Book of MormonIt says a lot about how great a show is when you are willing to travel all the way to Pittsburgh to see the show. I first listened to the soundtrack in the summer of 2014 and laughed out loud in my car to the lyrics. It's a laugh out loud type of… Continue reading Favorite Broadway Musicals
So recently I've been trying my hand at online dating and I wanted to share my tips that I've learned along the way:Me and my boyfriendHave diverse pictures in your profile. Have at least one of these essentials:Close up of your beautiful faceA funny picture of you doing something quirky or sillySporty active shot so… Continue reading Online dating tips
You've probably heard of this app that all the young kids have been talking about called Tinder. It's the ultimate app for judging people based on their appearance. You swipe left or right based on what you see. Then, if both of the people like each other, they can exchange humorous or boring messages to… Continue reading Funny Tinder Bios
By DEBBIE GILLUMThursday July 30, 2015 11:48 AMEven though they rather would be swimming at the pool, elementary and middle school students in Westerville summer school made a lot of academic growth, with the help of dedicated teachers.Scott Ebbrecht, the school district's director of alternative education and assessment, said students in grades K-8 are invited to… Continue reading Administrators: Summer school yields real gains
Enrollment in summer gym class dropped by two-thirds prior to policy taking effect for new school yearBy DEBBIE GILLUMThursday July 30, 2015 11:42 AMBeginning this fall, Westerville high school students participating in a school team or club sport, cheerleading or marching band will no longer need to take gym class.If students participate in at least… Continue reading Impact of PE opt-out already evident for district
In June, I was apartment hunting and I became a pro at calling and looking at apartments.Here are some tips when starting your apartment search: - Know the area you want to live in. If you don't know what area you want, then your search range becomes too gigantic and you get overwhelmed. Figure out the… Continue reading Apartment buying tips
Published in Johnstown Independent by ThisWeek NewsPublished in print on Sunday July 26At the next regular Johnstown village council meeting, Finance Director Dana Steffan will present to council a potential ballot issue about a community choice aggregation policy with the Powell-based company Aspen Energy.Passing it could allow the village to save up to $15,000 and… Continue reading Village Council to hear proposal
Wednesday July 22, 2015 4:32 PMWith three weeks until school starts, Walnut Springs Middle School's new media center, called the Center for Inspiration, is getting close to completion.The contractor, GHM Inc., is working hard to finish up the drywall, painting, sealing, flooring and furnishings.The $374,538 renovations were approved by the school board Feb. 9 and… Continue reading ‘Center for Inspiration’ takes shape
Wednesday July 22, 2015 4:31 PMA Westerville-based camp, Robot Academy, is moving beyond central Ohio to create a global curriculum for students.Since 2007, the camp has helped students ages 4-14 near Westerville Dublin, and Gahanna become familiar with the world of Lego robotics.Now, Michael Vawter of Westerville, head instructor of the camp, is working on… Continue reading Robot Academy to switch on videos
JOHNSTOWN INDEPENDENTSunday July 19, 2015 3:55 PMSee it on ThisWeekNews.comMaria Rogers said since she was 15 years old her dream has been to open a flower shop.June 1, her dream came true when she and co-owner Laney Shull opened The Crafty Garden in Johnstown at 28 S. Main St.Rogers said she's been in the floral industry for more… Continue reading Business blooming for The Crafty Garden
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