I wrote about my experience with twenty one pilot’s album “Vessel” when I first heard it and now I want to share my thoughts on their new album “BlurryFace.”All throughout April, I was excited about the songs that were being slowly released. First, it was “Fairly Local” which I liked and thought was pretty different than… Continue reading Thougths on BlurryFace
See this on ThisWeekNews.comBy DEBBIE GILLUMSunday May 31, 2015 2:15 PMJohnstown Village officials said they have seen a recent increase in nonpayment of water service bills which are costly to the village.They also said they believe the service shutoffs are preventable.Village Service Director Jack Liggett said three village employees were required to shut off water services for… Continue reading Village officials says water shutoffs expensive, preventable
From KohlsDressing professionally is tough. In high school and college, I defaulted to jeans, some cutesy Disney sweater, and moccasins. That uniform wouldn't fly in an office setting (unless I worked at Disney...) So, I've been learning to dress like a grown up. I've been doing it gradually by combining things I'd usually wear with… Continue reading Dressing Classy at Work
Friday April 24, 2015 6:11 PMJohnstown Village Council on April 21 voted 4-1 to repeal the income-tax credit for most of its residents.Johnstown's tax rate is 1 percent for all residents who live and work in Johnstown. The rate is 0.5 percent for residents who work in and pay taxes to another municipality, according to… Continue reading Johnstown council eliminates tax credit
By DEBBIE GILLUMMonday April 13, 2015 12:26 PMThe Johnstown Village Council on April 1 approved the construction of the Raccoon Creek pedestrian bridge.The bridge would run parallel to U.S. Route 62 over Raccoon Creek, near Whit's Frozen Custard, and would serve as the walkway in a heavy-traffic area. The project would include a bridge and… Continue reading Pedestrian bridge to cross Raccoon Creek along 62
By DEBBIE GILLUMMonday April 13, 2015 12:28 PMJohnstown Village Council on April 21 is expected to decide whether to eliminate the village's income-tax credit for residents who pay income taxes to another municipality.Johnstown's tax rate is 1 percent for all residents who live and work in Johnstown. The rate is 0.5 percent for residents who… Continue reading Johnstown council might vote to abolish income-tax credit
By DEBBIE GILLUMWednesday April 15, 2015 12:44 PMThe Westerville Board of Education unanimously voted to approve four bid packages for summer capital improvement projects at its regular meeting Monday, April 13.Jeff LeRose, the school district's director of facilities, told the board that 16 total bids were received and when the lowest most responsible bids were… Continue reading Board awards bids for summer construction
Wednesday April 15, 2015 12:46 PMThe Westerville North Theatre Department this week is presenting its first children's theater show, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Showtimes are set for 7 p.m. today and Friday, and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16-18.The play is not just the 1938 Disney movie performed on stage, but rather it is a comedic… Continue reading ‘Snow White’ is North’s first children’s play
Read it on ThisWeekNews.com Wednesday April 8, 2015 12:39 PMSenior citizens, church members and even home-schooled students are volunteering their time to help Wilder Elementary School children improve their reading skills.Through the Pioneer Pals program, members of the Westerville Senior Center come to the school on their own, at various times, and help read one-on-one with… Continue reading Volunteers of all ages help young readers at Wilder
Read the story at ThisWeekNews.comWednesday March 25, 2015 12:33 PMThe Chip ChallengeHow would you mail a single potato chip?Westerville sixth-graders grappled with this salty question during their advanced science classes in the fifth annual districtwide Chip Challenge.Student teams designed compact, lightweight containers that could safely ship a single Pringles potato chip to Superintendent John Kellogg… Continue reading Blendon sixth-graders win annual Chip Challenge
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