Advertisement
Columbus Messenger Classified Ads
  

Southeast
 Groveport Madison to establish athletic hall of fame
01/18/2012
First inductions planned for this fall
 Motorcycle firm wheels into CW
01/18/2012
CW Council upholds zoning decision
 New fees coming for Groveport water and sewer customers
01/18/2012
Fees should appear on bills in July
 Letters to the editor - UPDATED Jan. 18
01/17/2012
Readers speak out
 Woman robbed and beaten in Groveport - UPDATED Jan. 16
01/16/2012
Suspect identified
 A Pioneer Winter's Eve
01/16/2012
Photos from the event
 CW school board reorganizes for the coming year
01/12/2012
Two new members sworn in
 Groveport Council discussion on water plant postponed
01/11/2012
Discussion could take place Feb. 21
 Furry invaders in Groveport Municipal building attic
01/11/2012
Raccoons and building structural problems need addressed
 State Route 317 to be repaved
01/11/2012
Work could begin in spring of 2013
 Midterm exams at GMHS
01/11/2012
Jan. 19-20
 CW Food Pantry opens in new location
01/09/2012
Doors open Jan. 11
 Helping JT fight crime
01/09/2012
Donation made to help Madison Township K-9
 What's the buzz?
01/09/2012
Learn beekeeping
 Complaint about Madison Twp. fire enforcement standards
01/04/2012
Township trustees to investigate
 CW Food Pantry move nearly complete
01/04/2012
Should open in new location by Jan. 11
 History of Madison Township exhibit
01/03/2012
At Groveport Town Hall through Jan. 30
 Providing for the holidays
01/03/2012
Police and Block Watch help families
 Letters to the editor - UPDATED Dec.28
12/28/2011
Readers speak out
 Drumming up holiday cheer
12/28/2011
GMHS percussion group performs
 Sweepin' Santa
12/27/2011
Santa Claus helps out at CW's stadium
 At the Southeast Library
12/27/2011
Programs and events at the Columbus Southeast Branch Library
 Blacklick Estates water plant meeting
12/27/2011
Meeting is Jan. 5 at 6 p.m.
 Madison Township road crew ready for winter
12/22/2011
Plus winter driving tips
 Canal Winchester gets state funding for Tanktown project
12/22/2011
Project to begin in 2013
 How much did local candidates spend on their campaigns?
12/21/2011
Amounts ranged from zero to thousands of dollars.
 Canal Winchester develops storm water management plan
12/21/2011
Do you know what goes down the storm drain?
 Groveport names new city administrator
12/20/2011
Marsha Hall begins work Jan. 3
 Groveport Madison gets big check from city of Groveport
12/20/2011
Plus other Groveport news
 Mock emergency drill at Groveport Madison High School
12/20/2011
Police and fire departments to participate
 Groveport Madison considering school uniforms
12/13/2011
Also: student representative to school board program proposed
 City of Groveport's income tax revenues down for 2011
12/13/2011
Poor economy a factor, but city's business wage base holds future promise
 Former Grange Hall in Canal Winchester restored
12/13/2011
It's now a home for the arts
 Cruiser bowler has 300 game
12/13/2011
Second of his career
 Groveport Madison names new superintendent
12/12/2011
He will replace Superintendent Scott McKenzie next summer
 GMJH students help out
12/12/2011
Gather food and toys for Adopt A Family
 Soldier dad happily surprises his kids
12/08/2011
Stops by their school after returning home from serving in Afghanistan
 City of Groveport's finances reviewed
12/07/2011
Accountants find no irregularities; full audit set for 2012
 Gymnasts win state title
12/07/2011
Level 6 girls team
 Gender Road project set for 2012
12/06/2011
Also, details of Canal Winchester's contract with county sheriff for police services
 CW's Christmas in the Village 2011
12/05/2011
Photos from the event
 Santa Claus came to town
12/05/2011
Jolly old elf lights Groveport's Christmas tree
 Council approves city of Groveport's 2012 budget
11/30/2011
One council member votes against it
 Recount confirms Groveport mayor's re-election
11/30/2011
Westcamp wins by 12 votes
 Robbery in Groveport
11/29/2011
Robbers spoil couple's holiday shopping trip
 Groveport continues search for finance director & administrator
11/29/2011
Also: city council conforms to MORPC guidelines for trick-or-treat
 Canal Winchester home rich in history
11/28/2011
Stately brick Italian-style house is perched at the west end of Columbus Street.
 Running to help
11/28/2011
CW's Thanksgiving 5K run
 An eye for pie
11/28/2011
Groveport Elementary students rewarded with pie toss
 Canal Winchester royalty
11/28/2011
Labor Day Festival queen and court
 Board of elections certifies Groveport mayor's re-election
11/23/2011
Challenger might pursue a recount
 CW City Council turns down mulch operation
11/22/2011
Business would've been at former Wendy's site
 Who's in charge of Apple Butter Day?
11/22/2011
Also: mural proposed for downtown Groveport
 Groveport Madison considering levy for June ballot
11/21/2011
School board also will review list of potential cuts
 Groveport Madison makes plans for facility improvements
11/21/2011
Air conditioning for all schools on the list of improvements
 GM school board opposes expanded school voucher program
11/21/2011
Board votes 4-1 to oppose the state's House Bill 136
 Santa set to visit Madison Township
11/17/2011
Also: K-9 patrol update
 Trick-or-treat crowds swamped Groveport
11/15/2011
Also: downtown mural proposed; politics at Apple Butter Day
 Groveport city administrator retires
11/15/2011
Last day is Dec. 31
 Learn about the history of Groveport Town Hall
11/15/2011
Open house on Nov. 29
 Groveport Madison's Prince headed to Ashland
11/15/2011
Letter of intent signed to play softball
 Mission Ensign
11/14/2011
Walk-a-thon raises funds to help ailing Groveport Madison teacher
 Veterans Day 2011 in Groveport
11/14/2011
Ceremony at Veterans Park
 Fitness program helps St. Jude's Hospital
11/14/2011
At the Groveport Recreation Center indoor pool
 Veterans reunite with their old helicopter
11/10/2011
A piece of Vietnam War history lands at Motts Military Museum
 2011 Local unofficial election results
11/09/2011
See who won and who lost
 Groveport Madison school levy fails
11/09/2011
Voters defeat levy by 60 to 40 percent margin
 Canal Winchester school levy is approved
11/09/2011
Wins by a narrow margin
 Local election summary
11/09/2011
Mix of incumbents and challengers win; possible recount in Groveport mayor's race
 CW City Council meetings go high tech
11/08/2011
New video monitors and audio system installed
 Holiday events at Wagnalls Memorial
11/08/2011
Theatre production of "A Christmas Story" and the annual open house
 CW's Scott is off and running - UPDATED Nov. 7
11/07/2011
She finishes in the top 10 at the state cross country meet
 CW's "Christmas in the Village"
11/07/2011
Annual downtown holiday event will be held Dec. 2 & 3
 Holiday events in Groveport
11/07/2011
Visit from Santa, tree lighting and more
 CW's Breakfast with Santa
11/07/2011
Event is on Dec. 10
 Letters to the editor - UPDATED Nov. 2
11/02/2011
Readers speak out
 "The Brick Lady" stands tall
11/02/2011
Historic warehouse a remnant of area's agricultural and railroad past
 Salute to veterans
11/02/2011
Veterans Day ceremony in Groveport
 Marching Cruisers earn superior rating
11/02/2011
It's the 18th time in the past 20 years superior rating earned
 CW's Adopt A Family program looking for givers
10/31/2011
Last year the program helped 90 families
 Voters to decide on Groveport Madison school levy
10/25/2011
Five year, 14.04 mill levy
 Firefighters are in the pink
10/25/2011
Madison Twp. firefighters support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
 Making a difference
10/25/2011
Volunteers help others
 Walk-a-thon will help one of our own
10/24/2011
Guest column by GMHS teacher Kellli DelGuzzo
 CW Scout helps food pantry
10/24/2011
Creates food donation drop boxes
 Long time firefighter retires
10/20/2011
Jones served Madison Township since 1982
 CW Schools make move to save on bus costs
10/20/2011
Contracts with company that services school buses
 Vehicle donations create controversy in Groveport
10/19/2011
Verbal confrontation at council meeting
 Groveport fails to collect stormwater fees
10/19/2011
Funds could potentially have been bringing $405,032 per year to the city.
 Groveport behind in collecting mowing assessments
10/19/2011
The city did not collect $30,647 in mowing maintenance fee assessments from 2010-11.
 Groveport finance department reorganizes
10/19/2011
Regroups following finance director's resignation
 Destination: Canal Winchester to promote city
10/19/2011
Organization funded by bed tax receipts
 Fall Ball for Pets
10/17/2011
Friends for Life Animal Haven's annual costume party for pets
 Retiring Old Glory
10/17/2011
Flag retirement ceremony in Groveport
 It's a kick!
10/17/2011
Adult kickball league in Groveport
 Business Expo and Job Fair
10/17/2011
Oct. 22 at Dayspring Community Church
 Football and cheerleading for food
10/17/2011
GYAA to help food pantry
 Prescription Drug Take Back Day
10/17/2011
Get rid of old prescription drugs
 Congressman Stivers to hold office hours in Groveport - REVISED
10/17/2011
Visit the congressman and tell him your views
 Water meeting in Madison Township
10/14/2011
Ohio American Water to give presentation
 Bomb threat at Groveport schools - UPDATED
10/12/2011
Student charged
 Petty wins top honors at golf sectional
10/12/2011
Cruiser golfer is medalist
 Old house dates back to Groveport's early days
10/12/2011
House has been home to families and businesses
 City of Groveport finance director resigns
10/12/2011
Resignation effective Oct. 11
 "Kiss the Calf"
10/11/2011
CW's Volley for the Cure fundraiser
 CWHS' football homecoming
10/11/2011
Photos from the event
 CW looks to make people pay for damage to city property
10/11/2011
Council considering reimbursement legislation
 CW Schools make plans for cuts
10/11/2011
Reductions would come if levy fails
 Apple Butter Day 2011
10/10/2011
Photos from the event
 Madison Christian to build church in Zimbabwe
10/10/2011
Project to take place next summer
 They were "first" over the bridge
10/04/2011
Trail bridge connects Three Creeks to Pickerington Ponds
 It's time for Apple Butter Day
10/04/2011
Groveport's annual festival is Oct. 8
 Mountain bike trail to open at Chestnut Ridge
10/04/2011
Trail ready by Oct. 16
 Canal Winchester "Meet the Candidates Night"
10/04/2011
Meet the candidates and ask them questions
 Getting ready for Apple Butter Day
10/03/2011
Photos of apple butter preparation
 Canal Winchester activities and events
10/03/2011
Around Canal Winchester
 Groveport and Madison Twp. activities and events
10/03/2011
Around Groveport and Madison Township
 Groveport downtown project could break ground next spring
09/27/2011
Developer lining up potential business occupants
 Cruiser Powderpuff Flag Football Tournament
09/26/2011
Seniors take title and also beat teachers
 Halloween events in Canal Winchester and Groveport
09/26/2011
Including trick or treat times
 CPR training saves lives in Madison Township
09/22/2011
Can you help save a life?
 Groveport Madison school board candidates state views
09/21/2011
Five in the running for two seats
 Groveport unveils new city sign
09/21/2011
Ceremony marks town's growth from village to city
 CW Schools plan for cuts in case levy fails
09/20/2011
Board to make decision on cuts on Oct. 3
 Canal Winchester challenges SWACO plan
09/20/2011
CW looks to EPA to put brakes on plan
 Groveport Council reviews costs for potential police museum
09/20/2011
The 1,024 square foot former police station is now being used for city storage.
 Groveport Hometown Car Show 2011
09/19/2011
Photos from the event
 Three candidates seek two seats on Groveport City Council
09/15/2011
Cleary, Hilbert and Hutson running
 Teacher travels to Mongolia
09/13/2011
GMHS teacher uses the experience to broaden students' world view
 "First Over the Bridge"
09/13/2011
Oct.1 event spotlights opening of Metro Parks' Blacklick Trail bridge over U.S. 33
 Groveport Road sewer project to begin
09/13/2011
Project should start in October
 Cruiser homecoming
09/13/2011
2011 homecoming queen candidates and court
 Groveport Madison makes pledge on how it will use levy funds
09/12/2011
Money targeted for technology, textbooks, facilities, and fees
 Four are running for Canal Winchester school board
09/12/2011
Read about the candidates' thoughts on issues
 Five seek election to Canal Winchester City Council
09/12/2011
Incumbents face challengers
 Remembering 9-11
09/09/2011
Photos from ceremony in Madison Township
 Madison Twp. police make marijuana bust
09/07/2011
House on Fullerton Drive full of marijuana plants
 Washing the water in CW
09/07/2011
Also: Hoover resigns; Gender Road project set for 2012
 Emerald ash borer in Canal Winchester
09/07/2011
Bug invades ash trees
 Shirkey wins BMX title
09/07/2011
She's a Groveport Madison Middle School South student
 Ohio State thumps Akron
09/07/2011
Photos from the Buckeyes' home opener football game
 Sept. 11 remembrance ceremonies
09/06/2011
Events in Canal Winchester and Madison Township
 Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival 2011
09/05/2011
Photos from the event
 Two vie for Madison Township trustee seat
09/05/2011
Garvin, McDonald on Nov. 8 ballot
 Ebert, Bender face off in CW mayor's race
09/05/2011
Election is Nov. 8
 Two seek to be mayor of Groveport
09/05/2011
Incumbent and challenger square off
 CW Labor Day Festival set for Sept. 3-5
08/30/2011
Festival features music, food, ride, car show, parade, pageant and more
 K9 JT assists in arrests
08/30/2011
Madison Twp. police dog sniffs out crimes
 CW Schools rated "Excellent with Distinction"
08/29/2011
Rating is two marks higher than last year
 Groveport Madison Schools rated "Excellent"
08/29/2011
Rating is improvement from last year
 Groveport Madison and teachers reach agreement
08/29/2011
New contract in place
 Board of Elections certifies candidates for the Nov. 8 ballot
08/23/2011
Official list, see who is running for local offices
 Madison Twp. trustee questions water study and status
08/23/2011
Trustee Victor Paini says history is repeating itself
 Blacklick-Madison Area Plan unveiled
08/23/2011
Now it's up for review by township trustees and county
 Blacklick Trail bridge over U.S. 33 being installed
08/23/2011
Bridge could open for use some time in September
 Groveport Police get ATV for patrol use
08/23/2011
ATV obtained at no cost
 Skunks becoming a nuisance in Groveport
08/23/2011
Skunks have decided Groveport is a nice place to live, much to the dismay of some residents.
 Trick or treat in Groveport
08/23/2011
To be held Oct. 27
 Groveport and Madison Township news
08/23/2011
Car Show, Township police pay, Township street work, Operation Street Smart
 Pelotonia in Groveport
08/22/2011
Photos from the cycling tour
 Groveport considers creating a police museum
08/16/2011
Artifacts of the history of the Groveport Police may soon have a home of their own.
 Tools for Schools
08/16/2011
Canal Winchester Human Services helps provide school supplies
 Building demolitions planned in Groveport
08/16/2011
Plus other Groveport news
 CW citizens question plans for U.S. 33 and High Street
08/16/2011
Five year plan mentions overpass, city officials say it is not set in stone
 Groveport Road sewer project on hold
08/15/2011
Project could start in the fall.
 Groveport Madison Schools place levy on ballot
08/10/2011
Board voted 4-1 to place a five year, 14.04 mill levy before the voters.
 Girl uses birthday to help food pantry
08/10/2011
Food donations sought instead of birthday presents
 Groveport lifeguards win competitions
08/10/2011
One team wins state title
 Construction on U.S. 33 near Canal Winchester
08/10/2011
Culvert work
 Groveport considers sidewalk options for Wirt and Hendron roads
08/09/2011
Study presents seven options
 Crime in Madison Township
08/09/2011
Property thefts are most frequent crime in area
 Groveport Council to decide on sewer issue
08/09/2011
The long debated Groveport Road sanitary sewer project
 Canal Winchester Blues and Ribfest 2011
08/08/2011
Photos of the event
 Touch a Truck 2011
08/08/2011
Photos of the event
 Memorial Brick Garden dedicated at Motts Military Museum
08/08/2011
Photos of the event
 Groveport Police seek FOP representation in contract talks
08/03/2011
Story updated Aug. 3
 Groveport Police act swiftly to save lives this summer
08/03/2011
Their efforts have saved two lives this summer and almost saved a third.
 Fixing Groveport's Front Street
08/03/2011
Photos of the ongoing project
 CW Schools place levy on ballot
08/03/2011
Three year, 13.38 mill levy
 Canal Winchester poised to join Ohio Capital Conference
08/02/2011
Slated to join in 2013-14
 CW Food Pantry looking for a new home
08/02/2011
Pantry has operated since 1974
 CW names new development director
08/02/2011
Formerly served as Reynoldsburg development director
 Local winners at Franklin County Fair
08/01/2011
Groveport Buttoneers 4-H Club
 CW Schools poised to place levy on November ballot
07/26/2011
Three year levy eyed
 Fins and Feet
07/25/2011
Kids compete in running and swimming
 Letters sought for Sept. 11 remembrance
07/25/2011
Letters to be displayed at CW Municipal Building
 Part of Walnut Woods Metro Park now open
07/25/2011
Tall Pines Area open
 Cruisers win
07/25/2011
GYAA Pony League team takes title
 Groveport Madison Schools consider levy options
07/21/2011
Four options being considered
 Groveport Madison rethinking how it uses its buildings
07/21/2011
Two plans being considered
 Groveport water study on tap
07/21/2011
Future of city water system being studied
 CW hesitant about SWACO plan
07/21/2011
Council wants to slow the process down
 Groveport's historic Front Street to be repaired
07/21/2011
Part of 100-year-old brick street to get facelift
 CW Schools prepare for new school year
07/21/2011
Information for 2011-12
 The beautiful music of the violin
07/14/2011
Local musician shares her thoughts about the violin
 Madison Township trustees consider street paving contract
07/14/2011
For street reconstruction in Blacklick Estates
 Canal Winchester Blues and Ribfest
07/13/2011
Cool blues and hot ribs
 Groveport looks to reduce debt on rec center; aquatic center
07/12/2011
Plus other Groveport news
 Richardson Road closure
07/11/2011
To be closed for bridge repairs
 Area artists exhibit their work
07/11/2011
Patty Sykes of Canal Winchester and Sandra Lang, Walter Weil of Groveport
 CW therapists raise money for Race for the Cure
07/11/2011
$850 raised
 Groveport Madison registers students for 2011-12
07/11/2011
Registration will be done by appointment only.
 OAW seeks water rate hike
07/07/2011
Increase would affect Blacklick Estates in Madison Township
 "This is our wall."
07/07/2011
Fighting the work of vandals
 Business brings more jobs to Canal Winchester
07/07/2011
TS TECH is on the move and the transition to consolidating operations at their Canal Street facility
 Exhibit showcases record album cover art
07/06/2011
Part of the joy in buying vinyl records is the artwork that adorns the album covers.
 Groveport's downtown project could soon be a reality
07/06/2011
Builder Don Ignash hopes to start construction of the Groveport Town Center by this fall.
 Groveport Independence Day parade photos
07/05/2011
Photos from the 2011 parade
 Brutus Buckeye visits Groveport kids' parade
07/05/2011
Rain doesn't dampen spirits
 Local cowgirl excels at fair
07/05/2011
Wins barrel racing event
 Americana music at Groveport summer concert series
07/05/2011
Next concert is July 17 in Heritage Park.
 Groveport restaurant robbed
06/30/2011
First armed robbery of the year in Groveport
 Groveport Police may get more money for working at night
06/28/2011
Also: bids are in for Lesleh Avenue and Groveport Road sewer projects
 Groveport Council wants more sidewalk options
06/28/2011
Sidewalks proposed for Hendron Road and Wirt Road
 Groveport's Independence Day festivities set
06/27/2011
Parade and fireworks on July 2
 Groveport Relay for Life 2011
06/27/2011
Photos of the event
 Oh "deer!"
06/27/2011
Deer visits Groveport yard
 CW school board considers two levy options
06/22/2011
Aiming for the November ballot
 Groveport City Council approves funding sidewalk study
06/21/2011
$5,000 study will explore the potential for sidewalks on Wirt Road and Hendron Road
 City to build tennis courts at Canal Winchester High School
06/21/2011
City of Canal Winchester set aside $80,000 in its budget for construction of the courts.
 Plane crash at Rickenbacker Airport
06/20/2011
Crash happened June 19 as plane was taking off.
 Part of Walnut Woods Metro Park to open soon
06/20/2011
Area west of Richardson Road will be first to open
 Multi-use trail bridge installation over U.S. 33 delayed
06/20/2011
Waiting on wood from Brazil
 Groveport Madison superintendent making plans to step down
06/16/2011
McKenzie makes announcement at board meeting
 Water company wants Madison Twp. residents' opinions
06/16/2011
Survey being conducted regarding water softening
 Groveport considering building more sidewalks
06/15/2011
Sidewalks potentially for Hendron Road and Wirt Road
 Large Civil War encampment on June 25-26
06/15/2011
To be held in Reynoldsburg
 City of Groveport's income tax revenue declines
06/14/2011
Down 5.78 percent
 Groveport Summer Concert Series
06/14/2011
Music in the air in Heritage Park
 Groveport Nature Fair
06/13/2011
Photos from the event
 Honored GMHS teacher helps out fellow instructor in need
06/07/2011
Teacher of the year offers her prize to colleague
 Strayer steps down as CW development director
06/07/2011
Plus KIDSConnect honors the military in CW
 SE Library kicks off its summer reading program with a party
06/06/2011
Photos from the event.
 School's Out Beach Party!
06/06/2011
Photos from the event at Groveport's Crooked Alley KidSpace
 Groveport policeman saves boy from drowning in creek
06/01/2011
Officer Gary York takes heroic action
 It's official: Brobst now administrator; Garvin is trustee
06/01/2011
Changes in Madison Twp. government
 Groveport CIC supports new downtown plan
06/01/2011
Proposal to develop northeast corner of Main and Front streets.
 Letters to the editor - UPDATED June 1
06/01/2011
Readers speak out
 Groveport's "Safety Town" starts June 6
06/01/2011
Safety awareness program for kids
 Groveport Madison summer free lunch program
06/01/2011
To be held at six locations this summer
 Canal Winchester youth soccer
06/01/2011
Team tournament photos
 Memorial Day in Canal Winchester
05/31/2011
Photos of the ceremony
 Memorial Day 2011 in Groveport
05/31/2011
Photos of the parade and ceremony
 CW Schools review levy options
05/25/2011
Several scenarios considered
 Flooded fields in Groveport
05/25/2011
Standing water along both sides of Old Hamilton Road
 A new plan for Groveport's downtown
05/24/2011
Don Ignash presents proposal to Groveport City Council
 CW's Fitness in the Park
05/23/2011
Exercising event raises money to fight cancer (see photos of the event)
 Relay for Life in Canal Winchester and Groveport
05/23/2011
Dates, times, and locations
 Letters to the editor - UPDATED May 20
05/20/2011
Readers speak out
 Brobst resigns as Madison Twp. trustee
05/20/2011
She will be considered for open township administrator job
 CW man wants to fix up railroad bridge
05/18/2011
Bridge spans Waterloo Street
 Reconstructed Lesleh Avenue to have unique design
05/18/2011
Design of Groveport street will help with stormwater runoff
 Another semi-truck almost stuck in Groveport's Blacklick Park
05/18/2011
Second time in recent years that a lost semi-truck ends up in park
 Memorial Day ceremonies
05/17/2011
Services in Canal Winchester and Groveport
 CW School Board to consider its levy options
05/17/2011
Also, two board members announce they won't run for re-election
 Around Groveport and Madison Township
05/16/2011
Activities, news, and events (updated June 1)
 Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
05/16/2011
Activities, news, and events (updated June 1)
 Groveport Madison Schools could consider levy
05/16/2011
Financial forecast shows improved numbers. Also: new bus contract saves money; school day start/end times.
 Cruiser softball team wins tournament opener
05/16/2011
Johnson fires a no hitter
 Princess Tea Party
05/16/2011
Photos from event held at Groveport Town Hall
 Super Walk
05/16/2011
Event promotes good health
 Planting poseys
05/16/2011
Volunteers help plant flowers in Groveport
 Cruisers are OCC champions
05/11/2011
Varsity softball team wins OCC Ohio Division
 Drug sweep at Groveport Madison High School
05/10/2011
Four students allegedly connected to marijuana found on school grounds
 Remembrances of Lincoln
05/10/2011
Presentation on May 31 at Groveport Town Hall
 CW illustrator contributes to new book
05/10/2011
A bit of state history flew into Winchester Trail Elementary School on the wings of a peregrine falcon.
 Lesleh Avenue reconstruction set to begin
05/10/2011
Residents to get look at final design plans at May 17 public meeting.
 "Strike Out Cancer"
05/09/2011
Photos from Groveport Madison Junior High softball tournament
 Rainbow graces sky
05/09/2011
Colorful sign of hope
 Cruiser band at Disney World
05/09/2011
Performed there during spring break
 Voters reject Canal Winchester Schools' levy
05/04/2011
Levy fails by 51 to 49 percent
 Madison Township Police levy passes
05/04/2011
Levy wins by 56-44 percent margin
 CW Joint Recreation District to undergo changes
05/04/2011
Looks to become a non-profit organization
 Letters to the Editor - UPDATED May 3
05/03/2011
Readers speak out
 Study indicates Groveport primed for business growth
05/03/2011
Groveport is "well positioned"
 Canal Winchester's Music & Art in the Park
05/03/2011
Kicks off May 20
 CW says farewell to Coach Mauro
05/02/2011
Mauro to take job at Edgewood High School
 Groveport Madison Alumni Banquet
05/02/2011
Classes of 1961 and 1986 to be honored
 Madison Twp. K9 unit on duty
05/02/2011
See a photo of J.T., the 110 pound German shepherd
 Groveport Police history explored in exhibit
04/27/2011
Artifacts, photos, and more will be on display
 Ways sought to solve problems at Groveport Madison High School
04/26/2011
Administrators say 70 percent of their workday is spent on student discipline issues.
 Groveport Madison's free summer lunch program expands
04/26/2011
Program adds mobile sites
 Madison Twp. police levy on May 3 ballot
04/25/2011
If approved, the levy would provide and maintain motor vehicles, communications, and other equipment, in addition to salaries.
 Groveport Madison school board approves OAPSE agreement
04/25/2011
OAPSE represents custodians, food service workers, secretaries, and support staff.
 Three Madison Twp. neighborhoods need sewers
04/25/2011
County says these neighborhoods are in the top 10 for lack of sewer
 Home invasion in Groveport
04/20/2011
Incident on Shellbark Court
 Groveport wants to jump start downtown development
04/19/2011
The land at the northeast corner of Main and Front streets has been fallow for more than seven years awaiting a development to take root there.
 Changes in store for Groveport's Farmers' Market
04/19/2011
The Groveport Farmers' Market will have a new name and a new home this summer.
 Madison Twp. K9 unit makes heroin bust
04/19/2011
Dog finds narcotics in car
 Most cuts will remain even if CW School levy passes
04/19/2011
But about 11 teachers could be restored if the ballot issue is approved.
 Youth sports photos
04/18/2011
Baseball and soccer teams excel
 Cruisers turn a triple play
04/12/2011
Varsity softball team pulls off play in win over Lakewood
 Groveport begins life as a city
04/12/2011
Groveport has begun its transition to city status.
 Pounds of pennies from CW to help Japan
04/12/2011
Indian Trail students raise $1,500 in pennies to help in disaster relief
 Senate Bill 5 and Groveport Madison Schools
04/06/2011
How will the legislation affect the district?
 CW Schools turn down OSFC funding
04/06/2011
School board says not at this time.
 Blacklick/Madison Twp. Plan in final phases
04/06/2011
Addresses land use, transportation, site design and other planning issues for next 10 years.
 Work progressing on new Walnut Woods Metro Park
04/05/2011
815 acre park is located around Lithopolis and Richardson roads
 Demise of off road bike trail frustrates CW riders
04/05/2011
Village workers dismantled site after complaints from community
 Canal Winchester's free tree giveaway
04/04/2011
75 trees to be given away
 Lions Club helps out
04/04/2011
Donates money to Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs
 Groveport Madison adjusts to state budget crunch
03/31/2011
"Not insurmountable," says Superintendent Scott McKenzie.
 Letters to the Editor - UPDATED March 29
03/29/2011
Readers speak out
 Big cuts for Canal Winchester Schools - UPDATED & REVISED
03/29/2011
Fewer teachers and staff, increased pay to play fees, tightened bus routes
 Paintball shootings target homes and cars in area
03/28/2011
Incidents occurred at March 25-27.
 Fighting back
03/28/2011
Women learn self-defense
 Kids' soccer tournament photos
03/28/2011
Early Bird tourney
 Groveport will not contest city status
03/22/2011
Review shows Census numbers are accurate
 State funding cuts to town of Groveport not severe
03/22/2011
State funds are a small portion of village's general fund
 State funding cuts to city of CW not large
03/22/2011
Reductions in state local government funding are not expected to hit Canal Winchester hard.
 Local governments look for ways to share services to save money
03/21/2011
Regional police department one of the items discussed
 Canal Winchester hydrant flushing
03/21/2011
Hydrant flushing is done twice a year
 Groveport might contest city status
03/15/2011
2010 U.S. Census numbers show Groveport now a city
 Canal Winchester ready to become a city
03/15/2011
Wheels are in motion for change from village to city
 Fatal crash in Madison Township
03/15/2011
On South Hamilton Road north of Reinbeau
 Canal Winchester to install sewer pipe lining
03/15/2011
Project begins April 4.
 Fire in Groveport
03/15/2011
At College and Grove streets
 Groveport Madison eliminates three administrator jobs
03/14/2011
School board takes action as cost cutting measure
 2010 Census statistics for CW, Groveport, & Madison Twp.
03/14/2011
Population numbers
 Madison Twp.'s Larry Flowers named state fire marshal
03/11/2011
Duties begin April 4
 Groveport Madison students speak out
03/11/2011
Students oppose proposed changes to school day schedule
 Mad About Madison Expo
03/09/2011
Event seeks to help Madison Township community
 CW cheerleaders win state title
03/09/2011
Competition squad takes honors
 Groveport Police uniform stolen
03/08/2011
Uniform was taken from back of a dry cleaning truck
 Pedestrian killed in Groveport
03/08/2011
Hit by semi-truck
 Canal Winchester makes plans to improve Gender Road
03/08/2011
Improvements will be in two phases
 Letters to the Editor - UPDATED
03/03/2011
Readers speak out
 Groveport Madison and teachers agree on contract
03/01/2011
Agreement reached after months of negotiations
 Winter doesn't slow down Canal Winchester runners
03/01/2011
CW cross country team not afraid of the cold
 Groveport Council authorizes funds for those in need
03/01/2011
Money granted to Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs
 Groveport sewer project back on track
03/01/2011
Plus other Groveport Council news
 Groveport Madison Schools look to cut transportation costs
02/28/2011
Officials look to reduce the annual $5 million cost of student transportation by 15 percent.
 Carbon monoxide can be deadly
02/28/2011
A guest column by Madison Township Firefighter Rashid Taylor
 Groveport won't buy land for small park
02/23/2011
Village officials decided not to purchase the vacant lot at corner of College and Cherry streets.
 Madison Township Police get K-9 unit
02/23/2011
What has four legs, a law enforcement badge, and possesses a nose for drugs?
 CW looks into repairing rough railroad crossing
02/23/2011
Gender Road railroad crossing
 Madison Township and Columbus police break up burglary ring
02/22/2011
Madison Elementary went on lockdown during police operation at nearby house
 Canal Winchester's community garden
02/22/2011
After a long, white winter, it's time to start thinking green for spring!
 Women: learn self-defense techniques
02/21/2011
Training offered by Groveport Police and Groveport Parks & Rec
 Groveport Police officers honored
02/21/2011
Bell is officer of the year
 Motts receives photography award
02/21/2011
Honored by the PPA
 Groveport Madison instructor resigns after investigation
02/17/2011
Students at Middle School South accessed sexually explicit images stored on an iPad used for classroom reading instruction.
 Groveport Madison students want input on school day times
02/17/2011
Proposal would flip-flop elementary and high school time schedules.
 Abraham Lincoln visits Canal Winchester school
02/16/2011
Honest Abe - brought to 21st century life by actor Fritz Klein - visited Indian Trail
 Groveport Council considers donating to group fighting poverty
02/15/2011
Funds could go to Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs
 Improvements proposed to Links at Groveport clubhouse
02/15/2011
Project estimated at $188,000
 Groveport wants to keep its state local funding
02/15/2011
Council considering resolution asking state officials not to cut funds.
 Cruiser cheerleaders win competition & help fight cancer
02/14/2011
"Cheer for a Cure"
 Pruitt signs with Kent State
02/14/2011
Cruiser stand out to play football at KSU
 Poverty on the rise in Groveport Madison area
02/09/2011
Summit presented poverty information and the CGMHN's attempts to address it
 Bike path bridge installation delayed again
02/08/2011
Bridge will be part of Blacklick Trail bike path
 Canal Winchester could privatize management of its pool
02/08/2011
The CW swimming pool could be under new management this coming season.
 At the Southeast Library
02/07/2011
Activities and events
 Icy wind knocks down eagles' nest at Three Creeks
02/07/2011
Eagles first nested in park last year
 Groveport Community Schools' basketball teams win titles
02/07/2011
Boys and girls both are champs
 Community Summit on Poverty
02/02/2011
To be held Feb. 8 at Groveport Elementary School.
 Groveport Madison Schools will not put bond issue on May ballot
02/02/2011
Bond issue could appear on November ballot (story updated to include more board member comments)
 Breaking down the Super Bowl
02/02/2011
A column by Dedra Cordle
 Ground Chuck says, "Spring is on the way!"
02/02/2011
The Southeast Messenger's own groundhog foretells an early spring.
 Be prepared
02/01/2011
A message from the Groveport Police Chief
 Circumstances prevent bond issue from being on the May ballot
01/31/2011
Guest column by Groveport Madison Schools Superintendent Scott McKenzie
 CW School Board votes to place levy on May ballot
01/26/2011
It is back to the ballot in May for Canal Winchester Local Schools.
 Bierberg Mercantile to close
01/26/2011
It served as a small business incubator as well as an outlet for civic groups and organizations to sell their products
 Lesleh Avenue reconstruction to begin this summer
01/26/2011
Fifth street in Groveport to be improved since 2001
 Alleged sexual assault in Groveport
01/26/2011
Groveport Police are investigating
 Groveport to plant seeds for downtown development
01/25/2011
Market study, pocket park, razing old office building proposed
 2010 a busy year for Madison Twp. police and fire
01/20/2011
Also, new signage helps cut down accidents on Shannon Road
 Park proposed at site of burned home in Groveport
01/19/2011
Property owner proposes selling the lot to the village for greenspace.
 Groveport moves toward possibly extending sewer line west
01/19/2011
Line could extend west from Greenpointe Drive to Saltzgaber Road
 Madison Christian ensemble wins piano for school
01/19/2011
Performers win holiday contest
 Groveport Madison school board to discuss bond issue
01/18/2011
Board will meet to talk about the issue on Jan. 20
 Get to know the community at the Southeast Chamber Expo
01/18/2011
The Expo will be Jan. 28 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Berwick Manor Restaurant, 3250 Refugee Road.
 CW Schools plan levy for May 3 ballot
01/12/2011
Levy would be a renewal
 Groveport Madison could take big hit in state funding
01/12/2011
Could be as much as a 20 percent cut in state funds
 More economically disadvantaged students in Groveport Madison
01/12/2011
Community Summit Feb. 8 to address the issue
 A change in direction for Groveport's downtown development
01/12/2011
Fresh ideas sought for stalled project
 Groveport raises recreation center membership fees
01/11/2011
Rates goes up 5 percent.
 Groveport considers extending sewer line west
01/11/2011
Council takes first step to potentially extending a sanitary sewer line west along a portion of Groveport Road.
 Burned house comes down
01/11/2011
Fire ravaged house on Dec. 14
 History of Lockbourne and Rickenbacker air bases
01/10/2011
Exhibit at Groveport Town Hall
 Learning about the effects of poverty
01/06/2011
Poverty Simulation seeks to teach about the struggle.
 Community works to save K-9 dog patrol from elimination
01/04/2011
They seek to save program from Fairfield County Sheriff's budget cuts
 What does the future hold for Madison Township?
01/04/2011
Blacklick-Madison Area Plan seeks to find out.
 Foley named to CW Landmarks Commission
01/04/2011
Commission oversees historic district
 New book explores historic crimes in Columbus
01/03/2011
Grave robbers, serial killers, drag queens, a costumed monster, street toughs, a professorial killer, gangs, and madmen populate the new book.
 Groveport home burglarized
12/28/2010
Burglars took two firearms and two televisions from a home on Elmont Place in Groveport on Dec. 27.
 Armed robbery in Southeast Columbus
12/28/2010
The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded money.
 Letters to the editor - UPDATED
12/27/2010
Readers speak out
 Groveport fire victims receive donations
12/27/2010
Community reaches out to the two families
 Treats for Troops
12/27/2010
Madison Christian School helps out
 Community pours out support for fire victims
12/22/2010
Donations at Groveport Presbyterian Church
 Santa Claus visits Madison Township
12/22/2010
Parades through Blacklick Estates
 Groveport Council delays vote on proposed rec center rate hike
12/21/2010
A final vote on the proposed membership rate increases for the Groveport Recreation Center has been put on hold until Jan. 10.
 Council approves 2011 Groveport village budget
12/21/2010
The 2011 total general fund budget reflects an increase of 6.69 percent over the 2010 budget.
 Madison Elementary students earn bicycles
12/21/2010
PDSi helps students
 GM teachers collect 2,500 items for food pantry
12/21/2010
winter food drive
 CW rejects downtown senior housing project
12/21/2010
Citizens opposed it
 CW Schools look to garner energy savings
12/21/2010
Energy audit could net big savings
 Donations being accepted to help fire victims
12/20/2010
Groveport home burned on Dec. 14
 Groveport Madison teachers reject contract offer
12/20/2010
The members of the Groveport Madison Local Education Association (GMLEA) voted to reject the the Groveport Madison Board of Education's "last, best and final offer" by a vote of 304-33.
 Fear of frying: a seasoned woman's venture into the kitchen
12/20/2010
A guest column by Patty Huston-Holm
 Madison Twp. places police levy on May ballot
12/16/2010
Plus: pollutant discharge rules; Ohio American Water; and street paving news
 Fire ravages old home in Groveport
12/15/2010
Three fire departments respond
 Groveport Madison teachers consider contract offer
12/15/2010
They've been working without a contract since June 30
 Groveport Council plans rate hike for recreation center
12/14/2010
Also: village income tax revenues are up; brick crosswalk test in place; golf clubhouse remodeling proposed
 Cruiser athletic/academic eligiblity standards could be raised
12/13/2010
If approved by the board, new standards could take effect in the spring of 2011.
 Groveport financial news
12/13/2010
Revenues slightly up for 2010
 Robotics champs
12/13/2010
Groveport team headed to state competition
 Holiday and winter safety tips
12/13/2010
From the Groveport Police Department
 Employees help co-worker who is ill with cancer
12/13/2010
The American Cancer Society recognized employees at the PetSmart Distribution Center in Groveport, for the help they have given a co-worker.
 Groveport Madison Schools to proceed with phone survey
12/09/2010
Survey seeks to find out why the last bond issue attempt in November failed and what citizens' thoughts are on a potential future bond issue.
 CW mayor questions pay raise for SWACO director
12/09/2010
SWACO feels contract is in line
 CW citizens oppose plan for senior housing in village's downtown
12/08/2010
Canal Winchester's Town Hall was packed well beyond capacity with residents supporting the appeal of a zoning variance for a proposed senior housing project.
 Cruiser cheerleaders take first place
12/07/2010
Americheer Challenge
 Man shot and killed outside a Groveport warehouse
12/06/2010
First murder in the village since 2007
 Groveport Police convince armed woman to surrender
12/06/2010
Confrontation on South Street was resolved peacefully after a two hour stand off.
 CW's Christmas in the Village 2010: Photos
12/06/2010
Photos from the event
 Christmas in Groveport: Photos
12/06/2010
Photos of Santa's arrival
 "The Nutcracker" 2010
12/06/2010
Performers from the Southeast area
 Improvements made to historic Hendren Cemetery
12/01/2010
Time, vandals, and progress had not been kind to the Hendren Cemetery.
 Town marshal and mayor were the law in old Groveport
12/01/2010
Mayor's court records reveal Groveport was a rough and ready town in its days as a port on the Ohio and Erie Canal.
 Groveport Council considers village's 2011 budget
12/01/2010
A tight budget in a tight economy
 Canal Winchester's Christmas in the Village 2010
11/30/2010
Event kicks off the holiday season
 Christmas in Groveport
11/30/2010
Groveport will be a festive place this holiday season.
 Famed comedic actor rehearses at Groveport Town Hall
11/30/2010
Robert Post brings his creativity to the historic building as he rehearses for upcoming shows.
 Fish return to Heron Pond at Three Creeks Metro Park
11/30/2010
Pond re-stocked after last summer's weather killed off fish
 Groveport considers raising recreation center rates
11/23/2010
Groveport Village Council is divided on a proposal to raise membership fees at the Groveport Recreation Center.
 Groveport Madison Schools outline potential budget cuts
11/22/2010
Everything is on the table for review
 Groveport Madison school board debates bond issue
11/22/2010
School officials want to do a phone survey of voters to get their opinions
 Stacking up!
11/22/2010
Madison Elementary students master speed cup stacking.
 Cruiser athletes could face tougher academic standards
11/22/2010
Eligibility requirements may become more strict
 Moling a Buckeye
11/22/2010
Signs letter of intent
 Madison Township to seek police levy
11/18/2010
The Madison Township trustees plan on placing a police levy on the May 3 ballot
 Cruisers Perry and Johnson sign letters of intent
11/17/2010
Both headed for Kent State University
 Fire prevention poster contest
11/17/2010
Student visits Madison Twp. fire station
 CW Schools weighing their financial options
11/16/2010
If there is one thing certain about state funding for education, it is that it is uncertain.
 Construction of bike trail bridge delayed
11/16/2010
Construction delays slowed progress on the installation of the Blacklick Trail bicycle path bridge over U.S. Route 33.
 New film depicts heroics of CW resident
11/16/2010
Hollywood was the farthest thing from Jess Knowlton's mind in 2001 when he and a fellow employee chased down an unmanned runaway train
 CW hosts Foundation Game and book drive
11/16/2010
Basketball teams help raise money and obtain books for CW Human Services
 Katie Smith visits GMHS
11/16/2010
Talks with girls basketball team
 Letters to the editor
11/15/2010
Readers speak out
 Groveport Madison teachers' union makes its presence known
11/11/2010
GMLEA members and supporters pack school board meeting with standing room only crowd to show their displeasure about the lack of progress being made on contract negotiations.
 Groveport Madison facing budget cuts in 2011-12
11/11/2010
Cuts due to expected loss of state and federal funding
 Groveport's 2011 budget reflects tight economic times
11/09/2010
Village looks to save money while still providing services
 Firefighter contract approved
11/09/2010
Madison Township trustees and Local 2507 agree on terms
 Groveport financial news
11/09/2010
Income tax revenues slightly up in October for village
 CW can't crack Big Walnut
11/08/2010
Indians fall 44-20 in first round of football playoffs
 Santa's North Pole at Groveport Town Hall
11/08/2010
An animated ceramic village representing Santa's North Pole will be on display at Groveport Town Hall
 4H volunteers recognized
11/08/2010
Franklin County Awards banquet
 Youth soccer champions
11/08/2010
Photos
 Kids helping kids
11/08/2010
Groveport students trick or treat for UNICEF
 Eagle Scout organizes cemetery improvements
11/08/2010
Betzer Cemetery fixed up
 Local election results
11/03/2010
Unofficial 2010 election totals
 Groveport Madison bond issue fails
11/03/2010
District will seek to place it on the ballot again in May
 CW rec levy and bond issue rejected
11/03/2010
Voters soundly rejected the Canal Winchester Joint Recreation District's (CWJRD) recreation operating levy and bond issue.
 Groveport charter changes approved
11/03/2010
Approved by 55 to 45 percent
 Voters approve CW charter changes
11/03/2010
Gets village ready for cityhood
 CW rejects senior housing project
11/02/2010
Council votes 4-3 to turn down proposal
 Veterans Day in Groveport
11/01/2010
Bobbie Mershon is guest speaker
 CW pays tribute to veterans with photo display
11/01/2010
The display will be featured at the village's municipal building throughout November.
 Tornado rips through Madison Township and Groveport
10/27/2010
It looked as if a big fist had come smashing down out of the sky
 History Comes Alive
10/27/2010
Groveport historic cemetery tour photos
 Groveport's Apple Butter Day meets its budget
10/26/2010
Groveport's 37th annual Apple Butter Day festival met its budget requirement, according to Groveport Finance Director Ken Salak.
 Groveport Middle School South students help fight autism
10/26/2010
Students raised more than $900 for research and awareness.
 Letters to the editor (UPDATED Oct. 26)
10/22/2010
Readers speak out
 Groveport Madison meets Race to the Top deadline
10/22/2010
Administrators and teachers' union leaders agree to submit application for $960,000 in federal funding
 Classic chevys to be auctioned off
10/22/2010
Part of long time Chevy dealer Bob McDorman's 150 car collection
 Socctoberfest winners
10/22/2010
Area youth soccer teams win titles
 Communication confusion regarding Lithopolis Road fire
10/21/2010
An 81-year-old woman died as a result of an Oct. 7 house fire on Lithopolis Road
 Groveport Madison schools facing a financial pinch
10/21/2010
Five year forecast shows losses in four of next five years.
 Groveport Road temporary closure
10/21/2010
Part of Alum Creek Drive/Groveport Road project
 Thefts are a problem in the Groveport area
10/20/2010
"Everyone needs to be aware of theft risks these days," said Groveport Mayor Lance Westcamp.
 Library seeks support for levy
10/20/2010
Without passage of Issue 4 on Nov. 2, the Columbus Metropolitan Library system will lose more than half its budget.
 Toberen wins at Fairfield County Fair
10/20/2010
Rachel Toberen, 13, of Canal Winchester won Grand Reserve Champion Commercial Ewe
 Pets on parade
10/19/2010
Pets wear their Halloween costumes
 Dress code crackdown at CW Middle School
10/19/2010
Plus news on the CW Schools' transportation study
 Apple Butter Day 2010
10/11/2010
Photos from the event
 Canal Winchester homecoming 2010
10/11/2010
Photo of the homecoming court
 Groveport Madison may miss out on Race to the Top funding
10/11/2010
For the second time in less than a year, Groveport Madison Local Schools could be missing out on federal Race to the Top educational funding.
 Groveport Madison voters to decide on $113.7 million bond issue
10/11/2010
Issue would fund the construction of new school buildings
 CW levy and bond issue would fund park complex
10/11/2010
The CWJRD hopes voters on Nov. 2 will approve a 1.27 mill, $10 million, 30 year bond issue and a 0.86 operating levy for a proposed 50 acre recreational complex.
 CW charter amendments on Nov. 2 ballot
10/11/2010
Village prepares to become a city
 Buckeyes move to No. 1
10/09/2010
Ohio State University defeated Indiana 38-10 in Ohio Stadium on Oct. 9 and moved to No. 1 in the AP poll after Alabama lost to South Carolina.
 Spiking cancer
10/06/2010
Volley for the Cure
 Two senior housing developments planned for CW
10/06/2010
Canal Winchester could become home to two new senior developments with one located near the Gender Road commercial corridor and another downtown at the site of the former Davis Paint complex.
 Turkey shoot is an autumn tradition
10/05/2010
It's a turkey shoot, a friendly competition where marksmen test their skills against one another in an effort to win a meaty prize.
 Wheeling through history: Rickenbacker cars
10/05/2010
A little over a half dozen classic Rickenbacker cars, along with their owners, met at Motts Military Museum in Groveport.
 Apple Butter Day is coming
10/04/2010
The second Saturday in October is a special time in the village of Groveport where people gather to enjoy each other's company and some warm, tasty apple butter.
 What does Apple Butter Day mean to you?
10/04/2010
Thoughts on the festival
 Refugee Road/Chatterton Road/Noe-Bixby Road improvements meeting
10/04/2010
Public meeting
 Trick or treat times 2010
09/29/2010
Beggars Night
 CW seeks photos of veterans
09/29/2010
For Veterans Day display
 Cruiser running back scores three TDs
09/28/2010
But Grove City still topples Groveport Madison
 Taking stock of Madison Township
09/28/2010
Madison Township residents gathered to help Franklin County planners craft a vision of the area decades into the future.
 Groveport lays out tax plan to attract business
09/28/2010
Plus, council approves several projects
 Safety first
09/28/2010
Groveport Police child safety class
 Groveport residents go on Honor Flight
09/27/2010
Ken Davis and Hank Schrader
 Artist's book to help CW Human Services
09/27/2010
Proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to Canal Winchester Human Services
 CW plans tire sweep at Walnut Creek
09/27/2010
Canal Winchester will hold its third annual tire sweep and creek cleanup along Walnut Creek on Oct. 16.
 Groveport Road closure
09/22/2010
Near Alum Creek Drive
 Groveport set to approve parks master plan
09/21/2010
Plan plots out the growth and development of village parks, as well as positions the town to seek grants to fund future park projects.
 SWACO states its case in Canal Winchester
09/21/2010
SWACO seeking rate increase
 Groveport prepares for Main Street repaving
09/21/2010
Brick crosswalks to be removed.
 Removal of playground slide defended
09/21/2010
Blacklick Park slide considered unsafe
 Groveport's Hometown Car Show 2010
09/20/2010
Photos from the event
 Three vie for 19th Ohio House seat
09/20/2010
Three candidates are seeking election on Nov. 2 as state representative for the 19th district of the Ohio House of Representatives.
 Summer vacation means it's turtle time!
09/20/2010
Guest column by Groveport Madison teacher Chris Downing
 Groveport Police offer women's self defense class
09/20/2010
Women will learn how to recognize and fight off hand and arm grasps, arm grabs, grabs from behind, choke holds and other unwanted touches by an attacker.
 Canal Winchester's Historic Ghost Tour
09/15/2010
To be held Oct. 1 & 2
 Slip, slidin' away
09/14/2010
Slide removal prompts poetry; plus other Groveport news on finances, Hall of Honor and more.
 OSU photos: Bucks defeat Hurricanes
09/14/2010
Ohio State defeated the University of Miami 36-24 on Sept. 11.
 Everyone into the pool!
09/13/2010
Groveport's Paws in the Pool
 GM Schools hire deputy superintendent
09/09/2010
Board also hires architect for bond issue
 Serving those who serve
09/09/2010
Madison Township honors first responders
 Trash pick up rates to rise in Canal Winchester
09/08/2010
New contract no longer includes curbside recycling.
 Walnut Woods Metro Park taking shape
09/08/2010
Conceptual plans for park include trails, adventure course, and more
 Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival photos
09/07/2010
Photos from the event
 Youth sports champs
09/07/2010
Photos of area champion youth soccer teams
 Quilters happily create works of art
08/31/2010
Canal Winchester's Quilters on the Canal
 Hometown Car Show
08/30/2010
The Hometown Car Show will be held the afternoon of Sept. 19 on Groveport's historic Main Street.
 Pelotonia in Groveport - UPDATED
08/25/2010
Read about Megan LaFollette's and Beth Stevenson's experiences
 Heron Pond fish kill update
08/25/2010
Low oxygen the culprit.
 At the Southeast Library
08/25/2010
Fall programs and events.
 CWHS alumni social get together
08/25/2010
On Sept. 5 at CW High School
 Merit pay raises reinstituted for Groveport village employees
08/24/2010
Employees have not had merit pay increases since 2008
 Citizen suggests way for Groveport to save money on projects
08/24/2010
"There's gotta be a way to do it cheaper."
 Spielman Gridiron Classic
08/23/2010
Groveport Madison High School will host the Spielman Gridiron Classic at Cruiser Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 28.
 Fins and Feet
08/23/2010
The Groveport Parks and Recreation Fins and Feet Youth Biathlon
 Groveport to repave Main Street
08/19/2010
The project is expected to begin the week of Sept. 20.
 Madison Twp. considers raising community center fees
08/19/2010
New rates could go into effect in 2011
 Canal Winchester Labor Day festival (updated)
08/18/2010
Following a tradition that began in 1920, Canal Winchester will hold its annual Labor Day Festival from Sept. 4, 5 & 6 in the village's historic downtown.
 Cruiser footballers get a new look
08/18/2010
Donations pay for new uniforms
 CW recreation bond issue and levy on Nov. 2 ballot
08/17/2010
Funding from the bond issue would be used to purchase and develop park land with access off of Gender and Groveport roads and the levy would be used to operate and maintain the site.
 Fish kill at Heron Pond
08/17/2010
According to Metro Parks officials, dead fish were noticed floating on Heron Pond in Three Creeks Park on Aug. 15.
 Groveport saves up funds for a few projects
08/17/2010
Even with the rough economy and lagging income tax revenues, the village of Groveport expects to have about $571,263 available to use for a few projects before the year ends.
 Pelotonia route through Groveport
08/17/2010
Around 4,000 bicyclists to pedal through town on Saturday, Aug. 21.
 Groveport school wins video contest
08/17/2010
Groveport Madison Middle School South was one of three Central Ohio schools to win
 Groveport KidsFest
08/16/2010
Photos from the event
 Alum Creek Drive widening and resurfacing project to begin
08/16/2010
The project is in preparation for the future reconstruction and realignment of Groveport Road in the area, which is currently in the design phase.
 Future uses pondered for Groveport Elementary and Junior High
08/12/2010
"Our goal is to see these buildings remain viable contributors to the community once they are no longer used as schools," said Superintendent Scott McKenzie.
 New options sought for Groveport Town Center
08/11/2010
Village and developer want to jump start stalled downtown project
 Brown Dog Day
08/09/2010
Photos from the event
 Touch a Truck
08/09/2010
Photos from the event
 CW's Blues and Ribfest
08/09/2010
Photos from the event
 Wildermuth wins at State Fair
08/09/2010
Christy Wildermuth of Canal Winchester exhibited the Reserve Champion Corriedale Market Lamb
 Bark for Life comes to Groveport
08/06/2010
Bark For Life is a Relay For Life fundraising event that honors the care-giving qualities of canine companions.
 SWACO wants to raise trash fees (updated)
08/03/2010
Decision on rate hike pending
 More Franklin County Fair photos
08/03/2010
See area youths who excelled at the fair
 Youth sports championship photos
08/03/2010
Baseball and softball champs
 Changes proposed for Groveport Village Charter
08/02/2010
Groveport voters to decide on charter amendments on Nov. 2.
 Franklin County Fair photos
08/02/2010
Local winners/exhibitors
 Groveport Madison places $113.7 million bond issue on the ballot
07/29/2010
The action, taken at the board's July 28 meeting, was not unanimous as one board member, Bryan Shoemaker, voted against placing the bond issue on the ballot.
 Groveport denies de-annexation request
07/28/2010
Groveport Village Council rejected a de-annexation request by Marc and Roger Studley of Access Storage.
 Shannon Road project hampered by delays
07/28/2010
A project to relocate part of Shannon Road near Winchester Pike as well as construct a paved recreational path has fallen behind schedule.
 Lithopolis gets funding for Columbus Street
07/28/2010
$1.3 million was awarded by the Ohio Public Works Commission for the Columbus Street Reconstruction Project.
 Rolling Acres growing wild
07/28/2010
High grass on vacant lots in Rolling Acres is creating a paradise for skunks, opossums, raccoons, and snakes, but a nightmare for residents.
 Groveport police officers hurt in car crash
07/27/2010
Accident happened July 23
 CW stadium renovations underway
07/26/2010
New artificial turf and other improvements being installed at no cost to taxpayers
 Spin-a-Thon in CW fights cancer
07/26/2010
Team Speranza raising funds for Pelotonia and cancer research
 Steinbrenner once called Groveport his home
07/20/2010
The late owner of the New York Yankees lived on Front Street
 Christmas in July Toy Run
07/20/2010
125 motorcycles make the run
 CW considers texting while driving ban
07/20/2010
The texting ban bandwagon continues to roll across Ohio, gaining supporters in Canal Winchester and, while the legislation is intended to save lives, the question becomes - how enforceable is the law?
 Metro Parks presents concepts for Walnut Woods
07/19/2010
Park could open in 2011
 Groveport Madison reduces amount of potential bond issue
07/15/2010
The Groveport Madison Board of Education has trimmed $10.8 million from the district's proposed bond issue.
 Agitated naked man confronts police
07/13/2010
It took five police officers from three police departments to subdue an agitated, brawny, naked man who was allegedly on a rampage at a gas station.
 Groveport Council ends land deal
07/13/2010
Groveport Village Council repealed legislation that would have authorized the sale of a small parcel of land in the village's historic downtown.
 CW's Blues and Rib Fest
07/13/2010
Festival is set for Aug. 6 & 7
 Warehouse roof collapses in Groveport
07/13/2010
Heavy rains contributed to collapse
 Groveport Main Street paving project faces opposition
07/07/2010
Plans to repave part of Groveport's Main Street are having a bumpy ride after a citizens' group gathered petitions opposing paving over the brick crosswalks.
 Charter changes proposed for Canal Winchester
07/07/2010
CW voters face approving updates to the charter-one that will guide the village as it crosses the threshold to city status.
 Pelotonia: To end cancer
07/06/2010
The stories of two riders plus information about Pelotonia
 Groveport Independence Day parade
07/06/2010
Photos from the parade held July 3
 CW's Hanners was an all around athlete
07/01/2010
"Roger could throw the ball pretty hard and was an all-around athlete..."
 Groveport readies for Independence Day fun
06/30/2010
Parade, fireworks, plus GYAA festivities on July 3
 Groveport's Main St. paving project in limbo
06/29/2010
Plans to repave part of Groveport's Main Street have hit a snag.
 Ohio American Water denied in request to regain rate increases
06/29/2010
OAW provides water to Blacklick Estates in Madison Township
 Almost got it!
06/28/2010
Cruiser summer volleyball photo
 Kids sports title photos
06/28/2010
Local winners
 CW teachers to get no increase in base pay
06/22/2010
"The education of our kids means more to them than dollars and cents," stated Board President David Brobst.
 New home for Lithopolis government
06/21/2010
Lithopolis' municipal village offices now have a permanent home in a restored more than century old farmhouse.
 Burglaries on the rise in Madison Township
06/17/2010
Imagine walking in the door from a long day at work only to discover you have been robbed, in the middle of the day, in a neighborhood filled with people.
 Cruiser Academy gets a new home
06/16/2010
New site called an almost "ideal location."
 Safety Town
06/16/2010
Kids learn to be safe at this Groveport program
 Letters to the editor
06/16/2010
Readers speak out
 De-annexation delayed in Groveport
06/15/2010
Marc and Roger Studley, who operate Access Storage on the site, are seeking to de-annex their approximately 26.1 acres.
 Groveport revenues up in May
06/15/2010
Also: grants to create jobs at Groveport businesses
 Help the Cruiser football team
06/15/2010
Groveport Madison team seeks donations for new uniforms
 Airplane noise hotline
06/15/2010
Noise from Rickenbacker Airport flights
 Metro Parks open house
06/15/2010
View proposals for new Walnut Woods park
 Groveport Madison starts bond issue process
06/14/2010
Bond issue targeted for Nov. 2 ballot
 Hoopin' it up!
06/09/2010
Outdoor basketball courts are making a comeback at a Groveport Madison schoolyard.
 CW residents oppose housing project
06/09/2010
The proposed 1.9-acre Francis Park site is located on West Waterloo Street.
 CW stadium renovations begin
06/09/2010
New artificial turf and more.
The arts thrive in Canal Winchester
05/11/2010
Canal Winchester is rich in local history, but its riches also lie in the artists who comprise the creative side of the village.
 Canal Winchester's Music & Art in the Park
05/03/2010
Canal Winchester's free Music & Art in the Park summer concert series kicks off on May 21
 Win-Win Agreement in limbo
04/28/2010
Columbus could drop out; Groveport Madison and Canal Winchester react
 Lithopolis refines financial program
04/28/2010
Plus: Lithopolis Police news
 Shannon Road to close for reconstruction
04/27/2010
The project will realign Shannon Road along Blacklick Creek.
Kids sports championship photos
04/27/2010
Soccer, baseball, and basketball champs!
 Madison Twp. police levy on May ballot
04/26/2010
A Madison Township police operating tax levied in 1984 is still collecting the same amount of money as when it was enacted.
Economics comes to life for CW fourth graders
04/26/2010
For this project students must do everything a real businessperson must do.
 Groveport Madison revises its four building options
04/21/2010
Being considered is the fate of the district's 10 aging school buildings, which includes two structures - Groveport Elementary and the junior high - on the National Register of Historic Places.
 CW Schools won't reinstate vocational agriculture
04/21/2010
Parents and students crowded into the Canal Winchester Board of Education meeting April 19, asking the district to continue offering vocational agriculture.
 CW considers 50 unit senior housing complex
04/21/2010
Neighbors oppose proposed development
 Madison Twp. addressing abandoned properties
04/21/2010
Madison Township has a list of vacant parcels, such as one dating from the late 1990s, that are racking up bills for mowing assessments.
 Groveport unveils master parks plan
04/20/2010
Did you know the village of Groveport has about 484 acres of park land?
 Groveport Madison to lease classroom space at warehouse
04/19/2010
Groveport Madison Local Schools will lease office space for classroom use in the former Sofa Express warehouse, located at 4600 S. Hamilton Road.
Science Olympiad students learn more than just science
04/19/2010
The Science Olympiad team at Canal Winchester gives new meaning to the phrase "hands-on learning."
GMHS' Smith signs on to play volleyball and study at Urbana
04/19/2010
Academic and athletic standout
 Flyers Pizza & Subs celebrates 1st anniversary -paid advertising
04/19/2010
Specialty pizza taste test event April 20 at Flyer's Pizza! First anniversary celebration April 26 - May 1 (10-30 percent off!)
What are the Groveport Madison School district boundaries?
04/16/2010
See a map of the district.
 Health district shortfall could lead to levy
04/14/2010
"There was some lively conversation regarding the health department budget," said Lithopolis Mayor Eric Sandine at Lithopolis Village Council's April 13 meeting.
 CW Schools drop vocational agriculture program
04/14/2010
The Canal Winchester Board of Education eliminated vocational agriculture, as well as the Transitions program, beginning with the 2010-11 school year.
 Groveport revenues remain down
04/13/2010
But Finance Director Ken Salak sees signs of fiscal hope. Plus news about a downtown parking lot and repairs to the log house
 Studley wants to de-annex from Groveport
04/13/2010
Marc Studley is seeking to de-annex his properties on the southwest corner of Groveport and Saltzgaber roads from the village of Groveport.
Under control
04/12/2010
Firefighters rush in, but happily there was no fire in downtown Groveport
Getting back to nature
04/12/2010
"Natural play areas are places where you can go off trail and explore the forest, creek, and field," said Metro Parks Naturalist Jill Snyder.
 Canal Winchester ponders charter changes
04/12/2010
With the village facing city status at the conclusion of the 2010 U.S. Census, Canal Winchester's charter commission is wrestling with ways to ease the transition before placing proposed charter changes on the fall ballot.
 Metro Parks to expand Three Creeks bike path
04/08/2010
Work has begun on extending the Blacklick Trail bicycle path at Three Creeks Metro Park. Project expected to be completed by this fall.
 Groveport Madison resolves transportation issue
04/08/2010
Agreements made with Petermann, LLC
 CW recreation district could seek levy this fall
04/07/2010
With participation outpacing an all volunteer staff, coupled with the opportunity to purchase park land at an affordable cost, the CW Joint Recreation District is considering placing a levy on the fall ballot.
 Several groups seek Canal Winchester grant funding
04/07/2010
$27,775 in community grant requests made, but only $26,000 is available.
Groveport Madison presents a musical spoof
04/06/2010
Groveport Madison High School will present, "The Butler Did It - SINGING."
 Madison Twp. to fix crumbling Lehman Road
04/05/2010
Lehman Road is a former farm road that is now being beaten and battered by modern traffic.
 Groveport Madison considers four building options
04/01/2010
Citizens in the Groveport Madison Local School District will have four building options to consider when they attend an upcoming master facilities plan (MFP) community forum.
 GCS reaching out with My Wish program
04/01/2010
"The My Wish campaign was created (last fall) to build integrity, justice, love, and fun into our school as well as the community," said Michael Knutty, Groveport Community School special education aide.
 Groveport residents gain achievements
03/30/2010
Chris Burton named director in Wapakoneta; Warren Motts earns lifetime achievement award
 Women's self-defense training offered
03/29/2010
It can be a dangerous world out there and the Groveport Police Department wants to help women protect themselves.
Skaters wheel into new CW skate park
03/29/2010
Skate park opened March 26 at Hanners Park
 At the Southeast Library
03/28/2010
Happenings at the library
 Lithopolis businesses may benefit from financial program
03/24/2010
Lithopolis Village Council moved one step closer to providing low or no interest loans to businesses impacted by the upcoming renovation of Columbus Street.
Stuck truck
03/24/2010
Semi-truck gets wedged in at Groveport's Blacklick Park
Groveport prepares to repair Log House
03/23/2010
The Log House has taken a beating from the weather and normal wear and tear.
 GM Schools opt to stay with Petermann for bus service
03/23/2010
The decision followed the completion of a comprehensive transportation study where school officials considered bringing student transportation back under direct district control
 New Canal Winchester skate park to open
03/22/2010
Opening set for March 26
CW French students use technology in new way
03/19/2010
Some French students at Canal Winchester High School are learning that there is more to the Internet than Facebook and Instant Messages.
 New trash pick up rates for Madison Township
03/18/2010
Plus other Madison Twp. news on senior transportaton; water issues
 CW Human Services has a good year
03/17/2010
A foundation laid in 1955 in response to a devastating Canal Winchester house fire continues to serve the residents of the village and surrounding areas with support, assistance, and programming.
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
03/17/2010
Madison Christian School presents musical
 Rarey wants parking lot in downtown Groveport
03/16/2010
Other council members oppose proposal (story updated and revised March 16)
 Donations begin to flow in for new CW stadium turf
03/16/2010
Donations have begun to stream in for the proposed new artificial playing surface at Canal Winchester High School's Mike Locke Stadium.
 CW Schools address staffing issues
03/16/2010
The Canal Winchester Board of Education unanimously decided not to fill the district's operations director position, which was originally cut in the 2007-08 school year.
 Groveport Madison master facilities plan progressing
03/15/2010
Community gets information about finances, enrollment, and building conditions
 Fired Groveport employee won't get appeal hearing
03/10/2010
Fired village of Groveport employee Rebecca Hutson will receive her back vacation pay, but will not be granted an appeal hearing about her termination before the mayor or council.
 Employee given warning about lost water bill payments
03/10/2010
A batch of water bill fund payments that was misplaced in the Groveport Municipal Building for nearly four months resulted in a clerical employee receiving a written warning in her personnel file.
 Canal Winchester named a Tree City USA
03/10/2010
It is the 17th year Canal Winchester has earned this national designation.
 Groveport Madison plans to open a conversion community school
03/09/2010
Groveport Madison School officials plan to open Cruiser Academy as a conversion community school for the 2010-11 school year.
 Soil contaminated at former service station site
03/09/2010
Contaminated soil at a former service station site at the northeast corner of Front and Main streets in Groveport is still awaiting clean up.
 Wellness Fair set for Groveport
03/08/2010
Learn about ways to find better health
 Meet with State Representative Marian Harris
03/08/2010
Public meeting set for Groveport
 Groveport Madison Schools Art Show
03/08/2010
See students artwork at Groveport Town Hall
 Canal Winchester prepares for city status
03/03/2010
Also, resident questions new water billing process
Southeast Library adapts to modern times
03/03/2010
The information age we live in is a time of constant change and rapid innovation.
Citizens group seeks to upgrade CW's Mike Locke Stadium
03/02/2010
Will try to raise private monies for artificial turf and other improvements
Groveport Madison choir in fine voice
03/02/2010
The Groveport Madison High School Chamber Choir and soloists made beautiful music earning superior and excellent ratings at the District 15 competition on Feb. 13.
 GM Schools seek community input about future of school buildings
03/01/2010
The citizens of the Groveport Madison School District will get the chance to have their say at two upcoming community meetings regarding the future of the district's school buildings.
Making reading fun
03/01/2010
A library is more than just shelves of books and rows of computers, it's a place where stories come alive.
 Winter taking toll on Columbus Street
02/24/2010
Also, Lithopolis works to recoup income tax monies
 Groveport Council reacts to misplaced water bill funds
02/23/2010
A batch of Groveport water bill funds that was misplaced in the municipal building for nearly four months stirred questions and tension
 Money missing from Groveport water bill fund
02/22/2010
An investigation regarding money allegedly missing from the village of Groveport's water fund bill collections lead to the termination of a village employee.
 Post secondary enrollment meeting at CWHS
02/22/2010
The Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program permits high school students to earn dual college and high school graduation credit through the successful completion of college courses.
 At the Southeast Library
02/22/2010
Story times and other special programs including Seussabration! and Noisy Tales with the NoisyGuy.
 Police levy set for Madison Township
02/18/2010
Armed with results of a community survey and with less than a day to get on the ballot for May, Madison Township trustees forged ahead with a 1.56-mill levy request for the police department.
Lineks honored for their heroic actions
02/18/2010
Saved family from a burning house
 CW Council okays lumberyard demolition
02/17/2010
Also: SWACO says no to Canal Winchester
 Old 19th century newspapers make for lively reading
02/17/2010
While poking around in the archives of the Groveport Heritage Museum I found myself exploring a box containing 19th century Groveport newspapers - "The Rose Bud" of the 1850s and "The Groveport Observer" of the 1890s.
 GM Schools begin facilities review process
02/12/2010
"Our buildings aren't getting any younger," said Groveport Madison Superintendent Scott McKenzie. "We have to ask how long our buildings will be able to hold up."
Snowstorm!
02/10/2010
A gallery of snow photos.
 Groveport takes action to create and save jobs in town
02/09/2010
Groveport village officials took steps to battle the rocky economy by enacting legislation to enhance job creation and job retention in town.
 Groveport senior transportation program on the move
02/09/2010
The Groveport senior transportation program has a new home.
 CW lumber yard demolition debated
02/02/2010
The owner of a former East Waterloo Street lumber yard wants to demolish the crumbling site, but without a redevelopment plan, the Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission is putting the brakes on the plan.
Brown sounds right note as GMHS band director
02/02/2010
Music is in Sarah Brown's heart, mind, and soul and she has shared her knowledge of this art with students for the past 30 years.
 Groveport Madison to assess aging buildings; consider bond issue
01/28/2010
Groveport Madison Local Schools officials hope to create a new master facilities plan (MFP) this year to address the district's aging school buildings. (updated Feb. 2)
Groveport Council approves land sale in a split vote
01/26/2010
The small vacant lot in Groveport's historic downtown may soon be filled.
 Citizens speak out about proposed OAW water rate hike
01/26/2010
Residents angry over poor water and budget-busting water bills flooded a public hearing with stories of debris-laden taps, appliances breaking down prematurely, and monthly bills pushing beyond $120.
 Lithopolis' Columbus Street to be reconstructed this summer
01/26/2010
"It's (Columbus Street) going to get a gigantic facelift," observed Councilman Mike Long. "It won't look the same."
 Madison Twp. to place police levy on May ballot
01/21/2010
The Madison Township trustees have approved placing a 1.56 mill police levy before voters in May.
 Groveport Town Hall refocuses on the arts
01/20/2010
"I'm really excited to see the targeted goals and eager to see what happens," said Councilwoman Jean Ann Hilbert.
 Canal Winchester considers water/sewer rate hike
01/20/2010
Water and sewer revenue is trickling in to Canal Winchester coffers, but expenses are flowing out and forcing the village to stem a stream of red ink by raising rates.
 Lithopolis gets funds to fix Columbus Street
01/18/2010
"This was our third attempt to receive funding," said Lithopolis Mayor Eric Sandine. "The project involves a grant of $669,000 and a loan of $655,250."
Rosebriar unveils new "Romeo and Juliet"
01/18/2010
Rosebriar Shakespeare Company, Central Ohio's only year-round Shakespearean theatre troupe, kicks off the new year with an edgy and modernized production of the Bard's most famous tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet."
 Madison Twp. considers police levy options
01/14/2010
Limping along with no new funding in nearly 24 years, Madison Township police officers hope 2010 is their year to convince voters to add to law enforcement coffers.
 Madison Twp. ponders consolidation studies
01/14/2010
Madison Township officials are considering a proposed consolidation study that is drawing concern from law enforcement and fire department union representatives.
 CW and Madison Twp. could partner for development
01/14/2010
Madison Township and Canal Winchester could team up for economic development.
 Groveport Madison Schools won't seek Race to the Top funding
01/14/2010
Plus other Groveport Madison school news
Cruiser cheerleaders win
01/13/2010
The Groveport Madison High School varsity competition cheerleader squad finished first at the Ohio State University Cheerleading and Dance Competition
 CW school bus incidents reduced
01/12/2010
Plus other CW school news
 Groveport looks to sell vacant lot in historic downtown
01/12/2010
A vacant lot that Councilwoman Jan Stoots once described as looking like "a missing tooth in the smile of downtown Groveport" may soon be filled. (updated Jan. 18)
 Groveport revenues up a bit
01/12/2010
Plus other Groveport Council news
 Blues & Ribfest finds new home in Canal Winchester
01/11/2010
Main Street Canal Winchester will play host for the Canal Winchester Blues & Ribfest (formerly the Pickerington Jazz, Blues & Ribfest) this summer in historic downtown Canal Winchester.
 Changes for Groveport Town Hall and senior transportation
01/07/2010
The trimming of the village of Groveport's 2010 budget will result in some changes to the senior transportation program as well as community programming.
 Jazz & Ribfest may move to Canal Winchester
01/05/2010
Pickerington's popular summer Jazz & Blues Ribfest could relocate to Canal Winchester following a "no" vote by the Pickerington Council Safety Committee to allow the event to be held in one of the city's parks.
Miller still holds Cruiser basketball scoring record
01/05/2010
Groveport Madison High School's Allen Miller was a strong, quick, assertive athlete who was not to be denied and on Feb. 21, 1958 he proved it.
 Letters to the editor
01/05/2010
Readers speak out!
 Southeastern Chamber Expo set for Jan. 29
01/04/2010
See what the community has to offer.
 Madison Twp. partners with CW for sr. transportation
12/31/2009
Senior transportation in Madison Township is taking on a new look in 2010 with a switch in partnering from Groveport to Canal Winchester.
Fences and America
12/30/2009
Smithsonian exhibit "Between Fences" at Groveport Town Hall
Between Fences
12/14/2009
Smithsonian Exhibit comes to Groveport Town Hall
Heroic actions subject of a film
12/28/2009
Looking back over a year filled with anguish following the death of his beloved wife, Hollie, Jess Knowlton is looking ahead to 2010 and the debut of a movie influenced by his heroic actions nine years ago.
Injury doesn't slow down Crabtree
12/28/2009
What is the last thing you would see if you lost your vision tomorrow?
 Honoring the heroes of World War II
12/28/2009
U.S. veterans are dying at a rate of more than 1,000 a day, the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates.
 CW's "Do Not Knock" registry
12/28/2009
Canal Winchester residents now have more options available to control who knocks on their doors thanks to an ordinance passed by Canal Winchester Village Council.
 New year brings new hours at Ohio Historical Center
12/28/2009
New hours for the Ohio Historical Center in Columbus will take effect in January as work for the center's transformation into a collections learning facility gets underway.
 State Rep. Harris reviews 2009 at the Statehouse
12/27/2009
What a year it's been! For a first-time legislator, it was all I expected and not at all what I expected.
 Groveport approves budget in a divided vote
12/22/2009
Groveport Village Council approved a trimmed down version of the town's 2010 budget in a divided vote.
 Groveport finances rocky, but could be looking up in 2010
12/22/2009
An updated story on Groveport's financing and other village news
 CW gets funding for Gender Road
12/22/2009
Hot on the heels of a similar multi-million dollar award, Canal Winchester is on the receiving end of another $2 million grant for street improvements.
Santa visits Madison Township
12/21/2009
Santa Claus and some of his elves visited Blacklick Estates in Madison Township on Dec. 20.
Live Nativity in Groveport
12/21/2009
Groveport United Methodist Church's annual tradition
 Madison Twp. seeks police levy in 2010
12/17/2009
Facing another fiscal year with no new revenue for the police department, Madison Township is investigating the possibility of placing a police levy on the ballot in 2010.
 CW schools seek state monies for master building plans
12/15/2009
Plus other CW school news: Win-Win Agreement, state budget woes, farewell to two board members
 Groveport cuts budget, but also restores some items
12/15/2009
The village of Groveport trimmed its proposed 2010 budget, but it appears some items originally slated to be cut will not face the ax.
 Groveport revenue down, but development in 2010 is looking up
12/15/2009
The village of Groveport's finances have had a rocky 2009, but 2010 is holding some promise of financial renewal.
 Holiday safety tips
12/14/2009
Tips from the Groveport Police Department
 Winter safety tips
12/14/2009
The Groveport Police Dept. offers these winter safety tips.
 Metro Parks Winter Hike Series
12/14/2009
Franklin County Metro Parks will kick off its annual winter hikes series on Jan. 2. The schedule includes 13 guided and unguided hikes, each at a different park in the system.
 ODE clears Groveport Madison of allegation
12/10/2009
Finds "no evidence" to an allegation school officials asked for a student's building of attendance be changed so the student's failing test scores would not be included in the building's State Report Card results.
 CW proposes water/sewer rate increase
12/08/2009
Plus other Canal Winchester Council news
 Lithopolis enacts sex offender residency restrictions
12/08/2009
Plus other Lithopolis Council news
Celebrating Christmas
12/07/2009
See photos of fun filled holiday events in Canal Winchester, Groveport, and Lithopolis
McKee named to Groveport Hall of Honor
12/02/2009
McKee was an all around athlete at Groveport Madison in the mid 1960s
Cruiser Marching Band rated superior
12/01/2009
It's the band's 19th superior rating in the last 21 years
 PUCO staff recommends lower OAW water rate hikes
12/01/2009
A staff report to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is recommending much lower water/sewer rate increases than the ones requested by Ohio American Water (OAW).
Family Literacy Night
11/30/2009
Groveport Madison Schools promote reading
The Nutcracker
11/25/2009
Southeast area dancers from BalletMet perform in holiday classic
 Groveport slicing and dicing its 2010 budget
11/24/2009
Go Groveport could be spared the budget ax (story updated and revised Nov. 24)
 Groveport reins in downtown project
11/24/2009
Council limits marketing agreement for site; also, rec center rates might rise (story updated and revised Nov. 24)
Stacking up
11/24/2009
Cup stackers try to set world record
 Canal Winchester's Christmas in the Village
11/23/2009
Canal Winchester's annual storybook Christmas celebration will be held in the village's historic downtown on Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 from 6-9 p.m.
Morning on the farm
11/23/2009
Animals at Slate Run Living Historical Farm enjoyed the late autumn sunlight on a recent November morning.
 Madison Twp. officially opposes water rate increase
11/19/2009
The Madison Township trustees officially declared their opposition to a proposed water and sewer rate increase filed by Ohio American Water (OAW) with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO).
 Christmas in Lithopolis
11/19/2009
Lithopolis will be full of Christmas spirit this December with special events planned to celebrate the season.
Christmas in Groveport
11/18/2009
Groveport will ring in the Christmas season with its traditional tree lighting and a visit from Santa Claus as well as the third annual Hometown Holiday.
Groveport names new police chief
11/17/2009
Ralph Portier named Groveport's new police chief. (updated Nov. 24 with photo).
 CW reviewing landlord utility billing
11/17/2009
Also, SWACO woes continue
 CW school roofs need repair
11/17/2009
Participation in a state cooperative purchasing program for a $100 fee could save Canal Winchester Local Schools big bucks when it comes to maintaining roofs.
 Gingerbread house contest
11/16/2009
The third annual gingerbread house contest marks the return of a Canal Winchester Christmas in the Village favorite.
Hispanic heritage celebrated at CWHS
11/16/2009
Canal Winchester High School students recently studied various aspects of Hispanic culture and participated in Hispanic activities during Hispanic Heritage Month.
 Harris to hold town hall meeting in Groveport
11/12/2009
State representative to come to Groveport to hear from residents
 Lithopolis to regulate where sex offenders reside
11/11/2009
Lithopolis is joining other Central Ohio communities in establishing a prohibition against sexually-oriented offenders and narrowing the boundaries where offenders can reside.
 Economy blamed for stalled development
11/10/2009
The only thing growing at the northeast corner of Main and Front streets in Groveport is grass as the sluggish economy is being blamed for the lack of progress on the development planned for the site.
 Groveport facing tight 2010 budget
11/09/2009
Village officials look to nibble away at expenses
Vintage trains and Erector Sets on exhibit
11/06/2009
The sounds of the "clickety-clack" of classic electric trains as well as the silvery sight of large Erector Set creations will be on view for the holiday season at Groveport Town Hall.
 GMHS gym roof still leaking
11/05/2009
When the weather forecast calls for rain, Groveport Madison High School basketball players don't look to the sky for raindrops, they look to the roof of their gymnasium.
 Veterans display in CW
11/05/2009
In honor of Veteran's Day, Canal Winchester has created a display honoring those who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.
Mommy & Me costume contest
11/05/2009
Photo of the winners
 Southeast unofficial election results
11/04/2009
Unofficial results for November election
Southeast election summary
11/04/2009
Incumbents had a rough Election Day in the Southeast area as several of them were unseated in local races.
 Voters' Guide for Canal Winchester, Groveport, and Madison Twp.
11/03/2009
Candidate profiles for Groveport Council, Groveport school board, Canal Winchester Council, Canal Winchester school board, & Madison Township trustee
 Groveport officials to review 2010 budget
11/03/2009
Want to know how the village of Groveport plans to spend your tax money in 2010?
 Jarvis to resign from his CW Council seat
11/03/2009
Four Canal Winchester Village Council seats were up for grabs in the Nov. 3 election, but another seat will be vacant in January with the resignation of Bruce Jarvis.
 Residents wary of speeders
11/03/2009
Canal Winchester residents in the area of Deitz and Thrush drives are tired of motorists speeding through their neighborhood and want the village to take action.
 CW's Breakfast with Santa
11/03/2009
Canal Winchester's Breakfast with Santa will take place Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. at the Frances Steube Community Center located at 22 S. Trine St.
 Groveport police chief demoted
10/28/2009
Groveport Police Chief Gary York requested and received a voluntary demotion to patrol officer.
 Leaky GMHS gym roof repaired
10/27/2009
It's been a long process, but the leaky Groveport Madison High School gym roof is now repaired.
 Roundabouts planned for Alum Creek Drive
10/27/2009
Anyone who has to negotiate the Alum Creek Drive/Groveport Road intersection at peak traffic times knows what a congested mess it can be as semi-trucks and cars squeeze through the busy crossroads.
 Groveport Log House needs repairs
10/27/2009
The Groveport Log House has taken a beating from the weather and Groveport Village Council is considering a proposal to conduct about $40,000 worth of maintenance work on the historic structure.
 H1N1 vaccine delayed
10/27/2009
The Franklin County Board of Health announced it is necessary to delay the start of the school located H1N1 flu vaccination clinics.
Remembering Shirley
10/26/2009
Ceremony honors Shirley Brobst
 Madison Twp. offers Blockwatch class
10/26/2009
Madison Township Police Officer Tim Johnson will hold a "Blockwatch Introductory Class" for residents of Madison Township, Groveport, Canal Winchester, and Obetz
 Madison Twp. fighting proposed water rate hike
10/22/2009
Ohio American Water (OAW) is asking the Public Utilities Commission (PUCO) to approve a four year, phased in 60 percent revenue hike request, but Madison Township residents want the commission to "just say no."
 Madison Twp. releases fire chief's performance audit
10/20/2009
Madison Township officials, on advice of their legal counsel, decided to release a copy of a performance appraisal of Madison Township Fire Chief Clifford Mason.
 Canal Winchester preps for worst case scenario
10/20/2009
The village of Canal Winchester is feeling an economic pinch.
Well known Groveport policeman passes away
10/20/2009
The "Big Dog" is gone but not forgotten.
 Landlords oppose CW water billing plan
10/20/2009
The idea of billing landlords for tenant water usage opened a floodgate of opposition in Canal Winchester.
 No fees for Groveport residents
10/20/2009
Groveport Village Council decided village residents do not have to pay to reserve park shelters nor pay rental fees to use the rooms in Groveport Town Hall, log house, or KidSpace.
 CW schools and the OSFC
10/20/2009
In uncertain times, Canal Winchester Local School officials are looking for certainty in addressing a growing district needing more space at a cost that does not drive the district deeper in debt.
Fall Ball for Pets
10/19/2009
Pets came out in their Halloween finery to help support Friends for Life Animal Haven its "Fall Ball for Pets" fundraiser at the Groveport Log House on Oct. 18.
Madison Christian teams win MOCAL titles
10/16/2009
Varsity volleyball, varsity soccer, and junior high volleyball champs
 Groveport Madison probe to continue
10/15/2009
A school board member's efforts to end an internal investigation into where a Groveport Madison student was placed in the state student reporting system failed by one vote.
 GM school board to support Fight the Hike
10/15/2009
Groveport Madison schools also gear up to fight H1N1; plus other school news
 Senior transportation facing cuts
10/14/2009
The ongoing economic pinch could result in cuts to the Groveport and Madison Township Senior Transportation program that may include eliminating the service for township residents.
 Lithopolis wants newer police cars
10/14/2009
The village of Lithopolis is charging up their small fleet of police cruisers...and saving thousands of dollars in the process.
 Groveport income tax revenue down
10/14/2009
Groveport's 2009 income tax revenue is down 22.5 percent from this time in 2008.
 Madison Twp. police get traffic safety grants
10/13/2009
$26,929 in grants for 2010
Scary haunting
10/13/2009
The "Clearwater Scare" is back.
 Meet the Canal Winchester Candidates Night
10/12/2009
Ask questions of the candidates at this open forum
History Comes Alive in Groveport
10/08/2009
Take an educational, entertaining, and historical journey through time at the fifth annual "History Comes Alive" walking tour of the Groveport Cemetery on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
 Golf balls batter beleagured Canal Winchester condo
10/06/2009
Living by a golf course can be a dream for many homeowners, but for a Canal Winchester Greensview Village condo owner, the dream has become a nightmare.
 Book explores past, present and future of the Ohio & Erie Canal
10/06/2009
"Canal fever" is a term that once described the scramble to build Ohio's canal system in the 19th century and cash in on its economic benefits. It also described a variety of diseases, or "fevers," that preyed on canal workers.
Cruiser royalty 2009
10/06/2009
The 2009 Groveport Madison fall homecoming court
Working together at the CW depot
10/05/2009
Work on Canal Winchester's historic Interurban Station continues
 Firefighters sue Madison Township
09/30/2009
Madison Township's firefighters union filed a lawsuit Sept. 25 against the Madison Township trustees alleging the trustees refused to comply with a public records request.
 It's time for Apple Butter Day
09/30/2009
Find about the upcoming festival as well as read residents' responses to "What does Apple Butter Day mean to you?"
Cruiser appears
09/29/2009
The spirit of Cruiser came to life at the Groveport Madison vs. Dublin Coffman varsity football game
 Tight vote on Groveport sewer legislation
09/29/2009
In a split vote, Groveport Village Council approved legislation to update a 35-year-old utilities code involving sewers that addresses financial recoupment for developers.
An Apple Butter Day romance
09/29/2009
A love story that began 60 years ago came to fruition four years ago at Apple Butter Day and has been a cause for celebration ever since.
Volley for the Cure
09/28/2009
The Canal Winchester High School women's volleyball program will host the third annual Volley for the Cure-2009 "Pass-Set-Cure" on Oct. 8 at Canal Winchester High School
 Canal Winchester seeks input on parks
09/28/2009
Survey seeks public comments
Big changes planned for Bixby Road
09/24/2009
The rural, barely two lane, Bixby Road between Ebright Road and Brice Road is likely to change in the coming years.
CW's historic ghost tour
09/23/2009
The Canal Winchester Area Historical Society will present its fourth annual "Historic Ghost Tour" on Oct. 9 & 10 at 7 p.m.
 Meet the candidates night
09/23/2009
Voters can meet candidates running for local offices.
 Groveport considers raising fees for recreation
09/22/2009
The cost of recreating in Groveport could be going up.
 CW schools wade through state funding
09/22/2009
Whether you call them "unfunded mandates" or "uncompensated requirements," the outcome is still the same - more programming with less money for Ohio schools.
Cruisers top Pickerington North
09/22/2009
Groveport Madison Cruiser running back Le'Von Bell scored both of Groveport's touchdowns in a 14-10 varsity football win over Pickerington North
 CW readies for higher tickets; also regulates peddlers
09/22/2009
Speeders and scofflaws beware - the price for breaking the law with a vehicle in Canal Winchester is going up.
 Groveport to keep minimum water billing
09/22/2009
The possibility of the village of Groveport abolishing its minimum billing for water usage appears dead in the water.
Digital storytelling gives insight into school
09/22/2009
Everyone knows kids are great storytellers.
Pride wins
09/22/2009
The Pride SC U12 Girls Premier team won the OP Invitational Tournament
 Hundreds sign water petitions
09/22/2009
Hundreds of Madison Township residents came to the Madison Township Community Center Sept. 22 to sign petitions protesting what they say are issues with poor water quality and high water bills.
Safety first
09/21/2009
Madison Christian Safety Patrol
Food drive success
09/21/2009
The Pride Soccer Club held a food drive Sept. 12 and collected over 300 food items
 Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
09/21/2009
Activities, news, and events (updated Oct. 7)
 Opposition grows to proposed water rate increase
09/17/2009
Ohio American Water (OAW) is knocking on the doors of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) for a water rate hike that could increase residential bills in Madison Township by nearly 23 percent in the first year of a four year, step increase progr
 Groveport looks to enhance its parks
09/17/2009
Groveport is rich in park land and village officials are seeking to enhance its green resource even further.
 Groveport revenue up a bit
09/15/2009
Groveport's income tax revenue grew for the second month in a row, but just barely.
Eyes on the ball
09/14/2009
Cruiser volleyball squad beats Pickerington Central
Teamwork at GMJH
09/11/2009
Pulling together
Soggy doggies
09/11/2009
Paws in the Pool at Groveport Aquatic Center
 Progress being made on Groveport Madison High School gym roof
09/10/2009
Groveport Madison school officials believe repairs to the high school gymnasium's leaky roof will be completed soon.
 Only one person files to run for Lithopolis Council
09/09/2009
Voters in Lithopolis will face a short list of candidates when they go to the polls Nov. 3 - only one resident is running for one of four open council positions - and no write-in candidates are vying for consideration.
 CW residents urged to contact SWACO
09/09/2009
State Representative Marian Harris says SWACO board needs to hear from CW folks; also West Mound Street residents concerned about zoning.
Canal Winchester Labor Day royalty
09/09/2009
Photos of queen and courts
Labor Day in Canal Winchester
09/08/2009
Photos
Now serving
09/08/2009
Cruiser volleyball
 CW's Football for Food
09/08/2009
The Canal Winchester Food Pantry has struggled this year to keep ahead of the ever growing demand for its services.
 Rain garden workshop
09/08/2009
On Sept. 26 from 9-11 a.m., the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District will present information on rain gardens at the Frances Steube Community Center, 22 S. Trine St., in Canal Winchester.
 Groveport news
09/08/2009
Hometown Cruise In car show, Marcia Jean Flanery to perform, development news, Pelotonia
Flower power
09/08/2009
Groveport Garden Club helps out
 Gym roof repairs forcing activities elsewhere
09/01/2009
Groveport Madison High School volleyball teams and phys. ed. classes must adapt
100 years of Canal Winchester football
08/31/2009
Photos from the celebration
Pelotonia wheels through Groveport
08/31/2009
World famous cycling champion Lance Armstrong leads the way down Groveport's Main Street during the Pelotonia bicycle tour
Back to school
08/31/2009
Kids head back to the classroom
 Canal Winchester schools rated "excellent"
08/26/2009
It's the start of the school year, but Canal Winchester Local Schools are already taking home a State Report Card the district is proud to show everyone.
 GM schools and bus company reach agreement
08/25/2009
The contractual legal haggling that began in the summer of 2008 between Groveport Madison Local Schools and its bus transportation provider Petermann Transportation has reached a resolution.
 Get help for your home
08/25/2009
Plus other Groveport news
 Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
08/25/2009
Activities, news and events (updated Sept. 11)
 Around Groveport and Madison Township
08/25/2009
Activities, news, and events (updated Sept. 11)
 Sweeping up in Blacklick Estates
08/25/2009
Plus other Madison Township news
 CW schools wrestle with House Bill 1
08/25/2009
The effects of the Ohio State Legislature's House Bill (HB) 1 are raising many questions regarding its impact on schools' operations and financing.
 CWHS football celebrates its 100th anniversary
08/24/2009
The 2009 season marks the school's 100th year of football (updated Aug. 25)
Pelotonia to wheel through Groveport and Canal Winchester
08/23/2009
Riders will hop on their bicycles Aug. 28-30 to help fight cancer when they join in the inaugural Pelotonia cycling tour (updated Aug. 25)
 Candidates file for November election
08/21/2009
See who is running for council, trustee, and school board in the Southeast area (revised Sept. 8)
 Groveport Madison Schools rated "effective"
08/20/2009
Groveport Madison Schools received an overall "effective" rating on the Ohio Department of Education's (ODE) State Report Card for 2008-09, including an "excellent" rating for Middle School South.
 Groveport water billling questioned (revised/updated on Aug. 19)
08/18/2009
Ever wonder why, if your Groveport household uses only, say, 4,000 gallons of water per quarter, that you are required to pay for a minimum of 7,000 gallons?
 Field of soccer dreams?
08/18/2009
A.B. Weiser Field in Canal Winchester hosted its first high school football game in 1947 and its last in 1992. Now the field could one day be reborn as a home to varsity soccer if plans and funding fall into place.
Brown Dog Day 2009
08/18/2009
Every pet has its day!
 Groveport Council news
08/18/2009
Sidewalk talk, sewer postponement, finanical and development news
 CW seeks to ease Gender Road congestion
08/18/2009
CW Council news
 Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival
08/12/2009
Following a tradition that began in 1920, Canal Winchester will hold its annual Labor Day Festival from Sept. 5-7 in the village's historic downtown.
 Columbus Street, development issues, and more
08/12/2009
Lithopolis Council news
Making friends
08/11/2009
Three Groveport Madison moms bond (a guest column by Vicki Keck, Nancy Norris, and Terry Weaver)
 Senior transportation program in a pinch
08/11/2009
The Groveport and Madison Township Senior Transportation program could be facing cuts in services.
 Groveport revenues increase a bit
08/11/2009
Plus other Groveport Council news
Acoustic tunes
08/11/2009
Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs summer concert series
Wildermuths win at State Fair
08/10/2009
Exhibit champion market lambs
 Canal Winchester school news
08/10/2009
CW school information for the 2009-10 school year
 Former Lithopolis fiscal officer indicted
08/05/2009
Former Lithopolis Fiscal Officer Sandra Casey was indicted on July 31 and arrested on one count of theft in office following a year long investigation, according to the Fairfield County Prosecutor's Office.
 Groveport water fund investigation continues
08/05/2009
An investigation regarding some discrepancies in the village of Groveport's water fund bill collections is still ongoing.
 Groveport School listed on National Register
08/05/2009
On July 24, the National Park Service listed Groveport School (now Groveport Elementary) on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Race for Space
08/04/2009
The Race for Space isn't a trek to another planet, but a journey closer to home.
Truckin'
08/04/2009
Groveport's "Touch a Truck" event
 SWACO, CW and the trash issue
08/04/2009
Not now, but later, was the response from Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) Executive Director Ron Mills when asked to meet with the Canal Winchester Village Council
 Groveport policeman heading to Iraq
07/29/2009
A Groveport police officer has been serving his community and is now heading overseas to serve his country.
 Wagnalls' woes
07/29/2009
The financial glory days for the Wagnalls Foundation in Lithopolis once hovered around $11 million, but a wish list that included a pair of additions and the downturn in the stock market plunged reserves down to less than $3 million.
Saving sacred ground
07/28/2009
Tucked between a green farm field and a nearby stream, tombstones in a once forgotten Madison Township cemetery are releasing their secrets to a lone caretaker.
 Groveport postpones vote on sewer legislation
07/28/2009
The Groveport sewer issued continues to froth and stew.
 Groveport Council news
07/28/2009
Front Street parking; vacating Crooked Alley
 Around Groveport and Madison Township
07/28/2009
News, events, and activities (updated Aug. 7)
 Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
07/28/2009
News, events, and activities (updated Aug. 13)
 Groveport slogs through sewer plans
07/21/2009
Plus other Groveport Council news
 Madison Township & CW grill SWACO
07/16/2009
The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) was put on the hot seat by the Madison Township trustees as they grilled authority representatives on a proposal that could find Waste Management closing a local operation.
Ottman wins racing title
07/15/2009
Glendening Elementary first grader Garrett Ottman knows his way around a speedway.
 Lithopolis gets funding
07/15/2009
A $468,062 estate tax settlement is affording Lithopolis breathing room in covering a shortfall in the village's sewer enterprise fund.
Family fun night
07/15/2009
Groveport Madison Middle School South hosted a "Summer Fun Family Night"
Summer concert in Groveport
07/15/2009
Singing out
 Volunteers step up in Groveport
07/14/2009
A spirit of volunteerism has plugged the gaps in community services and programming brought on by the village of Groveport's tight budget. (Plus other Groveport news.)
 Battling mosquitoes in Groveport
07/13/2009
The village of Groveport is not spraying for mosquitoes this summer, but the town is still taking steps to keep the biting insects from bugging you.
 Rulings issued in Groveport Madison lawsuit
07/08/2009
A ruling issued July 1 by Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Kimberly Cocroft proved to be a mixed bag of results in the Groveport Madison Board of Education's lawsuit against its transportation provider Petermann, LLC.
 CW seeks to link pathways
07/07/2009
Connecting dots is simple. Connecting pathways within a village takes time, but Canal Winchester administrators hope a multi-purpose plan will eventually link 22 miles of paths and roads throughout the entire municipality.
Independence Day in Groveport
07/06/2009
Photos from the parade
 Rosebriar branches out
07/06/2009
The Rosebriar Shakespeare Company is taking the Bard's line, "All the world's a stage," to heart.
Team works to develop an "EcoCAR"
07/01/2009
Are electric cars the future of transportation?
 Pro football comes to Groveport
07/01/2009
The Columbus Fire is hoping to heat up Groveport Madison High School's Cruiser Stadium this summer with hard hitting professional football.
 The adventures of Tanner the dog
06/30/2009
A guest column by Terry Weaver
Riding high
06/30/2009
Lacey Gray and her horse excel
Taste of Canal Winchester
06/29/2009
Bright sunshine, good food, lively music and community spirit were on hand at this year's Taste of Canal Winchester
Groveport's Relay for Life 2009
06/29/2009
The American Cancer Society held its annual Relay for Life fundraiser in Groveport Park on June 26-27.
 CW officials get pay raises
06/24/2009
Also, CW bike path opens
 Groveport's charter conflicts with state law
06/23/2009
Residency requirements in Groveport's Village Charter for the village administrator and police chief are now in conflict with state law following a ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court.
Civil War encampment in Groveport
06/23/2009
Members of the 76th Ohio, a regiment of Civil War Union Army re-enactors, set up camp in Groveport's Heritage Park
 Madison Township gets grant monies
06/18/2009
A Department of Homeland Security grant is affording Madison Township the opportunity to purchase nearly two dozen radios for communication services.
 Letters to the editor
06/18/2009
Readers speak out
 Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
06/18/2009
Events and activities (updated July 20)
 Around Groveport and Madison Township
06/18/2009
Events and activities (updated July 20)
 Groveport Madison names business manager
06/16/2009
Larry Ricchi named; also: pay to participate fees, high school gym roof repairs.
 CW interurban depot taking shape
06/16/2009
Sporting a new fa�ade, work on Canal Winchester's historic Interurban Station continues
 Groveport still buffeted by economy
06/16/2009
The difficult economic times are still pressing on the village of Groveport.
 Parking pinch
06/16/2009
Parking in downtown Groveport can get tight at times as visitors must rely on street parking or find a space in the public lot along Wirt Road.
 CW schools fine tuning
06/16/2009
School is out for the summer, but behind-the-scenes work continues to ensure doors open for the 2009-10 year with a full roster of department staff.
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