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eastside news

Development agreement could help CW Schools

By Linda Dillman Staff Writer A community reinvestment area agreement between the city of Canal Winchester, Canal Winchester Schools, and a nationwide company with plans to...

School funding overhaul proposed

By Linda Dillman Staff Writer School funding throughout Ohio could get a long-anticipated overhaul later this year through a bi-partisan effort spearheaded by two state representatives. “The...

Development denied

By Linda Dillman Staff Writer After months of discussion, a request to amend zoning for two Canal Winchester parcels at the corner of Hayes and Lithopolis...

madison news

Norwood Elementary students of the month

(Posted March 21, 2019) Norwood Elementary in the Jefferson Local School District named Roughriders of the Month for January and February.

Madison-Plains employee suspended

(Posted March 20, 2019) By Michael Williamson, Staff Writer A technology coordinator for Madison-Plains Local Schools has been suspended. On March 19, the school board moved to...

Two new principals at Jonathan Alder Schools

(Posted March 20, 2019) By Kristy Zurbrick, Madison Editor Jonathan Alder Local Schools will start the 2019-20 school year with two new principals. On March 11, the...

southeast news

Groveport looks to recreate development director position

By Rick Palsgrove Southeast Editor Groveport City Council is considering creating an assistant administrator/development director position in order to enhance development in the city. According to Groveport...

Gasoline tax impact on Groveport; also, heavy truck parking news

By Rick Palsgrove Southeast Editor The city of Groveport stands to receive more in its share of local gasoline tax revenue if state officials proceed with...

Groveport news in brief

Farmers Market The Groveport Farmers Market will be held every Tuesday from June 4 through Sept. 10 from 4-7 p.m. in the grassy area near...

southwest news

Music is in the air

By Dedra Cordle Staff Writer A group of drama students stood on the stage of the auditorium at Central Crossing High School on March 16, panting...

City to form financial task force

By Andrea Cordle Southwest Editor City leaders are looking for a few financial-minded community members for a newly-formed committee. At the March 18 meeting, Grove City Council...

Townships work together to repair Hiner Road

By Dedra Cordle Staff Writer Hiner Road is slated to receive surface upgrades in the coming months. At the March 19 meeting, the Jackson Township board of...

westside news

Rat workshops held in Prairie Township

By Dedra Cordle Staff Writer Katie Roush was certain she was still in a dream. It was late in the night when an urge to quench her...

Community concerned about speed cameras

By Amanda Ensinger Staff Writer As Franklin Township cracks down on speeders in the area, several residents are taking issue with the new processing, saying the...

Township honors Hometown Heroes

By Amanda Ensinger Staff Writer Local leaders have agreed to continue a popular program aimed at recognizing service members. At a recent Prairie Township meeting, the...

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