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eastside news

Canal Winchester lacrosse is on the rise

By Rick Palsgrove Eastside Editor Lacrosse, one of the nation’s fastest growing sports in America, is also gaining momentum in Canal Winchester. According to Victor Paini, president...

CW’s Christmas in the Village (photos)

CW plans to upgrade city’s landscaping and appearance standards

By Linda Dillman Staff Writer Canal Winchester, a designated National Arbor Day Tree City for more than two decades, is moving forward with plans to update...

madison news

Concert to benefit mural project in West Jeff

(Posted Dec. 13, 2018) By Dedra Cordle, Staff Writer When Howard Wade Jr. and his wife, Linda, travel around Ohio, public displays of art are among...

‘Mr. Scrooge’ comes to Mount Sterling Dec. 20

(Posted Dec. 13, 2018) By Kristy Zurbrick, Madison Editor Heartwarming. Family-friendly. Free. Columbus Children’s Theatre’s upcoming performance of “Mr. Scrooge” ticks all three boxes. Sponsored by Mount Sterling...

Former county treasurer was mentor to many

(Posted Dec. 13, 2018) By Kristy Zurbrick, Madison Editor Ohio’s longest serving county treasurer, a man known for his love of people, sense of humor, and...

southeast news

Historic canal lock nears placement on National Register

By Rick Palsgrove Southeast Editor The Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board recommended designating 14 historic canal sites along a 100 mile stretch of the old...

Groveport Madison district borders set for 50 years

By Rick Palsgrove Southeast Editor Groveport Madison Schools and Columbus City Schools entered into a land agreement that preserves and protects Groveport Madison’s district boundaries and...

Two stores robbed in Groveport

By Rick Palsgrove Southeast Editor Two stores in Groveport were robbed within a few days of each other. Groveport Police said a robbery took place around 6:56...

southwest news

Treasurer says district is in good shape

By Dedra Cordle Staff Writer The presentation of the annual financial review for the South-Western City Schools District took place at the Dec. 10 board of...

Appointments by mayor and more debated in village

By Dedra Cordle Staff Writer Officials in the village of Urbancrest debated mayoral appointments and the use of declaring emergencies on agenda items at the Dec....

Electronic vehicle grant program stalls

By Andrea Cordle Southwest Editor Should the city contribute funds for residents to keep electric vehicle charging stations in their garages? That was the question city...

westside news

Health care coming to Hilltop seniors

By Andrea Cordle Westside Editor Officials at OhioHealth noticed a troubling trend on the westside of Columbus. According to Michael Krouse, OhioHealth senior vice president and...

Township touts traffic cameras

By Amanda Ensinger Staff Writer According to officials in Franklin Township, a new traffic camera system is benefiting the region. At the recent meeting, the board...

Commissioners concerned about parking plan

By Josh Jordan Staff Writer The changing landscape of two of the busiest corridors on the Hilltop have some in the community concerned. The issue was discussed...

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Southwest - Covering City of Grove City, Jackson Township, Pleasant Township, Village of Urbancrest

Westside - Covering Hilltop, Prairie Township, Franklin Township

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