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 | District hears opinions on building
05/03/2008
"We have a buy one get one free opportunity - so to speak," said South-Western City School District Deputy Superintendent Phil Warner at a community facilities dialogue meeting on April 17 at Franklin Heights High School.
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| | Public weighs in on streetcars
05/03/2008
With so many other things that need funding, Columbus is on the wrong track in considering a $103 million streetcar line, numerous residents told City Council April 28.
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| | FH gets top ranking
05/03/2008
The Franklin Heights Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program has added another feather to their cap.
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| SWCS budget on track
05/03/2008
At the April 28 South-Western City School Board of Education work session, Treasurer Hugh Garside gave his budget updates and compared them to the five-year forecast.
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 | Saving the monarchs
05/03/2008
With summer vacation fast approaching, parents everywhere are scrambling to find fun and educational activities to keep their kids busy.
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 | "Capture the Moment" at OHS
05/03/2008
News photographers step into the line of fire, risk death and disease and emotional trauma to emerge with the images that define our lives.
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 | Local author to host signing
05/03/2008
A Global Positioning System (GPS) can help one find a route, measure distance and altitude, give time of day.
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 | Ohio snakes slither into summer sun
05/03/2008
The weather is warming up and humans are not the only ones basking in the sun. The snakes have slithered out too.
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 | Photos: A long journey travelled
05/03/2008
The African Children�s Choir performed at The Church Next Door, 5755 Feder Road, for two worship services April 27.
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| | Column: Columbus is a "cultural wasteland"
05/03/2008
So Columbus is a cultural wasteland, at least according to a recent report from the Columbus Partnership comparing it to 15 other cities.
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| | What's happening on the Westside
05/03/2008
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 | Groups get big bucks for beautification
04/26/2008
Spring is here and with it comes the usual beautification projects for neighborhood streets and parks.
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| | GHAC giving youth a bigger voice
04/26/2008
The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow, and the Greater Hilltop Area Commission wants to make sure that they have a voice.
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| | Construction gets moving in FT
04/26/2008
After a three-year hiatus, construction will begin in June to better traffic flow on Chippewa Street and Hague Avenue.
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| | Senior center move gets costly for PT
04/26/2008
Due to unanticipated internal improvements to the new space, the estimated cost to move the Prairie Township Senior Center met an increase of $6,850
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 | Trucker pen pal rolls into Harmon
04/26/2008
To the second graders in Beth Gottshalls class, their pen pal, Roadway trucker Don Robinson, is real cool and gives us all kinds of stuff.
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| | Metro offers new alternatives
04/26/2008
While attending classes in the South-Western City school district, Cassie West was maintaining a 4.0 grade point average but wasnt feeling challenged.
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| | Long time librarian to retire
04/26/2008
Assistant Director of Southwest Public Libraries, Jan Niepert, sits in her Westland Area Library site office surrounded by over 35 years of mementos, pictures of her family and cards from devoted staff.
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 | Reel Deal: You won't forget "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"
04/26/2008
Upon learning his beloved girlfriend of five years is coming to see him, struggling musician Peter Bretter (Jason Segal) finally gets off the couch, puts away his obscenely large bowl of cereal, cleans his place and takes a shower.
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| | Letters to the editor
04/26/2008
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| | What's happening on the Westside
04/26/2008
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| | Children's Hospital bringing care center to West Broad
04/19/2008
Nationwide Childrens Hospital will close its Primary Care Center at 50 Old Village Road in Hilliard and replace it June 8 with a larger facility in a portion of 2857 West Broad Street, formerly the location of the Hilltop Market Place.
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 | Harris defends graduation rate
04/19/2008
America's Promise Alliance released a report titled "Cities in Crisis: A Special Analytic Report on High School Graduation," on April 1.
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| | Columbus council weighs in
04/19/2008
When it comes to spending on surveillance cameras and other items, Columbus City Council members dont want to be left out of the picture.
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| | YMCA holds day of fun for good cause
04/19/2008
The YMCA of Central Ohio helps to improve the lives of thousands of people each year.
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| District cracks down on "cyber bullies"
04/19/2008
At the April 14 South-Western City School Board of Education meeting, members set a new harassment, intimidation and bullying policy into place.
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| | Bringing "pride" to the neighborhood
04/19/2008
Members of the Westland Area Commission are mulling over the idea of inviting Neighborhood Pride to the area, perhaps as early as next year.
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| CCS emphasizing citizenship
04/19/2008
Columbus City Schools (CCS) reviewed the Ends Monitoring Report on Citizenship and the Columbus Annenberg Education Model at the April 15 board of education meeting.
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 | Blockwatch Beat: Your Westside resource
04/19/2008
What is a Blockwatch?
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| Real Deal: A "Prom Night" to forget
04/19/2008
When I am in a foul disposition, or not wanting to use much brainpower, I like to curl up and watch a nice teen horror movie, mainly one from my Friday the 13th ultimate edition DVD collection.
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 | Photo: West High presents "Grease"
04/19/2008
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 | Photos: Bishop Ready reins in a big win
04/19/2008
On April 14, Bishop Ready freshman Katie Ardrey pitched a two-hitter to give the Silver Knights a 5-0 win over Jonathan Alders Pioneers.
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| | Jazz musician visits Highland
04/19/2008
Drummer, bandleader, composer, and vocalist T.S. Monk, son of legendary jazz musician and composer Thelonious Monk, performed to a an eager house of Columbus jazz enthusiasts
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| | Letters to the editor
04/19/2008
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| | What's happening on the Westside
04/19/2008
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| | Groups look to boost development on Westside
04/15/2008
The Hilltop is at a crossroads and residents need to take action to keep it from going down a slippery slope, a consultant told members of the Parkview Community Outreach Team April 5.
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| | GHAC seeking nominees for commission seats
04/15/2008
If the idea of sticking up for your community before potential developers and Columbus City Council appeals to you, then heres your chance.
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| | Valleyview beefs up police force
04/15/2008
The village of Valleyview gained another police officer when council approved the hiring of Bryan Alcorn as a part-time deputy marshal at its April 7 meeting.
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| | Council to dish out funds for the arts
04/15/2008
Columbus will be contributing to the financial stability of the communitys 16 largest cultural organizations while a long-term plan is drafted, and City Council wants to make sure it has a voice in where the money goes.
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| | PT gets sign from SWACO
04/15/2008
Prairie Township will get a second welcoming sign this summer, similar to the one at the eastern edge of the township.
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| | Westside food pantry adds services
04/15/2008
They shop for food, pushing a cart up and down the aisles, selecting items to feed their families for the next several days.
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| | FT blows through funds for new leaf vaccum
04/15/2008
This fall residents of Franklin Township can expect lawns with fewer leaves as the Franklin Township trustees authorized the purchase of a $24,500 leaf vacuum, which includes a $500 trade-in for the old machine.
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| | Glenwood Pool to close this summer
04/03/2008
Some kids on the Westside are going to be looking for a new place to cool down when the weather heats up this summer.
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| District gathers input on new buildings
04/03/2008
Should the South-Western City School District add a fifth high school? Should it house grades K-3 in one building and grades 4-6 in another? Should there be a ninth grade learning center?
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| CCS hears progress of master plan
04/03/2008
Carole J. Olshavsky, Senior Executive in charge of the districtâs school construction and renovations program, gave a status report on the Facilities Master Plan (FMP) at the Columbus City Schools (CCS) board of education meeting April 1.
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 | Westside kid on a roll!
04/03/2008
Most local 11-year-olds spent their spring breaks outside trying to catch a glimpse of the sun or on vacation with their families. Chaz Dennis spent his at the bowling alley preparing for state championships.
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| Teachers face background checks
04/03/2008
Time is running out to get South-Western City School District employees checked for a criminal background.
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| Just don't call it a trolley!
04/03/2008
Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman is ready for the city to hop on board the proposed streetcar project by spending $2 million for the design of the line that would run along High Street from downtown to the Ohio State University campus.
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| Blockwatch Beat: Your Westside resource
04/03/2008
When last you heard from âThe Blockwatch Beat,â crime was the main topic. It still is, but this time youâre just going to get an update.
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| | Column: An Easter emergency to remember
04/03/2008
Easter weekend, I debated whether to watch a DVD or go to a movie. Either way, I was going to have a relaxing holiday weekend. All that changed when I experienced the worst pain of my life and ended up in the ER.
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| | Letters to the editor
04/03/2008
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| | What's happening on the Westside
04/03/2008
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| | Franklin Heights ROTC gets top rankings
03/28/2008
The Navy Junior Reserve Office Training Corps unit at Franklin Heights High School has been chosen the best ROTC unit in the state - for the second consecutive year.
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 | Wihl sworn in as FT fiscal officer
03/28/2008
After seven years of service, Crystal Cook stepped down from the position of fiscal officer for the Franklin Township Board of Trustees.
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 | Hoye named to advisory panel
03/28/2008
At the March 26 Prairie Township Board of Trustees meeting, members appointed Ashley Hoye Sr. to fill the townshipâs vacated seat on the Big Darby Accord Advisory Panel.
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 | CAHS celebrates 150th anniversary
03/28/2008
Theyâre proud as peacocks over at the Capital Area Humane Society, celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.
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 | Man's best friend or enemy?
03/28/2008
Pit bulls - are they a friend or foe?
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 | Photos: Honoring those who make a difference
03/28/2008
It takes a special person to make a differnce in the lives of children, and the Hilltop Kiwanis has found a way to honor one of those special people.
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 | Photo: Taking it to the big stage
03/28/2008
Highland Elementary third graders will perform an original play titled âThe Scientific Method Saves the Dayâ at 10 a.m. on April 7
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| | Column: He's "The Boss" of her
03/28/2008
August of 2000 marked the last time I went to a concert, at least one of my choosing. I went to go see Pearl Jam and had a terrific time.
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| | First Saturday at Green Lawn
03/28/2008
The work of Hannah Neil, founder of the first charity in Columbus, is the focus of the April 5 First Saturday at Green Lawn program.
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| | Low cost rabies clinic
03/28/2008
The Franklin County Board of Health, Columbus Public Health, the Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine, along with the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department are holding a rabies immunizations clinic on April 11 from 1-3 p.m. at the Big Run Park Shelt
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| | Letters to the editor
03/28/2008
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| | What's happening on the Westside
03/28/2008
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 | Doctors Hospital to get new ER
03/13/2008
A new emergency department and medical education center will be built at Doctors Hospital on West Broad Street that should be open in 2010.
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| | JAG program faces "devastating" cuts
03/13/2008
Unless residents of Franklin County take immediate action to prevent reduced federal funding for the Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program.......
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| | Schrack resigns as township trustee
03/13/2008
Franklin Township officials will soon be searching for a new trustee.
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| | Digging out from Blizzard 2008
03/13/2008
What comes after 20.5 inches of snow?
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| Design firm chosen for project
03/13/2008
The South-Western City School District is moving forward with a possible $325 million development project.
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| | Prairie Township exploring JEDD
03/13/2008
Prairie Township hopes to improve the West Broad Street Corridor by establishing a Joint Economic Development District (JEDD), which will redirect taxes back to the township.
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 | Dancer looking for Irish luck
03/13/2008
A local boy will head to Ireland this month to put his dancing skills to the test.
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 | SWACO controlling additional landfill
03/13/2008
The âtop of the hillâ is a great place to be if you are a sea gull seeking a free meal, especially if your dining options change with the next hauler dumping a load of trash at the SWACO landfill.
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| | Local school gets schooled on gangs
03/13/2008
âItâs scary,â said a concerned parent with children in the South-Western City School District.
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| | Column: A day with Jane marks one off the list
03/13/2008
I am not a big fan of making a lot of goals, but I am very happy when I can cross one off a list.
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| | Column: Stringing along wasn't all that easy
03/13/2008
It sits in the corner wondering why I have forsaken it.
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 | Photos: Prairie Norton celerates Health Safety Day
03/13/2008
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| | What's happening on the Westside
03/13/2008
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 | Construction approved for Westside Family Health Center
03/07/2008
Columbus City Council March 3 approved a $6.1 million construction contract for the Westside Family Health Center at 2300 W. Broad St.
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| Teachers to get 2.5 percent increase
03/07/2008
The Columbus City Schools Board of Education voted to approve an agreement with the Columbus Education Association at their March 4 board meeting.
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| | Valleyview passes budget, fills seat
03/07/2008
Valleyview Council approved the budget for the coming year, showing anticipated income of $994,114 with expenditure of $630,277.
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| | CPD helps citizens get smart
03/07/2008
A big part of staying safe in your community is being knowledgeable about what crimes are being committed and where they are happening.
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| | SWCS hears department reports
03/07/2008
The support services for the South-Western City School District gave their department reports at the Feb. 25 work session. Items discussed were nutritional services, student enrollment and transportation.
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| CCS uses Linden area as a model
03/07/2008
Schools in the Linden area have become a topic of several debates throughout Columbus, one subject being talk of the elimination of middle schools.
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 | Ohio Historical Society gets Irish
03/07/2008
Around St. Patrickâs Day, everyone wants to be Irish.
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| | Firefighters open new offices
03/07/2008
President Jack Reall and the Columbus Fire Fighters Union have announced the public open house of their newly renovated offices.
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| Reel Deal: Don't turn up your snout to "Penelope"
03/07/2008
Let me firmly state that I do believe in curses. In fact, I know that there is one placed upon the relatives of my momâs side of the family, myself sometimes included.
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| | Column: "Call My House, Lose My Vote"
03/07/2008
I am starting a new grassroots movement and looking for lemmings, er...sheep, sorryâŚconverts in time to marshal numbers large enough for the general election in November.
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 | Phots: BR Knights named champs
03/07/2008
The Bishop Ready Silver Knights claimed the 2008 Division III Central District Boys Basketball Championship at Columbus Fairgrounds Coliseum.
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 | Photo: CCHS goes to State
03/07/2008
Central Crossing High School senior, Jason Faiella made a return appearance to the State Wrestling Tournament held Feb. 28 - March 1.
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| | What's happening on the Westside
03/07/2008
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| State of the Schools addressed
02/29/2008
Amid budget set-backs and academic challenges, the South-Western City School District shows signs of improvement and plans to continue the trend in 2008.
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| | City plans for 2012
02/29/2008
One of the last three Columbus 2012 Bicentennial Commissionâs neighborhood meetings took place at West Mound Elementary School Feb 21.
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| | Cops get cruisers in FT
02/29/2008
The Franklin Township Police Department will receive new police cruisers sometime this spring.
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| Town Center plans presented
02/29/2008
The final four contenders vying for the Big Darby Accord Town Center project presented master plan ideas to community members and Prairie Township trustees on Feb. 26.
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| | Columbus cans recycling, supports homebuyer education
02/29/2008
Rumpke of Ohio will continue to offer curbside recycling to Columbus residents for a fee, but the city will no longer be picking up part of the cost.
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| Police protection remains in PT
02/29/2008
Prairie Township renewed its contract with the Franklin County Police Department in order to maintain police protection in the area.
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 | Photos: Central Crossing wrestlers head to State
02/29/2008
Central Crossing freshman Andrew Higgins wrestled his way to the championship match of the 103-pound weight class at the Division I District Championship held Feb. 22-23 at Hilliard Darby High School.
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 | Photo: One step at a time
02/29/2008
Firefighter Joe Leffe, of the Columbus Division of Fire, climbs his way to the top of the Rhodes State Office Tower on Feb. 23 for the 2008 Firefighters Climb for a Cure to benefit the Cyctic Fibrosis Foundation.
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 | Photos: Georgian Heights rocks out
02/29/2008
Local musician George Mobley can usually be found on stage with McGuffey Lane or the George Mobley Band, but at the Feb. 21 Georgian Heights Family Fun Night, Mobley took the opportunity to play to a much younger crowd.
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 | Photos: Wedgewood dedication
02/29/2008
Columbus City Schools Superintendent Gene T. Harris was joined by Wedgewood Middle School students for the ribbon cutting ceremony as part of the new schoolâs dedication celebration.
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 | Column: Thursday the 13th
02/29/2008
The 18 to 49 age group is the target audience coveted by purveyors of products, everything from cars to camera phones.
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| | Letters to the editor
02/29/2008
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| | What's happening on the Westside
02/29/2008
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| | Clime Road will be widened
02/22/2008
The city of Columbus plans to widen Clime Road to three lanes from Harrisburg Pike to Georgesville Road, Tim Lucks of the Franklin County Engineers Office told the Southwest Area Commission on Feb.20.
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| | Hope remains after home destroyed
02/22/2008
With the help of friends and family, two Prairie Township residents look to rebuild after losing all that was left.
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| Columbus schools promote citizenship
02/22/2008
The Columbus City Schools (CCS) prime focus on Feb. 19 was instilling the ideas of diversity and citizenship in their students. Dr. Gene Harris, superintendent, gave clarification of what this policy will look like at CCS.
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| Students strive to beat the bell
02/22/2008
Throughout theweek of Feb. 18, CCS is doing a drawing for the âGet to School Getawayâ incentive for NBA basketball tickets through the Michael Redd Foundation, Michael Redd of the Milwaukee Bucks, and an organization called Clarity Creative.
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| | SWAC hears about environmental issues
02/22/2008
Southwest Area Commissioners learned about foreclosures, vicious dogs and vandals from Judge Harland H. Hale of the Franklin County Environmental Court
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| | Columbus to construct sidewalks near schools
02/22/2008
Walking to school will get safer this year for children in three Columbus neighborhoods thanks to Mayor Michael B. Colemanâs Operation Safewalks.
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| Reel Deal: Don't jump to see "Jumper"
02/22/2008
Come watch Kurt Wagner, also known as the Incredible Nightcrawler, âBamfâ his way across the globe in the first spin-off of the successful âX-Menâ movie franchise.
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| Reel Deal: Dedra's Oscar picks
02/22/2008
When I was 13, I had two main goals in life. The first was to successfully climb Mt. Everest (including coming back alive), and the second was to win an Academy Award for Best Actress.
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| | Guest Column: Take a vacation in your own backyard
02/22/2008
Letâs face it, leaving town is not always possible and time and money are cruel adversaries. However, who says you must leave town to vacation? Who made that rule?
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 | Photos: Hang on tight!
02/22/2008
The Worldâs Toughest Rodeo came to Columbus Feb. 16 at Nationwide Arena. Eight professional cowboys got six rides total; four on the broncos and two on the bulls in just a 90 minute time frame.
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 | Photos: Bishop Ready prevails
02/22/2008
The Bishop Ready Silver Knights boys varsity team squared off against North Union at Hilliard Davidson on Feb. 16 for the sectional game.
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| Blockwatch Beat: Your Westside resource
02/22/2008
What makes you happy?
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| | Letters to the editor
02/22/2008
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 | This week's submitted photos
02/22/2008
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| | What's happening on the Westside
02/22/2008
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| Board of education questioned
02/15/2008
âI wonder why we are not following the law,â asked Rick Redfern of Grove City at the Feb. 11 South-Western City School Board of Education meeting.
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| | City to lose 75 jobs
02/15/2008
Columbus City Council Feb. 11 passed budget amendments that will avoid employee lay-offs in 2008, but would also eliminate 75 positions.
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| | Residents get schooled
02/15/2008
Detective Thad Alexander of the Columbus Division of Police provided a crash-course in identifying gangs and gang activity at a meeting hosted by the Great Western Block Watch on Feb. 7.
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| | Ready to rally for sidewalks
02/15/2008
Westside resident Jo Ellen Locke feels fortunate to have sidewalks in front of her residence. Some living in areas near her, however, are not as fortunate. And it has her concerned.
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| PT eyesores almost gone
02/15/2008
Prairie Township trustees made further progress in the destruction of the apartments located on Stiles and Mix Avenues on Feb. 13 at the regularly scheduled meeting.
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 | Soaring to new heights
02/15/2008
Our nation's symbol is making its way back into the buckeye state.
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| Reel Deal: "Fool's Gold" lacks sparkle
02/15/2008
On paper, âFoolâs Goldâ seems like it would be an ideal movie to help cure those pesky winter blues.
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| | Column: Campaign spotlight aimed in wrong direction
02/15/2008
The presidential election of 2008 looms on the horizon. To me, it feels as if weâve listened to political pundits rehash this yet unfinished race for the better part of this century.
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 | Photos: Westland vs. Central Crossing
02/15/2008
Westland High School senior Demarcus Jackson takes it in for 2 of his 27 points in the Division I, sectional match up against Central Crossing High School. The Cougars came out on top 66-59.
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 | Photos: History rolls into Stiles
02/16/2008
The Ohio Historical Societyâs âHistory To Go Vanâ rolled into Stiles Elementary Feb. 11 to bring the stateâs history to life for fourth graders.
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 | Photo: Spike Lee honored
02/16/2008
Columbus City Councilwoman Priscilla Tyson presents filmmaker Spike Lee with a resolution in honor of his receiving the 2008 Wexner Prize at a Feb. 11 meeting.
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| | Central Crossing names honor roll
02/16/2008
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02/16/2008
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| | What's happening on the Westside
02/16/2008
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| | Hilltop residents come together
02/08/2008
The Westside of Columbus has been on a downward trend economically over the last several years. Recent business closings have served to amplify the situation, forcing residents and community leaders to take notice and take action.
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 | Valleyview gets full-time chief
02/08/2008
The position of police chief in the Village of Valleyview is now a full-time position, and Matthew Ti Myers, who had been the part-time chief, has been elevated to full time.
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| CCS talks uniforms, discussion tabled for now
02/08/2008
The Columbus City Schools board of education was surprised by the recommendations of the District Uniform Committee on the issue of whether or not CCS should institute mandatory school uniforms for the district.
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| | Columbus council passes $650 million budget
02/08/2008
Columbus City Council passed Mayor Michael Colemanâs $650 million budget for 2008 Feb. 4, with plans to propose additional spending by the end of the week.
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| | New police initiative keeps residents informed
02/08/2008
The South Ogden Avenue Block Watch greeted the nineteenth precinctâs new liaison, Officer Ken Ramos, and introduced a new program to help citizens report crime with the insistence that any information helps.
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| | Times are hard, but he's got a plan
02/08/2008
The financial storm clouds mounting overhead donât have the Governor from Duck Run hiding his head, as Ted Strickland proposed programs to boost education and employment in his State of the State address Feb. 6.
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| | Area groups identify issues
02/08/2008
Failing infrastructure, job development, personal safety, city code and zoning laws are issues of concern throughout Columbus communities.
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| | Local dentist to fix smiles for free
02/08/2008
A Westside dental office is again offering a unique Valentine present for the needy of the community - a day of free dental care.
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 | New Directions leads way to new life
02/08/2008
Cooking is Vivian Taylorâs passion and she is working at what she likes, although it took her a long time to get there.
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| | 911 services improved
02/08/2008
A new emergency service is now live, allowing 9-1-1 communication technicians to pinpoint the location of wireless âcellâ calls made in the City of Columbus.
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| Reel Deal: "There Will Be Blood."
02/08/2008
When the closing credits started rolling on âThere Will Be Blood,â I was not sure how to take this movie.
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 | Photo: WHS drama club "springs" to life
02/08/2008
The Westland High School Drama Club will present their production of âOnce Upon a Mattress,â a musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersenâs fairy tale âThe Princess and the Pea.â
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 | Photo: Wintergaurd and Drumline Competition
02/08/2008
Central Crossing High School held its Indoor Winterguard and Drumline MEPA Competition on Feb. 2-3.
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 | This week's submitted photos
02/08/2008
Photos submitted by Westside Messenger readers
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| | Letters to the editor
02/08/2008
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| | What's happening on the Westside
02/08/2008
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 | Westgate plays ball
02/03/2008
Kids looking to âplay ballâ at Westgate Park this summer will find a few surprises â and improvements â waiting for their arrival.
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| CCS meetings discuss levy
02/03/2008
As expenses go up and revenue stays flat or shrinks, Columbus voters should expect to see a school tax levy on the ballot in November, district officials explained at the first of a series of four public meetings.
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 | MRSA hits SWCS
02/03/2008
Three cases of MRSA have been reported in the South-Western City School District.
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| Value-added program assessed
02/03/2008
At the Jan. 28 South-Western City School District Board of Education special meeting, district leaders assessed the value-added program.
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| | Parking plans screech to a halt
02/03/2008
Columbus City Council temporarily put the brakes on a $14 million parking garage project at High and Rich Streets, after property owners Otto and Joyce Beatty complained that the construction would harm business for their tenants.
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| | FT welcomes long-awaited ride
02/03/2008
Franklin Township acquired their long-awaited new Ford 550 truck on Jan. 21 to replace the almost 15 year-old road maintenance truck.
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| PT hears zoning request
02/03/2008
Prairie Township trustees approved a request to add auto repair to the list of permitted uses for 480 South Grener Road on Jan. 30.
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 | Photo: Seeing red
02/03/2008
Robin Coolidge, with the Cardinal Health Orchestra String Quartet, plays at Columbus City Hall Jan. 28 amid a sea of red apparel
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| Reel Deal: "Rambo" falls short
02/03/2008
Twenty years after the last âRamboâ graced the screen, he is back with a vengeance. The question is; why is he back?
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02/03/2008
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| | What's happening on the Westside
02/03/2008
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| | One more empty building
01/25/2008
As yet another business prepares to close its doors, the Westside of Columbus is beginning to look more and more like a ghost town.
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| | No more teacher strikes?
01/25/2008
Columbus City Schools (CCS) Board of Education member Carlton Weddington informed the board at the Jan. 22 meeting that there are two pieces of legislation that came before the Ohio School Board Association and are
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| | Wedgewood elects coucnil
01/25/2008
The residents at Wedgewood Village Apartments are stepping up and taking charge.
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| | Westage resident seeks civic organization
01/26/2008
There may be one more name added to the ever-growing list of community based organizations on the Westside.
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 | 100th birthday brings memories of past
01/26/2008
âI remember little things,â said Anne Markey, referring to the day her father left Germany to serve in World War I. She was eleven then.
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| Board member vies for student health
01/26/2008
Columbus City Schools (CCS) Board of Education member Betty Drummond expressed clear frustration with the districtâs ability to offer ânon-coreâ course offerings
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 | Green Lawn announces contest winners
01/26/2008
Two veteran photographers are among the winners in the 2007 photo contest at Geen Lawn Cemetery.
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| Blockwatch Beat: Your Westside resource
01/26/2008
There is a new face on the streets of the Westside.
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| Reel Deal: Try "27 Dresses" on for size
01/26/2008
When you go to see a romantic comedy, like, â27 Dresses,â you know it will more than likely follow the same formula as romantic comedies before. If you do not know the formula, allow me to brief you.
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| | Column: 1968 - That's not the way it was
01/26/2008
It was a year of assassination, war, riots, and protests. A year many historians feel was a turning point for America, both politically and culturally. It was 1968.
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 | Photos: Bruins beat the Bulldogs
01/26/2008
Briggs High School player Josh Allen pulls up for 2 of his 24 total game points in the Briggs home game against South High School.
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| | What's happening on the Westside
01/26/2008
Be sure to read the Westside Messenger to find out whatâs going on in your neighborhood!
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| SWCS could get big bucks
01/21/2008
The South-Western City School District could see new facilities in the near future.
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| | Westland kids beat the bell
01/21/2008
When in high school, there are several reasons why a student might roll into class late.
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| | Willow Creek still in the dark
01/21/2008
The city of Columbus told residents of the Willow Creek subdivision that street lights would be added to their neighborhood after voters approved the last bond issue. Several years have passed and those residents are still in the dark.
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| | WAC advises citizens to speak up
01/21/2008
The Westland Area Commission is encouraging its members and the community to become involved with activities leading up to the bicentennial celebration of the city of Columbus.
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| PT follows nuisance cases
01/21/2008
Prairie Township residents expressed concern regarding recent zoning violations and ongoing nuisance cases that plague the township at the Jan. 17 regularly scheduled trustee meeting.
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| | FT to allow vacation rollover
01/21/2008
Franklin Township trustees worked to correct the excess vacation hours that have accumulated among township officers over the last two years at the Jan. 10 regularly scheduled meeting.
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| Reel Deal: She'll be back
01/21/2008
When I first heard about a television series called âTerminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,â I thought of one word-Lame.
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 | Photos: Cowboys shot down
01/21/2008
West High Schoolâs Shawn Hamilton (3) tries his best off two Grove City Greyhounds at the away game on Jan. 12.
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 | Photo: Cougars slash Cruisers
01/21/2008
Groveport players double team Westland High Schoolâs Kaylee Baker during the Jan. 11 matchup that took place at Groveport Madison High School.
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| | FC helps keep the heat on
01/21/2008
In an effort to help Franklin County residents with the escalating cost of heating their homes during the winter months, Franklin County Commissioners and Franklin County Job and Family Services
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| | SWACo says 2007 was record year
01/21/2008
The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) has reported record amounts of materials recycled at its 190 drop off recycling locations throughout Columbus and Franklin County.
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| | Westside volunteers needed
01/21/2008
AARP Tax-Aide, the nationâs largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service, hopes to launch a new Westside location this year, but needs volunteers for tax counseling and/or leadership positions to make the new location possible.
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| | Letters to the editor
01/21/2008
Have something on your mind? Write a letter to the editor!
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| | What's happening on the Westside
01/21/2008
Be sure to read the Westside Messenger to find out whatâs going on in your neighborhood!
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| | Valleyview Council seeks new member
01/13/2008
The Village of Valleyview is looking for a few good people who are interested in serving on the village council.
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 | Westside, meet Westin
01/13/2008
Armed with a striped bandanna, a wide-brimmed hat, rosy cheeks, and a full handle-bar mustache, the new face of West High School athletics corralled students and supporters of the buff and brown Cowboys for the first time
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 | New year, new building
01/13/2008
Students at Wedgewood Middle School learned the true meaning of âOut with the old, in with the newâ on Jan. 7.
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| | Children Services looking for volunteers
01/13/2008
Weâve all heard the saying, âA little bit goes a long way.â
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| CCS sets levy committee
01/13/2008
Columbus City Schools are starting the new year with a new committee.
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| SWCS get organized
01/13/2008
At the Jan. 7 organizational meeting, the South-Western City School District Board of Education named its new president.
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| | Historical Society honors Chase
01/13/2008
The Chase Manhattan Bank carries his name. He introduced national paper currency to the United States to finance the Civil War, and put his own picture on the $10,000 bill.
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| Reel Deal: No love for "P.S. I Love You"
01/13/2008
When I saw the trailer for âP.S. I Love Youâ a few weeks back, I thought âeh, I think Iâll skip it.â
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| | Column: The job makes not the man
01/13/2008
Although I no longer work as a substitute teacher, one of my great joys is running into my âkidsâ from Brookpark Middle School.
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 | Photos: They be jammin'
01/13/2008
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| | GHAC launches Wen surveys
01/13/2008
As a way to increase participation from members of the community and to generate interest in the events that shape the future of the Hilltop, the Greater Hilltop Area Commission has launched an online survey
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| | Winter tips for safety on ice
01/13/2008
Recent cold temperatures left waterways ice covered across the state, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft urges outdoor enthusiasts who venture onto frozen lakes and ponds for
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| | What's happening on the Westside
01/13/2008
Be sure to read the Westside Messenger to find out whatâs going on in your neighborhood!
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| | Driving towards a greener future
01/06/2008
As the residents of Columbus strive to start the new year off on the right foot, Mayor Michael Coleman is working to ensure that 2008 is the cityâs greenest year yet.
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| | Mix Avenue buildings ready to fall
01/06/2008
Prairie Township Road Superintendent Dave McAninch announced final project deadlines for the long-anticipated demolition of the apartments at Stiles and Mix Avenues at the Jan. 2 regularly scheduled meeting.
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| | FT approves purchase of new medic
01/06/2008
Franklin Township trustees ordered a new medic for the fire department.
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 | Westside store caters to vets
01/06/2008
A lot of people talk about supporting the troops.
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| | Westside native's poems inspire
01/06/2008
When Grove City resident Eva Dimel hears of something that has happened to a friend or even a tragedy that has befallen someone she doesnât know, the first thing she does is offer a prayer.
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 | A little piece of home
01/06/2008
The American Legion Junior Auxiliary from post 532 recently folded 300 pocket-sized flags to fit into the pockets of military personnel.
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| | Dog license deadline fast approaching
01/06/2008
In 2007, 10,000 lost or stray dogs were picked up or brought to the Franklin County Dog Shelter, and most of those were unlicensed.
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| | If at first you don't succeed, quit again
01/06/2008
Itâs tough to be a quitter, especially if youâre trying to quit smoking, according to the American Lung Association of Ohio.
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| | Local volunteers needed
01/06/2008
AARP Tax-Aide, the nationâs largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service, hopes to launch a new Westside location this year, but needs volunteers for tax counseling and/or leadership positions to make the new location possible.
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| Reel Deal: "Juno" tells of teen drama
01/06/2008
The topic of teen pregnancy has not often been featured in Hollywood movies.
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 | Photos: Westside wrestlers face off
01/06/2008
Ahmed Jilo of West High School was visibly upset after his loss in the championship round to Josh Wilbur of Hamilton Township. The wrestlers were competing for the top spot in the 125-pound weight class of the Bishop Ready Winter Classic held Dec. 27-28.
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 | Photo: Student designs Christmas cards
01/06/2008
When the Wal-Mart Distribution Center came up with the idea for a contest for children of their employees 12 and under to make a card that would be sent to all of the employees during the holiday season, 10-year-old Caylee Goodman signed up.
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| | Letters to the editor
01/06/2008
Have something on your mind? Write a letter to the editor!
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| | What's happening on the Westside
01/06/2008
Be sure to read the Westside Messenger to find out whatâs going on in your neighborhood!
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| | MRDD levy will hit ballot in March
12/28/2007
The Franklin County Commissioners voted to place a 3.5 mill levy on the March 4 ballot to fund the Franklin County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.
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| | Westside getting new Legion post
12/28/2007
Ben Aycock is a busy man.
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 | Cheer team reaches out to youngsters
12/28/2007
The #1s gather together at the Step 1 All-Stars annual Christmas party on Dec. 20.
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 | Author's book will benefit libraries
12/28/2007
The German heritage of Grove City lives on via the animals inhabiting author Janet Shailer's world of Dutch Pike Trilogy, a children's book featuring a trio of stories based on local rural life.
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| | First Saturday at Green Lawn
12/28/2007
The founding of Mount Carmel Hospital is the topic of the First Saturday at Green Lawn program for the start of the new year.
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| | Mayor seeks input on bike path
12/28/2007
With goals of greatly improving the biking culture in Columbus, making it safer and easier to get around by bike and helping people get fit, Mayor Michael B. Coleman is pushing for the 2012 Bicentennial Bikeways Master Plan in partnership with MORPC and o
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| | Westside volunteers needed
12/28/2007
AARP Tax-Aide, the nationâs largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service, hopes to launch a new Westside location this year, but needs volunteers for tax counseling and/or leadership positions to make the new location possible.
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| | Visit Battelle in Jaunary
12/28/2007
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park is located at 1775 Darby Creek Dr. in Galloway, four miles off Route 40 just east of West Jefferson.
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| | Blockwatch Beat: Your Westside resource
12/28/2007
The weather outside may be getting colder, but the chill in the air wonât stop the criminals.
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| Reel Deal: "Sweeney Todd" a cut above the rest
12/28/2007
Usually when Johnny Depp and Tim Burton collaborate for a movie, I will want to see it.
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| | Guest Column: Help is on the way to remedy mortgage crisis
12/28/2007
Caveat emptor has always been an integral concept in free market economies.
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 | Photo: Nothing to celebrate
12/28/2007
Members from the Central Crossing High School girls varsity basketball team celebrate a good play though reasons to celebrate were few and far between for the Comets.
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 | Photo: For our four-legged friends
12/28/2007
Leslie Steffes and her first grade class at Westgate Alternative Elementary collected critical need items for the Capital Area Humane Society as a holiday service project.
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| They signed the dotted line
12/20/2007
Nearly eight months after contract negotiations began, the South-Western City School Board of Education and the South-Western Education Association (SWEA) have reached an agreement.
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| Middle schools may go
12/20/2007
Middle schools may be a thing of the past for Columbus City Schools.
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| PT building codes to be enforced locally
12/20/2007
Prairie Township Trustees voted to establish a local building department within Prairie Township in order to enforce and regulate building codes more efficiently and cost effectively at their Dec. 19 regular meeting.
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| Columbus City Schools make big advancements
12/20/2007
Columbus City Schools got a boost by a report released by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) on Dec. 13, which demonstrates Columbus City Schools (CCS) students have realized over a yearâs worth of academic growth within a normal school yearâs tim
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| | Money down the drain
12/20/2007
Mayor Michael Coleman and Columbus City Council are flushing $106 million down the drain, and thereâs more to come.
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| | First Night Columbus welcomes 2008
12/20/2007
New Yearâs Day is in sight and revelers can celebrate the end of 2007 on Dec. 31 at First Night Columbus held at multiple indoor and outdoor venues scattered throughout downtown Columbus.
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 | Vets honored with Christmas wreaths
12/20/2007
Vietnam veteran Mike Hogan appreciates the idea of placing wreaths on graves of military veterans at Christmas time.
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| CCS says goodbye to Cabot
12/20/2007
Columbus City Schools honored departing board member Jeff Cabot on Dec. 18 for his six years of service to the Columbus City Schools (CCS) with a plaque commemorating his years of service
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| | Free tax service seeks Westside volunteers
12/20/2007
AARP Tax-Aide, the nationâs largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service, hopes to launch a new Westside location this year, but needs volunteers for tax counseling and/or leadership positions to make the new location possible.
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| | Column: Christmas magic changes with time
12/20/2007
Heading into the holiday season with a spirit of more downs than ups, I was searching for that one favorite holiday memory that would bring the warmth of giving back home.
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| | Column: Blessings come in all shapes and sizes
12/20/2007
Thereâs just a day or two to get out those final few Christmas cards.
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 | Photos: Flipping out!
12/20/2007
Central Crossing High School's Katie Swank Kavanaugh performs her routine on the balance beam at the Dec. 18 Central District quad gymnastics meet hosted by Westland High School.
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 | Photos: Binns students give to others
12/20/2007
Students at Binns Elementary, temporarily relocated to Stockbridge Elementary on the cityâs south side, sponsored a âGiving Treeâ on Dec. 18.
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| | What's happening on the Westside
12/20/2007
Be sure to read the Westside Messenger to find out whatâs going on in your neighborhood!
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| | Valleyview may see full-time police
12/17/2007
Valleyview Village Council is considering making the office of police chief a full-time position, although a former council member questions the urgency of the legislation.
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| | Columbus officials beg for bolstered budgets
12/17/2007
Columbus department heads came to City Council Dec. 6 with their hats in their hands, asking to have some of their anticipated 2008 budget cuts restored.
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| | Volunteers needed to create area plan
12/17/2007
Franklin Township trustees want to find residents and business owners with an interest in the townshipâs future to join a planning committee organized by the Southwest Area Commission.
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| | WAC revisits Blauser property rezoning
12/17/2007
After having rejected a request for rezoning rural land in far western Franklin County, the Westland Area Commission reversed its vote and approved the issue last week.
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| | City striving to improve neighborhood partnerships
12/17/2007
Columbus City Council is working hard to ensure they have a good working relationship with their neighborhood organizations.
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| You say goodbye, I say hello
12/17/2007
It was a night for saying hello and goodbye at the last official South-Western City School Board of Education meeting of the 2007 year.
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| | MOPH looks to increase ranks
12/17/2007
The first Purple Heart Medal, originally referred to as the Badge of Military Merit, was issued during the Revolutionary War by George Washington.
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| | Holidays prime time for teen trouble
12/17/2007
One of the best gifts parents can give their teens during the holidays - and throughout the year - is a clear message about the dangers of drinking, drug use and driving, experts agreed at a Nov. 27 panel discussion.
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 | Owl watching a hoot in winter
12/17/2007
If you are someone who is fascinated by owls, now is the time to get a glimpse.
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| | Keeping your pet safe from winter weather
12/17/2007
We know how to keep ourselves safe from the cold winter weather but what can we do about our furry four-legged friends?
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| | West High students named to All-City teams
12/17/2007
The following West High School student athletes were named to Columbus City League All-City Teams:
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| | District earns auditor's award
12/17/2007
Auditor of State Mary Taylorâs office presented the South-Western City School District with the Making Your Tax Dollars Count Award for fiscal year 2005.
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| | Protect your home this holiday season
12/17/2007
With more than 32 million homes decorating real Christmas trees this season, according to the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA), there is no doubt that this holiday season will bring cheer.
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| | Holiday shopping safety tips
12/17/2007
Holiday shopping can be fun but The Columbus Division of Police warns that it can also be dangerous. They offer the following safety tips:
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| Reel Deal: Golden Compass lacks direction
12/17/2007
Under normal circumstances, I do not talk about religion (and I really donât intend to here) but I do believe in respecting a personâs right to worship, or not, whom they choose.
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| Reel Deal: This film not for the squeamish
12/17/2007
If you stumble upon a drug deal gone wrong and take the $2 million that is supposed to go to Mexican drug lords, donât come back later to the scene of the crime to give water to a dying drug trafficker.
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 | Photo: Falcons grounded by Cruisers
12/17/2007
Josh Caldwell of Franklin Heights High School gets a hand on the ball to stop the shot by Groveportâs Todd Ferguson in the Dec. 11 varsity game at Groveport.
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 | Photo: Westgate students win contest
12/17/2007
Three students from Westgate Alternative Elementary, 3080 Wicklow Road, were recently selected winners of the National Fire Prevention Poster Contest sponsored by the American Red Cross of Greater Columbus.
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| | What's happening on the Westside
12/17/2007
Be sure to read the Westside Messenger to find out whatâs going on in your neighborhood!
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| CCS makes deal with Nationwide Arena
12/10/2007
A long-time feud between Columbus City Schools and Nationwide Arena may soon be coming to an end.
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| PT Senior Center on the move
12/10/2007
The Prairie Township Senior Center will relocate to a smaller, less expensive venue in 2008.
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| | Zone initiative picks up speed
12/10/2007
The lines of contact between Columbus and its residents are growing as City Attorney Richard Pfeiffer markets a Zone Initiative program designed to enhance communication across the city.
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| SWCS sign contracts with some employees
12/10/2007
The South-Western City School District Board of Education has voted to approve employee contracts, but it is not with the South-Western Education Association (SWEA).
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| | Slippery situation in FT
12/10/2007
Franklin Township roads will remain snowy longer than usual in the next few months.
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| | Shelter board seeks help from community
12/10/2007
As the temperatures drop, those who do not have shelter, seek it.
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 | "Sweeney Todd" devours Palace Theatre
12/10/2007
The musical âSweeney Toddâ might ostensibly be about murder and cannibalism but, according to cast member Lauren Molina, there is more for audiences to chew on than these gory details.
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 | Westside online poll question of the week
12/10/2007
Do you think the upcoming hike in water rates for Columbus residents is justified?
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| | Photos: Holiday happenings at Franklin Park Conservatory
12/10/2007
The Victorian gingerbread home created by Suzanne Karpus,
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 | Photos: FH Band gets crafty
12/10/2007
Marie Weekly of Parkersburg, W. Va., and Jacki Haycook of Grove City work on crafts to display at their booth during the Holiday Craft Bazaar held by the Franklin Heights High School band boosters Dec. 1.
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 | Photos: Silver Knight Christmas party
12/10/2007
The annual Silver Knight Christmas Party, sponsored by the Bishop Ready junior class, boys basketball teams, National Honor Society and Beta Club was held Dec. 2.
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| | Take home a cat this Christmas
12/10/2007
Between Thanksgiving and New Yearâs Eve, the Capital Area Humane Society is encouraging central Ohio residents to celebrate the holiday season by becoming a âforever familyâ for a homeless cat or kitten.
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| | Get green for the holidays with SWACO
12/10/2007
The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) says give the gifts that keep on giving this holiday season by practicing the â3-Râsâ of reduce, reuse and recycle.
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| | Letters to the editor
12/10/2007
Have something on your mind? Write a letter to the editor!
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| | What's happening on the Westside
12/10/2007
Be sure to read the Westside Messenger to find out whatâs going on in your neighborhood!
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| | SWEA threatens to strike
11/29/2007
The members of the South-Western Education Association (SWEA) are one step closer to a strike.
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| | Columbus water rates on the rise
11/29/2007
As Columbus residential water and sewer rates rise, city officials are being warned that this tide is not likely to recede any time soon.
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| | Illibuck hails from Westside
11/29/2007
The rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan is one that runs deep through the hearts and souls of Buckeye fans everywhere. However, Michigan is not Ohio Stateâs only rival.
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| | OHC clothes drive extended
11/29/2007
The Ohio Hispanic Coalition is in the middle of a winter clothes drive for the Hispanic/Latino community in central Ohio.
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| | New opportunities for special needs cheerleaders
11/29/2007
It seems that anything with the word star in it is destined to be a big hit. Now the Grove City Cheer Center has their own âSuper Shining Stars.â
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| | Column: Bringing out the Christmas crazies
11/29/2007
It was 4 oâclock in the morning and close to freezing outside.
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| | Reel Deal: No need to "Rush" to theaters
11/29/2007
There are some movies that go above and beyond to get any kind of reaction.
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| | Photos: Game over for Silver Knights
11/29/2007
Bishop Ready Silver Knight Assistant Coach Bill Brintlinger consoles his son, Bishop Ready senior running back/linebacker Shea Brintlinger, after the teams 28-6 loss to Youngstown Ursuline Nov. 23 in Canton.
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| | Photos: Falcons start season flying high
11/29/2007
West High Schoolâs Domonique Wade gets a block on Dorrell Taylor of Franklin Heights during the season opener for both teams.
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| | Photo: Westgate Hawks finish perfect season
11/29/2007
The Westgate Hawks followed an undefeated 2007 season with a CCFL championship Nov. 3.
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| | Pryce holds local office hours
11/29/2007
The district office of Congresswoman Deborah Pryce (R-Columbus) announced the scheduling of community office hours in Hilliard.
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| | Letters to the editor
11/29/2007
Have something on your mind? Write a letter to the editor! Submit yours to www.columbusmessenger.com.
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| | What's happening on the Westside
11/29/2007
Be sure to read the Westside Messenger to find out whatâs going on in your neighborhood!
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| CCS contemplates levy
11/24/2007
The Columbus City Schools Board of Education announced the upcoming creation of a Columbus City Schools Operating Levy Advisory Committee to research and make recommendations to the board regarding the addition of a levy to the 2008 ballot.
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| | City looks to lose jobs
11/24/2007
As Columbus looks to add police officers to its force in 2008, it could also eliminate as many as 101 full-time and part-time positions across all departments
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| | Columbus water rates to rise
11/24/2007
The Columbus Department of Public Utilities is recommending an 18 percent increase in water rates and a 10 percent hike in sewer rates for 2008, as the city is inundated with rising costs and unfunded mandates.
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| | WAC asks city for sidewalks
11/24/2007
The president of the Westland Area Commission asked Columbus City Council to work toward getting sidewalks in some areas and also building a regional recreation center.
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| PT readies for wrecking ball
11/24/2007
Franklin County and Prairie Township continue to take action toward the eventual destruction of vacant properties located on Stiles and Mix Avenues.
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| Reel Deal: "Beowulf" a big adventure
11/24/2007
Somewhere along the educational lines, you are bound to run into âBeowulfâ a tenth century epic poem written in Old English about the adventures of a great Scandinavian warrior of the sixth century.
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| Blockwatch Beat: Winter weather tips
11/24/2007
A change of weather means a change of the type of criminal activity that we experience. Gone is the stolen lawnmower, replaced by the stolen snow blower. To keep yourself and your property safe during the cold months, the Blockwatch Beat has some great ti
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| Blockwatch Beat: A hilltop gem
11/24/2007
If you havenât had dealings with the police department, and I donât mean criminal dealings, you may have never seen the Columbus Police Academy, located at 1000 N. Hague Ave.
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 | Photo: One "Crazzy" ride
11/24/2007
There were 78 teams, 1,100 feet of plastic tubing, and a whole lot of seventh-grade imagination behind this years Finland Middle School Roller Coaster Derby.
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| | City tree lighting a family affair
11/24/2007
Join Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Director Alan McKnight, Mayor Michael B. Coleman and members of Columbus City Council for the official tree lighting ceremony at Columbus City Hall, Tuesday Nov. 27 at 5 p.m.
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| | OSU leaders to be honored
11/24/2007
Three presidents of The Ohio State University who are buried at Green Lawn will be recognized at the Dec. 1 First Saturday at Green Lawn program.
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 | Photo: Local league named champs
11/24/2007
The Westland Youth Traveling Football Team has been named 2007 champions of the Carl J. Fulton Pony League.
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 | Photo: BR seniors excel
11/24/2007
Bishop Ready High School seniors Mary McAllister and Jennifer Colley pose with Bishop Ready principal Celene A. Seamen following the announcement of their selection as semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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| | Letters to the editor
11/24/2007
Have something on your mind? Write a letter to the editor!
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| | What's happening on the Westside
11/24/2007
Be sure to read the Westside Messenger to find out whatâs going on in your neighborhood!
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| | Buckeye Ranch looks to move west
11/15/2007
As the Hilltop Marketplace prepares to close its doors, another business is hoping to open them back up.
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 | SWEA holds rally
11/15/2007
They have been working without a contract and they are fed up with it.
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| | SWAC continues area plan
11/15/2007
Members of the Southwest Area Commission are combing the community looking for people to serve on a variety of committees
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| | Columbus to see more police officers next year
11/15/2007
Columbus will put more cops and cruisers on the streets in 2008, and will be using a $12. million communications emergency response vehicle to link up with agencies across the state and the country.
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| | SWCS discuss future finances
11/15/2007
The South-Western City Schools Board of Education held a community forum on Nov. 7 to discuss the five-year forecast.
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| | Coop out, Westland spared
11/15/2007
On Nov. 13, the Franklin County Commissioners approved a resolution that allowed the city of Columbus to annex Cooper Stadium from Franklin Township.
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 | Ohio sends trees to troops
11/15/2007
Watersâ Christmas Tree Farm in South Solon answered the call of duty Nov. 13, as they participated in Operation Evergreen
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 | Cleaning up the Hilltop
11/15/2007
On Nov. 3, members of the Columbus Division of Police 112th recruit class had other |
