenants 12/06/2007 Right now the only thing growing on the northeast corner of Main and Front streets in downtown Groveport is grass, but village officials and a developer continue to work on redevelopment plans for the site.
	CW relents on restaurant 12/06/2007 Canal Winchester Village Council has upheld an appeal by the Burger King Corporation to build a restaurant on land east of Gender Road between Canal and Waterloo streets.
	Groveport Madison gets literacy program 12/06/2007 Groveport Madison Local Schools officials have embraced the state's new literacy consultant program that they believe will better prepare students to handle the demands of being part of the ever evolving 21st century skilled labor work force.
	Letters to the editor 12/06/2007 Readers sound off
	Sugar and spice 12/06/2007 Amber Stevens, 10 (left) and her sister Tiffney Stevens, 8 (right) visit a display of gingerbread houses in Canal Winchester's municipal building during Canal Winchester's "Christmas in the Village" celebration on Nov. 30.
	Locks of Love 12/06/2007 Groveport Elementary student Ashley Pettay, 10, grew her hair long so it could be cut and donated to Locks of Love
	Our Pictorial Past - Cruisers a force 12/06/2007 Lucinda Doersam was a positive presence in the classroom - as a teacher and administrator - and as the girls' basketball coach at Groveport Madison High School in the first half of the 20th century.
	Blending history and holidays 11/29/2007 Just like the old song says, "There's no place like home for the holidays," and Groveport is embracing that idea.
	Bark Park for CW pooches? 11/29/2007 If dogs in Canal Winchester had their say, they would bark support for an idea discussed at a Canal Winchester Village Council's committee of the whole meeting held Nov. 26.
	Festive Pickerington 11/29/2007 Pickerington will be a festive place on Dec. 7 and Dec. 9.
	Groveport ponders EPA test 11/29/2007 Groveport officials have the results of environmental testing conducted by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding a proposed west Groveport Road sewer project. Now they have to figure out what the report means.
	Columbus water rate hike to affect Groveport 11/29/2007 Some in Groveport will feel the pinch of Columbus' water and sewer rate hikes.
	Columbus water rates rise 11/29/2007 As Columbus residential water and sewer rates rise, city officials are being warned that this tide is not likely to recede any time soon.
	CW eyes development options 11/29/2007 Canal Winchester is exploring its development options.
	CW steps up sidewalk program 11/29/2007 The responsibility for uneven sidewalks falls on the shoulders of property owners, but Canal Winchester has a program designed to help pave the way for a safer walk and less costly repairs.
	He's unstoppa - "Bull" 11/29/2007 At age 45, Tom "Bull" Miller can still walk through a curtain, door or into a crowd of wrestling fans and his character is immediately known - he's a bad guy. Always has been. Always will be.
	Madison Township recognizes student artists 11/29/2007 A pair of Madison Township elementary-age students will be riding to school in style as the top two artists in a local fire prevention poster contest.
	Merry mayhem on "Black Friday" 11/29/2007 Sunny Side Up column: It was 4 o'clock in the morning and close to freezing outside.
	Letter to the editor 11/29/2007 Share the Christmas spirit with those in need
	Time for family 11/29/2007 Go Groveport events and activities
	Sky high 11/29/2007 Canal Winchester High School's 7'-1" Ohio State University bound center, B.J. Mullens (32), soars over two Pickerington North Panthers for a dunk
	"The Nutcracker" 11/29/2007 The following Southeast area students are among 130 central Ohioans who will perform in BalletMet's production of the holiday classic, "The Nutcracker,"
	Our Pictorial Past - Shoemaker Hardware 11/29/2007 The hardware store was, and is, often a hub of activity in small towns.
	Cuts loom for CW 11/21/2007 Fewer school buses could travel roadways throughout Canal Winchester and more students might walk to school if cuts made by the Canal Winchester Board of Education in addressing a looming $3.5 million shortfall become reality.
	Pickerington plans levy 11/21/2007 Fresh from an Election Day in which voters approved a 5 mill operating levy, the Pickerington Board of Education discussed placing a 7.9 mill levy on the ballot for spring.
	Groveport Madison hires treasurer 11/21/2007 Groveport Madison Local Schools have a new money man.
	No obstacles to the 2008 Groveport budget 11/21/2007 Groveport Village Council appears satisfied with the town's proposed $24 million 2008 budget.
	CW requires florist to replace windows again 11/21/2007 Replacing windows is expensive; doubly so if you are told to replace the replacements.
	Groveport awaits EPA study before moving on sewer line 11/21/2007 A potential sanitary sewer line project for west Groveport Road remains off the table as Groveport officials stated they still have not received the complete results of health and environmental testing of the area from the Ohio EPA.
	Cloud of debt is hovering over Pickerington 11/21/2007 Facing a 2008 budget burdened with debt, Pickerington City Council rejected a collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
	Student mourned 11/21/2007 Pickerington North High School students gathered in the courtyard of their school Nov. 19 to hold a candlelight vigil for sophomore Valorie McCrerey, 15, who lost her life the previous Saturday.
	Canal Winchester's Christmas in the Village 11/21/2007 Canal Winchester's historic downtown will be alive with the sights and sounds of the season as the village kicks off the holidays with its annual "Christmas in the Village" on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
	"A Christmas Story" 11/21/2007 The Pickerington High School North Theatre Department, 7800 Refugee Road will present the stage version of Jean Shepherd's "A Christmas Story,"
	Dreamcatchers 11/21/2007 Elizabeth Landi (left) of Groveport and Dottie Dillman of Florida are shown here creating dreamcatchers at the Groveport Log House in Heritage Park on Nov. 16.
	Our Pictorial Past: The Marching Cruisers of 1947 11/21/2007 With the recent successes of the Groveport Madison High School Marching Band, here's a look back 60 years to the 1946-47 Marching Cruisers.
	It's mine! 11/21/2007 Canal Winchester High School's Mercedez Gatts (left) goes after the ball
	CW responds to Lithopolis lawsuit 11/15/2007 Canal Winchester is lobbing volleys back at Lithopolis following litigation filed in October regarding wastewater service.
	State title dreams end for three area teams 11/15/2007 State championship hopes were dashed in the cold November night as three area high school football teams saw their 2007 playoff runs end in the second round.
	Groveport bike path on hold 11/15/2007 Bicyclists and walkers who would like to reach Three Creeks Metro Park without having to dodge cars and trucks are hoping a proposed bike path becomes a reality.
	Help provided for the holiday 11/15/2007 Efforts by students in the Groveport Madison National Honor Society (NHS) will enable five families in need to have a bountiful Thanksgiving this year.
	Lady Panther is state soccer player of the year 11/15/2007 Pickerington North High School senior Tahnai Annis has been named Ohio Division I Girls Soccer Player of the Year.
	Groveport reviews 2008 budget 11/15/2007 Groveport Village Council has begun reviewing the village's proposed $24 million 2008 budget.
	New contract for Groveport Madison teachers 11/15/2007 The new Groveport Madison Local Schools teachers' contract gives a little and takes a little.
	Groveport Madison closed session questioned 11/15/2007 A prolonged closed session by the Groveport Madison Board of Education at its Nov. 14 meeting prompted questions from the three board members-elect who won seats on the board at the Nov. 6 election.
	Groveport Madison football, band honored 11/15/2007 It's been quite an autumn for the Groveport Madison High School football team and marching band and their efforts were formally recognized by the Groveport Madison Board of Education at its Nov. 14 meeting.
	Eastland-Fairfield ambassadors make impact 11/15/2007 Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools "Ambassadors" are showing prospective students the way as they explore educational opportunities during their high school career.
	The Reel Deal 11/15/2007 Movie reviews by Dedra Cordle
	Remembering veterans 11/15/2007 In spite of the rain pouring from a slate gray November sky, members of VFW Post 10523 raised the flag in Groveport's Veterans Park as part of Veterans Day ceremonies held there on Nov. 11.
	Our Pictorial Past 11/15/2007 Pickerington School 1907
	CW levy fails 11/08/2007 Election Day brought sad news to the Canal Winchester Board of Education when results showed the district's 7.9-mill operating levy failed at the polls.
	Pickerington passes its levy 11/08/2007 Voters approved a five-mill levy for Pickerington Local Schools by an unofficial margin of 5,734 for the levy to 5,139 against.
	Ebert upends Miller 11/08/2007 Canal Winchester is waking up to a new mayor as Mike Ebert, who will take office in January and who beat the odds as a write-in candidate, defeated incumbent Jeff Miller.
	Westcamp wins big 11/08/2007 It was a mixed bag on Election Day as some incumbents in the Groveport and Pickerington areas were ousted while others held their seats with ease.
	CW eatery reopens with a new look 11/08/2007 A familiar downtown Canal Winchester restaurant has reopened much to the delight of area residents.
	Cruiser band rated superior 11/08/2007 The Groveport Madison Marching Cruisers made some beautiful music and earned a superior rating at the state band competition held Nov. 2 at Dublin Coffman High School.
	CW sets up sidewalk program 11/08/2007 Pedestrian traffic in Canal Winchester will again have a safer path to follow as Canal Winchester Village Council prepares to take action on a sidewalk grant program for residents following three readings.
	Pickerington progressing with JEDD agreement 11/08/2007 Pickerington City Council met Nov. 6 with the council chambers at Pickerington City Hall illuminated by flashlights and one flickering candle due to a power outage.
	Township water rates could rise 11/08/2007 Truro and Madison townships affected
	2007 unofficial election results 11/08/2007 See who won and who lost
	The Reel Deal 11/08/2007 Movie reviews by our film critic Dedra Cordle
	Back to nature 11/08/2007 Art students at Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School, along with members of the art club, painted a bus with nature scenes
	Lending a hand 11/08/2007 The Madison Christian School High School class of 2008 recently enjoyed a service day helpijng out at The Special Guest Farm,
	War hero was also a Groveport officer 11/08/2007 Pictorial Past
	Cruisers playoff bound 11/01/2007 Team to make first post season appearance since 1988
	Lithopolis sues CW 11/01/2007 The village of Lithopolis has filed a suit against the village of Canal Winchester over wastewater service.
	Candidates at odds 11/01/2007 A complaint against Madison Township trustee candidate Thomas Rinehart has been filed with the Ohio Elections Commission (OEC) by Rashid Taylor, campaign treasurer for Madison Township trustee candidate Ed Dildine.
	CW mayoral candidates square off 11/01/2007 Two Canal Winchester mayoral candidates are heading for the finish line as incumbent Mayor Jeffery Miller faces off against write-in contender Mike Ebert.
	Tigers go undefeated 11/01/2007 The Pickerington Central Tigers clawed their way to an undefeated season, an Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) Cardinal Division title, and another appearance in the state high school football playoffs.
	CWHS fall athletes successful 11/01/2007 Fall sports teams at Canal Winchester High School are finishing up their seasons in a big way with league championships, regional wins, and playoff berths.
	CW's water plant opens 11/01/2007 Bulbous blue tanks line a concrete pad as multi-colored pipes snake around and through the new Roy Crist Water Treatment Complex in Canal Winchester, which came in under budget and on time.
	Drummer making history at Ohio University 11/01/2007 Groveport's Chelsea McDonnell has become only the third female ever to play in the snare drumline in the 40 year history of the Ohio University Marching Band.
	Groveport IS hometown 11/01/2007 'Tis the season! November is the beginning of shorter days, colder temperatures, gatherings with family to give thanks, and accelerated holiday schedules.
	Letters to the editor 11/01/2007 Readers make their voices heard
	"Our Miss Brooks" 11/01/2007 Groveport Madison High School's Cruiser Theater Company will stage "Our Miss Brooks" on Nov. 8, 9, & 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the school's auditorium.
	Fall fest 11/01/2007 Slate Run Metro Park hosted its ninth Annual Fall Fest Oct. 28.
	Citizens review floodplain map 10/25/2007 As the skies took a break from day-long rain storms, Madison Township residents gathered in the township's community center to learn about new information regarding the possibility of too much water in the floodplain and their homes.
	Meet the Groveport candidates 10/25/2007 Voters in Groveport and Madison Township will get the chance to question candidates for mayor, council, school board, and trustee in person and one-on-one at a meet the candidate event.
	What do you elected officials earn? 10/25/2007 Just how much money do taxpayers pay their local elected officials?
	Pickerington city candidates make their case 10/25/2007 Rapid residential growth has left Pickerington with traffic problems and overcrowded schools. Because of a lack of similar commercial growth, the burden falls upon the residents to bear the brunt of funding school levies and bonds.
	Pickerington school board candidates state positions 10/25/2007 The Pickerington School Board hopefuls who spoke at a candidate luncheon on Oct. 18 represented different viewpoints, yet they each have children currently attending Pickerington schools.
	Sewer project still stalled 10/25/2007 A potential sanitary sewer line project for west Groveport Road remains stalled as Groveport officials await the complete results of health and environmental testing in the area.
	Railroad crossings to be smoothed out 10/25/2007 Groveport also still exploring bike path extension; council approves deed amendment
	New book explores Ohio Canal's southern leg 10/25/2007 Author David Meyer and the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society are teaming up again to publish "Life Along the Ohio Canal in the Scioto Valley," a companion piece to Meyers' earlier work on the canal system.
	Guest column 10/25/2007 What a "yes" vote means to Pickerington schools and the community
	Letters to the editor 10/25/2007
	CW wins again 10/25/2007 Canal Winchester's Tony Davis made his presence known on both sides of the ball in the Oct. 19 Mid-State League varsity football match up with Hamilton Township
	Panthers claw Comets 10/25/2007 Pickerington North Panther quarterback Byron Johann (7) flips the ball to tight end Jarius Campbell (88) during the Panthers' 42-7 romp over the Central Crossing Comets
	The view from Winchester Trail 10/25/2007 Winchester Trail students Brittany Christmas (left) and Dylan Lazor and their classmates are learning first-hand that the world is bigger than what they see outside the windows of their school.
	One room school 10/25/2007 Our Pictorial Past
	CW levy could affect rec district 10/18/2007 Potential cuts facing the Canal Winchester School District if a 7.9-mill operating levy fails Nov. 6 could have ramifications beyond the school system and impact the operation of the Canal Winchester recreation district.
	Groveport outlines its funds 10/18/2007 Groveport Village Council got its first look at the village's proposed five year capital improvement plan for 2008-12 at its committee of the whole meeting Oct. 15.
	History Comes Alive in Groveport 10/18/2007 Have you ever wanted to meet "The Horse Whisperer?"
	CW schools and Violet Twp. work out land deal 10/18/2007 Land did not stay in the hands of the Canal Winchester School District very long on Oct. 15 when the school board accepted a donation of 30 acres from Ruth Pifer and then authorized its sale to Violet Township.
	CW's zoning questioned 10/18/2007 Attorney David Dye, representing Henrietta Pfeifer and the Mid-Ohio Historical Museum, wants Canal Winchester to give his client what he contends she deserves...the correct zoning for a piece of Winchester Pike property.
	Madison Twp. floodplains to be discussed 10/18/2007 Madison Township residents will have the opportunity to learn more about floodplains and their impact on their property when the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) unveils updated floodplain maps.
	Students prep for SkillsUSA events 10/18/2007 Students are almost two months into the school year and organizational activity in the Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical district is in full gear.
	Senior Services levy lends a helping hand 10/18/2007 Guest column: Many of us take for granted our ability to prepare a hot meal, or to bathe and get dressed. However, for frail or chronically ill seniors living in Franklin County these routine activities can't be easily accomplished without help.
	Cruisers trample Cougars 10/18/2007 Groveport Madison Cruiser Kevin Castle (3) heads upfield with the ball during the Cruisers' 63-8 varsity football victory over the Westland Cougars
	Marching Cruisers excel 10/18/2007 At the Thomas Worthington Preview of Champions Marching Band Competition on Oct. 13, the Groveport Madison High School Marching Band
	Cruisers undefeated 10/18/2007 The Groveport Madison Junior High eighth grade football team posted a 7-0 record this season
	An apple a day 10/18/2007 Ann Culek of Metro Parks' Slate Run Historical Farm
	Whoosh! 10/18/2007 Peyton VanKannel 10, of Pickerington, participates in a fire hose demonstration
	Groveport mulls bike path plan 10/11/2007 Groveport Village Council is looking into extending a bicycle path from the village to connect with the larger bicycle path system in Three Creeks Metro Park.
	Cuts probable if Pickerington levy fails 10/11/2007 If voters do not approve the 5 mill replacement levy on Nov. 6, the Pickerington Local School District will make cuts.
	CW investigation closed 10/11/2007 An investigation started by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department ended when a former Canal Winchester employee passed away in September.
	Cruiser boosters seek to bring back bingo 10/11/2007 Bingo is back, if Groveport Madison High School's athletic boosters get their way.
	Groveport Madison board members criticized 10/11/2007 Two Groveport Madison school board members came under fire from residents at the board's Oct. 10 meeting.
	Groveport Madison kindergarten on upswing 10/11/2007 The launch of all-day, everyday kindergarten in the Groveport Madison Local School District has gotten off to a promising start for the 2007-08 school year.
	Cruiser soccer seeks growth 10/11/2007 Soccer is soaring in popularity in America and Groveport Madison Junior High coaches want to tap into the growing interest in the sport to improve the soccer squad at the school.
	Truro to begin charging for EMS transports 10/11/2007 In a time of budget tightening, dwindling revenue, and a growing population, charging for emergency transportation services could help the Truro Township Fire Department's bottom line, but residents will not see the change in their wallet if they need to
	A reminder for the candidates 10/11/2007 (This column originally appeared in the fall of 2004 and, since we are in the midst of the local election campaign season, I thought it would be good to trot this old chestnut out again. - Editor)
	Retiring Old Glory 10/11/2007 Members of Boy Scout Troop 71 of Groveport are shown here retiring worn out, faded, and tattered American flags at a flag retirement ceremony held Oct. 6 in Groveport Park.
	Big catfish hooked 10/11/2007 Joshua Reichley, 11, of Canal Winchester, shows off the 27 inch catfish he caught in a pond at Winchester Lakes
	Honoring service 10/11/2007 Members of the 1st Squadron, 9th U.S. Cavalry, which served in Vietnam from 1965-73, were honored at Motts Military Museum in Groveport on Oct. 6
	Our Pictorial Past - Old time commerce 10/11/2007 Downtown Pickerington was a very different place more than a century ago.
	Take that! 10/11/2007 Jasmine Cloe, a certified instructor at Pickerington ATA Black Belt Academy, and her daughter Kayalani Cloe, 9, spar during a demonstration
	High flying champion 10/11/2007 Alonza Klopfer, 8, granddaughter of Fred and Doris Klopfer of Canal Winchester and daughter of Fred John and Marina Klopfer of New Jersey, won the New Jersey state championship
	Shooting foiled in Groveport 10/04/2007 Groveport Madison High School went on lockdown for about 15 minutes on Sept. 27 after a scuffle among adults resulted in a shot being fired through the roof of the bus garage located just north of the school.
	CW bike path plans delayed 10/04/2007 In a move that surprised Canal Winchester officials, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) put the village's proposed bike path on hold 10 days before a court ruled in favor of a property owner regarding land acquisition for the project.
	Apple Butter Day rich in history and warmth 10/04/2007 Groveport's Apple Butter Day was born 34 years ago in Shoemaker Alley near the Presbyterian Church on a frosty October Saturday morning.
	CW levy for operating needs 10/04/2007 Canal Winchester school district voters face a 7.9 mill levy designed to keep the district operating in the plus column for the next four years when they go to the polls next month.
	Pickerington levy to fund the four "T's" 10/04/2007 On Nov. 6, Pickerington Local School District voters will decide on Issue 8, a 5 mill replacement levy.
	Fee increase planned for CW pool 10/04/2007 Enjoying a cool dip in the Canal Winchester municipal swimming pool will cost more in 2008, with fees rising for the first time in more than 13 years.
	Pickerington agrees to Wright Road annexation 10/04/2007 Pickerington City Council approved an annexation agreement with Violet Township for 3.3 acres near the northwest corner of Wright and Diley Roads.
	Violet Township agrees with city 10/04/2007 The Violet Township trustees unanimously adopted a resolution to enter into an annexation agreement with the city of Pickerington during their Oct. 3 meeting.
	Legends soar 10/04/2007 Photo: La Pistolera, a P-51 Mustang owned by Rod Lewis, was one of over 100 vintage aircraft perched on the flightline at Rickenbacker Airport during the Gathering of Mustangs and Legends air show
	Cruisers raise funds 10/04/2007 Photo: The Groveport Madison High School volleyball team raised $824.31 for the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Fund.
	Groveport man killed in home 09/27/2007 Someone broke into a home on Dorchester Street in Groveport and shot and killed 52-year-old Samane Phimmasay on Sept. 25.
	Bomb threat in Pickerington 09/27/2007 "I'm going to blow up the intire [sic] building in three days," stated the note signed by "Skitzo" and dated Sept. 19, 2007.
	Columbus' Southeast Plan to be amended 09/27/2007 The rich farm lands surrounding Bixby Road that once sprouted corn and beans could soon blossom with office parks.
	Pickerington school board wants to set financial goals 09/27/2007 If voters approve the 5 mill replacement levy this November and a renewal levy next year, will the Pickerington Local Schools remain off the ballot for another five years?
	Rarey continues Groveport sidewalk crusade 09/27/2007 Groveport Village Councilman Ed Rarey is continuing his crusade to have the village follow through on earlier plans to install sidewalks throughout Groveport.
	Sam the pumpkin man 09/27/2007 When the calendar nears October and the leaves begin to change hue, you will find one Pickerington resident busily reading his pumpkins for sale.
	Violet development hearing ongoing 09/27/2007 The Violet Township trustees held a hearing to consider an application submitted by Violet Real Estate, Ltd, Richard Ricketts Esq., and Greg and Carmen Bigus on Sept. 26.
	We love fall and football 09/27/2007 Football, football, football...we LOVE our football, whether it is the OSU Buckeyes or our fantastic local high school Groveport Madison Cruisers with a record of 4-1.
	CW's historic ghost tour 09/27/2007 The streets of Canal Winchester are filled with history and reminders of the town's notable past will come to life during the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society's annual Historic Ghost Tour Oct. 12 and 13.
	History revealed 09/27/2007 Photo: Violet Township employees recently made a discovery while making way for the Diley Road widening project.
	CW kicks Rangers 09/27/2007 Photo: Canal Winchester High School's Kelsey Ryan controls the ball
	Cruiser royalty 09/27/2007 Photo: The Groveport Madison High School homecoming court
	CW royalty 09/27/2007 Photo: Canal Winchester High School's homecoming ceremony will take place on Oct. 5
	Cuts loom for CW schools 09/20/2007 Big cuts could be in the future for Canal Winchester Local Schools if voters reject a 7.9 mill levy at the polls in November.
	Junior High bus schedule to change? 09/20/2007 Junior high students in Pickerington may sleep-in an hour if a proposed schedule change comes to fruition.
	Groveport readies for airshow traffic 09/20/2007 Groveport Police Chief Gary York has a word of caution for those not attending "The Gathering of Mustangs and Legends" air show at Rickenbacker on Sept. 27-30.
	National Road: a route to history 09/20/2007 It cuts a path about 228 miles long across Ohio's mid-section and it helped open the state's frontier to settlement as well as giving a boost to commerce.
	Pickerington/Violet annexation agreement on hold 09/20/2007 After months of negotiations, Pickerington City Council and the Violet Township trustees have almost reached an agreement regarding the city's plans to annex 3.3 acres from the township.
	Violet Twp. delays zoning change 09/20/2007 Residents who attended the Sept. 19 Violet Township trustee meeting were disappointed to learn that once again the public hearing to discuss an application filed by The McKnight Group was postponed.
	Winery decision postponed in CW 09/20/2007 A decision on whether or not Damon Pfeifer can turn a Winchester Pike property into a winery was put on hold at the request of the applicant on Sept. 17.
	Madison Township floodplain map changes 09/20/2007 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) changes in Franklin County floodplain maps could bring both good and bad news to Madison Township residents living in affected areas.
	Vets stories told in "The War" 09/20/2007 When Ken Burns' documentary "The War," debuts Sept. 23, the filmmaker's focus on the experiences of everyday Americans in combat and on the homefront during World War II will demonstrate that "in extraordinary times there are no ordinary lives."
	Little but mighty 09/20/2007
	CW students tackle "Quizdom" 09/20/2007
	Donahue denied 09/14/2007 Canal Winchester mayoral candidate Steve Donahue will not appear on the November ballot as the Franklin County Board of Elections rejected his appeal of his disqualification at a hearing on Sept. 10.
	Mantia sets "Team Goal" 09/14/2007 Pickerington Local Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Mantia recently asked district staff and members of the community to complete a survey and, based on the responses, she created a "Team Goal" for the district.
	Sidewalks, bike path sought for Groveport 09/14/2007 Councilman Ed Rarey called for Groveport officials to revisit plans for new sidewalks in town and also to consider building a bicycle/walking path to connect the village to Three Creeks Metro Park.
	Senior levy on ballot 09/14/2007 The Franklin County Senior Services levy will expire at the end of the year unless voters approve Issue 14, a five year, .9 mill replacement levy on Nov. 6.
	Chet Baker & Company ends its operations 09/14/2007 A familiar Southeast area masonry business has closed up shop after 47 years of building good will as well as structures.
	Legends to soar once again 09/14/2007 The roar of more than 100 World War II P-51 Mustangs, guided by the same legends whose exploits live on in the planes they continue to pilot, will be heard in the sky over Rickenbacker Airport on Sept. 27-30.
	Community celebrates restoration of fountain 09/14/2007 Water once again flows in the historic stone fountain located in the courtyard of Groveport Elementary.
	Groveport Madison's enrollment rising 09/14/2007 It appears enrollment in the Groveport Madison school district has increased this year, likely thanks to the elimination of split sessions and the introduction of all-day kindergarten.
	Tigers top Cruisers 09/14/2007 The Pickerington Central Tiger offensive line protects junior quarterback Nick Raymond from oncoming Groveport Madison Cruisers
	Pool pups 09/14/2007 Tara Carbone coaxes her two dachshunds into the water for a swim
	Our Pictorial Past - Pickerington business 09/14/2007 Shown here in a photo believed to have been taken around 1900, are the home and watch/jewelry business of Alpheus Schultz in Pickerington.
	Donahue disputes his disqualification 09/06/2007 Canal Winchester Councilman Steve Donahue is protesting the Franklin County Board of Elections' decision to disqualify him as a candidate in the Canal Winchester's mayor race based on an error he made on petitions he filed with the board.
	Crusey on the move? 09/06/2007 Groveport Village Administrator Jon Crusey is one of four finalists to become Westerville's city manager.
	Impact fees impacting Pickerington council 09/06/2007 Pickerington City Council tabled ordinances that would partially refund the impact fees paid by two businesses.
	Two seek Groveport mayor's seat 09/06/2007 Two familiar faces are running for mayor in Groveport this fall.
	Will zombies invade Obetz? 09/06/2007 Cinematic zombies won't be wandering the streets of Groveport, but they might find a home in Obetz.
	Pickerington seeking safe sidewalk routes 09/06/2007
	Violet development unveiled 09/06/2007 A zoning issue brought a crowd to the Violet Township trustees' Sept. 5 meeting.
	CW approves strict sex offender legislation 09/06/2007 Propelled to protect the vulnerability of children, Canal Winchester Village Council took the final step in passing a sweeping sexual predator ordinance designed to limit where convicted offenders can reside within village boundaries.
	Riggs and O'Brien square off in Pickerington 09/06/2007 Pickerington City Councilwoman Heidi Riggs and former city councilman Mitch O'Brien are seeking to become mayor of Pickerington as current Mayor David Shaver has decided not to run for re-election on Nov. 6.
	PIckerington Labor Day 2007 09/06/2007 Pickerington Lions Club members Neysaa Wolf and John Washington bread fish Sept. 3 at the annual Pickerington Lions Club Fish Fry and Homecoming Parade. The Lions planned to fry 640 pounds of fish. The event included a parade, a classic car show, inflat
	CW Labor Day 2007 09/06/2007 Graduates of Canal Winchester High School's class of 1957 celebrate their 50th reunion on Labor Day by taking part in Canal Winchester's annual holiday parade on Sept. 3. The parade was part of the village's traditional three day Labor Day festival.
	Centennial memories 09/06/2007 Sixty years ago, this past Labor Day weekend, the village of Groveport celebrated its centennial with five days of music, games, baseball, bicycle races, speeches, parades, dancing, and fireworks.
	Candidates are ready to run 08/31/2007 Political involvement is alive and well in the Southeast area as a full slate of candidates are set to run for local political office.
	Groveport won't block liquor permit transfer 08/31/2007 Despite concerns about an increase in incidents at a local bar, Groveport Village Council came up short in its vote to oppose the transfer of a liquor permit for the Groveport Lounge from Combo Enterprises to Philip A. Riner.
	Bad soil delays project 08/31/2007 Northstar Realty pulled its plans to build a Starbucks and a FedEx Kinkos at the site of the former Go Kleen Exxon at 1400 Hill Road in Pickerington after the discovery of extensive soil contamination.
	CW depot renovation kicks off 08/31/2007 Life is slowly returning to an icon of an earlier era in Canal Winchester history when the favored mode of transportation from Columbus to points east was by electric rail connecting towns large and small.
	Dunloe & Groveport get playground upgrades 08/31/2007 Kids will have an improved place to play this school year during recess at Dunloe and Groveport elementary schools as businesses, parents, teachers, and communities came together for the greater good.
	Rack e'm up: pool tables ok 08/31/2007 Groveport Village Council found itself behind the eight ball, but then hit one into the corner pocket in sorting out whether or not to allow pool tables at a restaurant at The Links at Groveport Golf Course.
	Brice considers income tax hike 08/31/2007 The village of Brice is a mouse amid a herd of municipal elephants and by potentially increasing its income tax, administrators hope to keep the village alive despite being landlocked by Columbus.
	When the Jets flew away, something was lost 08/31/2007 Point of View column: My love affair with baseball is ebbing away.
	Names in the news 08/31/2007 Notable people in the Southeast area
	Cruisers cruise by Panthers 08/31/2007 Groveport Madison Cruiser sophomore Levion Bell, #43, plows through the Pickerington North Panther defense
	The Ride for Autism 08/31/2007
	School levy set for CW voters 08/24/2007 Red may be chic, but when it comes to balancing the books, black is much preferable and is the reason why Canal Winchester Local Schools are returning to the ballot in hopes of passing an operating levy in November.
	Pickerington to seek school levy 08/24/2007 If Pickerington area voters approve a permanent 5 mill school levy this November, the owner of a $100,000 home would pay an additional $68.55 per year in taxes.
	Two films want Groveport 08/24/2007 Members of Groveport Village Council are playing the role of movie moguls as they contemplate working with two different filmmakers who wish to film their movies in Groveport.
	Groveport may oppose liquor permit transfer 08/24/2007 Groveport Village Council will consider legislation on Aug. 27 to oppose the transfer of a liquor permit for the Groveport Lounge from Combo Enterprises to Phillip A. Riner.
	Fun filled Labor Day Festival set for CW 08/24/2007 Labor Day is a cause for celebration in Canal Winchester as the village will hold its annual three day festival Sept. 1-3.
	Labor Day tradition lives on in Pickerington 08/24/2007 The Pickerington Lions Club will add a Cruise-in to their traditional Labor Day festivities to be held Sept. 3.
	Pickerington and Violet Township disagree 08/24/2007 Pickerington City Council and the Violet Township trustees are considering an annexation agreement, however the governments dispute the terms of the agreement.
	Violet Township makes its own offer on annexation 08/24/2007 The Violet Township trustees voiced unanimous support for a resolution of their version of an annexation agreement with the city of Pickerington.
	CW may tighten up its sexual offender law 08/24/2007 Putting more restrictions into a proposed sex offender ordinance instead of merely creating a fe