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eastside news

Canal Winchester and the upcoming U.S. Census

By Linda Dillman Staff Writer Taking the nation’s head count every 10 years is a daunting task and communities like Canal Winchester are being invited to...

Fun times at CW’s Music in the Park/Touch-a-Truck

Art on the Canal

madison news

Madison-Plains athletes sign letters of intent

(Posted May 22, 2019) By Kristy Zurbrick, Madison Editor Taking her talents to Wooster Sierra Lapasky (seated, center), a senior at Madison-Plains High School, signs her letter...

West Jeff shop dialed in on tower clock project

(Posted May 21, 2019) By Kristy Zurbrick, Madison Editor Steven Robinson describes his welding and fabrication business as a “job shop.” “We will do stuff for anybody...

Pizzuti looks to build warehouse at Byerly Road and Route 40

(Posted May 22, 2019) By Kristy Zurbrick, Madison Editor Another developer is looking at building a warehouse in West Jefferson. On May 20, Brian Free, a construction...

southeast news

GMHS Alumni Hall of Fame rededicated

Memorial Day in Groveport, 1946

By Rick Palsgrove Southeast Editor The town of Groveport has always honored and embraced Memorial Day dating all the way back to the day’s origins in...

Remembering the fallen: area Memorial Day ceremonies

Memorial Day is a time of remembrance for our fallen veterans. The veterans of Robert Dutro Post 486, American Legion, Groveport, have announced the following...

southwest news

Little Libraries popping up in Darbydale

Little Free Libraries have become a global phenomenon. According to the Little Free Library website, there are more than 80,000 registered Little Free Libraries in...

Flicks at Fryer

Fryer Flicks on the Hill is a free, family-friendly outdoor movie series shown on a large inflatable screen at dusk on the sledding hill...

Forecast looks clear in South-Western

By Dedra Cordle Staff Writer The financial outlook for the South-Western City Schools District continues to be steady. At the May 13 board of education meeting, Treasurer...

westside news

City proposes a mixed-use plan for the the Hilltop

By Josh Jordan Staff Writer The May 14 Greater Hilltop Area Commission meeting was filled with visitors and presenters from the city of Columbus. Alex Sauersmith, senior...

Students share their talent at Prairie Norton

Making a pitch

By Dedra Cordle Staff Writer The four high school teams vying to take top honors in the business concept competition known as Pitch Night were prepared...

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