WESTERVILLE NEWS Wednesday October 7, 2015 8:34 AMFor the third year in a row, the Westerville City School District earned the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.State Auditor Dave Yost stopped by the district office Sept. 22 to present the award, which recognizes the audit for July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014.According to Yost's office, the… Continue reading District three-peats, earns another state audit award
Wednesday October 7, 2015 8:33 AMA summer of hard work has resulted in a new Center for Inspiration multimedia center at Walnut Springs Middle School.Even though school has been in session for a while, district officials still wanted to have a formal dedication. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Sept. 17 for students, staff and school… Continue reading Media center debuts with up-to-date amenities
Wednesday October 7, 2015 1:06 PMEmily McGeorge, a seventh-grader at Heritage Middle School, doesn't need to take any business classes. She's getting firsthand experience.She has been running her own jewelry business and selling her jewelry at Pure Roots, 18 N. State St., for more than a year now.She's occasionally sold her "Em's Gems" at special… Continue reading 7th-grader already an entrepreneur with ‘Em’s Gems’
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
Debbie Wakefield 