Monday October 5, 2015 11:43 AMArea residents can try their hand at Texas Hold 'Em poker during a new tournament sponsored by American Legion Post 254.The tournament will begin at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Legion Hall, 180 W. Maple St.Post Commander Rick Petersen said nine dealers have been practicing every other Tuesday since… Continue reading Legion post plans Texas Hold ‘Em fundraiser event
Monday October 5, 2015 11:40 AMIf you're looking to donate some old books and stock up on new ones, stop by the Mary E. Babcock Library sixth annual book sale on Oct. 8-10.The Friends of the Library group is currently accepting donations of gently used books in good condition, until Oct. 2 at the library,… Continue reading Sixth annual book sale is Oct. 8-10
Tuesday September 29, 2015 7:29 PMCome out and meet local firefighters at the fourth annualMonroe Township Fire Department's open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the station, 24 S. Oregon St.New this year at the open house will be a Christmas Tree safety demonstration."We're going to light two trees on fire,… Continue reading Fire department open house set for Saturday
Thursday October 1, 2015 1:25 PMCandidates running for seats on the Westerville Board of Education answered questions from about 20 community members at an open Meet the Candidates forum Thursday, Sept. 24, at OhioHealth's Westerville Medical Campus, 300 Polaris Parkway.Incumbent appointee Richard Bird and challengers Jim Burgess, Gerrie Cotter and Greg Lawson attended the event, which was… Continue reading Candidates make case for school board votes
Thursday October 1, 2015 11:54 AMAfter noticing a lot of students didn't understand the word "feminism," a group of dedicated students at Westerville North High School came together to start a new Young Feminists group.Senior Dion Mensah was one of the founders of the club.The idea came up in March of this year, when she… Continue reading Young Feminists Club hopes to educate at North
Monday September 28, 2015 11:04 AMJohnstown's Apeks Supercritical is hosting a Manufacturing Day, also known as MfgDay, Oct. 2 for students and the public at 150 Commerce Blvd.Student participants will have an opportunity to work hands-on with one manufacturing area of their choice -- welding, pipe and tube fitting and bending, machining or electrical controls… Continue reading Students, others can get hands-on manufacturing experience
Monday September 21, 2015 11:53 AMAt the regular Johnstown Village Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15, council members voted to ask the Ohio Public Works Commission for a $135,000 loan for capital improvements to the Oregon/Williams storm sewer.The storm sewer collapsed in May and Johnstown Service Director Jack Liggett said repairs must be done immediately.Village officials tried to keep the… Continue reading Johnstown to seek loan for Oregon/Williams storm sewer repair
Monday September 21, 2015 11:49 AMJohnstown community members can help those in need while sampling wines and cheeses, Saturday, Sept. 26, at the third annual charity wine tasting from 6 to 9 p.m. at the home of John and Ann Lodder, 1238 S. Watkins Road, Alexandria.Proceeds will benefit the Johnstown-Northridge Community Food Pantry, an organization… Continue reading Sept. 26 wine-tasting event to raise funds for food pantry
Wednesday September 16, 2015 9:12 AMStudents of Westerville Central and South high schools took time Friday to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001.Westerville South High School displayed 3,000 tiny American flags in front of the building to commemorate the 3,000 lives lost on 9/11.The student group Young Americans for Freedom organized the effort. They… Continue reading High school students mark 9/11 anniversary
Wednesday September 16, 2015 9:13 AMWith the district in a better place financially than in years past, departments are coming forward and asking the board for some help.At the regular Westerville school board meeting Monday, Sept. 14, board members heard presentations about potentially revising transportation models and pay-to-participate fees.Scott Reeves, the district's executive director of… Continue reading Athletic, transportation officials pitch for restorations
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