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eastside news

Bender scholars announced; also annual street program news

By Linda Dillman Staff Writer A pair of Canal Winchester High School seniors were awarded $1,000 scholarships in honor and memory of 1960 Canal Winchester graduate...

Steps taken to create new commercial development in CW

By Linda Dillman Staff Writer Land on the western edge of Canal Winchester is inching closer to becoming the next industrial development hub in the city’s...

CW students set up a free clothes store

By Linda Dillman Staff Writer A middle school students’ brainstorming session in Canal Winchester led to an idea that is now helping students in need. The endeavor—a...

madison news

Fire with a positive purpose

(Posted April 21, 2019) A fire purposely set will bolster the growth of native wildflowers and grasses along the Prairie Grass Trail bike path near...

Update on domestic violence shelter project

(Posted April 19, 2019) By Kristy Zurbrick, Madison Editor Though the contract is being reworked, plans are still in place to start construction next month on...

Free concert at Rosedale Bible College

(Posted April 19, 2019) Rosedale Bible College is hosting Choral Fest 2019 April 26-28 on its campus near Plain City. This year’s event will bring...

southeast news

The impacts of Groveport Madison’s levy/bond issue

By Rick Palsgrove Southeast Editor Voters in the Groveport Madison school district will decide on a combined operating levy and bond issue on May 7. The Southeast...

Lock 22 now included on National Register of Historic Places

By Rick Palsgrove Southeast Editor The Ohio & Erie Canal Southern Descent Historic District, which includes Lock 22 in Groveport, has been officially added to the...

Groveport Madison completes small land transfer with Columbus

By Rick Palsgrove Southeast Editor A small piece of land has been removed from the Groveport Madison school district. At its April 10 meeting, the Groveport Madison...

southwest news

Community input wanted as village grows

By Dedra Cordle Staff Writer Franklin County officials are seeking input from village residents regarding future development in Urbancrest. At the April 9 council meeting, administrators with...

Solutions proposed for written materials issue

By Andrea Cordle Southwest Editor After complaints by citizens regarding visual blight in the community, Grove City leaders enacted new legislation that targets unsolicited written materials. In...

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westside news

Wedgewood Warriors Against Depression

By Andrea Cordle Westside Editor Wedgewood Middle School student Aleena Thaboune lost a friend to suicide. She did not know her friend suffered from depression. Thaboune...

Townships reach verbal agreement on streetscape project

By Amanda Ensinger Staff Writer Residents and visitors of Franklin and Prairie townships will soon have a new streetscape to welcome them to the communities. At a...

Prairie Township offers a safe space

By Amanda Ensinger Staff Writer Children at risk or in need of a safe place to go can now take refuge in Prairie Township. At a...

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