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eastside news

CW looks to increase industrial development

By Linda Dillman Staff Writer If everything falls in place, the city of Canal Winchester will sell 110 acres of industrial development land to the country’s...

CW Madrigal performance is interactive fun

By Linda Dillman Staff Writer Years ago, baked potatoes flew through the air during a production of the Canal Winchester High School Madrigal Dinner. While food is...

Bender Scholarship invests in the future

By Rick Palsgrove Eastside Editor The legacy of the late educator and community leader Dr. John Bender lives on through a scholarship for local students that...

madison news

Community pays tribute to Bradley Haynes

(Posted Feb. 7, 2019) By Kristy Zurbrick, Madison Editor “He had an infectious smile. He loved working for our township. He loved all the jobs he...

Purchases approved, town hall meeting set in West Jeff

(Posted Feb. 7, 2019) By Kristy Zurbrick, Madison Editor West Jefferson village council gave John Mitchell, public service director, the green light to move forward with...

Dreams put to canvas

(Posted Feb. 7, 2019) By Dedra Cordle, Staff Writer The Art IV students at London High School buzzed and hummed when teacher Stacey Hallowes told them...

southeast news

Groveport Madison school bus tracker app

Groveport Madison Schools announced a new service for families whose children are transported to and from its schools daily using district-provided school buses. The district’s...

Groveport Madison State of the Schools Celebration

Groveport Madison Schools Superintendent Garilee Ogden will welcome parents, students, staff and the greater Groveport Madison Schools community join her at the 2019 State...

Cruisers top Wildcats

southwest news

Showing support for the Pink Ribbon Girls

PokeStop raising safety concerns in Jackson Township

By Dedra Cordle Staff Writer A popular game is raising safety concerns in a Jackson Township community. At the Feb. 5 board of trustees meeting, township administrator...

Council wants delivered materials properly placed on property

By Andrea Cordle Southwest Editor Grove City Council wants to eliminate visual blight in the community. At the Feb. 4 meeting, council unanimously voted to amend the...

westside news

Spotting crime on the Hilltop

By Josh Jordan Staff Writer A new high-tech system has been installed in the Hilltop to keep the neighborhood safer. ShotSpotter is the latest tool for the...

Date night with Dad

Mr. Puppet to make appearance at Westland Area Library

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