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
Read it online here at ThisWeekNews.comWednesday March 25, 2015 12:34 PMAt the regular Westerville City School Board meeting, board members approved increasing school lunch prices by 10 cents for the 2015-16 school year.Elementary school lunches this year are $2.50 and will rise to $2.60. Middle and high school lunches will rise from $2.75 to $2.85.Schools… Continue reading School lunch prices will go up a dime this fall
See the online ThisWeek News article by clicking hereWednesday March 25, 2015 12:36 PMNorth Mock Trial Team celebrating their State victoryFor the first time, the Westerville North High School Mock Trial team will be advancing to the national competition in Raleigh, N.C.North's Team Darrow won the Ohio Mock Trial State Championship by defeating Ashland High… Continue reading Mock Trial crown, preps for nationals
Monday March 23, 2015 1:12 PMWater and sewer rates in Johnston might be increased in 2016 to offset a predicted deficit village officials said during a council meeting Tuesday, March 17.To avoid a deficit in the 2016 water and sewer operating budget, the village will need to increase water and sewer rates by at least… Continue reading Water-sewer rate increases necessary, officials say
Wednesday March 11, 2015 11:53 AMWesterville City Schools' renovation and expansion of Pointview Elementary School will take an estimated 18 months to complete and cost $5.5 million, district officials said.The renovation and expansion, carefully designed to create "inspirational learning environments," should be complete for students' return to class for the start of the 2016-17 school… Continue reading Renovated, expanded Pointview to welcome students in fall 2016
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