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| | Casino funds lower than expected for Groveport Madison Schools
11/14/2012
District could consider levy
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| | School uniform policy put on hold at Groveport Madison
11/14/2012
Officials note dress code and discipline violations are down this year
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| | Groveport Madison and OSFC funding
11/14/2012
District is 64th on list for building monies
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| | Groveport Council approves 2013 city budget
11/14/2012
Budget includes several big projects
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| | MIssion Ensign 2012 at GMHS
11/13/2012
Photos from fund raising event for a Groveport Madison teacher
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| | Unofficial 2012 local election results
11/07/2012
See who won
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| | Canal Winchester Schools hire new superintendent
11/07/2012
James Sotlar to start work on Jan. 1
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| | LEGO Mania returns to Groveport Town Hall
11/07/2012
Popular exhibit by Central Ohio LEGO Train Club on display until Dec. 31
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| | CW Human Services gets grants to fight hunger
11/06/2012
Money will go toward food backpack program for kids
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| | Sign restoration brings back memories of Winchester Farm
11/06/2012
Destination: Canal Winchester restores barn-shaped sign along U.S. 33
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| | Groveport will mark Veterans Day with two ceremonies on Nov. 11
11/05/2012
Groveport named a Purple Heart City
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| | CW's Adopt A Family program gears up for the holidays
11/05/2012
Program coordinated by Canal Winchester Human Services
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| | Groveport trick-or-treat to be held as scheduled on Oct. 31
10/31/2012
Event not cancelled
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| | Beware of tree removal scam artists
10/31/2012
They tend to appear after storms and high winds have hit
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| | Making a difference
10/31/2012
Volunteers help others
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| | Blacklick Creek being restored to its natural channel
10/30/2012
Work being done along Blacklick Trail bike path just north of U.S. Route 33
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| | Letters to the editor
10/30/2012
Readers speak out
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| | CW's Toberen has grand champion ewe at county fair
10/30/2012
Photo of Toberen and her ewe
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| | Mission Ensign at Groveport Madison High School
10/30/2012
Fund raiser for ill teacher to be held Nov. 10
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| | Madison Township's "Santa Parade"
10/30/2012
Township invites residents to join parade with a float
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| | CW High School gym could get new bleachers
10/24/2012
Existing bleachers need replaced, according to school officials
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| | New book looks at Coach Locke and the CW Indians of '75
10/24/2012
Book profiles Coach Mike Locke, the football season of 1975 and the community
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| | Groveport's "Tin Man" water tower will eventually be demolished
10/24/2012
City officials note the aging water tower is too costly to repair
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township - UPDATED 10-31
10/23/2012
News, activities and events
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| | Around Canal Winchester - UPDATED 10-31
10/23/2012
Activities and events
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| | CW JV girls soccer team goes undefeated
10/23/2012
Photo of the team
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| | Madison Township ballot issues include city voters
10/18/2012
All township voters to decide on utility aggregate issues
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| | Youths seen throwing rocks from overpass in Canal Winchester
10/17/2012
Police to step up patrols in area
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| | Canal Winchester's 2012 homecoming court
10/17/2012
Photo of the homecoming court
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| | CW's Hanners Park getting an upgrade
10/17/2012
Project should be completed by year's end
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| | Groveport Madison Schools' finances looking grim
10/16/2012
District could consider levy for May 2013 ballot
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| | Groveport Madison monitoring student dress code violations
10/16/2012
District could still consider instituting school uniforms
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| | Senior development planned for Groveport
10/16/2012
Would be located along Hendron Road
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| | Apple Butter Day 2012
10/15/2012
Photos from the event
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| | Madison Twp. sets public meetings on utility ballot issues
10/12/2012
Meeting date changed from Oct. 23 to Oct. 22
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| | Big projects highlight Groveport's 2013 city budget
10/10/2012
City Council will review the proposed budget
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED Oct. 9
10/09/2012
Readers speak out.
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| | Hilbert nominated for author of the year
10/09/2012
Christian Book Awards
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| | Canal Winchester's Osborn to retire
10/08/2012
City's finance director to step down in December
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| | Stirring apple butter
10/08/2012
Volunteers prepare for Groveport's Apple Butter Day
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| | "History Comes Alive" in Groveport
10/03/2012
Historical characters portrayed in tour of the Groveport Cemetery
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| | Trick-or-treat times for 2012
10/02/2012
Beggar's Night times and other Halloween activities in Canal Winchester, Groveport and Madison Twp.
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| | 2012 Rickenbacker Car Rally
10/02/2012
Held at Motts Miitary Museum in Groveport
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
10/02/2012
Activities and events
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| | Around Canal Winchester
10/02/2012
Activities and events
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| | Courage, Conquer and Cure
10/01/2012
5K race in Canal Winchester raises money to fight breast cancer
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| | Groveport Madison 2012 homecoming court
10/01/2012
Photo of the students
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| | Madison Township firefighter remembered
09/26/2012
Ron Thomas honored at national memorial
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| | OSU band is all in the family
09/26/2012
Father and son are both Buckeyes
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| | Constitution Week
09/26/2012
CW Historical Society and city of Canal Winchester issues proclamations
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| | Groveport ready for Apple Butter Day
09/25/2012
Event will be held Oct. 13
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| | CW's Ghost Tour brings history alive
09/25/2012
Event will be held Oct. 5 and 6
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| | Madison Twp. Fire Dept. celebrates 70 years of service
09/25/2012
Open house set for Oct. 7
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| | 2012 Groveport Hometown Car Show
09/24/2012
Photos from the event
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| | Madison Twp. honored for supporting military
09/20/2012
Also: township election issues
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| | CW Schools' superintendent search forums
09/20/2012
Forums on Sept. 26
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| | CW Schools' financial information more available
09/19/2012
Information can be found on district's website
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| | Groveport Madison pay-to-participate fees questioned
09/19/2012
Also, delinquent property taxes on the rise in the district
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township - UPDATED Sept. 18
09/18/2012
Activities and events
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| | Leaky waterline in CW could impact Ashbrook Village
09/18/2012
Leaky pipe is between bridges on Washington Street
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| | Cruisers are members of OSU marching band
09/18/2012
Four Groveport Madison grads are Buckeyes
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| | Groveport Madison establishes an athletic hall of fame
09/11/2012
Sixteen will be inducted in Sept. 21 ceremony
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| | Groveport Council leaves rainy day fund alone
09/11/2012
Council rejects ordinance to broaden access to fund
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| | Around Canal Winchester
09/11/2012
Activities and events
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| | Groveport Hometown Car Show expands
09/10/2012
Additional events offered this year
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| | Apple Butter Day quilt unveiled
09/10/2012
Plus news on other Groveport Heritage Society activities and events
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| | Asbury Elementary's garden is bountiful
09/10/2012
Produce donated to local food pantry
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| | Skunks a nuisance in Canal Winchester
09/05/2012
The critters like living in urban areas
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| | Plant's roots intertwined with Ippoliti family
09/05/2012
Nearly 100-tear-old orchid cactus passed down through generations
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| | Damaged fire truck serves as historic symbol
09/04/2012
Motts Military Museum obtains fire truck damaged during Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack
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| | CW Labor Day 2012 - photos
09/04/2012
Photos from the festival
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| | A new era for Canal Winchester tennis
08/29/2012
Team has new courts; winning attitude
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| | Groveport looks to upgrade roads in industrial park
08/29/2012
Spiegel Drive and Port Road reconstruction project
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| | Groveport City Council approves water rate increase
08/28/2012
Council vote was 4-2 for the increase
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| | Roundabout planned for Gender and Lithopolis roads intersection
08/28/2012
Traffic light would be removed
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| | Groveport Food Pantry seeking donations
08/28/2012
Food needed to meet demand
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| | They got the beat
08/27/2012
Groveport Madison drum-a-thon
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| | GM WINS program
08/27/2012
Workshops for those who care for a child
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| | Groveport lifeguards win state title again
08/23/2012
Plus, another Groveport lifeguard team takes 2nd place
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| | Groveport Council revisits idea for creating police museum
08/22/2012
Could be located on Cherry Street
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| | CW Schools in good financial shape
08/21/2012
Also, drug testing increased; gym bleachers need replaced
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| | Groveport reviews water rate hike and water plant financing
08/21/2012
Council to vote on water rate increase Aug. 27
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED Aug. 21
08/20/2012
Readers speak out
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| | Mosquito spraying in Madison Township
08/20/2012
West Nile virus detected in area
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
08/20/2012
Activities and events
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| | Around Canal Winchester
08/20/2012
Activities and events
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| | CW's 2012 Labor Day Festival will be packed with fun
08/14/2012
World War II veterans will be grand marshals of parade
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| | Behind the scenes at CW's Labor Day Festival
08/14/2012
Months of work go into putting festival together
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| | Groveport City Council will review water rate increase options
08/14/2012
Council will discuss issue on Aug. 20
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| | Ker-splash!
08/13/2012
Dunk tank draws a crowd at Groveport KidsFest
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| | Storm knocks tree across U.S. 33
08/09/2012
Truck driver, public works employees clear the road
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| | Voters approve Groveport Madison Schools' levy
08/08/2012
Levy passes by 71 to 29 percent
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| | Running for the future - CWHS alumni help scholars
08/07/2012
Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk raises money for scholarships
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| | GMHS Cruiser athletics to be broadcast live
08/07/2012
Football, basketball and softball games on Groveport Sports Network
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| | CW's Blues & Ribfest 2012 - photos
08/06/2012
Photos from the event
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| | Touch-a-Truck 2012 - photos
08/06/2012
Photos from the event
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| | Groveport Madison levy vote nears
07/31/2012
Groveport City Council endorses levy
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| | Canal Winchester's community center is full of life
07/31/2012
Frances Steube Community Center home to a variety of activities
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| | CW Rotary Club plants garden to help food pantry
07/31/2012
Garden now being harvested
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| | Area youths excel at 2012 Franklin County Fair
07/30/2012
Many honors earned
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| | Storm clean-up efforts in Madison Township
07/30/2012
Letter from the Madison Township trustees
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| | Groveport and police reach agreement
07/26/2012
Collective bargaining agreement approved
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| | And the band played on
07/26/2012
Marching Cruisers give performance at end of band camp
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| | Groveport looks to upgrade its infrastructure
07/24/2012
Five year capital plan lays out potential projects
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| | West Nile virus detected in Madison Township
07/24/2012
County to spray for mosquitoes in affected areas
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| | Groveport Council approves sale of downtown property
07/24/2012
Small lot on south side of Main Street
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| | Ammonia leak in Groveport
07/24/2012
No one injured
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| | Groveport explores rates and financing for new water plant
07/17/2012
Construction of plant could begin by late 2013
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| | Behind the scenes at CW's Blues & Ribfest
07/17/2012
Planning the festival is a big job
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| | GM Schools ready in case Aug. 7 levy is rejected
07/16/2012
School board will file to place identical levy on November ballot if necessary
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| | Canal Winchester Blues & Ribfest 2012
07/16/2012
To be held Aug. 3-4
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| | Groveport's Kasey Petty excels in golf tourney
07/16/2012
Finishes second in county event
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| | Cruiser gridders getting ready
07/16/2012
Off season conditioning workouts underway
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| | CW Schools' superintendent to retire
07/12/2012
Miller-Smith to step down in December
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| | CW school board plans to increase student athlete drug testing
07/12/2012
Tests could also include students with parking permits
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| | Beware of unauthorized fundraising activities
07/12/2012
Groveport Madison fundraising activities must be authorized by superintendent
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
07/12/2012
Activities and events
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| | Around Canal Winchester
07/12/2012
Activities and events
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| | Rash of car crimes in Groveport
07/10/2012
More than a dozen cars broken into
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| | CW football team tries yoga
07/10/2012
Pre-season conditioning
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED July 16
07/09/2012
Readers speak out
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| | Groveport implements storm water utility fee
07/09/2012
Charge appeared on most recent water bills
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| | Groveport's 2012 Fourth of July parade
07/05/2012
Photos from the parade
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| | Groveport cancels some of its Fourth of July activities
07/03/2012
Event scaled back in aftermath of severe storms
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| | Tree and debris removal in Canal Winchester
07/03/2012
Storm clean-up efforts
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| | Canal Winchester responds to storm damage
07/03/2012
Two severe storms ripped through the area
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| | World War II veterans hold their last reunion
07/02/2012
CW's Richard Hummel a member of the unit
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| | Groveport uses grant to attract business
07/02/2012
Stella & Dot LLC to set up distribution center
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| | Groveport Farmers' Market returns
07/02/2012
Located in Groveport Park
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| | A place to cool off
07/02/2012
Madison Township Community Center open
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| | Canal Winchester's Music and Art in the Park
07/02/2012
Music, art and a cruise-in
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| | In good voice
07/02/2012
Groveport summer concert series
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| | Groveport opts to build new water plant
06/26/2012
Council rejects Columbus water option
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| | Gray is grand marshal of Groveport parade
06/26/2012
Decorated World War II veteran
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| | Many fireworks are dangerous and illegal
06/26/2012
Police and fire chiefs offer safety tips
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| | FOP questions Madison Twp. community patrol
06/25/2012
Issues concern safety and funding
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| | Groveport Council to decide water issue on June 25
06/19/2012
Choice between keeping Groveport water or going to Columbus for water services
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| | Anti-bullying efforts successful in CW
06/19/2012
CW Middle School program works
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| | Groveport girl earns highest Girl Scout award
06/19/2012
Anne Dillman honored
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| | Building hope
06/19/2012
Madison Christian volunteers build home for Habitat for Humanity
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| | Groveport Madison steps up disciplinary efforts
06/18/2012
Dress code and other rules targeted at high school
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| | Groveport Madison levy campaign reaches out to community
06/18/2012
Voter registration a focus
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| | Groveport's 2012 Fourth of July celebration
06/13/2012
Parades, music, fireworks and more
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| | C. E. Hilbert to sign copies of her new novel
06/13/2012
Book signing to be held at Groveport Town Hall
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| | Groveport gets property tax windfall from county
06/12/2012
Money will be used to repair municipal building
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| | Pack 71 cleans up trail
06/12/2012
Scouts pick up trash at Three Creeks
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| | Groveport's Cops & Kids Day 2012
06/11/2012
Photos from the event
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| | Groveport Nature Fair 2012
06/11/2012
Photos from the event
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| | Safety Town
06/11/2012
Program at Groveport Presbyterian Church teaches kids safety lessons
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| | Gardens and history part of Groveport tour
06/05/2012
Historic Rarey house featured in Groveport Home and Garden Tour
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| | Groveport Council considers two water options
06/05/2012
Also, alternate estimated rates presented
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| | Historic Canal Winchester fire truck to be restored
06/05/2012
1942 truck was part of CW Volunteer Fire Department
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| | Madison Christian's Souzis a top runner
06/04/2012
Competed at state meet
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| | Summer tunes
06/04/2012
Groveport Summer Concert series
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| | Canal Winchester tennis courts now open
06/04/2012
Tennis anyone?
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| | CW Schools cap pay-to-participate fees
05/31/2012
Limit set per student
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| | "What's up 'duck' ?
05/30/2012
Mallards moved from Groveport pool to nearby pond
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| | Asbury Elementary students dig gardening
05/30/2012
Community garden created on school grounds
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| | Memorial Day 2012 in Groveport
05/29/2012
Photos
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| | Madison Christian team earns academic award
05/29/2012
Varsity girls basketball team honored
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| | First pitch
05/29/2012
Justin Cox throws out first pitch at Columbus Clippers' game
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| | Helping soldiers
05/29/2012
Groveport Elementary PTO and students help out
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| | Groveport water debate begins
05/22/2012
Council considers Groveport or Columbus water service
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| | Blockwatch, community policing or both?
05/22/2012
Keeping an eye on crime in Madison Township
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| | CW Farmers' Market set for another season
05/22/2012
To be held in downtown Canal Winchester
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| | Fitness in the park
05/21/2012
Event lead by Fitness Firm raises $1,000 for CW Food Pantry
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| | Having a royal time
05/21/2012
Princess Tea Party at Groveport Town Hall
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| | McKenzie retiring
05/21/2012
Reception held for Groveport Madison superintendent
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| | New development plan for Groveport's downtown
05/16/2012
Officials want to fill two vacant lots
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township - UPDATED June 6
05/16/2012
Activities and events
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| | Around Canal Winchester - UPDATED June 6
05/16/2012
Activities and events
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| | Groveport Madison increases pay-to-participate fees
05/14/2012
Extracurricular fees rise for high school, junior high and middle schools
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| | Cruiser boys tennis doubles team advances
05/14/2012
Headed for district tournament
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| | Groveport Madison levy campaign underway
05/14/2012
Two parents are co-chairs
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| | Making beautiful music
05/14/2012
CWHS Steel Drum Band performs at Art Stroll
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| | Keep Groveport Beautiful Day
05/14/2012
Volunteers plant flowers
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| | Moberly on a roll
05/14/2012
Signs letter of intent to bowl in college
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| | Madison Township police celebrate 40th anniversary
05/09/2012
Department recalls its history
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| | Financing Canal Winchester history
05/09/2012
How the historical society remains viable
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| | Groveport adjusts budget to fulfill tax incentive agreements
05/09/2012
Plus other Groveport news
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| | Mr. Y's class takes a trip
05/09/2012
A guest column by a Groveport Elementary teacher and his students
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| | Cruisers win Spirit Sprint 5K
05/08/2012
Volunteer effort earns about $7,000 for athletic department
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| | Crabtree excels at gymnastics meet
05/08/2012
Groveport Madison Middle School South student
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| | Jodi Wildermuth on farming, education and world travel
05/07/2012
Scholar and agricuture advocate
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| | Special Arbor Day ceremony in Groveport
05/03/2012
Tree planted in memory of students
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| | Groveport Madison class of 1962 honored
05/01/2012
119th alumni banquet
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| | Madison Christian School artists excel
05/01/2012
Several earn superior awards
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| | Two Cruisers sign athletic letters of intent for college
05/01/2012
Kasey Petty and Gavin Tatum
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| | Arbor Day in Canal Winchester
05/01/2012
Tree planting on May 4
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| | Groveport stormwater utility meetings
05/01/2012
Learn how the stormwater utility fee will affect you
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| | Groveport Home and Garden Tour
05/01/2012
To be held June 24
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| | Four arrested in connection with home invasion and shooting
04/25/2012
Madison Township police make arrests
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| | Groveport Farmers Market looking for a sponsor
04/25/2012
Previous sponsor drops out
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| | Groveport reviews water rates and water plant options
04/24/2012
Water rates for one option lower than others
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| | Old lumberyard woven into heritage of Canal Winchester
04/24/2012
Site rich in history and future possibilities
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township - UPDATED May 1
04/24/2012
Events and activities
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| | Around Canal Winchester - UPDATED May 2
04/24/2012
Activities and events
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| | Groveport Madison places "no new taxes" levy on ballot
04/23/2012
Special election is Aug. 7
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| | Madison Twp. considering creating community watch patrol
04/19/2012
Citizen volunteers would help police
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| | Cruiser track team in action
04/18/2012
Photos of recent track meet
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| | Metro Parks gets grant to enhance Blacklick Creek habitat
04/18/2012
Funds from Ohio EPA
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| | CW Schools reviewing pay to participate fees
04/18/2012
Board could make a decision on May 21
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| | Offer made to buy small, city owned lot in downtown Groveport
04/17/2012
Offer made by Groveport-Canal Animal Hospital owners
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| | Repairs planned for Groveport Municipal Building
04/17/2012
Work could begin this summer
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| | CW questions proposal to shift local tax collections to state
04/17/2012
Could have an adverse impact on the city
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED April 18
04/16/2012
Readers speak out
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| | Arrests made in Madison Township shooting
04/16/2012
Two suspects being held in county jail.
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| | Art Stroll in Canal Winchester
04/16/2012
Art, music and more in downtown Canal Winchester.
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| | Museum has a wonderful collection of dolls and toys
04/11/2012
It's a hidden treasure in Canal Winchester.
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| | Groveport approves new city job classifications and salaries
04/10/2012
Some city jobs get increase in pay range
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| | New martin house at Wagnalls Memorial
04/10/2012
New birdhouse a volunteer effort
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| | CW and Groveport Madison are due money under Win-Win agreement
04/09/2012
Hundreds of thousands of dollars owed to the two school districts
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| | Fighting Fish getting ready for new swim season
04/09/2012
Team also has a new coach
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| | Proposed downtown Canal Winchester development hits a snag
04/03/2012
Development of former Davis Paint site put on hold
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| | Groveport Madison senior is top student in county
04/03/2012
Wins Franklin B. Walter award
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| | Cub Scouts work to reduce trash
04/03/2012
Pack 71 does cleans up
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| | NFL player visits Groveport Madison
04/03/2012
GM graduate is a New York Jet
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| | Canal Winchester's Music and Art in the Park
04/02/2012
Free summer concert series begins May 18
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| | National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
04/02/2012
Dispose of your unwanted and unused prescription drugs on April 28
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| | Around Canal Winchester
04/02/2012
Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
04/02/2012
Activities and events
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| | Motts Military Museum gets 9-11 artifacts
03/29/2012
Will become second largest collection of 9-11 artifacts in the country
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| | 9-11 artifacts arrive at Motts Military Museum (photos)
03/29/2012
Museum will be home to second largest collection of 9-11 artifacts
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| | Groveport considers adopting plan to stop job poaching
03/28/2012
Economic development cooperation sought among area communities
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| | A formal approach to managing Apple Butter Day-UPDATED March 27
03/27/2012
Committee to oversee the Groveport festival
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| | CW artists create mural depicting Columbus' history
03/27/2012
Mural on display at COSI
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| | CW Easter egg hunt moves to Stradley Park
03/27/2012
800 Easter eggs being prepared
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| | Groveport Madison considering 11 levy options
03/26/2012
School board plans to choose levy option on April 19
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| | CW girls track team ready to go
03/26/2012
Photos of team practicing for the upcoming season
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| | Groveport police officers honored
03/26/2012
Gilbert is officer of the year.
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| | State wants to change how schools are rated
03/22/2012
CW schools superintendent said the "bar is being raised."
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| | Summer lunch program being readied for Groveport Madison area
03/22/2012
Program hopes to serve 6,000 kids this summer
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| | Madison Twp. firefighter Ron Thomas to be honored
03/22/2012
The late firefighter to be inducted into IAAF memorial
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| | A series of burglaries in Groveport
03/21/2012
Suspects kick in doors to gain entry.
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| | CW creates new administrative job, eliminates another
03/21/2012
Also, old town zoning changes on hold
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| | Statewide tornado drill on March 28
03/19/2012
March 25-31 is Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week
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| | Canal Winchester's offer to provide water to Groveport rejected
03/13/2012
Groveport officials continue to review other options
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| | Around Canal Winchester - UPDATED March 19
03/13/2012
Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Twp. - UPDATED March 20
03/13/2012
Activities and events
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| | Groveport Madison considers levy options
03/12/2012
School board plans to place levy on August ballot
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| | Madison Twp. fire chief takes permanent leave
03/12/2012
He will retire as of Nov. 30
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| | Play ball!
03/12/2012
Photos of the Cruiser softball team preparing for the season
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| | GM LeaderSpark students give back to community
03/08/2012
Students planning community projects
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| | Auto museum proposed for downtown CW
03/07/2012
Building could also house barber museum
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| | Groveport works to drain flooded fields
03/06/2012
Pump and pipes to drain fields along Old Hamilton Road
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| | Hollingsheads to be inducted into Groveport Hall of Honor
03/06/2012
Ceremony on March 24
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| | Community gardens in Canal Winchester and Groveport
03/06/2012
Find out how you can participate
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| | Groveport Madison Art Show spotlights students' creativity
03/06/2012
Art show runs through March 27 at Groveport Town Hall
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| | Radio days
02/29/2012
Canal Winchester's Mike Ippoliti recalls his days behind the microphone
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| | Groveport Road/Alum Creek Drive intersection project underway
02/29/2012
Will feature two roundabouts and flyover bridge
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| | Leading by example at Winchester Trail
02/29/2012
The Success Program
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| | A evening with Mr. Lincoln
02/29/2012
The 16th president visits Groveport
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| | Groveport adjusts city budget - UPDATED Feb. 28
02/28/2012
Budget now provides more information; also, capital purchases considered
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| | Groveport could reorganize finance department - UPDATED Feb. 28
02/28/2012
Green named finance director; also: new city job classifications/pay ranges considered
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| | Groveport Council weighs city's water options - UPDATED Feb. 28
02/28/2012
Three choices regarding future of city's water plant and water supply
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| | Soldier's World War I journal found and published
02/28/2012
Canal Winchester's Bruce Jarvis puts together "Hell's Observer"
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| | Small vacant lot in downtown Groveport eyed for development
02/21/2012
Less than an acre lot is located on south side of Main Street
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| | CW seeks to preserve areas and allow compatible development
02/21/2012
Old Town to have own zoning area
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| | CW and Groveport combine Relay for Life events
02/15/2012
It will be held June 8-9 in Canal Winchester
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| | CW High School principal leaves
02/15/2012
Takes job as superintendent at Bloom-Carroll
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| | Management of Apple Butter Day to be formalized
02/14/2012
Planning/organizing committee to be created
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| | Groveport Madison makes big budget cuts
02/13/2012
$3.6 million for 2012-13; $4.5 million for 2013-14
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| | GM school board rejects school uniform policy
02/13/2012
Will revisit the issue in February 2013
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| | Cruiser mascot rider in regional finals
02/08/2012
Groveport's Lacey Gray in equestrian competition
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| | Economy hits Groveport Madison residents hard
02/07/2012
Poverty and homelessness on the rise in the school district
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| | Canal Winchester/Groveport Relay for Life Kick-off Rally
02/07/2012
On Feb. 21 at Shade on the Canal
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| | Groveport Madison to decide on budget cuts
02/06/2012
Board vote set for Feb. 9; citizens speak out at forum
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| | GMHS Mock trial team performs well
02/06/2012
Students learn about legal system
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| | GMHS' Bobo signs to play football
02/06/2012
Will play for Notre Dame of Ohio
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| | Groveport Cub Scout saves the day
02/01/2012
Puts out fire in home
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| | Dancing day
01/30/2012
Madison Elementary students don animal masks for dance
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| | Bishoff and Miller square off in Democratic primary
01/30/2012
Primary election is March 6
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| | Barber Museum a cut above
01/30/2012
Museum in Canal Winchester is unique
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| | New video captures spirit of Canal Winchester
01/30/2012
Video promotes CW
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| | Hot wheels for K-9
01/30/2012
Madison Township police get 2012 Chevy Tahoe
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| | Groveport wants to jump start downtown project - UPDATED
01/25/2012
Development at Front and Main streets
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| | Canal Winchester's downtown continues to thrive
01/24/2012
Historic city core maintains business strength
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| | Remembering the 1979 flood
01/24/2012
Water poured into Blacklick Estates
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| | Bixby Road/U.S. 33 interchange put on hold
01/24/2012
Project delayed until 2036
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| | Schacht elected
01/24/2012
President of Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association
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| | Groveport Madison to establish athletic hall of fame
01/18/2012
First inductions planned for this fall
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| | Motorcycle firm wheels into CW
01/18/2012
CW Council upholds zoning decision
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| | New fees coming for Groveport water and sewer customers
01/18/2012
Fees should appear on bills in July
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED Jan. 18
01/17/2012
Readers speak out
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| | GM students voice opposition to school uniforms - UPDATED
01/16/2012
School board could make decision by Feb. 9
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| | Woman robbed and beaten in Groveport - UPDATED Jan. 16
01/16/2012
Suspect identified
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| | A Pioneer Winter's Eve
01/16/2012
Photos from the event
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| | CW school board reorganizes for the coming year
01/12/2012
Two new members sworn in
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| | GM Schools to hold public forums on budget cuts - DATE CHANGE
01/12/2012
Cuts proposed for 2012-13 school year
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| | Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs to meet
01/12/2012
Homelessness figures to be discussed as well as plans for 2012
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| | Groveport Council discussion on water plant postponed
01/11/2012
Discussion could take place Feb. 21
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| | Furry invaders in Groveport Municipal building attic
01/11/2012
Raccoons and building structural problems need addressed
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| | State Route 317 to be repaved
01/11/2012
Work could begin in spring of 2013
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| | Midterm exams at GMHS
01/11/2012
Jan. 19-20
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| | CW Food Pantry opens in new location
01/09/2012
Doors open Jan. 11
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| | Helping JT fight crime
01/09/2012
Donation made to help Madison Township K-9
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| | What's the buzz?
01/09/2012
Learn beekeeping
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| | Complaint about Madison Twp. fire enforcement standards
01/04/2012
Township trustees to investigate
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| | CW Food Pantry move nearly complete
01/04/2012
Should open in new location by Jan. 11
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| | History of Madison Township exhibit
01/03/2012
At Groveport Town Hall through Jan. 30
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| | Providing for the holidays
01/03/2012
Police and Block Watch help families
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED Dec.28
12/28/2011
Readers speak out
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| | Drumming up holiday cheer
12/28/2011
GMHS percussion group performs
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| | Sweepin' Santa
12/27/2011
Santa Claus helps out at CW's stadium
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| | At the Southeast Library
12/27/2011
Programs and events at the Columbus Southeast Branch Library
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| | Blacklick Estates water plant meeting
12/27/2011
Meeting is Jan. 5 at 6 p.m.
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| | Madison Township road crew ready for winter
12/22/2011
Plus winter driving tips
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| | Canal Winchester gets state funding for Tanktown project
12/22/2011
Project to begin in 2013
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| | How much did local candidates spend on their campaigns?
12/21/2011
Amounts ranged from zero to thousands of dollars.
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| | Canal Winchester develops storm water management plan
12/21/2011
Do you know what goes down the storm drain?
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| | Groveport names new city administrator
12/20/2011
Marsha Hall begins work Jan. 3
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| | Groveport Madison gets big check from city of Groveport
12/20/2011
Plus other Groveport news
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| | Mock emergency drill at Groveport Madison High School
12/20/2011
Police and fire departments to participate
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| | Groveport Madison considering school uniforms
12/13/2011
Also: student representative to school board program proposed
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| | City of Groveport's income tax revenues down for 2011
12/13/2011
Poor economy a factor, but city's business wage base holds future promise
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| | Former Grange Hall in Canal Winchester restored
12/13/2011
It's now a home for the arts
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| | Cruiser bowler has 300 game
12/13/2011
Second of his career
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| | Groveport Madison names new superintendent
12/12/2011
He will replace Superintendent Scott McKenzie next summer
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| | GMJH students help out
12/12/2011
Gather food and toys for Adopt A Family
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| | Soldier dad happily surprises his kids
12/08/2011
Stops by their school after returning home from serving in Afghanistan
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| | City of Groveport's finances reviewed
12/07/2011
Accountants find no irregularities; full audit set for 2012
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| | Gymnasts win state title
12/07/2011
Level 6 girls team
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| | Gender Road project set for 2012
12/06/2011
Also, details of Canal Winchester's contract with county sheriff for police services
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| | CW's Christmas in the Village 2011
12/05/2011
Photos from the event
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| | Santa Claus came to town
12/05/2011
Jolly old elf lights Groveport's Christmas tree
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| | Council approves city of Groveport's 2012 budget
11/30/2011
One council member votes against it
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| | Recount confirms Groveport mayor's re-election
11/30/2011
Westcamp wins by 12 votes
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| | Robbery in Groveport
11/29/2011
Robbers spoil couple's holiday shopping trip
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| | Groveport continues search for finance director & administrator
11/29/2011
Also: city council conforms to MORPC guidelines for trick-or-treat
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| | Canal Winchester home rich in history
11/28/2011
Stately brick Italian-style house is perched at the west end of Columbus Street.
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| | Running to help
11/28/2011
CW's Thanksgiving 5K run
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| | An eye for pie
11/28/2011
Groveport Elementary students rewarded with pie toss
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| | Canal Winchester royalty
11/28/2011
Labor Day Festival queen and court
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| | Board of elections certifies Groveport mayor's re-election
11/23/2011
Challenger might pursue a recount
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| | CW City Council turns down mulch operation
11/22/2011
Business would've been at former Wendy's site
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| | Who's in charge of Apple Butter Day?
11/22/2011
Also: mural proposed for downtown Groveport
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| | Groveport Madison considering levy for June ballot
11/21/2011
School board also will review list of potential cuts
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| | Groveport Madison makes plans for facility improvements
11/21/2011
Air conditioning for all schools on the list of improvements
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| | GM school board opposes expanded school voucher program
11/21/2011
Board votes 4-1 to oppose the state's House Bill 136
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| | Santa set to visit Madison Township
11/17/2011
Also: K-9 patrol update
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| | Trick-or-treat crowds swamped Groveport
11/15/2011
Also: downtown mural proposed; politics at Apple Butter Day
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| | Groveport city administrator retires
11/15/2011
Last day is Dec. 31
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| | Learn about the history of Groveport Town Hall
11/15/2011
Open house on Nov. 29
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| | Groveport Madison's Prince headed to Ashland
11/15/2011
Letter of intent signed to play softball
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| | Mission Ensign
11/14/2011
Walk-a-thon raises funds to help ailing Groveport Madison teacher
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| | Veterans Day 2011 in Groveport
11/14/2011
Ceremony at Veterans Park
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| | Fitness program helps St. Jude's Hospital
11/14/2011
At the Groveport Recreation Center indoor pool
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| | Veterans reunite with their old helicopter
11/10/2011
A piece of Vietnam War history lands at Motts Military Museum
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| | 2011 Local unofficial election results
11/09/2011
See who won and who lost
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| | Groveport Madison school levy fails
11/09/2011
Voters defeat levy by 60 to 40 percent margin
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| | Canal Winchester school levy is approved
11/09/2011
Wins by a narrow margin
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| | Local election summary
11/09/2011
Mix of incumbents and challengers win; possible recount in Groveport mayor's race
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| | CW City Council meetings go high tech
11/08/2011
New video monitors and audio system installed
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| | Holiday events at Wagnalls Memorial
11/08/2011
Theatre production of "A Christmas Story" and the annual open house
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| | CW's Scott is off and running - UPDATED Nov. 7
11/07/2011
She finishes in the top 10 at the state cross country meet
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| | CW's "Christmas in the Village"
11/07/2011
Annual downtown holiday event will be held Dec. 2 & 3
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| | Holiday events in Groveport
11/07/2011
Visit from Santa, tree lighting and more
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| | CW's Breakfast with Santa
11/07/2011
Event is on Dec. 10
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED Nov. 2
11/02/2011
Readers speak out
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| | "The Brick Lady" stands tall
11/02/2011
Historic warehouse a remnant of area's agricultural and railroad past
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| | Salute to veterans
11/02/2011
Veterans Day ceremony in Groveport
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| | Marching Cruisers earn superior rating
11/02/2011
It's the 18th time in the past 20 years superior rating earned
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| | CW's Adopt A Family program looking for givers
10/31/2011
Last year the program helped 90 families
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| | Voters to decide on Groveport Madison school levy
10/25/2011
Five year, 14.04 mill levy
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| | Firefighters are in the pink
10/25/2011
Madison Twp. firefighters support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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| | Making a difference
10/25/2011
Volunteers help others
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| | Walk-a-thon will help one of our own
10/24/2011
Guest column by GMHS teacher Kellli DelGuzzo
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| | CW Scout helps food pantry
10/24/2011
Creates food donation drop boxes
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| | Long time firefighter retires
10/20/2011
Jones served Madison Township since 1982
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| | CW Schools make move to save on bus costs
10/20/2011
Contracts with company that services school buses
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| | Vehicle donations create controversy in Groveport
10/19/2011
Verbal confrontation at council meeting
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| | Groveport fails to collect stormwater fees
10/19/2011
Funds could potentially have been bringing $405,032 per year to the city.
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| | Groveport behind in collecting mowing assessments
10/19/2011
The city did not collect $30,647 in mowing maintenance fee assessments from 2010-11.
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| | Groveport finance department reorganizes
10/19/2011
Regroups following finance director's resignation
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| | Destination: Canal Winchester to promote city
10/19/2011
Organization funded by bed tax receipts
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| | Fall Ball for Pets
10/17/2011
Friends for Life Animal Haven's annual costume party for pets
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| | Retiring Old Glory
10/17/2011
Flag retirement ceremony in Groveport
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| | It's a kick!
10/17/2011
Adult kickball league in Groveport
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| | Business Expo and Job Fair
10/17/2011
Oct. 22 at Dayspring Community Church
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| | Football and cheerleading for food
10/17/2011
GYAA to help food pantry
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| | Prescription Drug Take Back Day
10/17/2011
Get rid of old prescription drugs
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| | Congressman Stivers to hold office hours in Groveport - REVISED
10/17/2011
Visit the congressman and tell him your views
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| | Water meeting in Madison Township
10/14/2011
Ohio American Water to give presentation
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| | Bomb threat at Groveport schools - UPDATED
10/12/2011
Student charged
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| | Petty wins top honors at golf sectional
10/12/2011
Cruiser golfer is medalist
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| | Old house dates back to Groveport's early days
10/12/2011
House has been home to families and businesses
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| | City of Groveport finance director resigns
10/12/2011
Resignation effective Oct. 11
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| | "Kiss the Calf"
10/11/2011
CW's Volley for the Cure fundraiser
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| | CWHS' football homecoming
10/11/2011
Photos from the event
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| | CW looks to make people pay for damage to city property
10/11/2011
Council considering reimbursement legislation
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| | CW Schools make plans for cuts
10/11/2011
Reductions would come if levy fails
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| | Apple Butter Day 2011
10/10/2011
Photos from the event
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| | Madison Christian to build church in Zimbabwe
10/10/2011
Project to take place next summer
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| | They were "first" over the bridge
10/04/2011
Trail bridge connects Three Creeks to Pickerington Ponds
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| | It's time for Apple Butter Day
10/04/2011
Groveport's annual festival is Oct. 8
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| | Mountain bike trail to open at Chestnut Ridge
10/04/2011
Trail ready by Oct. 16
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| | Canal Winchester "Meet the Candidates Night"
10/04/2011
Meet the candidates and ask them questions
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| | Getting ready for Apple Butter Day
10/03/2011
Photos of apple butter preparation
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| | Canal Winchester activities and events
10/03/2011
Around Canal Winchester
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| | Groveport and Madison Twp. activities and events
10/03/2011
Around Groveport and Madison Township
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| | Groveport downtown project could break ground next spring
09/27/2011
Developer lining up potential business occupants
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| | Cruiser Powderpuff Flag Football Tournament
09/26/2011
Seniors take title and also beat teachers
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| | CPR training saves lives in Madison Township
09/22/2011
Can you help save a life?
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| | Groveport Madison school board candidates state views
09/21/2011
Five in the running for two seats
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| | Groveport unveils new city sign
09/21/2011
Ceremony marks town's growth from village to city
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| | CW Schools plan for cuts in case levy fails
09/20/2011
Board to make decision on cuts on Oct. 3
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| | Canal Winchester challenges SWACO plan
09/20/2011
CW looks to EPA to put brakes on plan
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| | Groveport Council reviews costs for potential police museum
09/20/2011
The 1,024 square foot former police station is now being used for city storage.
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| | Groveport Hometown Car Show 2011
09/19/2011
Photos from the event
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| | Three candidates seek two seats on Groveport City Council
09/15/2011
Cleary, Hilbert and Hutson running
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| | Teacher travels to Mongolia
09/13/2011
GMHS teacher uses the experience to broaden students' world view
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| | "First Over the Bridge"
09/13/2011
Oct.1 event spotlights opening of Metro Parks' Blacklick Trail bridge over U.S. 33
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| | Groveport Road sewer project to begin
09/13/2011
Project should start in October
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| | Cruiser homecoming
09/13/2011
2011 homecoming queen candidates and court
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| | Groveport Madison makes pledge on how it will use levy funds
09/12/2011
Money targeted for technology, textbooks, facilities, and fees
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| | Four are running for Canal Winchester school board
09/12/2011
Read about the candidates' thoughts on issues
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| | Five seek election to Canal Winchester City Council
09/12/2011
Incumbents face challengers
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| | Remembering 9-11
09/09/2011
Photos from ceremony in Madison Township
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| | Madison Twp. police make marijuana bust
09/07/2011
House on Fullerton Drive full of marijuana plants
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| | Washing the water in CW
09/07/2011
Also: Hoover resigns; Gender Road project set for 2012
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| | Emerald ash borer in Canal Winchester
09/07/2011
Bug invades ash trees
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| | Shirkey wins BMX title
09/07/2011
She's a Groveport Madison Middle School South student
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| | Ohio State thumps Akron
09/07/2011
Photos from the Buckeyes' home opener football game
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| | Sept. 11 remembrance ceremonies
09/06/2011
Events in Canal Winchester and Madison Township
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| | Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival 2011
09/05/2011
Photos from the event
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| | Two vie for Madison Township trustee seat
09/05/2011
Garvin, McDonald on Nov. 8 ballot
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| | Ebert, Bender face off in CW mayor's race
09/05/2011
Election is Nov. 8
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| | Two seek to be mayor of Groveport
09/05/2011
Incumbent and challenger square off
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| | CW Labor Day Festival set for Sept. 3-5
08/30/2011
Festival features music, food, ride, car show, parade, pageant and more
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| | K9 JT assists in arrests
08/30/2011
Madison Twp. police dog sniffs out crimes
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| | CW Schools rated "Excellent with Distinction"
08/29/2011
Rating is two marks higher than last year
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| | Groveport Madison Schools rated "Excellent"
08/29/2011
Rating is improvement from last year
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| | Groveport Madison and teachers reach agreement
08/29/2011
New contract in place
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| | Board of Elections certifies candidates for the Nov. 8 ballot
08/23/2011
Official list, see who is running for local offices
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| | Madison Twp. trustee questions water study and status
08/23/2011
Trustee Victor Paini says history is repeating itself
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| | Blacklick-Madison Area Plan unveiled
08/23/2011
Now it's up for review by township trustees and county
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| | Blacklick Trail bridge over U.S. 33 being installed
08/23/2011
Bridge could open for use some time in September
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| | Groveport Police get ATV for patrol use
08/23/2011
ATV obtained at no cost
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| | Skunks becoming a nuisance in Groveport
08/23/2011
Skunks have decided Groveport is a nice place to live, much to the dismay of some residents.
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| | Trick or treat in Groveport
08/23/2011
To be held Oct. 27
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| | Groveport and Madison Township news
08/23/2011
Car Show, Township police pay, Township street work, Operation Street Smart
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| | Pelotonia in Groveport
08/22/2011
Photos from the cycling tour
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| | Groveport considers creating a police museum
08/16/2011
Artifacts of the history of the Groveport Police may soon have a home of their own.
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| | Tools for Schools
08/16/2011
Canal Winchester Human Services helps provide school supplies
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| | Building demolitions planned in Groveport
08/16/2011
Plus other Groveport news
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| | CW citizens question plans for U.S. 33 and High Street
08/16/2011
Five year plan mentions overpass, city officials say it is not set in stone
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| | Groveport Road sewer project on hold
08/15/2011
Project could start in the fall.
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| | Groveport Madison Schools place levy on ballot
08/10/2011
Board voted 4-1 to place a five year, 14.04 mill levy before the voters.
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| | Girl uses birthday to help food pantry
08/10/2011
Food donations sought instead of birthday presents
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| | Groveport lifeguards win competitions
08/10/2011
One team wins state title
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| | Construction on U.S. 33 near Canal Winchester
08/10/2011
Culvert work
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| | Groveport considers sidewalk options for Wirt and Hendron roads
08/09/2011
Study presents seven options
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| | Crime in Madison Township
08/09/2011
Property thefts are most frequent crime in area
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| | Groveport Council to decide on sewer issue
08/09/2011
The long debated Groveport Road sanitary sewer project
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| | Canal Winchester Blues and Ribfest 2011
08/08/2011
Photos of the event
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| | Touch a Truck 2011
08/08/2011
Photos of the event
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| | Memorial Brick Garden dedicated at Motts Military Museum
08/08/2011
Photos of the event
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| | Groveport Police seek FOP representation in contract talks
08/03/2011
Story updated Aug. 3
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| | Groveport Police act swiftly to save lives this summer
08/03/2011
Their efforts have saved two lives this summer and almost saved a third.
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| | Fixing Groveport's Front Street
08/03/2011
Photos of the ongoing project
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| | CW Schools place levy on ballot
08/03/2011
Three year, 13.38 mill levy
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| | Canal Winchester poised to join Ohio Capital Conference
08/02/2011
Slated to join in 2013-14
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| | CW Food Pantry looking for a new home
08/02/2011
Pantry has operated since 1974
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| | CW names new development director
08/02/2011
Formerly served as Reynoldsburg development director
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| | Local winners at Franklin County Fair
08/01/2011
Groveport Buttoneers 4-H Club
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| | CW Schools poised to place levy on November ballot
07/26/2011
Three year levy eyed
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| | Fins and Feet
07/25/2011
Kids compete in running and swimming
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| | Letters sought for Sept. 11 remembrance
07/25/2011
Letters to be displayed at CW Municipal Building
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| | Part of Walnut Woods Metro Park now open
07/25/2011
Tall Pines Area open
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| | Cruisers win
07/25/2011
GYAA Pony League team takes title
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| | Groveport Madison Schools consider levy options
07/21/2011
Four options being considered
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| | Groveport Madison rethinking how it uses its buildings
07/21/2011
Two plans being considered
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| | Groveport water study on tap
07/21/2011
Future of city water system being studied
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| | CW hesitant about SWACO plan
07/21/2011
Council wants to slow the process down
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| | Groveport's historic Front Street to be repaired
07/21/2011
Part of 100-year-old brick street to get facelift
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| | CW Schools prepare for new school year
07/21/2011
Information for 2011-12
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| | The beautiful music of the violin
07/14/2011
Local musician shares her thoughts about the violin
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| | Madison Township trustees consider street paving contract
07/14/2011
For street reconstruction in Blacklick Estates
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| | Canal Winchester Blues and Ribfest
07/13/2011
Cool blues and hot ribs
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| | Groveport looks to reduce debt on rec center; aquatic center
07/12/2011
Plus other Groveport news
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| | Richardson Road closure
07/11/2011
To be closed for bridge repairs
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| | Area artists exhibit their work
07/11/2011
Patty Sykes of Canal Winchester and Sandra Lang, Walter Weil of Groveport
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| | CW therapists raise money for Race for the Cure
07/11/2011
$850 raised
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| | Groveport Madison registers students for 2011-12
07/11/2011
Registration will be done by appointment only.
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| | OAW seeks water rate hike
07/07/2011
Increase would affect Blacklick Estates in Madison Township
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| | "This is our wall."
07/07/2011
Fighting the work of vandals
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| | Business brings more jobs to Canal Winchester
07/07/2011
TS TECH is on the move and the transition to consolidating operations at their Canal Street facility
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| | Exhibit showcases record album cover art
07/06/2011
Part of the joy in buying vinyl records is the artwork that adorns the album covers.
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| | Groveport's downtown project could soon be a reality
07/06/2011
Builder Don Ignash hopes to start construction of the Groveport Town Center by this fall.
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| | Groveport Independence Day parade photos
07/05/2011
Photos from the 2011 parade
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| | Brutus Buckeye visits Groveport kids' parade
07/05/2011
Rain doesn't dampen spirits
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| | Local cowgirl excels at fair
07/05/2011
Wins barrel racing event
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| | Americana music at Groveport summer concert series
07/05/2011
Next concert is July 17 in Heritage Park.
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| | Groveport restaurant robbed
06/30/2011
First armed robbery of the year in Groveport
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| | Groveport Police may get more money for working at night
06/28/2011
Also: bids are in for Lesleh Avenue and Groveport Road sewer projects
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| | Groveport Council wants more sidewalk options
06/28/2011
Sidewalks proposed for Hendron Road and Wirt Road
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| | Groveport's Independence Day festivities set
06/27/2011
Parade and fireworks on July 2
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| | Groveport Relay for Life 2011
06/27/2011
Photos of the event
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| | Oh "deer!"
06/27/2011
Deer visits Groveport yard
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| | CW school board considers two levy options
06/22/2011
Aiming for the November ballot
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| | Groveport City Council approves funding sidewalk study
06/21/2011
$5,000 study will explore the potential for sidewalks on Wirt Road and Hendron Road
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| | City to build tennis courts at Canal Winchester High School
06/21/2011
City of Canal Winchester set aside $80,000 in its budget for construction of the courts.
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| | Plane crash at Rickenbacker Airport
06/20/2011
Crash happened June 19 as plane was taking off.
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| | Part of Walnut Woods Metro Park to open soon
06/20/2011
Area west of Richardson Road will be first to open
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| | Multi-use trail bridge installation over U.S. 33 delayed
06/20/2011
Waiting on wood from Brazil
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| | Groveport Madison superintendent making plans to step down
06/16/2011
McKenzie makes announcement at board meeting
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| | Water company wants Madison Twp. residents' opinions
06/16/2011
Survey being conducted regarding water softening
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| | Groveport considering building more sidewalks
06/15/2011
Sidewalks potentially for Hendron Road and Wirt Road
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| | Large Civil War encampment on June 25-26
06/15/2011
To be held in Reynoldsburg
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| | City of Groveport's income tax revenue declines
06/14/2011
Down 5.78 percent
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| | Groveport Summer Concert Series
06/14/2011
Music in the air in Heritage Park
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| | Groveport Nature Fair
06/13/2011
Photos from the event
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| | Honored GMHS teacher helps out fellow instructor in need
06/07/2011
Teacher of the year offers her prize to colleague
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| | Strayer steps down as CW development director
06/07/2011
Plus KIDSConnect honors the military in CW
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| | SE Library kicks off its summer reading program with a party
06/06/2011
Photos from the event.
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| | School's Out Beach Party!
06/06/2011
Photos from the event at Groveport's Crooked Alley KidSpace
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| | Groveport policeman saves boy from drowning in creek
06/01/2011
Officer Gary York takes heroic action
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| | It's official: Brobst now administrator; Garvin is trustee
06/01/2011
Changes in Madison Twp. government
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| | Groveport CIC supports new downtown plan
06/01/2011
Proposal to develop northeast corner of Main and Front streets.
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED June 1
06/01/2011
Readers speak out
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| | Groveport's "Safety Town" starts June 6
06/01/2011
Safety awareness program for kids
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| | Groveport Madison summer free lunch program
06/01/2011
To be held at six locations this summer
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| | Canal Winchester youth soccer
06/01/2011
Team tournament photos
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| | Memorial Day in Canal Winchester
05/31/2011
Photos of the ceremony
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| | Memorial Day 2011 in Groveport
05/31/2011
Photos of the parade and ceremony
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| | CW Schools review levy options
05/25/2011
Several scenarios considered
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| | Flooded fields in Groveport
05/25/2011
Standing water along both sides of Old Hamilton Road
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| | A new plan for Groveport's downtown
05/24/2011
Don Ignash presents proposal to Groveport City Council
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| | CW's Fitness in the Park
05/23/2011
Exercising event raises money to fight cancer (see photos of the event)
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| | Relay for Life in Canal Winchester and Groveport
05/23/2011
Dates, times, and locations
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED May 20
05/20/2011
Readers speak out
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| | Brobst resigns as Madison Twp. trustee
05/20/2011
She will be considered for open township administrator job
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| | CW man wants to fix up railroad bridge
05/18/2011
Bridge spans Waterloo Street
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| | Reconstructed Lesleh Avenue to have unique design
05/18/2011
Design of Groveport street will help with stormwater runoff
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| | Another semi-truck almost stuck in Groveport's Blacklick Park
05/18/2011
Second time in recent years that a lost semi-truck ends up in park
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| | Memorial Day ceremonies
05/17/2011
Services in Canal Winchester and Groveport
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| | CW School Board to consider its levy options
05/17/2011
Also, two board members announce they won't run for re-election
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
05/16/2011
Activities, news, and events (updated June 1)
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
05/16/2011
Activities, news, and events (updated June 1)
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| | Groveport Madison Schools could consider levy
05/16/2011
Financial forecast shows improved numbers. Also: new bus contract saves money; school day start/end times.
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| | Cruiser softball team wins tournament opener
05/16/2011
Johnson fires a no hitter
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| | Princess Tea Party
05/16/2011
Photos from event held at Groveport Town Hall
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| | Super Walk
05/16/2011
Event promotes good health
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| | Planting poseys
05/16/2011
Volunteers help plant flowers in Groveport
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| | Cruisers are OCC champions
05/11/2011
Varsity softball team wins OCC Ohio Division
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| | Drug sweep at Groveport Madison High School
05/10/2011
Four students allegedly connected to marijuana found on school grounds
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| | Remembrances of Lincoln
05/10/2011
Presentation on May 31 at Groveport Town Hall
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| | CW illustrator contributes to new book
05/10/2011
A bit of state history flew into Winchester Trail Elementary School on the wings of a peregrine falcon.
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| | Lesleh Avenue reconstruction set to begin
05/10/2011
Residents to get look at final design plans at May 17 public meeting.
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| | "Strike Out Cancer"
05/09/2011
Photos from Groveport Madison Junior High softball tournament
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| | Rainbow graces sky
05/09/2011
Colorful sign of hope
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| | Cruiser band at Disney World
05/09/2011
Performed there during spring break
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| | Voters reject Canal Winchester Schools' levy
05/04/2011
Levy fails by 51 to 49 percent
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| | Madison Township Police levy passes
05/04/2011
Levy wins by 56-44 percent margin
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| | CW Joint Recreation District to undergo changes
05/04/2011
Looks to become a non-profit organization
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| | Letters to the Editor - UPDATED May 3
05/03/2011
Readers speak out
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| | Study indicates Groveport primed for business growth
05/03/2011
Groveport is "well positioned"
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| | Canal Winchester's Music & Art in the Park
05/03/2011
Kicks off May 20
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| | CW says farewell to Coach Mauro
05/02/2011
Mauro to take job at Edgewood High School
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| | Groveport Madison Alumni Banquet
05/02/2011
Classes of 1961 and 1986 to be honored
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| | Madison Twp. K9 unit on duty
05/02/2011
See a photo of J.T., the 110 pound German shepherd
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| | Groveport Police history explored in exhibit
04/27/2011
Artifacts, photos, and more will be on display
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| | Ways sought to solve problems at Groveport Madison High School
04/26/2011
Administrators say 70 percent of their workday is spent on student discipline issues.
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| | Groveport Madison's free summer lunch program expands
04/26/2011
Program adds mobile sites
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| | Madison Twp. police levy on May 3 ballot
04/25/2011
If approved, the levy would provide and maintain motor vehicles, communications, and other equipment, in addition to salaries.
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| | Groveport Madison school board approves OAPSE agreement
04/25/2011
OAPSE represents custodians, food service workers, secretaries, and support staff.
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| | Three Madison Twp. neighborhoods need sewers
04/25/2011
County says these neighborhoods are in the top 10 for lack of sewer
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| | Home invasion in Groveport
04/20/2011
Incident on Shellbark Court
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| | Groveport wants to jump start downtown development
04/19/2011
The land at the northeast corner of Main and Front streets has been fallow for more than seven years awaiting a development to take root there.
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| | Changes in store for Groveport's Farmers' Market
04/19/2011
The Groveport Farmers' Market will have a new name and a new home this summer.
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| | Madison Twp. K9 unit makes heroin bust
04/19/2011
Dog finds narcotics in car
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| | Most cuts will remain even if CW School levy passes
04/19/2011
But about 11 teachers could be restored if the ballot issue is approved.
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| | Youth sports photos
04/18/2011
Baseball and soccer teams excel
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| | Cruisers turn a triple play
04/12/2011
Varsity softball team pulls off play in win over Lakewood
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| | Groveport begins life as a city
04/12/2011
Groveport has begun its transition to city status.
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| | Pounds of pennies from CW to help Japan
04/12/2011
Indian Trail students raise $1,500 in pennies to help in disaster relief
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| | Senate Bill 5 and Groveport Madison Schools
04/06/2011
How will the legislation affect the district?
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| | CW Schools turn down OSFC funding
04/06/2011
School board says not at this time.
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| | Blacklick/Madison Twp. Plan in final phases
04/06/2011
Addresses land use, transportation, site design and other planning issues for next 10 years.
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| | Work progressing on new Walnut Woods Metro Park
04/05/2011
815 acre park is located around Lithopolis and Richardson roads
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| | Demise of off road bike trail frustrates CW riders
04/05/2011
Village workers dismantled site after complaints from community
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| | Canal Winchester's free tree giveaway
04/04/2011
75 trees to be given away
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| | Lions Club helps out
04/04/2011
Donates money to Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs
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| | Groveport Madison adjusts to state budget crunch
03/31/2011
"Not insurmountable," says Superintendent Scott McKenzie.
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| | Letters to the Editor - UPDATED March 29
03/29/2011
Readers speak out
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| | Big cuts for Canal Winchester Schools - UPDATED & REVISED
03/29/2011
Fewer teachers and staff, increased pay to play fees, tightened bus routes
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| | Paintball shootings target homes and cars in area
03/28/2011
Incidents occurred at March 25-27.
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| | Fighting back
03/28/2011
Women learn self-defense
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| | Kids' soccer tournament photos
03/28/2011
Early Bird tourney
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| | Groveport will not contest city status
03/22/2011
Review shows Census numbers are accurate
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| | State funding cuts to town of Groveport not severe
03/22/2011
State funds are a small portion of village's general fund
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| | State funding cuts to city of CW not large
03/22/2011
Reductions in state local government funding are not expected to hit Canal Winchester hard.
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| | Local governments look for ways to share services to save money
03/21/2011
Regional police department one of the items discussed
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| | Canal Winchester hydrant flushing
03/21/2011
Hydrant flushing is done twice a year
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| | Groveport might contest city status
03/15/2011
2010 U.S. Census numbers show Groveport now a city
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| | Canal Winchester ready to become a city
03/15/2011
Wheels are in motion for change from village to city
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| | Fatal crash in Madison Township
03/15/2011
On South Hamilton Road north of Reinbeau
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| | Canal Winchester to install sewer pipe lining
03/15/2011
Project begins April 4.
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| | Fire in Groveport
03/15/2011
At College and Grove streets
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| | Groveport Madison eliminates three administrator jobs
03/14/2011
School board takes action as cost cutting measure
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| | 2010 Census statistics for CW, Groveport, & Madison Twp.
03/14/2011
Population numbers
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| | Madison Twp.'s Larry Flowers named state fire marshal
03/11/2011
Duties begin April 4
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| | Groveport Madison students speak out
03/11/2011
Students oppose proposed changes to school day schedule
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| | Mad About Madison Expo
03/09/2011
Event seeks to help Madison Township community
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| | CW cheerleaders win state title
03/09/2011
Competition squad takes honors
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| | Groveport Police uniform stolen
03/08/2011
Uniform was taken from back of a dry cleaning truck
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| | Pedestrian killed in Groveport
03/08/2011
Hit by semi-truck
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| | Canal Winchester makes plans to improve Gender Road
03/08/2011
Improvements will be in two phases
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| | Letters to the Editor - UPDATED
03/03/2011
Readers speak out
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| | Groveport Madison and teachers agree on contract
03/01/2011
Agreement reached after months of negotiations
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| | Winter doesn't slow down Canal Winchester runners
03/01/2011
CW cross country team not afraid of the cold
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| | Groveport Council authorizes funds for those in need
03/01/2011
Money granted to Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs
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| | Groveport sewer project back on track
03/01/2011
Plus other Groveport Council news
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| | Groveport Madison Schools look to cut transportation costs
02/28/2011
Officials look to reduce the annual $5 million cost of student transportation by 15 percent.
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| | Carbon monoxide can be deadly
02/28/2011
A guest column by Madison Township Firefighter Rashid Taylor
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| | Groveport won't buy land for small park
02/23/2011
Village officials decided not to purchase the vacant lot at corner of College and Cherry streets.
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| | Madison Township Police get K-9 unit
02/23/2011
What has four legs, a law enforcement badge, and possesses a nose for drugs?
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| | CW looks into repairing rough railroad crossing
02/23/2011
Gender Road railroad crossing
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| | Madison Township and Columbus police break up burglary ring
02/22/2011
Madison Elementary went on lockdown during police operation at nearby house
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| | Canal Winchester's community garden
02/22/2011
After a long, white winter, it's time to start thinking green for spring!
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| | Women: learn self-defense techniques
02/21/2011
Training offered by Groveport Police and Groveport Parks & Rec
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| | Groveport Police officers honored
02/21/2011
Bell is officer of the year
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| | Motts receives photography award
02/21/2011
Honored by the PPA
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| | Groveport Madison instructor resigns after investigation
02/17/2011
Students at Middle School South accessed sexually explicit images stored on an iPad used for classroom reading instruction.
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| | Groveport Madison students want input on school day times
02/17/2011
Proposal would flip-flop elementary and high school time schedules.
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| | Abraham Lincoln visits Canal Winchester school
02/16/2011
Honest Abe - brought to 21st century life by actor Fritz Klein - visited Indian Trail
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| | Groveport Council considers donating to group fighting poverty
02/15/2011
Funds could go to Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs
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| | Improvements proposed to Links at Groveport clubhouse
02/15/2011
Project estimated at $188,000
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| | Groveport wants to keep its state local funding
02/15/2011
Council considering resolution asking state officials not to cut funds.
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| | Cruiser cheerleaders win competition & help fight cancer
02/14/2011
"Cheer for a Cure"
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| | Pruitt signs with Kent State
02/14/2011
Cruiser stand out to play football at KSU
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| | Poverty on the rise in Groveport Madison area
02/09/2011
Summit presented poverty information and the CGMHN's attempts to address it
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| | Bike path bridge installation delayed again
02/08/2011
Bridge will be part of Blacklick Trail bike path
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| | Canal Winchester could privatize management of its pool
02/08/2011
The CW swimming pool could be under new management this coming season.
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| | At the Southeast Library
02/07/2011
Activities and events
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| | Icy wind knocks down eagles' nest at Three Creeks
02/07/2011
Eagles first nested in park last year
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| | Groveport Community Schools' basketball teams win titles
02/07/2011
Boys and girls both are champs
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| | Community Summit on Poverty
02/02/2011
To be held Feb. 8 at Groveport Elementary School.
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| | Groveport Madison Schools will not put bond issue on May ballot
02/02/2011
Bond issue could appear on November ballot (story updated to include more board member comments)
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| | Breaking down the Super Bowl
02/02/2011
A column by Dedra Cordle
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| | Ground Chuck says, "Spring is on the way!"
02/02/2011
The Southeast Messenger's own groundhog foretells an early spring.
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| | Be prepared
02/01/2011
A message from the Groveport Police Chief
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| | Circumstances prevent bond issue from being on the May ballot
01/31/2011
Guest column by Groveport Madison Schools Superintendent Scott McKenzie
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| | CW School Board votes to place levy on May ballot
01/26/2011
It is back to the ballot in May for Canal Winchester Local Schools.
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| | Bierberg Mercantile to close
01/26/2011
It served as a small business incubator as well as an outlet for civic groups and organizations to sell their products
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| | Lesleh Avenue reconstruction to begin this summer
01/26/2011
Fifth street in Groveport to be improved since 2001
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| | Alleged sexual assault in Groveport
01/26/2011
Groveport Police are investigating
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| | Groveport to plant seeds for downtown development
01/25/2011
Market study, pocket park, razing old office building proposed
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| | 2010 a busy year for Madison Twp. police and fire
01/20/2011
Also, new signage helps cut down accidents on Shannon Road
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| | Park proposed at site of burned home in Groveport
01/19/2011
Property owner proposes selling the lot to the village for greenspace.
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| | Groveport moves toward possibly extending sewer line west
01/19/2011
Line could extend west from Greenpointe Drive to Saltzgaber Road
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| | Madison Christian ensemble wins piano for school
01/19/2011
Performers win holiday contest
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| | Groveport Madison school board to discuss bond issue
01/18/2011
Board will meet to talk about the issue on Jan. 20
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| | Get to know the community at the Southeast Chamber Expo
01/18/2011
The Expo will be Jan. 28 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Berwick Manor Restaurant, 3250 Refugee Road.
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| | CW Schools plan levy for May 3 ballot
01/12/2011
Levy would be a renewal
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| | Groveport Madison could take big hit in state funding
01/12/2011
Could be as much as a 20 percent cut in state funds
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| | More economically disadvantaged students in Groveport Madison
01/12/2011
Community Summit Feb. 8 to address the issue
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| | A change in direction for Groveport's downtown development
01/12/2011
Fresh ideas sought for stalled project
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| | Groveport raises recreation center membership fees
01/11/2011
Rates goes up 5 percent.
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| | Groveport considers extending sewer line west
01/11/2011
Council takes first step to potentially extending a sanitary sewer line west along a portion of Groveport Road.
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| | Burned house comes down
01/11/2011
Fire ravaged house on Dec. 14
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| | History of Lockbourne and Rickenbacker air bases
01/10/2011
Exhibit at Groveport Town Hall
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| | Learning about the effects of poverty
01/06/2011
Poverty Simulation seeks to teach about the struggle.
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| | Community works to save K-9 dog patrol from elimination
01/04/2011
They seek to save program from Fairfield County Sheriff's budget cuts
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| | What does the future hold for Madison Township?
01/04/2011
Blacklick-Madison Area Plan seeks to find out.
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| | Foley named to CW Landmarks Commission
01/04/2011
Commission oversees historic district
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| | New book explores historic crimes in Columbus
01/03/2011
Grave robbers, serial killers, drag queens, a costumed monster, street toughs, a professorial killer, gangs, and madmen populate the new book.
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| | Groveport home burglarized
12/28/2010
Burglars took two firearms and two televisions from a home on Elmont Place in Groveport on Dec. 27.
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| | Armed robbery in Southeast Columbus
12/28/2010
The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded money.
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| | Letters to the editor - UPDATED
12/27/2010
Readers speak out
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| | Groveport fire victims receive donations
12/27/2010
Community reaches out to the two families
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| | Treats for Troops
12/27/2010
Madison Christian School helps out
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| | Community pours out support for fire victims
12/22/2010
Donations at Groveport Presbyterian Church
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| | Santa Claus visits Madison Township
12/22/2010
Parades through Blacklick Estates
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| | Groveport Council delays vote on proposed rec center rate hike
12/21/2010
A final vote on the proposed membership rate increases for the Groveport Recreation Center has been put on hold until Jan. 10.
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| | Council approves 2011 Groveport village budget
12/21/2010
The 2011 total general fund budget reflects an increase of 6.69 percent over the 2010 budget.
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| | Madison Elementary students earn bicycles
12/21/2010
PDSi helps students
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| | GM teachers collect 2,500 items for food pantry
12/21/2010
winter food drive
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| | CW rejects downtown senior housing project
12/21/2010
Citizens opposed it
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| | CW Schools look to garner energy savings
12/21/2010
Energy audit could net big savings
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| | Donations being accepted to help fire victims
12/20/2010
Groveport home burned on Dec. 14
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| | Groveport Madison teachers reject contract offer
12/20/2010
The members of the Groveport Madison Local Education Association (GMLEA) voted to reject the the Groveport Madison Board of Education's "last, best and final offer" by a vote of 304-33.
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| | Fear of frying: a seasoned woman's venture into the kitchen
12/20/2010
A guest column by Patty Huston-Holm
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| | Madison Twp. places police levy on May ballot
12/16/2010
Plus: pollutant discharge rules; Ohio American Water; and street paving news
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| | Fire ravages old home in Groveport
12/15/2010
Three fire departments respond
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| | Groveport Madison teachers consider contract offer
12/15/2010
They've been working without a contract since June 30
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| | Groveport Council plans rate hike for recreation center
12/14/2010
Also: village income tax revenues are up; brick crosswalk test in place; golf clubhouse remodeling proposed
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| | Cruiser athletic/academic eligiblity standards could be raised
12/13/2010
If approved by the board, new standards could take effect in the spring of 2011.
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| | Groveport financial news
12/13/2010
Revenues slightly up for 2010
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| | Robotics champs
12/13/2010
Groveport team headed to state competition
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| | Holiday and winter safety tips
12/13/2010
From the Groveport Police Department
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| | Employees help co-worker who is ill with cancer
12/13/2010
The American Cancer Society recognized employees at the PetSmart Distribution Center in Groveport, for the help they have given a co-worker.
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| | Groveport Madison Schools to proceed with phone survey
12/09/2010
Survey seeks to find out why the last bond issue attempt in November failed and what citizens' thoughts are on a potential future bond issue.
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| | CW mayor questions pay raise for SWACO director
12/09/2010
SWACO feels contract is in line
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| | CW citizens oppose plan for senior housing in village's downtown
12/08/2010
Canal Winchester's Town Hall was packed well beyond capacity with residents supporting the appeal of a zoning variance for a proposed senior housing project.
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| | Cruiser cheerleaders take first place
12/07/2010
Americheer Challenge
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| | Man shot and killed outside a Groveport warehouse
12/06/2010
First murder in the village since 2007
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| | Groveport Police convince armed woman to surrender
12/06/2010
Confrontation on South Street was resolved peacefully after a two hour stand off.
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| | CW's Christmas in the Village 2010: Photos
12/06/2010
Photos from the event
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| | Christmas in Groveport: Photos
12/06/2010
Photos of Santa's arrival
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| | "The Nutcracker" 2010
12/06/2010
Performers from the Southeast area
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| | Improvements made to historic Hendren Cemetery
12/01/2010
Time, vandals, and progress had not been kind to the Hendren Cemetery.
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| | Town marshal and mayor were the law in old Groveport
12/01/2010
Mayor's court records reveal Groveport was a rough and ready town in its days as a port on the Ohio and Erie Canal.
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| | Groveport Council considers village's 2011 budget
12/01/2010
A tight budget in a tight economy
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| | Canal Winchester's Christmas in the Village 2010
11/30/2010
Event kicks off the holiday season
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| | Christmas in Groveport
11/30/2010
Groveport will be a festive place this holiday season.
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| | Famed comedic actor rehearses at Groveport Town Hall
11/30/2010
Robert Post brings his creativity to the historic building as he rehearses for upcoming shows.
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| | Fish return to Heron Pond at Three Creeks Metro Park
11/30/2010
Pond re-stocked after last summer's weather killed off fish
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| | Groveport considers raising recreation center rates
11/23/2010
Groveport Village Council is divided on a proposal to raise membership fees at the Groveport Recreation Center.
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| | Groveport Madison Schools outline potential budget cuts
11/22/2010
Everything is on the table for review
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| | Groveport Madison school board debates bond issue
11/22/2010
School officials want to do a phone survey of voters to get their opinions
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| | Stacking up!
11/22/2010
Madison Elementary students master speed cup stacking.
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| | Cruiser athletes could face tougher academic standards
11/22/2010
Eligibility requirements may become more strict
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| | Moling a Buckeye
11/22/2010
Signs letter of intent
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| | Madison Township to seek police levy
11/18/2010
The Madison Township trustees plan on placing a police levy on the May 3 ballot
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| | Cruisers Perry and Johnson sign letters of intent
11/17/2010
Both headed for Kent State University
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| | Fire prevention poster contest
11/17/2010
Student visits Madison Twp. fire station
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| | CW Schools weighing their financial options
11/16/2010
If there is one thing certain about state funding for education, it is that it is uncertain.
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| | Construction of bike trail bridge delayed
11/16/2010
Construction delays slowed progress on the installation of the Blacklick Trail bicycle path bridge over U.S. Route 33.
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| | New film depicts heroics of CW resident
11/16/2010
Hollywood was the farthest thing from Jess Knowlton's mind in 2001 when he and a fellow employee chased down an unmanned runaway train
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| | CW hosts Foundation Game and book drive
11/16/2010
Basketball teams help raise money and obtain books for CW Human Services
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| | Katie Smith visits GMHS
11/16/2010
Talks with girls basketball team
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| | Letters to the editor
11/15/2010
Readers speak out
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| | Groveport Madison teachers' union makes its presence known
11/11/2010
GMLEA members and supporters pack school board meeting with standing room only crowd to show their displeasure about the lack of progress being made on contract negotiations.
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| | Groveport Madison facing budget cuts in 2011-12
11/11/2010
Cuts due to expected loss of state and federal funding
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| | Groveport's 2011 budget reflects tight economic times
11/09/2010
Village looks to save money while still providing services
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| | Firefighter contract approved
11/09/2010
Madison Township trustees and Local 2507 agree on terms
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| | Groveport financial news
11/09/2010
Income tax revenues slightly up in October for village
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| | CW can't crack Big Walnut
11/08/2010
Indians fall 44-20 in first round of football playoffs
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| | Santa's North Pole at Groveport Town Hall
11/08/2010
An animated ceramic village representing Santa's North Pole will be on display at Groveport Town Hall
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| | 4H volunteers recognized
11/08/2010
Franklin County Awards banquet
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| | Youth soccer champions
11/08/2010
Photos
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| | Kids helping kids
11/08/2010
Groveport students trick or treat for UNICEF
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| | Eagle Scout organizes cemetery improvements
11/08/2010
Betzer Cemetery fixed up
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| | Local election results
11/03/2010
Unofficial 2010 election totals
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| | Groveport Madison bond issue fails
11/03/2010
District will seek to place it on the ballot again in May
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| | CW rec levy and bond issue rejected
11/03/2010
Voters soundly rejected the Canal Winchester Joint Recreation District's (CWJRD) recreation operating levy and bond issue.
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| | Groveport charter changes approved
11/03/2010
Approved by 55 to 45 percent
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| | Voters approve CW charter changes
11/03/2010
Gets village ready for cityhood
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| | CW rejects senior housing project
11/02/2010
Council votes 4-3 to turn down proposal
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| | Veterans Day in Groveport
11/01/2010
Bobbie Mershon is guest speaker
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| | CW pays tribute to veterans with photo display
11/01/2010
The display will be featured at the village's municipal building throughout November.
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| | Tornado rips through Madison Township and Groveport
10/27/2010
It looked as if a big fist had come smashing down out of the sky
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| | History Comes Alive
10/27/2010
Groveport historic cemetery tour photos
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| | Groveport's Apple Butter Day meets its budget
10/26/2010
Groveport's 37th annual Apple Butter Day festival met its budget requirement, according to Groveport Finance Director Ken Salak.
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| | Groveport Middle School South students help fight autism
10/26/2010
Students raised more than $900 for research and awareness.
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| | Letters to the editor (UPDATED Oct. 26)
10/22/2010
Readers speak out
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| | Groveport Madison meets Race to the Top deadline
10/22/2010
Administrators and teachers' union leaders agree to submit application for $960,000 in federal funding
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| | Classic chevys to be auctioned off
10/22/2010
Part of long time Chevy dealer Bob McDorman's 150 car collection
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| | Socctoberfest winners
10/22/2010
Area youth soccer teams win titles
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| | Communication confusion regarding Lithopolis Road fire
10/21/2010
An 81-year-old woman died as a result of an Oct. 7 house fire on Lithopolis Road
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| | Groveport Madison schools facing a financial pinch
10/21/2010
Five year forecast shows losses in four of next five years.
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| | Groveport Road temporary closure
10/21/2010
Part of Alum Creek Drive/Groveport Road project
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| | Thefts are a problem in the Groveport area
10/20/2010
"Everyone needs to be aware of theft risks these days," said Groveport Mayor Lance Westcamp.
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| | Library seeks support for levy
10/20/2010
Without passage of Issue 4 on Nov. 2, the Columbus Metropolitan Library system will lose more than half its budget.
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| | Toberen wins at Fairfield County Fair
10/20/2010
Rachel Toberen, 13, of Canal Winchester won Grand Reserve Champion Commercial Ewe
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| | Pets on parade
10/19/2010
Pets wear their Halloween costumes
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| | Dress code crackdown at CW Middle School
10/19/2010
Plus news on the CW Schools' transportation study
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| | Apple Butter Day 2010
10/11/2010
Photos from the event
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| | Canal Winchester homecoming 2010
10/11/2010
Photo of the homecoming court
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| | Groveport Madison may miss out on Race to the Top funding
10/11/2010
For the second time in less than a year, Groveport Madison Local Schools could be missing out on federal Race to the Top educational funding.
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| | Groveport Madison voters to decide on $113.7 million bond issue
10/11/2010
Issue would fund the construction of new school buildings
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| | CW levy and bond issue would fund park complex
10/11/2010
The CWJRD hopes voters on Nov. 2 will approve a 1.27 mill, $10 million, 30 year bond issue and a 0.86 operating levy for a proposed 50 acre recreational complex.
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| | CW charter amendments on Nov. 2 ballot
10/11/2010
Village prepares to become a city
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| | Buckeyes move to No. 1
10/09/2010
Ohio State University defeated Indiana 38-10 in Ohio Stadium on Oct. 9 and moved to No. 1 in the AP poll after Alabama lost to South Carolina.
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| | Spiking cancer
10/06/2010
Volley for the Cure
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| | Two senior housing developments planned for CW
10/06/2010
Canal Winchester could become home to two new senior developments with one located near the Gender Road commercial corridor and another downtown at the site of the former Davis Paint complex.
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| | Turkey shoot is an autumn tradition
10/05/2010
It's a turkey shoot, a friendly competition where marksmen test their skills against one another in an effort to win a meaty prize.
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| | Wheeling through history: Rickenbacker cars
10/05/2010
A little over a half dozen classic Rickenbacker cars, along with their owners, met at Motts Military Museum in Groveport.
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| | Apple Butter Day is coming
10/04/2010
The second Saturday in October is a special time in the village of Groveport where people gather to enjoy each other's company and some warm, tasty apple butter.
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| | What does Apple Butter Day mean to you?
10/04/2010
Thoughts on the festival
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| | Refugee Road/Chatterton Road/Noe-Bixby Road improvements meeting
10/04/2010
Public meeting
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| | Trick or treat times 2010
09/29/2010
Beggars Night
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| | CW seeks photos of veterans
09/29/2010
For Veterans Day display
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| | Cruiser running back scores three TDs
09/28/2010
But Grove City still topples Groveport Madison
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| | Taking stock of Madison Township
09/28/2010
Madison Township residents gathered to help Franklin County planners craft a vision of the area decades into the future.
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| | Groveport lays out tax plan to attract business
09/28/2010
Plus, council approves several projects
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| | Safety first
09/28/2010
Groveport Police child safety class
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| | Groveport residents go on Honor Flight
09/27/2010
Ken Davis and Hank Schrader
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| | Artist's book to help CW Human Services
09/27/2010
Proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to Canal Winchester Human Services
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| | CW plans tire sweep at Walnut Creek
09/27/2010
Canal Winchester will hold its third annual tire sweep and creek cleanup along Walnut Creek on Oct. 16.
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| | Groveport Road closure
09/22/2010
Near Alum Creek Drive
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| | Groveport set to approve parks master plan
09/21/2010
Plan plots out the growth and development of village parks, as well as positions the town to seek grants to fund future park projects.
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| | SWACO states its case in Canal Winchester
09/21/2010
SWACO seeking rate increase
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| | Groveport prepares for Main Street repaving
09/21/2010
Brick crosswalks to be removed.
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| | Removal of playground slide defended
09/21/2010
Blacklick Park slide considered unsafe
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| | Groveport's Hometown Car Show 2010
09/20/2010
Photos from the event
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| | Three vie for 19th Ohio House seat
09/20/2010
Three candidates are seeking election on Nov. 2 as state representative for the 19th district of the Ohio House of Representatives.
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| | Summer vacation means it's turtle time!
09/20/2010
Guest column by Groveport Madison teacher Chris Downing
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| | Groveport Police offer women's self defense class
09/20/2010
Women will learn how to recognize and fight off hand and arm grasps, arm grabs, grabs from behind, choke holds and other unwanted touches by an attacker.
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| | Canal Winchester's Historic Ghost Tour
09/15/2010
To be held Oct. 1 & 2
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| | Slip, slidin' away
09/14/2010
Slide removal prompts poetry; plus other Groveport news on finances, Hall of Honor and more.
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| | OSU photos: Bucks defeat Hurricanes
09/14/2010
Ohio State defeated the University of Miami 36-24 on Sept. 11.
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| | Everyone into the pool!
09/13/2010
Groveport's Paws in the Pool
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| | GM Schools hire deputy superintendent
09/09/2010
Board also hires architect for bond issue
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| | Serving those who serve
09/09/2010
Madison Township honors first responders
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| | Trash pick up rates to rise in Canal Winchester
09/08/2010
New contract no longer includes curbside recycling.
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| | Walnut Woods Metro Park taking shape
09/08/2010
Conceptual plans for park include trails, adventure course, and more
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| | Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival photos
09/07/2010
Photos from the event
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| | Youth sports champs
09/07/2010
Photos of area champion youth soccer teams
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| | Quilters happily create works of art
08/31/2010
Canal Winchester's Quilters on the Canal
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| | Hometown Car Show
08/30/2010
The Hometown Car Show will be held the afternoon of Sept. 19 on Groveport's historic Main Street.
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| | Pelotonia in Groveport - UPDATED
08/25/2010
Read about Megan LaFollette's and Beth Stevenson's experiences
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| | Heron Pond fish kill update
08/25/2010
Low oxygen the culprit.
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| | At the Southeast Library
08/25/2010
Fall programs and events.
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| | CWHS alumni social get together
08/25/2010
On Sept. 5 at CW High School
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| | Merit pay raises reinstituted for Groveport village employees
08/24/2010
Employees have not had merit pay increases since 2008
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| | Citizen suggests way for Groveport to save money on projects
08/24/2010
"There's gotta be a way to do it cheaper."
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| | Spielman Gridiron Classic
08/23/2010
Groveport Madison High School will host the Spielman Gridiron Classic at Cruiser Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 28.
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| | Fins and Feet
08/23/2010
The Groveport Parks and Recreation Fins and Feet Youth Biathlon
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| | Groveport to repave Main Street
08/19/2010
The project is expected to begin the week of Sept. 20.
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| | Madison Twp. considers raising community center fees
08/19/2010
New rates could go into effect in 2011
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| | Canal Winchester Labor Day festival (updated)
08/18/2010
Following a tradition that began in 1920, Canal Winchester will hold its annual Labor Day Festival from Sept. 4, 5 & 6 in the village's historic downtown.
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| | Cruiser footballers get a new look
08/18/2010
Donations pay for new uniforms
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| | CW recreation bond issue and levy on Nov. 2 ballot
08/17/2010
Funding from the bond issue would be used to purchase and develop park land with access off of Gender and Groveport roads and the levy would be used to operate and maintain the site.
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| | Fish kill at Heron Pond
08/17/2010
According to Metro Parks officials, dead fish were noticed floating on Heron Pond in Three Creeks Park on Aug. 15.
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| | Groveport saves up funds for a few projects
08/17/2010
Even with the rough economy and lagging income tax revenues, the village of Groveport expects to have about $571,263 available to use for a few projects before the year ends.
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| | Pelotonia route through Groveport
08/17/2010
Around 4,000 bicyclists to pedal through town on Saturday, Aug. 21.
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| | Groveport school wins video contest
08/17/2010
Groveport Madison Middle School South was one of three Central Ohio schools to win
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| | Groveport KidsFest
08/16/2010
Photos from the event
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| | Alum Creek Drive widening and resurfacing project to begin
08/16/2010
The project is in preparation for the future reconstruction and realignment of Groveport Road in the area, which is currently in the design phase.
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| | Future uses pondered for Groveport Elementary and Junior High
08/12/2010
"Our goal is to see these buildings remain viable contributors to the community once they are no longer used as schools," said Superintendent Scott McKenzie.
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| | New options sought for Groveport Town Center
08/11/2010
Village and developer want to jump start stalled downtown project
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| | Brown Dog Day
08/09/2010
Photos from the event
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| | Touch a Truck
08/09/2010
Photos from the event
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| | CW's Blues and Ribfest
08/09/2010
Photos from the event
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| | Wildermuth wins at State Fair
08/09/2010
Christy Wildermuth of Canal Winchester exhibited the Reserve Champion Corriedale Market Lamb
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| | Bark for Life comes to Groveport
08/06/2010
Bark For Life is a Relay For Life fundraising event that honors the care-giving qualities of canine companions.
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| | SWACO wants to raise trash fees (updated)
08/03/2010
Decision on rate hike pending
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| | More Franklin County Fair photos
08/03/2010
See area youths who excelled at the fair
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| | Youth sports championship photos
08/03/2010
Baseball and softball champs
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| | Changes proposed for Groveport Village Charter
08/02/2010
Groveport voters to decide on charter amendments on Nov. 2.
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| | Franklin County Fair photos
08/02/2010
Local winners/exhibitors
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| | Groveport Madison places $113.7 million bond issue on the ballot
07/29/2010
The action, taken at the board's July 28 meeting, was not unanimous as one board member, Bryan Shoemaker, voted against placing the bond issue on the ballot.
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| | Groveport denies de-annexation request
07/28/2010
Groveport Village Council rejected a de-annexation request by Marc and Roger Studley of Access Storage.
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| | Shannon Road project hampered by delays
07/28/2010
A project to relocate part of Shannon Road near Winchester Pike as well as construct a paved recreational path has fallen behind schedule.
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| | Lithopolis gets funding for Columbus Street
07/28/2010
$1.3 million was awarded by the Ohio Public Works Commission for the Columbus Street Reconstruction Project.
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| | Rolling Acres growing wild
07/28/2010
High grass on vacant lots in Rolling Acres is creating a paradise for skunks, opossums, raccoons, and snakes, but a nightmare for residents.
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| | Groveport police officers hurt in car crash
07/27/2010
Accident happened July 23
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| | CW stadium renovations underway
07/26/2010
New artificial turf and other improvements being installed at no cost to taxpayers
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| | Spin-a-Thon in CW fights cancer
07/26/2010
Team Speranza raising funds for Pelotonia and cancer research
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| | Steinbrenner once called Groveport his home
07/20/2010
The late owner of the New York Yankees lived on Front Street
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| | Christmas in July Toy Run
07/20/2010
125 motorcycles make the run
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| | CW considers texting while driving ban
07/20/2010
The texting ban bandwagon continues to roll across Ohio, gaining supporters in Canal Winchester and, while the legislation is intended to save lives, the question becomes - how enforceable is the law?
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| | Metro Parks presents concepts for Walnut Woods
07/19/2010
Park could open in 2011
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| | Groveport Madison reduces amount of potential bond issue
07/15/2010
The Groveport Madison Board of Education has trimmed $10.8 million from the district's proposed bond issue.
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| | Agitated naked man confronts police
07/13/2010
It took five police officers from three police departments to subdue an agitated, brawny, naked man who was allegedly on a rampage at a gas station.
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| | Groveport Council ends land deal
07/13/2010
Groveport Village Council repealed legislation that would have authorized the sale of a small parcel of land in the village's historic downtown.
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| | CW's Blues and Rib Fest
07/13/2010
Festival is set for Aug. 6 & 7
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| | Warehouse roof collapses in Groveport
07/13/2010
Heavy rains contributed to collapse
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| | Groveport Main Street paving project faces opposition
07/07/2010
Plans to repave part of Groveport's Main Street are having a bumpy ride after a citizens' group gathered petitions opposing paving over the brick crosswalks.
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| | Charter changes proposed for Canal Winchester
07/07/2010
CW voters face approving updates to the charter-one that will guide the village as it crosses the threshold to city status.
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| | Pelotonia: To end cancer
07/06/2010
The stories of two riders plus information about Pelotonia
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| | Groveport Independence Day parade
07/06/2010
Photos from the parade held July 3
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| | CW's Hanners was an all around athlete
07/01/2010
"Roger could throw the ball pretty hard and was an all-around athlete..."
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| | Groveport readies for Independence Day fun
06/30/2010
Parade, fireworks, plus GYAA festivities on July 3
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| | Groveport's Main St. paving project in limbo
06/29/2010
Plans to repave part of Groveport's Main Street have hit a snag.
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| | Ohio American Water denied in request to regain rate increases
06/29/2010
OAW provides water to Blacklick Estates in Madison Township
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| | Almost got it!
06/28/2010
Cruiser summer volleyball photo
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| | Kids sports title photos
06/28/2010
Local winners
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| | CW teachers to get no increase in base pay
06/22/2010
"The education of our kids means more to them than dollars and cents," stated Board President David Brobst.
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| | New home for Lithopolis government
06/21/2010
Lithopolis' municipal village offices now have a permanent home in a restored more than century old farmhouse.
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| | Burglaries on the rise in Madison Township
06/17/2010
Imagine walking in the door from a long day at work only to discover you have been robbed, in the middle of the day, in a neighborhood filled with people.
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| | Cruiser Academy gets a new home
06/16/2010
New site called an almost "ideal location."
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| | Safety Town
06/16/2010
Kids learn to be safe at this Groveport program
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| | Letters to the editor
06/16/2010
Readers speak out
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| | De-annexation delayed in Groveport
06/15/2010
Marc and Roger Studley, who operate Access Storage on the site, are seeking to de-annex their approximately 26.1 acres.
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| | Groveport revenues up in May
06/15/2010
Also: grants to create jobs at Groveport businesses
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| | Help the Cruiser football team
06/15/2010
Groveport Madison team seeks donations for new uniforms
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| | Airplane noise hotline
06/15/2010
Noise from Rickenbacker Airport flights
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| | Metro Parks open house
06/15/2010
View proposals for new Walnut Woods park
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| | Groveport Madison starts bond issue process
06/14/2010
Bond issue targeted for Nov. 2 ballot
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| | Hoopin' it up!
06/09/2010
Outdoor basketball courts are making a comeback at a Groveport Madison schoolyard.
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| | CW residents oppose housing project
06/09/2010
The proposed 1.9-acre Francis Park site is located on West Waterloo Street.
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| | CW stadium renovations begin
06/09/2010
New artificial turf and more.
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 | The arts thrive in Canal Winchester
05/11/2010
Canal Winchester is rich in local history, but its riches also lie in the artists who comprise the creative side of the village.
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| | Canal Winchester's Music & Art in the Park
05/03/2010
Canal Winchester's free Music & Art in the Park summer concert series kicks off on May 21
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| | Win-Win Agreement in limbo
04/28/2010
Columbus could drop out; Groveport Madison and Canal Winchester react
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| | Lithopolis refines financial program
04/28/2010
Plus: Lithopolis Police news
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| | Shannon Road to close for reconstruction
04/27/2010
The project will realign Shannon Road along Blacklick Creek.
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 | Kids sports championship photos
04/27/2010
Soccer, baseball, and basketball champs!
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| | Madison Twp. police levy on May ballot
04/26/2010
A Madison Township police operating tax levied in 1984 is still collecting the same amount of money as when it was enacted.
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 | Economics comes to life for CW fourth graders
04/26/2010
For this project students must do everything a real businessperson must do.
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| | Groveport Madison revises its four building options
04/21/2010
Being considered is the fate of the district's 10 aging school buildings, which includes two structures - Groveport Elementary and the junior high - on the National Register of Historic Places.
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| | CW Schools won't reinstate vocational agriculture
04/21/2010
Parents and students crowded into the Canal Winchester Board of Education meeting April 19, asking the district to continue offering vocational agriculture.
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| | CW considers 50 unit senior housing complex
04/21/2010
Neighbors oppose proposed development
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| | Madison Twp. addressing abandoned properties
04/21/2010
Madison Township has a list of vacant parcels, such as one dating from the late 1990s, that are racking up bills for mowing assessments.
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| | Groveport unveils master parks plan
04/20/2010
Did you know the village of Groveport has about 484 acres of park land?
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| | Groveport Madison to lease classroom space at warehouse
04/19/2010
Groveport Madison Local Schools will lease office space for classroom use in the former Sofa Express warehouse, located at 4600 S. Hamilton Road.
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 | Science Olympiad students learn more than just science
04/19/2010
The Science Olympiad team at Canal Winchester gives new meaning to the phrase "hands-on learning."
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 | GMHS' Smith signs on to play volleyball and study at Urbana
04/19/2010
Academic and athletic standout
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| | Flyers Pizza & Subs celebrates 1st anniversary -paid advertising
04/19/2010
Specialty pizza taste test event April 20 at Flyer's Pizza! First anniversary celebration April 26 - May 1 (10-30 percent off!)
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 | What are the Groveport Madison School district boundaries?
04/16/2010
See a map of the district.
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| | Health district shortfall could lead to levy
04/14/2010
"There was some lively conversation regarding the health department budget," said Lithopolis Mayor Eric Sandine at Lithopolis Village Council's April 13 meeting.
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| | CW Schools drop vocational agriculture program
04/14/2010
The Canal Winchester Board of Education eliminated vocational agriculture, as well as the Transitions program, beginning with the 2010-11 school year.
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| | Groveport revenues remain down
04/13/2010
But Finance Director Ken Salak sees signs of fiscal hope. Plus news about a downtown parking lot and repairs to the log house
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| | Studley wants to de-annex from Groveport
04/13/2010
Marc Studley is seeking to de-annex his properties on the southwest corner of Groveport and Saltzgaber roads from the village of Groveport.
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 | Under control
04/12/2010
Firefighters rush in, but happily there was no fire in downtown Groveport
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 | Getting back to nature
04/12/2010
"Natural play areas are places where you can go off trail and explore the forest, creek, and field," said Metro Parks Naturalist Jill Snyder.
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| | Canal Winchester ponders charter changes
04/12/2010
With the village facing city status at the conclusion of the 2010 U.S. Census, Canal Winchester's charter commission is wrestling with ways to ease the transition before placing proposed charter changes on the fall ballot.
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| | Metro Parks to expand Three Creeks bike path
04/08/2010
Work has begun on extending the Blacklick Trail bicycle path at Three Creeks Metro Park. Project expected to be completed by this fall.
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| | Groveport Madison resolves transportation issue
04/08/2010
Agreements made with Petermann, LLC
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| | CW recreation district could seek levy this fall
04/07/2010
With participation outpacing an all volunteer staff, coupled with the opportunity to purchase park land at an affordable cost, the CW Joint Recreation District is considering placing a levy on the fall ballot.
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| | Several groups seek Canal Winchester grant funding
04/07/2010
$27,775 in community grant requests made, but only $26,000 is available.
|
 | Groveport Madison presents a musical spoof
04/06/2010
Groveport Madison High School will present, "The Butler Did It - SINGING."
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| | Madison Twp. to fix crumbling Lehman Road
04/05/2010
Lehman Road is a former farm road that is now being beaten and battered by modern traffic.
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| | Groveport Madison considers four building options
04/01/2010
Citizens in the Groveport Madison Local School District will have four building options to consider when they attend an upcoming master facilities plan (MFP) community forum.
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| | GCS reaching out with My Wish program
04/01/2010
"The My Wish campaign was created (last fall) to build integrity, justice, love, and fun into our school as well as the community," said Michael Knutty, Groveport Community School special education aide.
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| | Groveport residents gain achievements
03/30/2010
Chris Burton named director in Wapakoneta; Warren Motts earns lifetime achievement award
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| | Women's self-defense training offered
03/29/2010
It can be a dangerous world out there and the Groveport Police Department wants to help women protect themselves.
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 | Skaters wheel into new CW skate park
03/29/2010
Skate park opened March 26 at Hanners Park
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| | At the Southeast Library
03/28/2010
Happenings at the library
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| | Lithopolis businesses may benefit from financial program
03/24/2010
Lithopolis Village Council moved one step closer to providing low or no interest loans to businesses impacted by the upcoming renovation of Columbus Street.
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 | Stuck truck
03/24/2010
Semi-truck gets wedged in at Groveport's Blacklick Park
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 | Groveport prepares to repair Log House
03/23/2010
The Log House has taken a beating from the weather and normal wear and tear.
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| | GM Schools opt to stay with Petermann for bus service
03/23/2010
The decision followed the completion of a comprehensive transportation study where school officials considered bringing student transportation back under direct district control
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| | New Canal Winchester skate park to open
03/22/2010
Opening set for March 26
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 | CW French students use technology in new way
03/19/2010
Some French students at Canal Winchester High School are learning that there is more to the Internet than Facebook and Instant Messages.
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| | New trash pick up rates for Madison Township
03/18/2010
Plus other Madison Twp. news on senior transportaton; water issues
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| | CW Human Services has a good year
03/17/2010
A foundation laid in 1955 in response to a devastating Canal Winchester house fire continues to serve the residents of the village and surrounding areas with support, assistance, and programming.
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 | "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
03/17/2010
Madison Christian School presents musical
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| | Rarey wants parking lot in downtown Groveport
03/16/2010
Other council members oppose proposal (story updated and revised March 16)
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| | Donations begin to flow in for new CW stadium turf
03/16/2010
Donations have begun to stream in for the proposed new artificial playing surface at Canal Winchester High School's Mike Locke Stadium.
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| | CW Schools address staffing issues
03/16/2010
The Canal Winchester Board of Education unanimously decided not to fill the district's operations director position, which was originally cut in the 2007-08 school year.
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| | Groveport Madison master facilities plan progressing
03/15/2010
Community gets information about finances, enrollment, and building conditions
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| | Fired Groveport employee won't get appeal hearing
03/10/2010
Fired village of Groveport employee Rebecca Hutson will receive her back vacation pay, but will not be granted an appeal hearing about her termination before the mayor or council.
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| | Employee given warning about lost water bill payments
03/10/2010
A batch of water bill fund payments that was misplaced in the Groveport Municipal Building for nearly four months resulted in a clerical employee receiving a written warning in her personnel file.
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| | Canal Winchester named a Tree City USA
03/10/2010
It is the 17th year Canal Winchester has earned this national designation.
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| | Groveport Madison plans to open a conversion community school
03/09/2010
Groveport Madison School officials plan to open Cruiser Academy as a conversion community school for the 2010-11 school year.
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| | Soil contaminated at former service station site
03/09/2010
Contaminated soil at a former service station site at the northeast corner of Front and Main streets in Groveport is still awaiting clean up.
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| | Wellness Fair set for Groveport
03/08/2010
Learn about ways to find better health
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| | Meet with State Representative Marian Harris
03/08/2010
Public meeting set for Groveport
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| | Groveport Madison Schools Art Show
03/08/2010
See students artwork at Groveport Town Hall
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| | Canal Winchester prepares for city status
03/03/2010
Also, resident questions new water billing process
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 | Southeast Library adapts to modern times
03/03/2010
The information age we live in is a time of constant change and rapid innovation.
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 | Citizens group seeks to upgrade CW's Mike Locke Stadium
03/02/2010
Will try to raise private monies for artificial turf and other improvements
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 | Groveport Madison choir in fine voice
03/02/2010
The Groveport Madison High School Chamber Choir and soloists made beautiful music earning superior and excellent ratings at the District 15 competition on Feb. 13.
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| | GM Schools seek community input about future of school buildings
03/01/2010
The citizens of the Groveport Madison School District will get the chance to have their say at two upcoming community meetings regarding the future of the district's school buildings.
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 | Making reading fun
03/01/2010
A library is more than just shelves of books and rows of computers, it's a place where stories come alive.
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| | Winter taking toll on Columbus Street
02/24/2010
Also, Lithopolis works to recoup income tax monies
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| | Groveport Council reacts to misplaced water bill funds
02/23/2010
A batch of Groveport water bill funds that was misplaced in the municipal building for nearly four months stirred questions and tension
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| | Money missing from Groveport water bill fund
02/22/2010
An investigation regarding money allegedly missing from the village of Groveport's water fund bill collections lead to the termination of a village employee.
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| | Post secondary enrollment meeting at CWHS
02/22/2010
The Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program permits high school students to earn dual college and high school graduation credit through the successful completion of college courses.
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| | At the Southeast Library
02/22/2010
Story times and other special programs including Seussabration! and Noisy Tales with the NoisyGuy.
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| | Police levy set for Madison Township
02/18/2010
Armed with results of a community survey and with less than a day to get on the ballot for May, Madison Township trustees forged ahead with a 1.56-mill levy request for the police department.
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 | Lineks honored for their heroic actions
02/18/2010
Saved family from a burning house
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| | CW Council okays lumberyard demolition
02/17/2010
Also: SWACO says no to Canal Winchester
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| | Old 19th century newspapers make for lively reading
02/17/2010
While poking around in the archives of the Groveport Heritage Museum I found myself exploring a box containing 19th century Groveport newspapers - "The Rose Bud" of the 1850s and "The Groveport Observer" of the 1890s.
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| | GM Schools begin facilities review process
02/12/2010
"Our buildings aren't getting any younger," said Groveport Madison Superintendent Scott McKenzie. "We have to ask how long our buildings will be able to hold up."
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 | Snowstorm!
02/10/2010
A gallery of snow photos.
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| | Groveport takes action to create and save jobs in town
02/09/2010
Groveport village officials took steps to battle the rocky economy by enacting legislation to enhance job creation and job retention in town.
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| | Groveport senior transportation program on the move
02/09/2010
The Groveport senior transportation program has a new home.
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| | CW lumber yard demolition debated
02/02/2010
The owner of a former East Waterloo Street lumber yard wants to demolish the crumbling site, but without a redevelopment plan, the Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission is putting the brakes on the plan.
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 | Brown sounds right note as GMHS band director
02/02/2010
Music is in Sarah Brown's heart, mind, and soul and she has shared her knowledge of this art with students for the past 30 years.
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| | Groveport Madison to assess aging buildings; consider bond issue
01/28/2010
Groveport Madison Local Schools officials hope to create a new master facilities plan (MFP) this year to address the district's aging school buildings. (updated Feb. 2)
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 | Groveport Council approves land sale in a split vote
01/26/2010
The small vacant lot in Groveport's historic downtown may soon be filled.
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| | Citizens speak out about proposed OAW water rate hike
01/26/2010
Residents angry over poor water and budget-busting water bills flooded a public hearing with stories of debris-laden taps, appliances breaking down prematurely, and monthly bills pushing beyond $120.
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| | Lithopolis' Columbus Street to be reconstructed this summer
01/26/2010
"It's (Columbus Street) going to get a gigantic facelift," observed Councilman Mike Long. "It won't look the same."
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| | Madison Twp. to place police levy on May ballot
01/21/2010
The Madison Township trustees have approved placing a 1.56 mill police levy before voters in May.
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| | Groveport Town Hall refocuses on the arts
01/20/2010
"I'm really excited to see the targeted goals and eager to see what happens," said Councilwoman Jean Ann Hilbert.
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| | Canal Winchester considers water/sewer rate hike
01/20/2010
Water and sewer revenue is trickling in to Canal Winchester coffers, but expenses are flowing out and forcing the village to stem a stream of red ink by raising rates.
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| | Lithopolis gets funds to fix Columbus Street
01/18/2010
"This was our third attempt to receive funding," said Lithopolis Mayor Eric Sandine. "The project involves a grant of $669,000 and a loan of $655,250."
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 | Rosebriar unveils new "Romeo and Juliet"
01/18/2010
Rosebriar Shakespeare Company, Central Ohio's only year-round Shakespearean theatre troupe, kicks off the new year with an edgy and modernized production of the Bard's most famous tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet."
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| | Madison Twp. considers police levy options
01/14/2010
Limping along with no new funding in nearly 24 years, Madison Township police officers hope 2010 is their year to convince voters to add to law enforcement coffers.
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| | Madison Twp. ponders consolidation studies
01/14/2010
Madison Township officials are considering a proposed consolidation study that is drawing concern from law enforcement and fire department union representatives.
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| | CW and Madison Twp. could partner for development
01/14/2010
Madison Township and Canal Winchester could team up for economic development.
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| | Groveport Madison Schools won't seek Race to the Top funding
01/14/2010
Plus other Groveport Madison school news
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 | Cruiser cheerleaders win
01/13/2010
The Groveport Madison High School varsity competition cheerleader squad finished first at the Ohio State University Cheerleading and Dance Competition
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| | CW school bus incidents reduced
01/12/2010
Plus other CW school news
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| | Groveport looks to sell vacant lot in historic downtown
01/12/2010
A vacant lot that Councilwoman Jan Stoots once described as looking like "a missing tooth in the smile of downtown Groveport" may soon be filled. (updated Jan. 18)
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| | Groveport revenues up a bit
01/12/2010
Plus other Groveport Council news
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| | Blues & Ribfest finds new home in Canal Winchester
01/11/2010
Main Street Canal Winchester will play host for the Canal Winchester Blues & Ribfest (formerly the Pickerington Jazz, Blues & Ribfest) this summer in historic downtown Canal Winchester.
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| | Changes for Groveport Town Hall and senior transportation
01/07/2010
The trimming of the village of Groveport's 2010 budget will result in some changes to the senior transportation program as well as community programming.
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| | Jazz & Ribfest may move to Canal Winchester
01/05/2010
Pickerington's popular summer Jazz & Blues Ribfest could relocate to Canal Winchester following a "no" vote by the Pickerington Council Safety Committee to allow the event to be held in one of the city's parks.
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 | Miller still holds Cruiser basketball scoring record
01/05/2010
Groveport Madison High School's Allen Miller was a strong, quick, assertive athlete who was not to be denied and on Feb. 21, 1958 he proved it.
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| | Letters to the editor
01/05/2010
Readers speak out!
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| | Southeastern Chamber Expo set for Jan. 29
01/04/2010
See what the community has to offer.
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| | Madison Twp. partners with CW for sr. transportation
12/31/2009
Senior transportation in Madison Township is taking on a new look in 2010 with a switch in partnering from Groveport to Canal Winchester.
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 | Fences and America
12/30/2009
Smithsonian exhibit "Between Fences" at Groveport Town Hall
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| Between Fences
12/14/2009
Smithsonian Exhibit comes to Groveport Town Hall
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 | Heroic actions subject of a film
12/28/2009
Looking back over a year filled with anguish following the death of his beloved wife, Hollie, Jess Knowlton is looking ahead to 2010 and the debut of a movie influenced by his heroic actions nine years ago.
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 | Injury doesn't slow down Crabtree
12/28/2009
What is the last thing you would see if you lost your vision tomorrow?
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| | Honoring the heroes of World War II
12/28/2009
U.S. veterans are dying at a rate of more than 1,000 a day, the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates.
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| | CW's "Do Not Knock" registry
12/28/2009
Canal Winchester residents now have more options available to control who knocks on their doors thanks to an ordinance passed by Canal Winchester Village Council.
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| | New year brings new hours at Ohio Historical Center
12/28/2009
New hours for the Ohio Historical Center in Columbus will take effect in January as work for the center's transformation into a collections learning facility gets underway.
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| | State Rep. Harris reviews 2009 at the Statehouse
12/27/2009
What a year it's been! For a first-time legislator, it was all I expected and not at all what I expected.
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| | Groveport approves budget in a divided vote
12/22/2009
Groveport Village Council approved a trimmed down version of the town's 2010 budget in a divided vote.
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| | Groveport finances rocky, but could be looking up in 2010
12/22/2009
An updated story on Groveport's financing and other village news
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| | CW gets funding for Gender Road
12/22/2009
Hot on the heels of a similar multi-million dollar award, Canal Winchester is on the receiving end of another $2 million grant for street improvements.
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 | Santa visits Madison Township
12/21/2009
Santa Claus and some of his elves visited Blacklick Estates in Madison Township on Dec. 20.
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 | Live Nativity in Groveport
12/21/2009
Groveport United Methodist Church's annual tradition
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| | Madison Twp. seeks police levy in 2010
12/17/2009
Facing another fiscal year with no new revenue for the police department, Madison Township is investigating the possibility of placing a police levy on the ballot in 2010.
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| | CW schools seek state monies for master building plans
12/15/2009
Plus other CW school news: Win-Win Agreement, state budget woes, farewell to two board members
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| | Groveport cuts budget, but also restores some items
12/15/2009
The village of Groveport trimmed its proposed 2010 budget, but it appears some items originally slated to be cut will not face the ax.
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| | Groveport revenue down, but development in 2010 is looking up
12/15/2009
The village of Groveport's finances have had a rocky 2009, but 2010 is holding some promise of financial renewal.
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| | Holiday safety tips
12/14/2009
Tips from the Groveport Police Department
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| | Winter safety tips
12/14/2009
The Groveport Police Dept. offers these winter safety tips.
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| | Metro Parks Winter Hike Series
12/14/2009
Franklin County Metro Parks will kick off its annual winter hikes series on Jan. 2. The schedule includes 13 guided and unguided hikes, each at a different park in the system.
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| | ODE clears Groveport Madison of allegation
12/10/2009
Finds "no evidence" to an allegation school officials asked for a student's building of attendance be changed so the student's failing test scores would not be included in the building's State Report Card results.
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| | CW proposes water/sewer rate increase
12/08/2009
Plus other Canal Winchester Council news
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| | Lithopolis enacts sex offender residency restrictions
12/08/2009
Plus other Lithopolis Council news
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 | Celebrating Christmas
12/07/2009
See photos of fun filled holiday events in Canal Winchester, Groveport, and Lithopolis
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 | McKee named to Groveport Hall of Honor
12/02/2009
McKee was an all around athlete at Groveport Madison in the mid 1960s
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 | Cruiser Marching Band rated superior
12/01/2009
It's the band's 19th superior rating in the last 21 years
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| | PUCO staff recommends lower OAW water rate hikes
12/01/2009
A staff report to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is recommending much lower water/sewer rate increases than the ones requested by Ohio American Water (OAW).
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 | Family Literacy Night
11/30/2009
Groveport Madison Schools promote reading
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 | The Nutcracker
11/25/2009
Southeast area dancers from BalletMet perform in holiday classic
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| | Groveport slicing and dicing its 2010 budget
11/24/2009
Go Groveport could be spared the budget ax (story updated and revised Nov. 24)
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| | Groveport reins in downtown project
11/24/2009
Council limits marketing agreement for site; also, rec center rates might rise (story updated and revised Nov. 24)
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 | Stacking up
11/24/2009
Cup stackers try to set world record
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| | Canal Winchester's Christmas in the Village
11/23/2009
Canal Winchester's annual storybook Christmas celebration will be held in the village's historic downtown on Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 from 6-9 p.m.
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 | Morning on the farm
11/23/2009
Animals at Slate Run Living Historical Farm enjoyed the late autumn sunlight on a recent November morning.
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| | Madison Twp. officially opposes water rate increase
11/19/2009
The Madison Township trustees officially declared their opposition to a proposed water and sewer rate increase filed by Ohio American Water (OAW) with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO).
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| | Christmas in Lithopolis
11/19/2009
Lithopolis will be full of Christmas spirit this December with special events planned to celebrate the season.
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 | Christmas in Groveport
11/18/2009
Groveport will ring in the Christmas season with its traditional tree lighting and a visit from Santa Claus as well as the third annual Hometown Holiday.
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 | Groveport names new police chief
11/17/2009
Ralph Portier named Groveport's new police chief. (updated Nov. 24 with photo).
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| | CW reviewing landlord utility billing
11/17/2009
Also, SWACO woes continue
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| | CW school roofs need repair
11/17/2009
Participation in a state cooperative purchasing program for a $100 fee could save Canal Winchester Local Schools big bucks when it comes to maintaining roofs.
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| | Gingerbread house contest
11/16/2009
The third annual gingerbread house contest marks the return of a Canal Winchester Christmas in the Village favorite.
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 | Hispanic heritage celebrated at CWHS
11/16/2009
Canal Winchester High School students recently studied various aspects of Hispanic culture and participated in Hispanic activities during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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| | Harris to hold town hall meeting in Groveport
11/12/2009
State representative to come to Groveport to hear from residents
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| | Lithopolis to regulate where sex offenders reside
11/11/2009
Lithopolis is joining other Central Ohio communities in establishing a prohibition against sexually-oriented offenders and narrowing the boundaries where offenders can reside.
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| | Economy blamed for stalled development
11/10/2009
The only thing growing at the northeast corner of Main and Front streets in Groveport is grass as the sluggish economy is being blamed for the lack of progress on the development planned for the site.
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| | Groveport facing tight 2010 budget
11/09/2009
Village officials look to nibble away at expenses
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 | Vintage trains and Erector Sets on exhibit
11/06/2009
The sounds of the "clickety-clack" of classic electric trains as well as the silvery sight of large Erector Set creations will be on view for the holiday season at Groveport Town Hall.
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| | GMHS gym roof still leaking
11/05/2009
When the weather forecast calls for rain, Groveport Madison High School basketball players don't look to the sky for raindrops, they look to the roof of their gymnasium.
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| | Veterans display in CW
11/05/2009
In honor of Veteran's Day, Canal Winchester has created a display honoring those who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.
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 | Mommy & Me costume contest
11/05/2009
Photo of the winners
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| | Southeast unofficial election results
11/04/2009
Unofficial results for November election
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 | Southeast election summary
11/04/2009
Incumbents had a rough Election Day in the Southeast area as several of them were unseated in local races.
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| | Voters' Guide for Canal Winchester, Groveport, and Madison Twp.
11/03/2009
Candidate profiles for Groveport Council, Groveport school board, Canal Winchester Council, Canal Winchester school board, & Madison Township trustee
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| | Groveport officials to review 2010 budget
11/03/2009
Want to know how the village of Groveport plans to spend your tax money in 2010?
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| | Jarvis to resign from his CW Council seat
11/03/2009
Four Canal Winchester Village Council seats were up for grabs in the Nov. 3 election, but another seat will be vacant in January with the resignation of Bruce Jarvis.
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| | Residents wary of speeders
11/03/2009
Canal Winchester residents in the area of Deitz and Thrush drives are tired of motorists speeding through their neighborhood and want the village to take action.
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| | CW's Breakfast with Santa
11/03/2009
Canal Winchester's Breakfast with Santa will take place Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. at the Frances Steube Community Center located at 22 S. Trine St.
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| | Groveport police chief demoted
10/28/2009
Groveport Police Chief Gary York requested and received a voluntary demotion to patrol officer.
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| | Leaky GMHS gym roof repaired
10/27/2009
It's been a long process, but the leaky Groveport Madison High School gym roof is now repaired.
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| | Roundabouts planned for Alum Creek Drive
10/27/2009
Anyone who has to negotiate the Alum Creek Drive/Groveport Road intersection at peak traffic times knows what a congested mess it can be as semi-trucks and cars squeeze through the busy crossroads.
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| | Groveport Log House needs repairs
10/27/2009
The Groveport Log House has taken a beating from the weather and Groveport Village Council is considering a proposal to conduct about $40,000 worth of maintenance work on the historic structure.
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| | H1N1 vaccine delayed
10/27/2009
The Franklin County Board of Health announced it is necessary to delay the start of the school located H1N1 flu vaccination clinics.
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 | Remembering Shirley
10/26/2009
Ceremony honors Shirley Brobst
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| | Madison Twp. offers Blockwatch class
10/26/2009
Madison Township Police Officer Tim Johnson will hold a "Blockwatch Introductory Class" for residents of Madison Township, Groveport, Canal Winchester, and Obetz
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| | Madison Twp. fighting proposed water rate hike
10/22/2009
Ohio American Water (OAW) is asking the Public Utilities Commission (PUCO) to approve a four year, phased in 60 percent revenue hike request, but Madison Township residents want the commission to "just say no."
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| | Madison Twp. releases fire chief's performance audit
10/20/2009
Madison Township officials, on advice of their legal counsel, decided to release a copy of a performance appraisal of Madison Township Fire Chief Clifford Mason.
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| | Canal Winchester preps for worst case scenario
10/20/2009
The village of Canal Winchester is feeling an economic pinch.
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 | Well known Groveport policeman passes away
10/20/2009
The "Big Dog" is gone but not forgotten.
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| | Landlords oppose CW water billing plan
10/20/2009
The idea of billing landlords for tenant water usage opened a floodgate of opposition in Canal Winchester.
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| | No fees for Groveport residents
10/20/2009
Groveport Village Council decided village residents do not have to pay to reserve park shelters nor pay rental fees to use the rooms in Groveport Town Hall, log house, or KidSpace.
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| | CW schools and the OSFC
10/20/2009
In uncertain times, Canal Winchester Local School officials are looking for certainty in addressing a growing district needing more space at a cost that does not drive the district deeper in debt.
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 | Fall Ball for Pets
10/19/2009
Pets came out in their Halloween finery to help support Friends for Life Animal Haven its "Fall Ball for Pets" fundraiser at the Groveport Log House on Oct. 18.
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 | Madison Christian teams win MOCAL titles
10/16/2009
Varsity volleyball, varsity soccer, and junior high volleyball champs
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| | Groveport Madison probe to continue
10/15/2009
A school board member's efforts to end an internal investigation into where a Groveport Madison student was placed in the state student reporting system failed by one vote.
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| | GM school board to support Fight the Hike
10/15/2009
Groveport Madison schools also gear up to fight H1N1; plus other school news
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| | Senior transportation facing cuts
10/14/2009
The ongoing economic pinch could result in cuts to the Groveport and Madison Township Senior Transportation program that may include eliminating the service for township residents.
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| | Lithopolis wants newer police cars
10/14/2009
The village of Lithopolis is charging up their small fleet of police cruisers...and saving thousands of dollars in the process.
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| | Groveport income tax revenue down
10/14/2009
Groveport's 2009 income tax revenue is down 22.5 percent from this time in 2008.
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| | Madison Twp. police get traffic safety grants
10/13/2009
$26,929 in grants for 2010
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 | Scary haunting
10/13/2009
The "Clearwater Scare" is back.
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| | Meet the Canal Winchester Candidates Night
10/12/2009
Ask questions of the candidates at this open forum
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 | History Comes Alive in Groveport
10/08/2009
Take an educational, entertaining, and historical journey through time at the fifth annual "History Comes Alive" walking tour of the Groveport Cemetery on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
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| | Golf balls batter beleagured Canal Winchester condo
10/06/2009
Living by a golf course can be a dream for many homeowners, but for a Canal Winchester Greensview Village condo owner, the dream has become a nightmare.
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| | Book explores past, present and future of the Ohio & Erie Canal
10/06/2009
"Canal fever" is a term that once described the scramble to build Ohio's canal system in the 19th century and cash in on its economic benefits. It also described a variety of diseases, or "fevers," that preyed on canal workers.
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 | Cruiser royalty 2009
10/06/2009
The 2009 Groveport Madison fall homecoming court
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 | Working together at the CW depot
10/05/2009
Work on Canal Winchester's historic Interurban Station continues
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| | Firefighters sue Madison Township
09/30/2009
Madison Township's firefighters union filed a lawsuit Sept. 25 against the Madison Township trustees alleging the trustees refused to comply with a public records request.
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| | It's time for Apple Butter Day
09/30/2009
Find about the upcoming festival as well as read residents' responses to "What does Apple Butter Day mean to you?"
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 | Cruiser appears
09/29/2009
The spirit of Cruiser came to life at the Groveport Madison vs. Dublin Coffman varsity football game
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| | Tight vote on Groveport sewer legislation
09/29/2009
In a split vote, Groveport Village Council approved legislation to update a 35-year-old utilities code involving sewers that addresses financial recoupment for developers.
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 | An Apple Butter Day romance
09/29/2009
A love story that began 60 years ago came to fruition four years ago at Apple Butter Day and has been a cause for celebration ever since.
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 | Volley for the Cure
09/28/2009
The Canal Winchester High School women's volleyball program will host the third annual Volley for the Cure-2009 "Pass-Set-Cure" on Oct. 8 at Canal Winchester High School
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| | Canal Winchester seeks input on parks
09/28/2009
Survey seeks public comments
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 | Big changes planned for Bixby Road
09/24/2009
The rural, barely two lane, Bixby Road between Ebright Road and Brice Road is likely to change in the coming years.
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 | CW's historic ghost tour
09/23/2009
The Canal Winchester Area Historical Society will present its fourth annual "Historic Ghost Tour" on Oct. 9 & 10 at 7 p.m.
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| | Meet the candidates night
09/23/2009
Voters can meet candidates running for local offices.
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| | Groveport considers raising fees for recreation
09/22/2009
The cost of recreating in Groveport could be going up.
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| | CW schools wade through state funding
09/22/2009
Whether you call them "unfunded mandates" or "uncompensated requirements," the outcome is still the same - more programming with less money for Ohio schools.
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 | Cruisers top Pickerington North
09/22/2009
Groveport Madison Cruiser running back Le'Von Bell scored both of Groveport's touchdowns in a 14-10 varsity football win over Pickerington North
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| | CW readies for higher tickets; also regulates peddlers
09/22/2009
Speeders and scofflaws beware - the price for breaking the law with a vehicle in Canal Winchester is going up.
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| | Groveport to keep minimum water billing
09/22/2009
The possibility of the village of Groveport abolishing its minimum billing for water usage appears dead in the water.
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 | Digital storytelling gives insight into school
09/22/2009
Everyone knows kids are great storytellers.
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 | Pride wins
09/22/2009
The Pride SC U12 Girls Premier team won the OP Invitational Tournament
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| | Hundreds sign water petitions
09/22/2009
Hundreds of Madison Township residents came to the Madison Township Community Center Sept. 22 to sign petitions protesting what they say are issues with poor water quality and high water bills.
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 | Safety first
09/21/2009
Madison Christian Safety Patrol
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 | Food drive success
09/21/2009
The Pride Soccer Club held a food drive Sept. 12 and collected over 300 food items
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
09/21/2009
Activities, news, and events (updated Oct. 7)
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| | Opposition grows to proposed water rate increase
09/17/2009
Ohio American Water (OAW) is knocking on the doors of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) for a water rate hike that could increase residential bills in Madison Township by nearly 23 percent in the first year of a four year, step increase progr
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| | Groveport looks to enhance its parks
09/17/2009
Groveport is rich in park land and village officials are seeking to enhance its green resource even further.
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| | Groveport revenue up a bit
09/15/2009
Groveport's income tax revenue grew for the second month in a row, but just barely.
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 | Eyes on the ball
09/14/2009
Cruiser volleyball squad beats Pickerington Central
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 | Teamwork at GMJH
09/11/2009
Pulling together
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 | Soggy doggies
09/11/2009
Paws in the Pool at Groveport Aquatic Center
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| | Progress being made on Groveport Madison High School gym roof
09/10/2009
Groveport Madison school officials believe repairs to the high school gymnasium's leaky roof will be completed soon.
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| | Only one person files to run for Lithopolis Council
09/09/2009
Voters in Lithopolis will face a short list of candidates when they go to the polls Nov. 3 - only one resident is running for one of four open council positions - and no write-in candidates are vying for consideration.
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| | CW residents urged to contact SWACO
09/09/2009
State Representative Marian Harris says SWACO board needs to hear from CW folks; also West Mound Street residents concerned about zoning.
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 | Canal Winchester Labor Day royalty
09/09/2009
Photos of queen and courts
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 | Labor Day in Canal Winchester
09/08/2009
Photos
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 | Now serving
09/08/2009
Cruiser volleyball
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| | CW's Football for Food
09/08/2009
The Canal Winchester Food Pantry has struggled this year to keep ahead of the ever growing demand for its services.
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| | Rain garden workshop
09/08/2009
On Sept. 26 from 9-11 a.m., the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District will present information on rain gardens at the Frances Steube Community Center, 22 S. Trine St., in Canal Winchester.
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| | Groveport news
09/08/2009
Hometown Cruise In car show, Marcia Jean Flanery to perform, development news, Pelotonia
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 | Flower power
09/08/2009
Groveport Garden Club helps out
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| | Gym roof repairs forcing activities elsewhere
09/01/2009
Groveport Madison High School volleyball teams and phys. ed. classes must adapt
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 | 100 years of Canal Winchester football
08/31/2009
Photos from the celebration
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 | Pelotonia wheels through Groveport
08/31/2009
World famous cycling champion Lance Armstrong leads the way down Groveport's Main Street during the Pelotonia bicycle tour
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 | Back to school
08/31/2009
Kids head back to the classroom
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| | Canal Winchester schools rated "excellent"
08/26/2009
It's the start of the school year, but Canal Winchester Local Schools are already taking home a State Report Card the district is proud to show everyone.
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| | GM schools and bus company reach agreement
08/25/2009
The contractual legal haggling that began in the summer of 2008 between Groveport Madison Local Schools and its bus transportation provider Petermann Transportation has reached a resolution.
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| | Get help for your home
08/25/2009
Plus other Groveport news
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
08/25/2009
Activities, news and events (updated Sept. 11)
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
08/25/2009
Activities, news, and events (updated Sept. 11)
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| | Sweeping up in Blacklick Estates
08/25/2009
Plus other Madison Township news
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| | CW schools wrestle with House Bill 1
08/25/2009
The effects of the Ohio State Legislature's House Bill (HB) 1 are raising many questions regarding its impact on schools' operations and financing.
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| | CWHS football celebrates its 100th anniversary
08/24/2009
The 2009 season marks the school's 100th year of football (updated Aug. 25)
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 | Pelotonia to wheel through Groveport and Canal Winchester
08/23/2009
Riders will hop on their bicycles Aug. 28-30 to help fight cancer when they join in the inaugural Pelotonia cycling tour (updated Aug. 25)
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| | Candidates file for November election
08/21/2009
See who is running for council, trustee, and school board in the Southeast area (revised Sept. 8)
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| | Groveport Madison Schools rated "effective"
08/20/2009
Groveport Madison Schools received an overall "effective" rating on the Ohio Department of Education's (ODE) State Report Card for 2008-09, including an "excellent" rating for Middle School South.
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| | Groveport water billling questioned (revised/updated on Aug. 19)
08/18/2009
Ever wonder why, if your Groveport household uses only, say, 4,000 gallons of water per quarter, that you are required to pay for a minimum of 7,000 gallons?
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| | Field of soccer dreams?
08/18/2009
A.B. Weiser Field in Canal Winchester hosted its first high school football game in 1947 and its last in 1992. Now the field could one day be reborn as a home to varsity soccer if plans and funding fall into place.
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 | Brown Dog Day 2009
08/18/2009
Every pet has its day!
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| | Groveport Council news
08/18/2009
Sidewalk talk, sewer postponement, finanical and development news
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| | CW seeks to ease Gender Road congestion
08/18/2009
CW Council news
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| | Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival
08/12/2009
Following a tradition that began in 1920, Canal Winchester will hold its annual Labor Day Festival from Sept. 5-7 in the village's historic downtown.
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| | Columbus Street, development issues, and more
08/12/2009
Lithopolis Council news
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 | Making friends
08/11/2009
Three Groveport Madison moms bond (a guest column by Vicki Keck, Nancy Norris, and Terry Weaver)
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| | Senior transportation program in a pinch
08/11/2009
The Groveport and Madison Township Senior Transportation program could be facing cuts in services.
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| | Groveport revenues increase a bit
08/11/2009
Plus other Groveport Council news
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 | Acoustic tunes
08/11/2009
Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs summer concert series
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 | Wildermuths win at State Fair
08/10/2009
Exhibit champion market lambs
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| | Canal Winchester school news
08/10/2009
CW school information for the 2009-10 school year
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| | Former Lithopolis fiscal officer indicted
08/05/2009
Former Lithopolis Fiscal Officer Sandra Casey was indicted on July 31 and arrested on one count of theft in office following a year long investigation, according to the Fairfield County Prosecutor's Office.
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| | Groveport water fund investigation continues
08/05/2009
An investigation regarding some discrepancies in the village of Groveport's water fund bill collections is still ongoing.
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| | Groveport School listed on National Register
08/05/2009
On July 24, the National Park Service listed Groveport School (now Groveport Elementary) on the National Register of Historic Places.
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 | The Race for Space
08/04/2009
The Race for Space isn't a trek to another planet, but a journey closer to home.
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 | Truckin'
08/04/2009
Groveport's "Touch a Truck" event
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| | SWACO, CW and the trash issue
08/04/2009
Not now, but later, was the response from Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) Executive Director Ron Mills when asked to meet with the Canal Winchester Village Council
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| | Groveport policeman heading to Iraq
07/29/2009
A Groveport police officer has been serving his community and is now heading overseas to serve his country.
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| | Wagnalls' woes
07/29/2009
The financial glory days for the Wagnalls Foundation in Lithopolis once hovered around $11 million, but a wish list that included a pair of additions and the downturn in the stock market plunged reserves down to less than $3 million.
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 | Saving sacred ground
07/28/2009
Tucked between a green farm field and a nearby stream, tombstones in a once forgotten Madison Township cemetery are releasing their secrets to a lone caretaker.
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| | Groveport postpones vote on sewer legislation
07/28/2009
The Groveport sewer issued continues to froth and stew.
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| | Groveport Council news
07/28/2009
Front Street parking; vacating Crooked Alley
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
07/28/2009
News, events, and activities (updated Aug. 7)
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
07/28/2009
News, events, and activities (updated Aug. 13)
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| | Groveport slogs through sewer plans
07/21/2009
Plus other Groveport Council news
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| | Madison Township & CW grill SWACO
07/16/2009
The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) was put on the hot seat by the Madison Township trustees as they grilled authority representatives on a proposal that could find Waste Management closing a local operation.
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 | Ottman wins racing title
07/15/2009
Glendening Elementary first grader Garrett Ottman knows his way around a speedway.
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| | Lithopolis gets funding
07/15/2009
A $468,062 estate tax settlement is affording Lithopolis breathing room in covering a shortfall in the village's sewer enterprise fund.
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 | Family fun night
07/15/2009
Groveport Madison Middle School South hosted a "Summer Fun Family Night"
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 | Summer concert in Groveport
07/15/2009
Singing out
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| | Volunteers step up in Groveport
07/14/2009
A spirit of volunteerism has plugged the gaps in community services and programming brought on by the village of Groveport's tight budget. (Plus other Groveport news.)
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| | Battling mosquitoes in Groveport
07/13/2009
The village of Groveport is not spraying for mosquitoes this summer, but the town is still taking steps to keep the biting insects from bugging you.
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| | Rulings issued in Groveport Madison lawsuit
07/08/2009
A ruling issued July 1 by Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Kimberly Cocroft proved to be a mixed bag of results in the Groveport Madison Board of Education's lawsuit against its transportation provider Petermann, LLC.
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| | CW seeks to link pathways
07/07/2009
Connecting dots is simple. Connecting pathways within a village takes time, but Canal Winchester administrators hope a multi-purpose plan will eventually link 22 miles of paths and roads throughout the entire municipality.
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 | Independence Day in Groveport
07/06/2009
Photos from the parade
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| | Rosebriar branches out
07/06/2009
The Rosebriar Shakespeare Company is taking the Bard's line, "All the world's a stage," to heart.
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 | Team works to develop an "EcoCAR"
07/01/2009
Are electric cars the future of transportation?
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| | Pro football comes to Groveport
07/01/2009
The Columbus Fire is hoping to heat up Groveport Madison High School's Cruiser Stadium this summer with hard hitting professional football.
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| | The adventures of Tanner the dog
06/30/2009
A guest column by Terry Weaver
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 | Riding high
06/30/2009
Lacey Gray and her horse excel
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 | Taste of Canal Winchester
06/29/2009
Bright sunshine, good food, lively music and community spirit were on hand at this year's Taste of Canal Winchester
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 | Groveport's Relay for Life 2009
06/29/2009
The American Cancer Society held its annual Relay for Life fundraiser in Groveport Park on June 26-27.
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| | CW officials get pay raises
06/24/2009
Also, CW bike path opens
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| | Groveport's charter conflicts with state law
06/23/2009
Residency requirements in Groveport's Village Charter for the village administrator and police chief are now in conflict with state law following a ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court.
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 | Civil War encampment in Groveport
06/23/2009
Members of the 76th Ohio, a regiment of Civil War Union Army re-enactors, set up camp in Groveport's Heritage Park
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| | Madison Township gets grant monies
06/18/2009
A Department of Homeland Security grant is affording Madison Township the opportunity to purchase nearly two dozen radios for communication services.
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| | Letters to the editor
06/18/2009
Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
06/18/2009
Events and activities (updated July 20)
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
06/18/2009
Events and activities (updated July 20)
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| | Groveport Madison names business manager
06/16/2009
Larry Ricchi named; also: pay to participate fees, high school gym roof repairs.
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| | CW interurban depot taking shape
06/16/2009
Sporting a new fa�ade, work on Canal Winchester's historic Interurban Station continues
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| | Groveport still buffeted by economy
06/16/2009
The difficult economic times are still pressing on the village of Groveport.
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| | Parking pinch
06/16/2009
Parking in downtown Groveport can get tight at times as visitors must rely on street parking or find a space in the public lot along Wirt Road.
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| | CW schools fine tuning
06/16/2009
School is out for the summer, but behind-the-scenes work continues to ensure doors open for the 2009-10 year with a full roster of department staff.
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 | Keeping it green
06/10/2009
Fairfield County Livestock 4H member Kyla Aho, 12, waters her Canal Winchester community garden plot
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| | Prairie nature reserve planned in Lithopolis
06/10/2009
Frustrated with rumors and misinformation regarding Lithopolis' new municipal building, Mayor Eric Sandine put the issue to rest
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| | Groveport revenues still lagging
06/09/2009
The village of Groveport's income tax revenue failed to gain ground for the fourth time in five months this year.
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 | Singing out in Groveport
06/09/2009
The first Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs summer concert on June 7 drew a crowd of 150 in Groveport's Heritage Park
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| | Bomb proves to be a dud
06/08/2009
Unexploded World War II artillery shell causes a stir at Motts Military Museum
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 | Cruiser pitcher has a great season
06/04/2009
In sports, one of the classic battles is between a batter and a pitcher in softball or baseball. It's a confrontation where each athlete tries to out think and over power the other.
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| | CW Council denies apartment plan
06/03/2009
Legal fact finding and a conclusion on a zoning appeal set the stage for the Canal Winchester Council to uphold a decision by the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny variances on a proposed apartment development.
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 | Groveport and The Civil War
06/03/2009
Groveport Town Hall presents Civil War events and activities this month
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| | Canal Winchester's Relay for Life
06/03/2009
The fourth annual Canal Winchester Relay For Life will be held June 12 at 6 p.m. through June 13 at noon at Canal Winchester High School Stadium.
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 | Flory honored
06/03/2009
Buckley Award at Sedalia
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 | Sprucing up
06/03/2009
Venture Crew 10 of Pickerington, sponsored by the American Legion, recently groomed and landscaped the grounds of the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society
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 | Indians reach state semi-finals
06/01/2009
The Canal Winchester Indians varsity baseball team posted a 28-45record and advanced to the state tournament.
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 | Indians have a great season
06/01/2009
The Canal Winchester varsity softball team posted a record of 24-8 and won the district championship this season.
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| | Leaky roof must wait
06/01/2009
Will Cruiser athletes feel sprinkles of rain on their heads when they take the floor in the Groveport Madison High School gym this fall?
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
06/01/2009
Activities, news and events (updated June 15)
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
06/01/2009
Activities, news, and events (updated June 9)
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| | Numbers sluggish at Groveport pool
05/28/2009
Memberships to the Groveport Aquatic Center are off to a slow start this year.
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 | Groveport's KidSpace to open
05/27/2009
Kids will have their own place to learn, enjoy the arts, and just plain have fun as the village of Groveport will dedicate its Crooked Alley KidSpace
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 | An Ohio forefather to visit Canal Winchester
05/27/2009
The early history of Ohio is peppered with colorful characters and brave frontiersmen like Simon Kenton, namesake of a central Ohio scouting organization
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| | Explore the outdoors in Canal Winchester
05/27/2009
In correlation with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the village of Canal Winchester will provide events for children and their families to participate in the Explore the Outdoors program
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| | Letters to the editor
05/27/2009
Readers speak out
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 | 1928 Canal Winchester parade
05/27/2009
Our Pictorial Past
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 | Groveport Madison students help out
05/27/2009
Items gathered to send to Iraq
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 | Pride wins
05/27/2009
On May 16-17, the Pride SC U11 girls soccer team won the top Gold division of the MOSSL tournament
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| | Madison Twp. firefighters honored
05/21/2009
A pair of Madison Township Fire Department personnel were honored for their life-saving efforts in reviving a cyclist
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| | CW Schools get back to business
05/20/2009
With new operating revenue on the way, Canal Winchester Local Schools administrators and board members are able to turn their attention back to day-to-day business and end-of-the-school-year activities.
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| | Groveport Madison finances on solid ground for next three years
05/19/2009
Levy stabilizes funding; also, semi-pro football team to use Cruiser Stadium
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| | Debate over Canal Winchester development rages on
05/19/2009
Canal Winchester Council members chose their words carefully before taking action on a proposed apartment complex, but residents did not mince words and urged council to vote "no."
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| | Groveport master parks plan taking shape
05/19/2009
People in Groveport love their parks.
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| | Sewer plan put on hold
05/19/2009
A plan to update village codes, which could have an affect on the much discussed proposed west Groveport Road sewer project, has been put on hold until July pending further study.
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| | Trash woes in CW
05/19/2009
SWACO action impacts Canal Winchester
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 | cougars undefeated
05/19/2009
The Cougars soccer team, of the Groveport Parks and Recreation Department, finished 8-0.
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 | CWHS marketing students excel
05/19/2009
Canal Winchester High School marketing students won several awards at the central district marketing contest
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 | Pride champions
05/19/2009
The U10 girls Maroon Pride Soccer Club team of Canal Winchester
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 | Blitz are volleyball champs
05/19/2009
The Eastside VBC U16 Blitz girls volleyball team won back-to-back tournaments
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 | Madison Township dedicates Miller Field
05/18/2009
New athletic field in Brobst Park named for Miller family
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 | Retiring Old Glory
05/18/2009
Boy Scout Troop 71 in Groveport held a flag retirement ceremony on May 16
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| | Memorial Day observances
05/13/2009
Memorial Day is a time of honor and remembrance when flowers are placed on the graves of the fallen who sacrificed for their country.
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| | New hope for Lithopolis' Columbus Street
05/13/2009
Lithopolis Council news
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| | Lawsuit against Groveport dropped
05/12/2009
Philip Riner has voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit against the village of Groveport, according to paperwork filed with the Franklin County Common Pleas Court on April 28.
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| | Groveport income tax revenue continues to slide
05/12/2009
Groveport Council news
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 | Groveport Madison voters approve school levy
05/06/2009
Groveport Madison voters approved the first new property tax funds for the school district since 1997 with the passage of the district's operating levy on May 5.
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| | Metro Parks levy passes
05/06/2009
People in central Ohio indicated they want to keep investing in the parks by passing the Metro Parks levy on May 5.
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| | Voters say "yes" to Canal Winchester school levy
05/06/2009
Sleep was sweet for Canal Winchester School District administrators, staff members, and campaign workers after receiving word their efforts to pass a two year, 14.82-mill operating levy worked.
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| | Dog park to open at Three Creeks Metro Park
05/06/2009
Pooch playground
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| | Funding obtained for Alum Creek Drive
05/06/2009
Intersections with Groveport Road and I-270 to be improved
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| | CW citizens speak out against development
05/06/2009
Putting a 40 unit senior housing development onto a 2.5-plus acre parcel behind Bolenbaugh Hardware might prove difficult for applicant Fairfield Homes following public opposition during a Canal Winchester Council zoning appeals hearing May 4.
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| | A look at the Groveport water plant
05/06/2009
An interview with the Ohio EPA about the condition of the Groveport water plant.
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| | School and parks levys on May 5 ballot
04/28/2009
Information on the Canal Winchester Schools levy, Groveport Madison Schools levy, and the Metro Parks levy
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| | A snapshot of Groveport's finances
04/28/2009
The village of Groveport is hoping to avoid any more budget cuts this year in the face of the tight national economy.
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| | Groveport mulls new sewer plan
04/28/2009
Also news on Kessler Street project, communications with Madison Township, and more
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 | CW Middle School offers cheers for OAT
04/28/2009
Canal Winchester Middle School students are used to going to pep rallies to cheer on their school teams, but on April 17 they were all part of a team - the Ohio Achievement Test team.
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| | Letters to the editor
04/28/2009
Readers speak out
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 | Cruiser firepower
04/28/2009
Groveport Madison varsity softball photos
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
04/28/2009
Activities, news, and events (updated May 20)
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
04/28/2009
Activities, news, and events (updated May 20)
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 | Early Bird champs
04/28/2009
The U10 Central Ohio Select Baseball team recently won Dublin's Early Bird Youth Baseball Tournament
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 | Phoenix a finalist
04/28/2009
The FC Phoenix U9 Premier team was a finalist at Middletown Spring Blast Tournament.
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 | Pride win MASC
04/28/2009
The Pride SC U13 boys were Champions of the Mid American Soccer Classic
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| | CW Council moves to help fund Human Services
04/22/2009
A proposed three year agreement between Canal Winchester and the village's Human Services could help address economic uncertainty
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| | CW schools freeze wages and make insurance concessions
04/21/2009
Wage freezes and insurance concessions are the latest tools in the Canal Winchester Local Schools' arsenal in fighting a financial crisis
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| | Groveport Madison levy campaign gathering steam
04/21/2009
School officials feel community enthusiasm about Groveport Madison Local Schools' operating levy is rising.
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| | Village of Groveport hopes to avoid more budget cuts
04/21/2009
Also, Kessler Street project set to begin
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| | Free Tree Day in CW
04/20/2009
The village of Canal Winchester is sponsoring Free Tree Day," on May 2 from 9-11 a.m. at Stradley Plaza on South High Street
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 | GMHS alumni banquet
04/20/2009
Groveport Madison High School will host its 116th annual alumni banquet on May 16 at the high school, 4475 S. Hamilton Road.
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| | Groveport School gets state nomination for National Register
04/20/2009
Nomination now moves on to federal level for final consideration.
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| | Groveport Council endorses Groveport Madison Schools' levy
04/14/2009
In an action not seen in recent Groveport political history, Groveport Village Council unanimously voted to endorse Groveport Madison Local Schools' levy.
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| | Groveport's income tax revenues drop again
04/14/2009
The village of Groveport could face more budget cuts in the upcoming months as its income tax revenues continue to decline due to the poor national economy.
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| | Groveport to begin negotiations with Columbus for water service
04/14/2009
Groveport Village Council authorized Village Administrator Steve Morris to begin negotiations with the city of Columbus to determine the cost factors involved to have the city provide water service to the entire village of Groveport.
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 | Our Pictorial Past
04/14/2009
Canal Winchester's High Street
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| | Letters to the editor
04/14/2009
Readers speak out (updated April 20)
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
04/14/2009
Activities, events, news (updated April 20)
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
04/14/2009
Activities, events, news (updated April 22)
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| | Canal Winchester Council news
04/08/2009
Council hears about CW school levy; Metro Parks levy. Also paving issues and citizen input sought on satellite college.
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 | Female Cruiser wrestler strives for success
04/06/2009
Wrestling has long been the domain of male athletes, but now female wrestlers are rising to the challenges and intensity of the sport.
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| | Former bar owner sues village of Groveport
04/06/2009
Philip Riner, who owned and operated the now closed Groveport Lounge, has filed a lawsuit against the village of Groveport claiming defamation and invasion of privacy.
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 | Bunny hug
04/06/2009
Easter Bunny visits the Groveport Recreation Center
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| | CW gets beautification grant; volunteers sought
04/06/2009
The village of Canal Winchester was awarded an Ohio Department of Natural Resources Community Beautification Grant to help cover the cost of shredding tires pulled from Walnut Creek.
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 | Hoppin' down the bunny trail
04/06/2009
The Easter bunny hops along once a year prompting many people to consider the furry rabbits as pets.
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| | CW Middle School produces future leaders
04/06/2009
Where will the nation's leaders come from?
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| | Groveport Madison board approves teacher pay freeze plan
03/31/2009
After a three hour closed session on March 30, the Groveport Madison Board of Education unanimously approved a proposal by the district's teachers' union to freeze the base salary for teachers for 2009-10.
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 | Wellness
03/31/2009
The Groveport Wellness Fair featured more than 30 alternative and traditional health care therapies and offers sample sessions.
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 | CW's Waterloo and Trine streets
03/31/2009
Our Pictorial Past
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 | Hornets win
03/31/2009
The Groveport Hornets won the March Madness (sixth grade girls) Basketball Tournament in London, Ohio
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| | Bloom Township rejects proposed Lithopolis police expansion plan
03/30/2009
The Bloom Township trustees rejected a proposal from Lithopolis village officials to team up to provide increased police coverage for the entire township.
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 | Saving Blacklick Creek
03/30/2009
It flows through four counties, is 30 miles long, drains 63 square miles, and 82,000 people live within its watershed.
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| | Groveport Madison teachers offer to freeze base pay for 2009-10
03/25/2009
On March 23, the 389 teachers, counselors, psychologists, and nurses of the Groveport Madison Local Education Association (GMLEA) voted overwhelmingly on a proposal which includes a base salary pay freeze for themselves.
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 | CW's French II students work as own travel agents
03/25/2009
Canal Winchester High School students in Julie Aldrich's French II class are learning how to be their own travel agents.
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| | Canal Winchester schools plan for reinstatements if levy passes
03/24/2009
With a hopeful eye to the future following months of planning for the worst, the Canal Winchester Board of Education gave their blessing to a series of reinstatements if a 14.82-mill, two year operating levy passes in May.
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 | Pancakes, community, and public schools
03/24/2009
Point of View column by Rick Palsgrove
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| | A new plan for proposed west Groveport Road sewer?
03/24/2009
A new option has emerged regarding the proposed west Groveport Road sewer project.
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| | Sing for the Cure in Canal Winchester
03/24/2009
A community choir concert to benefit Relay for Life
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| | Main Street business gets the green light
03/24/2009
Groveport Council news from March 23 meeting
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 | Memorial to cholera victims planned for Groveport Cemetery
03/24/2009
Victims of 19th century cholera outbreaks in Groveport may soon have their final resting places marked.
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 | Pride finalists
03/24/2009
The Pride Soccer Club's U14 boys team earned the finalist place in the Middletown Spring Blast's top division.
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| | Groveport programs and events slashed
03/18/2009
The village of Groveport's income tax revenue collections were up 11.41 percent in February, but that increase was still not enough to prevent massive cuts to the village's 2009 budget, including programming and events.
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| | Canal Winchester pay to play fees could rise
03/18/2009
Facing another round of multi-million dollar cuts, Canal Winchester Local Schools administrators are investigating the possibility of making student activities self-sufficient with parents, patrons, and benefactors picking up the cost.
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| | Groveport Council members disagree on water issue
03/18/2009
Battle lines are appearing among Groveport Village Council members regarding water services.
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| | Road project; tree program on tap in Canal Winchester
03/18/2009
CW council news
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| | Groveport Madison levy campaign gears up
03/18/2009
Levy on the May 5 ballot
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 | "The Wiz"
03/18/2009
Groveport Madison spring play
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 | Our Pictorial Past
03/18/2009
Train at the Groveport depot
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| | Tornado drill on March 25
03/18/2009
Tornado safety tips
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| | Canal Winchester community garden
03/18/2009
The village of Canal Winchester is accepting requests for community garden plots available this spring.
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| | Letters to the editor
03/18/2009
Readers speak out (updated April 8)
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 | Knicks are champs
03/18/2009
Groveport Rec Center basketball
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
03/18/2009
Activities, news, and events (updated April 1)
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
03/18/2009
Activities, news, and events (updated April 1)
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| | Lithopolis and Bloom Township look to expand police coverage
03/11/2009
The village of Lithopolis and Bloom Township might team up to provide increased police coverage for the entire township.
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 | Groveport looks to cut $1.7 million from 2009 budget
03/10/2009
The village of Groveport's income tax revenue collections were up 11.41 percent in February, but that increase was still not enough to prevent the massive budget cuts village officials are planning.
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| | Free self defense training in Canal Winchester
03/10/2009
Learn to protect yourself
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| | Groveport considering connecting to Columbus water
03/10/2009
Groveport Village Council has taken the first step towards abandoning its village water plant in favor of connecting to the Columbus water system.
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| | More Groveport Council news
03/10/2009
Federal stimulus plan proposals, Wellness Fair, Parks meetings
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 | The flowing waters
03/10/2009
Point of View column by Rick Palsgrove
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| | Letter to the editor
03/10/2009
Readers speak out
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| | Indian Trail teaches students to "Stop and Think"
03/10/2009
Canal Winchester's Indian Trail Elementary Assistant Principal Jamie King and Principal Bev Downing are using a new method to get students to "Stop and Think" about everyday problems they are facing in school.
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 | Jump for your heart
03/09/2009
Students in Beth Stevenson's gym classes at Madison Elementary raised more than $1,500 for the American Heart Association
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 | Local trips can be adventurous, too
03/09/2009
Travel writer Kristi Farrow - "Hello, my name is Kristi and I am a travel show addict."
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| | Is consolidating government an answer in tough economic times?
03/04/2009
The harsh national economy that is taking a big bite out of local governments' budgets has brought more interest in a state commission that is looking into streamlining local governments in Ohio.
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| | Court date set for Groveport Madison lawsuit
03/04/2009
A court date has been set for July 1 in the Groveport Madison school district's pending lawsuit against its transportation provider Petermann, LLC.
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| | Canal Winchester seeks stimulus money
03/04/2009
President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan could benefit Canal Winchester through capital improvement projects, but time is short to submit proposals for federal funding.
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 | A sweet season: maple syruping
03/04/2009
Tapping into a sugary treat
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 | Our Pictorial Past
03/04/2009
CW's West Mound Street
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 | Swan lake
03/04/2009
Photo by Tara Palm
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| | Let's celebrate
03/04/2009
News from Go Groveport by Christine Boucher
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| | Hair raising theatre
03/04/2009
Women have always had love/hate relationship with their hair and Pat Wynn Brown is taking that relationship to the stage for a good cause.
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 | The wondrous cardinal
03/04/2009
Ohio seems to love the color red. No wonder the state bird is the northern cardinal.
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| | CW fifth grade teachers use Web to help students
03/04/2009
Canal Winchester teachers on one fifth grade team are working to help both parents and students learn and grow.
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| | Madison Elementary students study ancestry
03/04/2009
There is a renewed interest in the topics of citizenship and immigration because of the historic election of President Barack Obama.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
03/04/2009
Activites, events and news (updated March 10)
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
03/04/2009
Activities, news, and events (updated March 11)
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| | Groveport to make deeper cuts to its 2009 budget
02/24/2009
Updated information about the village of Groveport's budget cuts from council's Feb. 23 meeting
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| | Canal Winchester schools fight financial woes
02/24/2009
At the doorstep of being labeled a district in "financial distress," Canal Winchester Schools Superintendent Kimberley Miller-Smith presented a budget designed to shave another $2.5 million from the budget.
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 | Preserving Groveport history
02/24/2009
Historic Groveport Elementary, and its sister school next door Groveport Madison Junior High School, are both under consideration for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.
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 | Speeders targeted on Groveport's Wirt Road
02/24/2009
Groveport police are keeping a watchful eye for speeders on Wirt Road.
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| | More Groveport Council news
02/24/2009
The economy is sluggish and hurting most everyone across the board, but some business activity in Groveport is showing signs of life.
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 | Governor visits Canal Winchester's Indian Trail Elementary
02/20/2009
"If you want me to come and campaign for your levy, I'll do it. I'll be happy to do whatever I can to help with this one," said Strickland.
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| Groveport considers switch to Columbus water
02/19/2009
Groveport Village Council is considering abandoning its village water plant in favor of connecting to the city of Columbus' water system.
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| | Madison Township firefighters have no faith in their chief
02/19/2009
Voting "no confidence" in their chief's ability to guide the fire department, members of the Madison Township firefighters union asked the Madison Township trustees for help in resolving workplace issues.
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| | Groveport plans to cut budget further
02/19/2009
Groveport village officials are looking to slash another $1.8 million from the town's 2009 budget to combat declining income tax revenues brought on by the dismal national economy.
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| | Canal Winchester levy is 14.82 mills
02/19/2009
With more cuts in personnel and operations looming on the horizon, the Canal Winchester School Board of Education voted to place a 14.82 mill, two year emergency operating levy on the May 5 ballot.
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| | Groveport Madison readies levy
02/19/2009
The Groveport Madison Board of Education unanimously voted to place a three year, 9.36 mill operating levy on the May 5 ballot.
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 | A banner day
02/19/2009
Groveport Public Works employee Chris Tomilison prepares to pluck a flag from a streetlight pole on Main Street
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 | Teamwork
02/19/2009
Glendening students work together
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| | Renewed hope for Lithopolis' Columbus Street
02/19/2009
Lithopolis village officials have renewed hope for obtaining funding for the long awaited Columbus Street reconstruction project.
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| | Citizen survey positive for Canal Winchester
02/19/2009
A large response to a community-wide survey conducted by the village of Canal Winchester yielded results showing residents, for the most part, believe the village is heading in the right direction.
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 | Canal Winchester royalty
02/19/2009
Winter homecoming
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 | Play ball - 1959
02/19/2009
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Having passion in one's work
02/19/2009
Point of View column
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 | Sheila's believers
02/20/2009
Sheila Downing finished the half marathon (13.1 miles) at The National Marathon To Fight Breast Cancer in Jacksonville, Fla. on Feb. 15
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| | Renewed hope for Lithopolis' Columbus Street
02/11/2009
Lithopolis village officials have renewed hope for obtaining funding for the long awaited Columbus Street reconstruction project.
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| | Chinese New Year comes to CW Middle School
02/11/2009
Chinese lanterns, calendars, dragons and lucky red envelopes filled the walls of Taunya Strahan's social studies classroom at Canal Winchester Middle School.
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| | Groveport Madison board approves placing levy on the ballot
02/10/2009
The Groveport Madison Board of Education unanimously voted to place a three year, 9.36 mill operating levy on the May 5 ballot.
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| | Canal Winchester to place levy on ballot
02/10/2009
With more cuts in personnel and operations looming on the horizon, the Canal Winchester School Board of Education voted to place a 14.82 mill, two year emergency operating levy on the May 5 ballot.
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| | Groveport council to slash village's 2009 budget
02/10/2009
Groveport Village Council will consider slashing its 2009 budget even further following the news that the town's income tax revenue has dropped nearly 32 percent compared to the same time in 2008.
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| | New youth athletic program scholarship available to Groveport
02/10/2009
A new youth athletic scholarship program will enable kids to get back into the game in Groveport.
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 | Eagles soar
02/10/2009
Madison Christian basketball
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
02/10/2009
An updated list of activities, events, and news
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
02/10/2009
Updated list of activities, events, and news
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| | Six CW school levy choices reviewed
02/05/2009
Canal Winchester Local Schools officials are considering six different operating levy proposals for the May 5 ballot.
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| | Groveport Madison to seek a levy
02/05/2009
Groveport Madison school officials are considering four different operating levy options for the May 5 ballot.
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| | Groveport Madison board ponders cuts
02/05/2009
The Groveport Madison Board of Education is considering $2.37 million in proposed cuts that include eliminating teachers, staff, and high school busing among other reductions, as well as instituting a pay to participate fee for extracurricular activities.
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 | Horsin' around in the snow
02/05/2009
The recent snow and ice storms could not keep hearty Ohioans' spirits down!
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 | When's spring?
02/05/2009
Ground Chuck knows all!
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| | Edwards departs Madison Township
02/05/2009
The Madison Township trustees announced Feb. 4 that they will not renew the contract of Madison Township Administrator Judy Edwards.
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| | Messenger to publish bi-weekly
02/05/2009
Tough times call for strong, decisive actions.
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| | CW's Thrush Drive project bids received
02/05/2009
Canal Winchester Council news
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| | Metro Parks seeks levy in May
02/05/2009
Metro Parks officials are looking for a little more green to keep central Ohio green.
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| | New Block Watch in Canal Winchester
02/05/2009
Rising crime rates are prompting a group of Winchester Highlands homeowners to keep an eye on each other by creating a community-wide Block Watch.
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| | Groveport Madison officials weigh in on school funding
02/05/2009
An in depth interview with Supt. Scott McKenzie and Treasurer Anthony Swartz about school funding.
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| | Letter to the editor
02/05/2009
State Rep. Marian Harris on the State of the State Address
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 | Remembering Lincoln
02/05/2009
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
02/05/2009
Activities and news
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
02/05/2009
Activities and news
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| | CW schools seek levy
01/29/2009
The Canal Winchester School District is seeking to stop the hemorrhage of red ink from its budget by considering a double-digit operating levy for the May ballot.
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| | Village of Groveport institutes budget cuts
01/29/2009
Groveport Village Council slashed $486,240 out of its 2009 budget in response to an anticipated decrease in income tax revenues due to the turbulent economy.
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 | CWHS Madrigal
01/29/2009
Canal Winchester High School students Brandon Villarreal (left) and Mike Kesselring rehearse a sword fighting scene in preparation for the school's 19th annual Madrigal Dinner, William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing."
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 | Up for two
01/29/2009
Cruisers top Panthers
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| | Sprinkler drenches Groveport Muncipal Building
01/29/2009
The Groveport Municipal Building received an unwanted shower in the early morning hours of Jan. 19 when a sprinkler head malfunctioned in the building and zoning department.
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| | Reward offered in murder case
01/29/2009
Crime Stoppers offers $10,000 reward
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 | CW student experiences presidential inauguration
01/29/2009
A young man new to the world of politics experienced history being made when he went to Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20 to attend the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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 | Nature's weatherman
01/29/2009
The groundhog
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 | Our Pictorial Past
01/29/2009
Groveport's West Main Street
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 | Rivals square off
01/29/2009
Madison Christian basketball
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| | Love is in the air!
01/29/2009
News from Go Groveport by Christine Boucher
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
01/29/2009
Activities and news
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
01/29/2009
Activities and news
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| | Groveport Madison schools cuts debated
01/22/2009
Groveport Madison officials and residents met in a series of lively community forums to discuss the school district's lengthy list of proposed cuts.
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 | Top dog
01/22/2009
The Bug is #1
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| | CW gives go ahead for big development
01/22/2009
Commercial development of 40 acres at the southeast corner of Diley and Busey roads received the green light from Canal Winchester Village Council on Jan. 20.
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| | Groveport readies to review its charter
01/22/2009
Groveport Village Council is looking to get a jump on its 10 year village charter review process.
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| | GMAAF grant could get kids back in the game
01/22/2009
Kids whose families cannot afford to pay for them to play in organized youth athletic programs could soon get a helping hand.
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| | Miller honored; Noe-Bixby curve debated
01/22/2009
Madison Township news
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| | A speedy approach to speech therapy
01/22/2009
The halls of Winchester Trail Elementary become a track for speech therapist Pam Danklefsen, as she wheels her chair and basket of materials from classroom to classroom.
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 | MCS Eagles fall
01/22/2009
Madison Christian girls basketball
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 | The oldest school
01/22/2009
Our Pictorial Past
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 | The old farm wagon
01/22/2009
Point of View column
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| | Letter to the editor
01/22/2009
Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
01/22/2009
Activities, events, & news
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
01/22/2009
Activities, events, and news
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| | Groveport Madison outlines cuts
01/15/2009
Groveport Madison school administrators have recommended $2.37 million in cuts that include eliminating teachers, staff, and high school busing among other reductions, as well as instituting a pay to participate fee for extracurricular activities.
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| | Canal Winchester schools weigh levy options
01/15/2009
The first meeting of the new year found Canal Winchester Board of Education members faced with the same old problem-sorting out finances and reviewing operating levy options.
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 | Defying the cold winter
01/15/2009
The snow coated statue of Cruiser
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| | Big revenue drop for Groveport
01/15/2009
The village of Groveport suffered its largest single month decrease in income tax receipts with its December collections.
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| | Groveport's KidSpace nearly finished
01/15/2009
Plus other Groveport news
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| | Lithopolis' Columbus Street crumbling away
01/15/2009
As winter and traffic continue to make Lithopolis' Columbus Street crumble, village officials are looking for ways to fix the heavily traveled roadway.
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 | Work and Family Life Class prepares students for the real thing
01/15/2009
Walk in to Heather Eastep's Work and Family Life class at Canal Winchester Middle School you'll see students are learning things they'll need long after they leave her classroom.
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 | Marching Cruisers turn 75
01/15/2009
Our Pictorial Past
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 | Madison Christian wins
01/15/2009
Girls basketball
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| | So much can be shared with a quick look
01/15/2009
Point of View column
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| | Letters to the editor
01/15/2009
Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
01/15/2009
Activities, events, and news
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
01/15/2009
Activities, events, and news
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 | In the pink
01/08/2009
When he heard last summer that a family friend was diagnosed with cancer, 11-year-old Collin Bobo of Groveport immediately knew he had to do something.
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| | Lithopolis denied
01/08/2009
The village of Lithopolis is facing a situation where it appears the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.
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| | Apartments nixed in CW
01/08/2009
Rockford Homes' plans to develop an apartment complex on the south side of Groveport Road were dashed following a unanimous decision by the Canal Winchester Village Council.
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| | The money pinch
01/08/2009
Local municipalities and townships will experience an unwelcome trickle down impact of the rocky economy in 2009.
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 | Up for grabs
01/08/2009
Groveport vs. Canal Winchester girls basketball
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| | Southeast Chamber Expo highlights community
01/08/2009
The Southeastern Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will hold its ninth annual Chamber Business Expo and Dinner on Jan. 30 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Berwick Party House, 3250 Refugee Road.
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| | A simple phrase
01/08/2009
Guest column by Jim Barraco
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 | Our Pictorial Past
01/08/2009
Old Cruiser sports program
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| | Letter to the editor
01/08/2009
Readers speak out
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 | CW students' X-ray vision
01/08/2009
Students in Kelly Helser's Drawing I classes in Canal Winchester recently completed a unit which taught them to use their "X-ray vision" to draw skeletons.
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 | Off and running
01/08/2009
Resolution Run
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 | Food pantry helped
01/08/2009
The PTO at Groveport Madison Middle School North encouraged students to bring in canned goods for the Groveport Food Pantry
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
01/08/2009
Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
01/08/2009
Activities and events
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| | Unfunded projects on the back burner
12/30/2008
After approving its $23.9 million 2009 budget in November, the village of Groveport still has an extensive "wish list" of unfunded capital improvement projects it would like to accomplish sometime in the future.
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| | Getting fit for 2009
12/30/2008
It's another new year, a time when many people start thinking about shedding holiday pounds and getting into shape.
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 | Canal Winchester battles the Comets
12/30/2008
Indians fall
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 | CW's East Columbus Street
12/30/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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 | Poetic memories
12/30/2008
Groveport Madison seventh grade students on the team of Mr. Belek, Ms. McDonald, Ms. Kirch, Mr. Cannell and Mrs. Balog connected this holiday season with seniors from The Worthington in Gahanna.
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 | Cruisers lose a close one
12/30/2008
Tigers trip Cruisers
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 | In pursuit of the patch
12/30/2008
Last January and February, my brother Chad and I braved below-zero windchill factors and ignored energy-sapping illness to earn a piece of embroidered fabric that measures roughly three inches in diameter.
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| | Adventure on two wheels: cycling across America
12/30/2008
After touring the world in 80 days in 2007, central Ohio resident Travis Casper wanted more.
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| | Letters to the editor
12/30/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
12/30/2008
Activities & events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
12/30/2008
Activities & events
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| | State auditor outlines Groveport Madison schools' cuts
12/23/2008
A performance audit released Dec. 16 by State Auditor Mary Taylor offers suggestions and observations on how the Groveport Madison school district could save up to $3 million per year.
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 | Taking an old fashioned ride
12/23/2008
Groveport's Hometown Holiday
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| | CW mayor looks back and ahead
12/23/2008
A year ago, Mike Ebert was a Canal Winchester resident traveling throughout the area on business as a sales manager; he now finds himself leading the community he has called home his entire life.
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| | State auditor to examine Groveport Madison's buildings
12/23/2008
State Auditor Mary Taylor has completed one audit of Groveport Madison Local Schools and her office is about to embark on another one.
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 | Jacob Wert helped Groveport grow
12/23/2008
It's a December morning in 1840 and Jacob Wert is emerging from the front door of his home
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 | For the joy of reading
12/23/2008
Asbury students explore books through literary club
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| | "First Night" welcomes in the new year
12/23/2008
Times Square moves a little west as central Ohio prepares to usher in 2009 with First Night Columbus on Dec. 31, filling High Street near the Statehouse with thousands of revelers on New Years Eve.
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 | The old Canal Winchester High School
12/23/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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 | Newport's "Santa"
12/23/2008
Kaley Clark helps her community
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 | Cruisers lose in OT
12/23/2008
Cruiser fall 69-68 to Central Crossing
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
12/23/2008
Activities & events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
12/23/2008
Activities & events
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| | Sharing the wealth
12/18/2008
The village of Groveport is sending Groveport Madison Local Schools a nice Christmas present.
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| | Canal Winchester residents react to plans for apartment
12/18/2008
It was standing-room-only and then some in Town Hall on Dec. 15 when Canal Winchester Village Council listened to residents voice opposition to a proposed apartment complex on the south side of Groveport Road.
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 | A visit with Santa Claus
12/18/2008
Santa at Groveport Town Hall
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| | Lithopolis readies for 2009
12/18/2008
The village of Lithopolis geared up for 2009 by getting its administrative team firmly in place.
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| | Groveport and the economy
12/18/2008
The rocky economy has Groveport village officials keeping a watchful eye on commercial development and future income tax revenues.
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 | Get back
12/18/2008
Cruiser eighth grade girls are 3-1
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| | Canal Winchester's police costs rise
12/18/2008
Fairfield County Sheriff Dave Phalen alerted Canal Winchester Village Council to law enforcement contract increases for 2009.
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| | Indian Trail explores using therapy dog
12/18/2008
A new, four-legged staff member could join the roster at Indian Trail Elementary School
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 | Reaching out
12/18/2008
Fifty years of helping in CW
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| | Canal Winchester supportive of JEDD
12/18/2008
After a heated public discussion presided over by both Pickerington and Canal Winchester's mayors and councils, all the council members declared unanimously their intent to create a joint economic development district (JEDD) with Violet Township.
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| | Madison Township's first female fire lieutenant
12/18/2008
Also, Madison Township police kept busy
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| | Eastland-Fairfield's high tech education
12/18/2008
Outfitted with individual personal computers, students in the Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical School District are taking technology to the next level in classrooms, workshops, and laboratories.
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 | Giving a helping hand
12/18/2008
Bob Cramer and Gary Boucher wrap a bicycle in a bag to be delivered to a family in need as part of the Groveport Madison Adopt-a-Family (GMAAF) efforts on Dec. 13.
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 | Groveport Madison students are Santa's helpers
12/18/2008
Santa had some help from some Cruisers this year.
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| | Letters to the editor
12/18/2008
Readers speak out
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 | Washington Street
12/18/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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 | Cruisers fall to 'Hounds
12/18/2008
Cruiser basketball
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
12/18/2008
Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
12/18/2008
Activities & events
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| | Canal Winchester schools in financial pinch
12/11/2008
The Canal Winchester Board of Education spent a snowy Dec. 6 morning wrestling with reasons and ways to address a mounting shortfall born out of state cuts, an inability to pass operating levies, and growing expenditures.
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| | Lean times for Groveport Madison
12/11/2008
Shrinking enrollment and a troubled economy is leading to a loss in funding for Groveport Madison Local Schools.
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 | Singing out
12/11/2008
Carolers in Groveport
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| | Ohio EPA pushes Groveport sewer issue
12/11/2008
The Ohio EPA is considering its enforcement options regarding what it describes as "inadequate sewerage treatment systems" along west Groveport Road.
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 | Pets on parade in Lithopolis
12/11/2008
Horse joins pet parade
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| | Groveport reviews capital projects
12/11/2008
An anticipated lengthy debate about the village of Groveport's proposed future capital improvement projects did not materialize as the heavy shadow of the nation's economy tempered what Groveport Village Council could do.
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| | Canal Winchester land use plan
12/11/2008
Armed with colorful maps detailing future land use, a temporary Canal Winchester planning committee ended its four-month-long mission with a presentation to a joint meeting of Canal Winchester Village Council and the village's planning and zoning commissi
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| | Groveport Madison restructures administration
12/11/2008
Groveport Madison Local Schools are revamping their administrative organizational set up.
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| | Kilroy; Harris win election
12/11/2008
Two races that have been up in the air since Election Day have finally been resolved after the Franklin County Board of Elections finished counting provisional ballots on Dec. 7.
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 | It's mine!
12/11/2008
Canal Winchester's Jarmod Woodley snags a rebound
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 | Wrecked bridge
12/11/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Fairfield 33 corridor open for business
12/11/2008
On Dec. 2, the Fairfield 33 Development Alliance announced its 2009 marketing plans, which are designed to encourage new investment and job growth in the Fairfield 33 corridor.
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| | Truro street striping delayed
12/11/2008
Final touches for a Truro Township project on Rodebaugh Road will have to wait until warmer weather and, as snow blankets central Ohio, it looks like the work will not be completed until next year.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
12/11/2008
Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
12/11/2008
Activities and events
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 | Canal Lock 22 damaged
12/05/2008
Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 22 has stood at its pastoral spot in Groveport for 177 years withstanding years of battering by canal boats, weather, and, in later years, the roots and brambles of brush after nature tried to consume it. Now it has faced another
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| | CW approves Snider annexation
12/05/2008
A drawn-out battle over land in Violet Township owned by Robert and Wilma Snider finally came to an end on Dec. 1 as Canal Winchester Village Council accepted an annexation application for the 227 acre parcel.
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 | Groveport to celebrate its Hometown Holiday
12/05/2008
Horse drawn carriage rides, Santa and his reindeer, home tours, a live Nativity, and more will be featured at the village of Groveport and Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society's second annual "Hometown Holiday" on Dec. 21 from 1-5 p.m.
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 | Old fashioned fun
12/05/2008
Pioneer Arcade
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| | The walk
12/05/2008
Point of View column
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 | Madison Christian students lend a helping hand
12/05/2008
Guest column by Lauren Franklin
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| | Letters to the editor
12/05/2008
Readers speak out
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 | Our Pictorial Past
12/05/2008
CW's first car
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 | "The Nutcracker"
12/05/2008
Southeast area dancers perform
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 | New book explores canal history
12/05/2008
The villages of Canal Winchester and Groveport owe a large part of their existence to the presence of the Ohio and Erie Canal in the 19th century.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
12/05/2008
Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
12/05/2008
Activities and events
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| | Groveport Madison school board and Petermann square off
11/26/2008
The Groveport Madison Board of Education has alleged its bus transportation provider, Petermann LLC, has breached its contract with the district, a charge the bus company has adamantly denied.
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 | They've got the beat
11/26/2008
Like the rhythm of a heartbeat, the pounding of a drum can make one feel alive.
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| | CW considers JEDD
11/26/2008
A cooperative agreement guiding the establishment of a Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) is moving closer to fruition following deliberations between communities bordering the U.S. 33 corridor.
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| | Groveport council divided on budget
11/26/2008
Groveport Council passed the village's 2009 budget, but not without a fight.
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| | Groveport downtown project stalled
11/26/2008
Groveport officials are pointing the finger at the rocky economy as the culprit holding back the proposed downtown development at the vacant northeast corner of Main and Front streets.
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 | Singing out
11/26/2008
The "Giving Thanks Choral Concert," held Nov. 23 at Groveport Madison High School
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| | Commission set to study streamlining local government
11/26/2008
A commission to look into streamlining local governments in Ohio is forming and will begin its work soon.
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| | Groveport Madison connecting with kids
11/26/2008
A program aimed at helping middle school students succeed is looking for a few more volunteers to serve as mentors.
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| | Canal Winchester's Christmas in the Village
11/26/2008
Canal Winchester magically turns into a winter wonderland for two nights
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| | It's holiday time!
11/26/2008
News from Go Groveport by Christine Boucher
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 | The old covered bridge
11/26/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Letter to the editor
11/26/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
11/26/2008
Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
11/26/2008
Activities and events
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| | Christmas events
11/26/2008
Holiday happenings!
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| | Groveport Madison board takes legal action
11/20/2008
The Groveport Madison Local School District has taken the first step toward filing a lawsuit against the district's bus transportation company.
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 | Turkeys flock back to Ohio
11/20/2008
Let's talk turkey.
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| | Lithopolis water fee approved
11/20/2008
A monthly $25 water availability charge will appear on Lithopolis customers' water bills beginning with the January billing.
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| | GRAVE gets access to Groveport Town Hall
11/20/2008
The paranormal research group, Ghost Research and Verification Experiment (G-R-A-V-E), has received permission to hold an educational demonstration of their equipment and techniques in Groveport Town Hall.
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| | Canal Winchester examines space needs
11/20/2008
In an age of ever-increasing belt-tightening, Canal Winchester is studying ways to assess spatial needs for village staff and elected officials.
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| | Canal Winchester mulls levy result
11/20/2008
The agenda was short and the meeting brief, but the defeat of Canal Winchester Schools' 8.9-mill levy weighed heavily on the mind of Superintendent Kimberley Miller-Smith during the Nov. 17 Canal Winchester school board meeting.
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| | Groveport Madison reviews levy failure
11/20/2008
Still reeling after the Groveport Madison School District's proposed operating levy failed by only 304 votes, Superintendent Scott McKenzie's recommendation to the board of education was clear - think long and hard before bringing it back to voters in the
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| | Groveport's 2009 budget at $23.2 million
11/20/2008
The village of Groveport is hammering out its proposed $23.2 million 2009 budget.
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| | Drug busts made in Madison Township
11/20/2008
Madison Township's Detective Bureau may be a one-man operation, but drug-dealing criminals operating in the area are caught with the help of concerned citizens.
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| | Eastland-Fairfield's Hines to retire
11/20/2008
Also, in depth chemistry class; student volunteerism
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 | Troop 71 helps out
11/20/2008
Scouts gather food for food pantry
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| | What you put online may come back to haunt you
11/20/2008
Guest column by Don Weaver
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| | Letter to the editor
11/20/2008
Readers speak out
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 | "Over the river and through the woods..."
11/20/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
11/20/2008
Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
11/20/2008
Activities and events
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| | Christmas events
11/20/2008
Holiday happenings around the Southeast
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 | Walls come tumbling down
11/13/2008
Swinging a sledgehammer with smiles on their faces, Franklin County Commissioner Paula Brooks, Canal Winchester Mayor Mike Ebert, and Franklin County Treasurer Ed Leonard celebrated the demolition of a Canal Winchester eyesore.
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| | G-R-A-V-E denied again
11/13/2008
Groveport Village Council denied a paranormal group's new request to present an educational demonstration of their equipment and techniques in Groveport Town Hall.
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 | Remembering
11/13/2008
Veterans Day in Groveport
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| | Columbus plans water and sewer rate increase
11/13/2008
Take a nice long shower while you can, because higher utility rates are likely on the way. Columbus City Council is planning to raise water and sewer rates in 2009 to meet expenses.
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| | Morris on board in Groveport
11/13/2008
Groveport council news
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| | Tanner's story
11/13/2008
Guest column by Terry Weaver
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| | Scrapbooking unites her with celebrity
11/13/2008
Places column
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 | At the station
11/13/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Letters to the editor
11/13/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
11/13/2008
Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
11/13/2008
Activities and events
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| | Groveport Madison levy fails
11/06/2008
It was close, but no victory for Groveport Madison Local Schools.
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 | LEGOMania is back
11/06/2008
The world's most popular building blocks returned to the Groveport Town Hall Art Gallery, 648 Main St.
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| | Canal Winchester school levy rejected
11/06/2008
When the night was over, harsh reality set in for Canal Winchester Local Schools as another operating levy went down in defeat; the fourth in two years.
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| | Veterans Day ceremonies in Groveport
11/06/2008
In 1918, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, World War I ended.
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 | Scouts' honor: Troop 71 recognized
11/06/2008
Boy Scouts from Troop 71, both current members and gray haired past Scouts, gathered at Asbury United Methodist Church on Nov. 2 to honor the troop's 80th birthday and to recognize one of their own for years of service.
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 | Students create OGT practice programs
11/06/2008
If the words subroutine, code, properties, forms, and controls don't sound familiar to you, then chances are you are not a student in Sharon Hoskins' computer programming class at Groveport Madison High School.
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 | Canal Winchester could become home for train tours
11/06/2008
Scenic and specialty train tours could breathe new life into the Queen of the Line Depot in spring 2009 if a railway company, Canal Winchester officials, and the historical society can come to an agreement.
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| | Rezoning of flooded field put on hold
11/06/2008
Action on a rezoning request that could alleviate annual flooding in a field, located on the west side of Old Hamilton Road in Groveport, has been postponed until January 2009.
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| | Be a pioneer when making travel plans
11/06/2008
Guest column by Kristi Farrow
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| | My sister's mid-life crisis is fun for me
11/06/2008
Guest column by Terry Weaver
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 | Three soldiers
11/06/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
11/06/2008
Activities & events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
11/06/2008
Activities & events
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| | Still a no go
10/30/2008
Paranormal group says its seeks to educate
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 | Halloween tradition grows
10/30/2008
It looks like a typical suburban home, but, for the last six Halloweens, the backyard of a house on Clearwater Drive in Madison Township has taken on the ghostly presence of a haunted house.
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 | Canal Winchester is playoff bound
10/30/2008
The Canal Winchester High School varsity football squad is headed to the state football playoffs for the second year in a row.
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 | "Little Women"
10/30/2008
Groveport Madison High School's Cruiser Theatre Company will present the play, "Little Women," on Nov. 6, 7, and 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
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| | Rezoning request could dry up puddle
10/30/2008
The familiar large puddle that forms for most of the year in a field on the west side of Old Hamilton Road in Groveport may become a thing of the past if a rezoning measure is approved by the village.
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| | Technological gadgets not a high priority
10/30/2008
Point of View column
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| | Letter to the editor
10/30/2008
Readers speak out
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 | The old canal in CW
10/30/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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 | Groveport Madison band plays at OSU
10/30/2008
The Groveport Madison High School Marching Cruisers performed at the "Skull Session" at St. John Arena
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 | Pumpkins aren't just for carving
10/30/2008
Students in Mrs. Loe's sixth grade science class at Groveport Madison Middle School South recently used the pumpkin as the source of their qualitative and quantifying data.
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| | A time to be thankful
10/30/2008
News from Go Groveport!
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
10/30/2008
Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
10/30/2008
Activities and events
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| | Groveport Madison seeks levy funds
10/23/2008
Voters in the Groveport Madison Local School District will consider a three year, 8.06 mill replacement operating levy when they go to the polls on Nov. 4.
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 | Bike path opens
10/23/2008
Groveport's new bicycle path, known as the Foor Leisure Path, officially opened with a ceremony on Oct. 18.
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| | CW schools in money pinch
10/23/2008
Calling 2008 an "unusual year" is somewhat an understatement for the Canal Winchester School District.
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| | Groveport names new administrator
10/23/2008
The village of Groveport has selected J. Steven Morris to be its new village administrator.
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 | Madison Christian Band performs at Pumpkin Show
10/23/2008
Under the direction of Melanie Fullen-Julien, 90 band students from Madison Christian School marched in the Circleville Pumpkin Parade on Oct. 17.
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| | Former CW service station slated for demolition
10/23/2008
The end is finally near for an eyesore Canal Winchester has tried to clean up for more than a decade.
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| | CW studies development
10/23/2008
Frank responses by a focus group on economic development in Canal Winchester are helping the village establish a baseline for future development and related marketing efforts.
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| | Letters to the editor
10/23/2008
Readers speak out
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 | Our Pictorial Past
10/23/2008
A bird's eye view of Winchester Milling
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| | New Groveport police station discussed
10/23/2008
The Groveport Police Department has been growing along with the town and, with that in mind, village officials are mulling over the possibility of building a new, larger police station.
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| | Groveport Rec Center rate hike on hold
10/23/2008
Rising operation costs and a rocky economy had Groveport Village Council considering an increase in membership rates for the Groveport Recreation Center.
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 | New book explores history of air force base
10/23/2008
Digging through boxes and surfing the Internet can reap big rewards, especially if you are facing the daunting task of compiling a comprehensive history of the glory days of a former active duty military base.
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| | "History Comes Alive" at Groveport Cemetery tour
10/23/2008
Take an educational and historical journey through time at the fourth annual "History Comes Alive" walking tour of the Groveport Cemetery on Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
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| | Columbus ballot issues
10/23/2008
Columbus residents will have several bond issues before them when they vote on Nov. 4, but a vote for those issues won't mean a dip in bank accounts, according to city officials.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
10/23/2008
Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
10/23/2008
Activities and events
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| | CW schools seek revenue
10/16/2008
The third time was not a charm for Canal Winchester Local Schools in asking the public for more funds for education, but organizers and administrators are hoping round four turns the tide in generating more revenue.
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| | No "ghost hunting" allowed
10/16/2008
There will be no "ghost hunting" allowed in the Groveport Cemetery.
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 | CW tops rival B-C
10/16/2008
The CW Indians football team remained undefeated
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 | Cruisin' Cruisers
10/16/2008
Groveport downs Reynoldsburg
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 | Fore!
10/16/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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 | Author helps Glendening Elementary library
10/16/2008
Maxine Drury enjoyed reading and wanted to help nurture a fondness for books in children.
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| | Groveport sewer project on hold pending appeal
10/16/2008
The proposed west Groveport Road sewer project remains on hold.
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| | Lithopolis plans for water fee
10/16/2008
A housing market downturn is forcing Lithopolis to ask residents on village water to dig deeper into their pockets and help retire debt service payments on a new water plant by paying a monthly $25 fee.
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| | Madison Township gets grant
10/16/2008
A grant from the Shriner's Hospital Association is helping Madison Township Firefighters provide emergency service for the smallest of patients.
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| | Eastland students to staff polls
10/16/2008
Facing a shortage of older workers, the Franklin County Board of Elections is tapping into a youthful resource to staff polling booths for the November election.
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| | Letters to the editor
10/16/2008
Readers speak out
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 | Buckeyes down Purdue
10/16/2008
OSU football photo
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
10/16/2008
Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
10/16/2008
Activities and events
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| | Water woes in Canal Winchester
10/10/2008
Turning on the tap for at least a dozen households in Canal Winchester is a dirty thing, but the problem is not with the water flowing from the faucet-it is in an aging infrastructure.
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 | A hometown tradition
10/10/2008
Apple butter stirring an annual rite
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| | Coleman speaks out
10/10/2008
Jodi Coleman said she wanted to set the record straight.
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| | Groveport gets two new outdoor warning signs
10/10/2008
Communication is key during an emergency and Groveport has taken steps to better inform the public when danger arises.
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| | Groveport Madison schools honored
10/10/2008
Five schools were recognized for their academic achievements at the Oct. 8 Groveport Madison Board of Education meeting.
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 | Groveport goes wild
10/10/2008
Things are getting wild at Groveport Town Hall.
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 | School has had many lives
10/10/2008
Historic school buildings often go through many reincarnations and perhaps no other school building in the Groveport Madison School District has had as many lives as the structure now known as Groveport Madison Junior High School.
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| | Truro gets OPWC grant
10/10/2008
Patience is a virtue and for Truro Township it paid off in over $300,000 in Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant funding to revive aging roads.
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| | Letters to the editor
10/10/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
10/10/2008
Activities & events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
10/10/2008
Activities & events
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| | Groveport Madison school board in turmoil
10/02/2008
Groveport Madison Board of Education President Dr. Naomi Sealey has asked board member John Kershner to resign
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 | CW tops Fairfield Union
10/02/2008
CW football squad goes to 6-0
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| | Complaints filed in Madison Township
10/02/2008
Madison Township resident Rose Phillips is putting Madison Township trustee Jim Hummel and Madison Township Police Chief Greg Ryan on notice
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 | GMHS Green Team makes a difference
10/02/2008
Groveport Madison High School is going green.
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| | Voters to decide on five state issues
10/02/2008
Ohioans will face five state issues on the Nov. 4 ballot including four state constitutional amendments and a referendum.
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| | Things are stirrin' at Apple Butter Day
10/02/2008
For more than three decades the second Saturday in October has been a special time in the village of Groveport where people gather to enjoy each other's company and some warm, tasty apple butter.
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 | GMHS homecoming
10/02/2008
Groveport downs Newark in homecoming game
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 | CW tollhouse
10/02/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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 | Buckeyes down Minnesota
10/02/2008
OSU football photos
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| | Letters to the editor
10/02/2008
Readers speak out
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 | Going batty
10/02/2008
Bats of Ohio
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 | City of Stone's history endures
10/02/2008
The blue-gray sandstone coursing through the veins of the land around and under the northwestern tip of Fairfield County once drew craftsmen of German decent to Bloom Township to sculpt the rock into architectural accents.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
10/02/2008
Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
10/02/2008
Activities and events
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| | Get connected in Groveport
09/30/2008
Get connected in Groveport at the next Connect with Groveport event on Friday, Oct. 3 at the Groveport Recreation Center,
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 | Time travelin' magic bus
09/25/2008
Parked among the beefy classic muscle cars, brightly painted antique vehicles, and odd truck or two at the Groveport Hometown Classic Car Show on Sept. 21 was a simple, unassuming 1966 VW Micro Bus.
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| | CW trash rates to increase
09/25/2008
Canal Winchester residents will see a couple of added features on their Waste Management trash bills starting in October - an increase in monthly service fees and a new fuel/environmental surcharge.
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 | Indians win
09/25/2008
Canal Winchester freshman Rachel Monsour takes a shot at goal
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 | Device aids Madison Township cardiac response
09/25/2008
The generosity of an anonymous benefactor, coupled with a state emergency services grant, is helping Madison Township administer care to cardiac patients faster and more efficiently.
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 | Cruiser royalty
09/25/2008
The 2008 Groveport Madison High School "Homecoming Court"
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 | Spike!
09/25/2008
Groveport Madison Junior High's Ally Johnson (forefront) goes up for a spike
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 | Groveport Nature Center could expand
09/25/2008
Groveport Village Councilman Ed Rarey wants to see the Groveport Nature Center move from its place in the rear of the historic log house in Heritage Park to the former Hamler home located in the eastern portion of the park.
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| | Road salt a valuable commodity
09/25/2008
Old Man Winter is stirring and that means Groveport's "road snow warriors" are looking for salt to fight the ice to come.
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 | "Ghost Town" is scary funny
09/25/2008
The Reel Deal
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| | Letters to the editor
09/25/2008
Readers speak out
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 | The old hotel
09/25/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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 | Johnny Appleseed to visit Apple Butter Day
09/25/2008
Apple Butter Day is near
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| | Canal Winchester's historic Ghost Tour
09/25/2008
The drama of living history walks the streets of Canal Winchester Oct. 3-4 with the third annual historic "Ghost Tour" sponsored by the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society.
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 | Giving their all
09/25/2008
A pair of Groveport Madison Cruisers, Jordan Hendrix (47) and Tra Waymon (88) leaped skyward in an attempt to block a pass
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 | Buckeyes thump Troy
09/25/2008
OSU football photos
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
09/25/2008
Events and activities
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
09/25/2008
Events and activities
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 | The big blow: windstorm pounds area
09/18/2008
When the winds first picked up on Sept. 14 many people expressed relief that the gusts would blow away the sticky, late summer humidity, but, as the day wore on, it was clear this was not your typical summer breeze.
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 | Wind whips up fire at Kurtz Brothers
09/18/2008
An orange glow filled the night sky and smelly smoke wafted into Groveport and Madison Township as powerful winds gusting up to 75 mph helped feed a huge fire at the Kurtz Brothers composting facility on Rohr Road on Sept. 14.
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 | Canal Winchester weathers the windstorm
09/18/2008
As winds blew through central Ohio on Sept. 14 toppling trees and blasting shingles off roofs with 75 mph and higher gusts, Canal Winchester counted itself among the more fortunate victims.
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 | CW's football for food night
09/18/2008
A total of 8,600 food items and $1,100 in cash donations were collected for the Canal Winchester Food Pantry.
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| | "Burn After Reading" is on fire with humor
09/18/2008
The Reel Deal
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 | Carriage ride
09/18/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Letters to the editor
09/18/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Groveport revenues are up
09/18/2008
The village of Groveport's 2008 income tax revenue collections continue to grow.
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| | Church appeals Ohio EPA ruling
09/18/2008
St. Mary Catholic Church filed an appeal with the Ohio EPA in regards to the Ohio EPA's order that the church to connect to the village of Groveport's sanitary sewer system
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| | CW school officials ponder fate of modular
09/18/2008
What do you do with a temporary building when it is no longer needed?
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 | Cruiser backers
09/18/2008
The Groveport Madison Cruiser student section gave it their all
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| | Madison Township crime concerns
09/18/2008
Madison Township Police Chief Greg Ryan announced plans to create a Blockwatch organization in the Blacklick Estates area during the Madison Township trustees Sept. 17 meeting.
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| | Storms rips Madison Township
09/18/2008
High winds on Sept. 14 took a toll on trees, roofs, and power lines and found Madison Township emergency personnel responding to double the number of calls for service on a normal duty day.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
09/18/2008
Activities and events
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
09/18/2008
Activities and events
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 | Everybody into the pool
09/12/2008
Paws in the Pool
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| | Lithopolis considers water surcharge
09/12/2008
A tight economy and a sluggish home construction market has the village of Lithopolis considering adding a monthly $25 water availability charge to customers' water bills in order to meet the debt service payments on the village's water plant.
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 | Bee beard
09/12/2008
Arnold "The Bee Man" Crabtree, 66, demonstrated a living "honey bee beard" made up of thousands of honey bees at the Lithopolis Honeyfest
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| | CW bike path back on track
09/12/2008
If you build it, they will ride.
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| | Groveport to spur commercial growth
09/12/2008
The village of Groveport is looking at a way to jump start commercial growth in some of the older warehouses in the village.
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| | CW looks into demolition of old gas station
09/12/2008
A derelict property of the days of low-priced gas may soon vanish
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 | Queen bee
09/12/2008
The 2008 American Honey Princess Rachel Bryson visited Glendening Elementary and Groveport Middle School South
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| | Groveport's KidSpace slow to blossom
09/12/2008
It's been more than two years since the concept of a place for kids to play, learn, and express themselves artistically was born, but progress on the Groveport project has been slow.
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| The Reel Deal: Take a bite out of "True Blood"
09/12/2008
My movie options for the weekend were extremely unappealing. I could go out of my way to find a theater that was playing the well-reviewed "Frozen River," or I could begrudgingly watch "Bangkok Dangerous," which looked monstrously stupid.
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| | Groveport Madison gears up for levy
09/12/2008
Groveport Madison Local Schools have turned to former school board member Larry Ricchi and local businesswoman Rita Beck to co-chair the district's operating levy campaign.
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| | Groveport Madison schools see improvement
09/12/2008
Groveport Madison Local Schools have improved on the state report card and the district's Superintendent Scott McKenzie sought to place the success in a broader context at the Sept. 10 school board meeting.
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 | The old bridge
09/12/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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 | Still making music
09/12/2008
Four Groveport Madison Marching Cruiser alumni, who are now members of the Ohio State Marching Band and the Ohio University Marching Band, met up before the Ohio State - Ohio University football game
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| | A history of the Truro Township Fire Department
09/12/2008
Seventy-one years ago, the Truro Township Fire Department was nothing more than the dreams and hopes of a group of volunteers who banded together to purchase a fire truck for the township.
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 | Honoring Olympian Michael Redd
09/12/2008
Basketball player and Columbus native Michael Redd has done it all as an athlete. He was a basketball star at both West High School and The Ohio State University, and now has a successful NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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| | Lithopolis hopeful about Columbus Street grant
09/12/2008
The village of Lithopolis has submitted its Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant request for the proposed Columbus Street reconstruction project.
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| | Letters to the editor
09/12/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
09/12/2008
See what's happening!
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
09/12/2008
Activities and events around Groveport and Madison Township
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| | Ohio EPA presses sewer proposal
09/04/2008
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is wading into the debate over the proposed west Groveport Road sanitary sewer project.
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 | Bridging to CW's past
09/04/2008
Roy Swartz, left, and John Petrie, right, take refuge from the midday sun in the shade of a replica of the 1887 Dietz-Bergstresser Bridge
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 | Tenacious tennis
09/04/2008
Groveport Madison High School junior Ally Ferrin serves to Pickerington Central's Kelsi Klein
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| | Canal Winchester money dispute
09/04/2008
A financial disagreement is still festering between Groveport Road landowner Richard "Pete" Stebelton and the village of Canal Winchester.
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| | Lithopolis tornado siren broken
09/04/2008
The tornado siren in Lithopolis stopped functioning this summer, but repairs will be made and it should be up and running again in September
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 | Camping out
09/04/2008
The Drake family, Zoe, Elizabeth, Sandra and Scott, set up their tent at Groveport's Community Camp Out
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| | Group seeks to help the needy
09/04/2008
The Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs (CGMHN) is increasing its efforts to help those in need.
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| | Road projects planned
09/04/2008
Noe-Bixby and Chatterton; Alum Creek Drive and Rohr Road intersections
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 | Our Pictorial Past
09/04/2008
Groveport Madison staff, 1977
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 | Ice age moose fossil discovered in Ohio
09/04/2008
A rare ice age stag moose was found near Chippewa Lake in Medina County.
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 | Buckeyes blast Youngstown State
09/04/2008
OSU football photos
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| | Letters to the editor
09/04/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
09/04/2008
Activities and events around CW and Lithopolis
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
09/04/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | CW schools make academic gains
08/28/2008
Following a year that saw the Canal Winchester Local School District drop from an "effective" rated district to one of "continuous improvement," 2007-08 found the district back with an "effective" designation on the latest state report card.
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 | Lithopolis Honeyfest promises a sweet time
08/28/2008
The Lithopolis Honeyfest is creating a happy buzz around both central Ohio and the state.
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 | Off and running
08/28/2008
Groveport Madison Cruiser Ricardo Rigsbee (34) heads down the sideline for a big gain
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| | Home fix up help available
08/28/2008
Senior citizens and those with disabilities may be eligible for funding to pay for minor repairs to their homes.
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| | Groveport bike path on schedule
08/28/2008
Groveport Village Council news
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| | More Groveport Madison schools receive effective rating
08/28/2008
Groveport Madison Local Schools met 14 of 30 indicators on the state report card and earned a rating of "continuous improvement."
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 | Here come the Browns
08/28/2008
Groveport Town Hall will kickoff the football season with a month long exhibit of Cleveland Browns memorabilia from the collection of die hard Browns fan Marty Laney.
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| | Is the state report card necessary?
08/28/2008
Point of View column
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| | The lonely dog along the road
08/28/2008
A guest column by Terry Weaver
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| | Letters to the editor
08/28/2008
Readers speak out
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 | Groveport Cemetery repairs underway
08/28/2008
The Groveport Cemetery is undergoing improvements to combat the wear and tear time and weather have inflicted upon it.
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 | Like a butterfly
08/28/2008
Lauren Metcalf from Metro Parks dressed Groveport resident Cole Johnson, 5, like a butterfly
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 | Taste of CW
08/28/2008
Good eating in Canal Winchester
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 | CW gridders
08/28/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Harvest Prep dedicates stadium to Johnson
08/28/2008
Harvest Preparatory School honored one of Ohio's most prominent and successful high school football coaches
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| | CW schools begin year with guest Chinese teacher
08/28/2008
Canal Winchester Local Schools were selected to host a native Mandarin-speaking teacher as part of the 2008 Chinese Guest Teacher Program.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
08/28/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
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| | Around Groveport and Madison Township
08/28/2008
Activities and events around Groveport and Madison Township
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| | Groveport Madison school board in conflict over open meeting law
08/21/2008
Groveport Madison Board of Education members are at odds with each other over allegations of violations of the state's open meeting "Sunshine Law."
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 | Brown Dog Day
08/21/2008
A celebration of animals
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| | Canal Winchester gears up for Labor Day
08/21/2008
Canal Winchester celebrates the end of the summer season with music, food, marching bands, and yes, even a tub full of slime, at the village's annual three day Labor Day Festival.
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| | Groveport Madison levy set for the ballot
08/21/2008
The Groveport Madison Board of Education approved a resolution to place a three year, 8.06 mill renewal with an increase emergency operating levy on the Nov. 4 ballot.
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| | Canal Winchester medical center moves ahead
08/21/2008
With the final pieces falling into place, Mount Carmel Health and Fairfield Medical Center representatives hope to break ground this fall on the first phase of a new $35 million, 70,000-square-foot emergency care complex on Diley Road.
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 | Farewell to Cooper Stadium
08/21/2008
How many times can the words "The end of an era" be written about a ballpark at 1125 W. Mound St.?
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 | Groveport downtown, 1950s
08/21/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Shots fired in Madison Township
08/21/2008
Shots fired in Blacklick Estates recently near the corner of Harbor and Clearwater drives in Madison Township found neighbors running for cover before turning to the police.
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| | Groveport sewer project resurfaces
08/21/2008
A potential west Groveport Road sanitary sewer project resurfaced, but Groveport Village Council is taking a wait and see approach about it.
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 | GYAA champs
08/21/2008
The Indians are the 2008 Groveport Youth Athletic Association (GYAA) baseball Minors Division champions.
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| | Student pathway on hold in Groveport
08/21/2008
Discussions on whether or not to pave part of the old Scioto Valley Traction Line right of way in Groveport for student pedestrian use have been put on hold.
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 | Setting and serving
08/21/2008
Madison Christian vs. Groveport Madison volleyball
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| | Letters to the editor
08/21/2008
Readers speak out
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| The Reel Deal
08/21/2008
"Tropic Thunder" lives up to the hype.
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
08/21/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester & Lithopolis
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| | Around Groveport
08/21/2008
Activities and events around Groveport and Madison Township
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| | Groveport Madison to place levy on November ballot
08/14/2008
The Groveport Madison Board of Education unanimously approved placing a three year, 8 mill emergency operating levy on the Nov. 4 ballot.
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 | It's time for football!
08/14/2008
The 2008 Groveport Madison Cruiser football team charged into Cruiser Stadium at the "Meet the Cruisers" rally
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| | Canal Winchester floats get neighborly
08/14/2008
A Canal Winchester Labor Day parade tradition
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| | Lithopolis fiscal officer resigns
08/14/2008
Village of Lithopolis Fiscal Officer Sandy Casey resigned in July following allegations of wrongdoing.
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 | A grave matter in Groveport
08/14/2008
Old gravesites hold some unseen mysteries and the Groveport Cemetery is no exception.
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 | LIfeguard champs
08/14/2008
The Groveport Aquatics Center team won first place in the American Red Cross State Lifeguard competition
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| | Groveport might pave path
08/14/2008
Groveport Madison Local Schools have asked the village of Groveport for help in paving part of the old Scioto Valley Traction Line right of way for pedestrian use.
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 | Hair donated
08/14/2008
Howard Hahn, Madison Township firefighter/paramedic started growing out his hair in September 2006
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| | Lithopolis seeks grant for Columbus Street
08/14/2008
Village of Lithopolis officials hope to make improvements to Columbus Street in the summer or fall of 2009.
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| | Groveport Madison buses headed down a legal road
08/14/2008
An undisclosed dispute between Groveport Madison Local Schools and the district's bus transportation company has led to the school board hiring a second set of attorneys to seek a resolution to the conflict.
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| | It's time for the Obetz Zucchinifest
08/14/2008
The Obetz Zucchinifest celebrates its 23rd year with great musical acts, rides, contests, a cruise-in, and of course, tasty zucchinis and zucchini products.
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 | No fear of a tough economy
08/14/2008
Economic times may be tough, but businessman John Rogers only sees it as challenge to overcome.
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 | Our Pictorial Past - 1962 fire
08/14/2008
On March 4, 1962 a fire destroyed a barbership that was once located between the Darfus Funeral Home and the Cruz-Her-Inn restaurant on Groveport's Main Street near Walnut Street.
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 | Reds win
08/14/2008
The Reds won the recent CWJRD Coach Pitch Tournament.
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| | Letters to the editor
08/14/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
08/14/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester and Lithopolis
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| | Around Groveport
08/14/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Beer tent gets okay
08/07/2008
Despite the personal feelings of a few members of the Canal Winchester Village Council, the village's three day 2008 Labor Day Festival will feature a beer tent to quench the thirst of parched festival goers.
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 | Touch a truck
08/07/2008
Kids got the chance to sit behind the wheel, as well as explore the interior, of some big trucks, construction equipment, race cars, and other large work vehicles at Groveport Parks and Recreation's "Touch a Truck"
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| | Delicious fun at Taste of Canal Winchester
08/07/2008
A grassy island in the Wal-Mart parking lot is shedding its asphalt facade for the evening of Aug. 23 to serve as the host site for the first annual "Taste of Canal Winchester" from 2-6 p.m.
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 | Eastland-Fairfield students provided laptops
08/07/2008
Students were waiting outside the doors of the Eastland Career Center on Aug. 5 to be the first in line to pick up a new free computer, a device now deemed just as important as the traditional textbook.
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 | Dunloe Elementary library gets a facelift
08/07/2008
When Dunloe Elementary students return to school this fall they will find a renovated and newly stocked library waiting for them to explore the wonders of books.
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| | Every animal has its day at Brown Dog Day
08/07/2008
It's time again to celebrate our furry, and not so furry, friends...Also read Terry Hollinger's original Brown Dog Day proclamation
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| | Travelogue "staycations"
08/07/2008
Try a "staycation" at Groveport Town Hall
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| | Letters to the editor
08/07/2008
Readers speak out
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 | Cruiser
08/07/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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 | Wildermuth and Zwayer win at State Fair
08/07/2008
Members of Groveport Buttoneers 4-H do well
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| | Who will care for cemetery? Truro or Columbus?
08/07/2008
Responsibility for an family cemetery in Truro Township is under dispute following questions raised by a resident to Franklin County Environmental Court Judge Harlan Hale.
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| | COTA adding Express Lines in September
08/07/2008
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) plans to add three new express lines to its fixed-route bus service as part of service changes scheduled for implementation on Sept. 1, 2008.
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| Dedra the juror
08/07/2008
Dedra's Diary
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| | Around Canal Winchester
08/07/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
08/07/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | A remembrance of Cruiser teams of the past
11/08/2007
Point of View column: With the 2007 Groveport Madison High School Cruiser football team's success this season, and following its 41-27 victory over Brookhaven in the first round of the state playoffs, I thought it might be fun to take a look back at some
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| | What is future of historic school?
07/31/2008
Groveport Madison school officials told Groveport Village Council at its July 21 meeting that there are no plans to demolish Groveport Elementary School.
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 | Making a splash
07/31/2008
Tri-County swim meet
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| | CW's greatest football teams
07/31/2008
Canal Winchester High School's varsity football program has had a rich and successful tradition since players first donned the pads in 1909.
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| | Groveport Madison Schools make academic gains
07/31/2008
Preliminary results from state achievement tests indicate students in the Groveport Madison Local School District made more academic gains during the 2007-08 school year.
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 | Why are trees bagged?
07/31/2008
So what's up with those green bags wrapped around the base of some trees in Groveport?
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| | Just like riding a bike....not!!!
07/31/2008
Sunny Side Up column
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| | "X-Files" ecstasy
07/31/2008
Like a mother who carries a child in her womb, I knew I would love the new "X-Files" movie before I sat down in the darkened theatre and gazed upon the visage of Mulder and Scully on the big screen.
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| The Reel Deal
07/31/2008
Step brother flick funnier than it may seem
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| | Letters to the editor
07/31/2008
Readers speak out
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 | Everyone into the pool
07/31/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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 | Lab work vital to maintaining health
07/31/2008
From the heartland to the nation, laboratory technician Sally Weimer is promoting her occupation through a campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the laboratorian profession.
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| | A nibble for Groveport's downtown?
07/31/2008
Groveport village workers are still mowing the grass on the vacant lot at Main and Front streets, but village officials hope that a proposed commercial development will soon begin to grow there instead.
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| | Battle of I-270 slated
07/31/2008
The green fields of Groveport Park will be a softball battleground when Groveport hosts the 2008 "Battle of I-270" softball tournament.
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 | Wildermuths excel at Franklin County Fair
07/31/2008
Christy and Jodi Wildermuth garner awards
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| | State Fair goes green
07/31/2008
Patrons of Ohio Proud food stands in the Taste of Ohio Café can help keep the state fairgrounds greener this year by participating in a pilot program designed to reduce waste.
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| | ODNR says leave wild animals alone
07/31/2008
When many people encounter wild animals that appear to be injured or orphaned, they want to do what they can to help. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife advises people to leave them alone.
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| | Around Canal Winchester
07/31/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
07/31/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | It's back to school time
07/31/2008
News from Go Groveport!
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| | Canal Winchester and Lithopolis settle sewer dispute
07/24/2008
A dispute between Canal Winchester and Lithopolis over a six-year-old wastewater service agreement is finally over after flowing through the environmental court system.
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 | Shell game
07/24/2008
Animals from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium visited Groveport's Heritage Park
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| | Groveport's revenue dips
07/24/2008
The village of Groveport's income tax revenues have been riding high in 2008, but in June the country's harsh economy took a bite out of those receipts.
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| | Police officer planned for GMHS
07/24/2008
Groveport Village Council is poised to approve a contract with Groveport Madison Schools for the village to provide a police school resource officer (SRO) for Groveport Madison High School.
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| | CW levy set for the ballot
07/24/2008
Voters in the Canal Winchester school district will see a levy on the Nov. 4 ballot.
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| | JEDD questioned
07/24/2008
Fairfield County Development Director Bill Arnett thanked Canal Winchester for its support of a multi-jurisdictional alliance, but at the same time pointed out flaws in a proposed joint economic development district (JEDD).
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| "The Dark Knight" delivers
07/24/2008
The Reel Deal - I cried after watching the absolute debacle that was "Batman and Robin" (1997), for it broke my little Batfan heart.
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 | Edwards Elementary
07/24/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Groveport considers flagpoles
07/24/2008
Groveport Village Council is sizing up the costs and locations for raising "Old Glory" in the village's parks.
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| | Filing against Rinehart incorrect
07/24/2008
Madison Township resident Thomas Rinehart lost in his election bid to become a Madison Township trustee last November, but he has since won two filings made against him with the Franklin County Board of Elections.
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| | Madison Township police lauded
07/24/2008
A Madison Township police officer responding to a wayward motorist, who had decided to play demolition derby with Madison Township resident Bob Garvin's truck and use his yard as a thoroughfare, was lauded for his thorough response.
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 | A successful Franklin County Fair for 4-H'ers
07/24/2008
Groveport Buttoneers 4-H excels
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 | It's time for the State Fair
07/24/2008
Saddle up the family car, gather up the kids, grab your wallets and purses and head out to a 155-year-old celebration of the best Ohio has to offer
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| | Troubled bridge
07/24/2008
Columbus Public Service Director Mark Kelsey has ordered the permanent closure of the Town Street Bridge across the Scioto River, effective at 7 p.m. on July 22.
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| | Grow Your Own Business
07/24/2008
Want to be your own boss?
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| | Letter to the editor
07/24/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester
07/24/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
07/24/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Groveport Madison to obtain bus fleet
07/17/2008
The Groveport Madison Local Schools District is working its way back into the bus business.
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 | Splash
07/17/2008
Someone was just bound to get wet.
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| | Canal Winchester explores "safe routes"
07/17/2008
Identifying and encouraging safe, accessible routes to school for walkers and bicycle riders is the focus of a new Canal Winchester task force comprised of residents, village staff, and school administrators.
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 | Hot truck
07/17/2008
The Goodguys Rod and Custom Assocation brough the 11th annual PPG Nationals to the Ohio Expo Center July 11-13.
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 | CW wins Lancaster Shoot-out
07/17/2008
The Canal Winchester fast pitch softball team were champions at the Lancaster Shoot-Out Tournament
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 | Groveport council worried about old school
07/17/2008
Members of Groveport Village Council are unhappy about two Ohio Schools Facilities Commission (OSFC) bond issue proposals that suggest the Groveport Madison School District demolish Groveport Elementary School in order to build a new school.
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 | Our Pictorial Past
07/17/2008
CW firefighters
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| | Groveport industrial park keeps on generating revenue
07/17/2008
The national economy is struggling, but Groveport's industrial parks appear to be weathering the financial storms.
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 | Tournament winners
07/17/2008
Ten teams participated in the Groveport Parks & Recreation Department's second annual Fourth of July Cornhole Tournament.
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 | Blacklick Woods is 60-years-old
07/17/2008
Thousands of years in the making, Blacklick Woods Metro Park-which opened in 1948-went from improved farmland, a stand of hardwood trees, and a swampy forest to a 632-acre outdoor complex in 60 short years.
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| Film is devilishly fun
07/17/2008
The Reel Deal
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| | Around Canal Winchester
07/17/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
07/17/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Groveport Madison considers levy; bond issue
07/11/2008
Voters in the Groveport Madison Local School District could see an operating levy on the ballot in November and possibly a bond issue some time in 2009.
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| | CW teachers not seeking pay raise
07/11/2008
Facing an uncertain financial future, the Canal Winchester Board of Education and the Canal Winchester Education Association agreed to postpone a decision on salary increases until after the November election.
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 | Rain, rain go away
07/11/2008
The rainy June, with late afternoon showers and storms almost daily at times, played havoc with baseball and softball teams' schedules.
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| | New Metro Park planned
07/11/2008
Metro Parks has purchased land for a new park located on 485 acres along Little Walnut Creek between Groveport and Canal Winchester.
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 | Independence Day in Groveport
07/11/2008
Groveport Independence Day parade
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 | Video games aren't just for kids anymore.
07/11/2008
Once thought to be a form of entertainment reserved for children and young adults, game consoles have found their way into a surprising new place
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| | CW Labor Day could feature beer garden
07/11/2008
Changes in the Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival could find revelers enjoying a cold beer
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 | Cooking up success for America's Olympians
07/11/2008
When asked how she landed the Beijing Olympics as her first job, Keara Babbert answers, "I was in the right place at the right time."
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| | Groveport Madison renews police contract
07/11/2008
Groveport Madison Schools news
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 | Undefeated champs
07/11/2008
The Groveport Pony Red baseball team won the regular season and tournament championship for the Southeastern Pony League.
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| | Letters to the editor
07/11/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Truro joins forces
07/11/2008
Combining resources is nothing new for the Truro Township Fire Department, which joined forces with five other departments as part of the Metropolitan Emergency Communication Center (MECC) to share dispatching costs and access emerging technology.
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| Super hero is super blah
07/11/2008
The Reel Deal
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 | Our Pictorial Past
07/11/2008
It's Franklin County Fair time and that brings to mind the agrarian past of Madison Township.
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| | Around Canal Winchester
07/11/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
07/11/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Improvements slated for Alum Creek Drive
07/02/2008
A busy intersection in the Southeast Columbus area is ready for a facelift.
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 | High flying dog
07/02/2008
Representing the Columbus All-breed Training Club, Hob the border collie runs the obstacle course
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| | Cruisers to be showcased at Crew Stadium
07/02/2008
The Groveport Madison Cruisers varsity football team will head to the big city for its season opener this year.
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 | Get moving with "Recess at the Rec"
07/02/2008
Children can get plenty of exercise and have fun at the same time this summer at the Groveport Recreation Center.
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 | Doing their part
07/02/2008
Groveport Relay for Life
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| | It's Franklin County Fair time!
07/02/2008
The local fair season kicks into high gear with the Franklin County Fair July 12-19 in Hilliard with loads of free entertainment, animals, and thrill rides for the adventurous.
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| | Canal Winchester schools on the move
07/02/2008
A simple equation: fresh quarters for the Canal Winchester School District administrative offices equals a lot more space.
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 | Book defines Ohio's role in the Civil War
07/02/2008
Countless books have been written about the American Civil War, but few have demonstrated the important role the state of Ohio, along with the Union's western armies, played in helping the Northern cause.
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 | Buckeye Boys State
07/02/2008
Groveport Madison High School seniors David Stockham, Anthony Spears, Jordan McDonnell were Buckeye Boys State attendees
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 | Ohioans venture to China
07/02/2008
Thousands of miles from home, Canal Winchester school board member Chuck Miller and his wife, Penny, discovered life can be both the same and vastly different in China, a land rich with cultural heritage.
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 | Play ball! Groveport vs. CW in 1913
07/02/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| The Reel Deal
07/02/2008
Dedra wants you to see "Wanted"
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| | My role in honoring America's veterans
07/02/2008
Danika Foster's award winning patriotic speech
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| | Letter to the editor
07/02/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester
07/02/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
07/02/2008
Åctivities and events around Groveport
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| | HB 562 is now law
06/26/2008
Governor Ted Strickland has signed the state's capital appropriations and budget corrections bill (HB 562) into law.
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 | New police cars embrace tradition
06/26/2008
The Groveport Police Department has chosen the classic "black and white" look for its new police cruisers.
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 | Sawyer helps out
06/26/2008
Mason Sawyer, 7, was one of 1,000 kids nationwide selected by the "Crayola Lemonade Brigade" to set up lemonade stands in their neighborhoods to help charitable causes.
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| | Quick action saves child
06/26/2008
A miscommunication in dispatching could have ended in tragedy, but quick thinking by Madison Township firefighters and an off-duty nurse helped saved the life of a two-year-old boy.
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 | Models of landmarks created
06/26/2008
The window at Bolenbaugh Hardware takes a step back in time with handcrafted models of local notable and historical landmarks, including a Canal Winchester covered bridge, toll house, and log cabin in Groveport.
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 | Our Pictorial Past
06/26/2008
A bird's eye view of Groveport
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| | Gas prices hit senior transportation budget
06/26/2008
High gasoline prices are putting a pinch on the Groveport-Madison Township Senior Transportation program.
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| | Church gets approval
06/26/2008
Another church will make the village of Groveport its home.
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 | CW FFA shines
06/26/2008
The Canal Winchester FFA Chapter of the Ohio FFA Association attended the 80th annual state convention at the Ohio Fairgrounds.
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 | Newland wheeling his way to gold medals
06/26/2008
With more than 6,000 miles logged on his titanium and carbon-framed racing cycle, 71-year-old fitness expert Joe Newland is a Senior Olympic gold medalist.
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| | Columbus' "Red, White, and Boom"
06/26/2008
Multicolored explosions will rock the skies over Columbus on July 3 in celebration of Independence Day, but construction on the Scioto Mile is forcing a change in venue this year for Red, White, & BOOM!
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| | Columbus to seek bond issue
06/26/2008
Columbus residents will have several ballot issues before them when they vote in November, but a vote for those issues won't mean a dip in bank accounts.
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| "Get Smart" has its moments, but they're few
06/26/2008
The Reel Deal
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| | A trip "Down Under"
06/26/2008
I recently returned from Australia, or "Oz" as the Aussies like to call it.
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| | Around Canal Winchester
06/26/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
06/26/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | CW schools to pursue levy
06/19/2008
It is back to the ballot for Canal Winchester Local Schools as the district took the first official step to place an operating levy on the Nov. 4 ballot.
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| | Spreading the wealth
06/19/2008
The village of Groveport continues to share its income tax wealth with Groveport Madison Local Schools in the form of an income tax revenue sharing check for $521,722.
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 | At the nature fair
06/19/2008
Getting to know nature
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| | GM schools review building options
06/19/2008
The Groveport Madison Board of Education is weighing its facilities options.
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| | CW eyeing speeders
06/19/2008
The eyes of law enforcement cannot be everywhere, so Canal Winchester Village Council hopes the addition of a speed monitoring device will help curb speeding in the village.
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 | The play's the thing
06/19/2008
Students from Annetta Zemen's first grade class at Groveport Elementary recently performed plays from "Readers' Theater."
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| | Tennis courts serve up a debate
06/19/2008
The debate over new tennis courts went back and forth just like a tennis match at Groveport Village Council's committee of the whole meeting on June 16.
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 | Our Pictorial Past
06/19/2008
Bert Williams
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| | Reforming local government
06/19/2008
The efforts of state representatives Larry Flowers (R-19) and Larry Wolpert (R-23) to streamline local government have cleared the first hurdle.
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 | Soggy truck
06/19/2008
A tow truck cable pulled a truck out of a retention pond near Alum Creek Drive and Rohr Road
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| | Madison Twp.'s insurance costs are up and down
06/19/2008
It is often said there is safety in numbers, but for Madison Township, there are also savings in numbers.
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| | Fast tracking to higher education
06/19/2008
The doors for students wanting to fast-track their college education at no cost while still in high school continue to open ever wider
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| | Columbus approves contract for dog park
06/19/2008
A section of Three Creeks Park is going to the dogs.
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| | Vacation ideas to combat high gasoline prices
06/19/2008
Guest column
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| The Reel Deal
06/19/2008
"The Hulk" is not incredible
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| | The city of Columbus' fuel woes
06/19/2008
Residents aren't the only ones whose wallets are taking a hit as fuel prices continue to rise. The city of Columbus is also feeling the effects of price increases.
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| | Around Canal Winchester
06/19/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
06/19/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | State takes financial bite out of Groveport Madison
06/12/2008
Groveport Madison Local Schools will have to pay $767,817 back to the state due to a bill recently approved at the Ohio Statehouse.
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 | CW baseball woven into family's history
06/12/2008
Nearly 60 years is a long time to wait between rounds of making it to the state tournament in high school baseball, but for one Canal Winchester family, it was a momentous event.
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| | Groveport bike path approved
06/12/2008
Groveport Village Council unanimously approved constructing, all in one phase, a bicycle path from Groveport to Three Creeks Metro Park.
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 | Walking for a cure
06/12/2008
Canal Winchester Relay for Life
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| | Cops & Kids
06/12/2008
Despite sweltering temperatures in the mid 90s, Groveport Police Department's Cops & Kids Day, held June 8 in Groveport Park, was a big success,
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| | GM schools to get computers
06/12/2008
The schools of Groveport Madison will be getting a technological upgrade with about 300 replacement computers slated to be ready for students' use by next school year.
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| | Downtown plan gets six month extension
06/12/2008
Groveport Village Council is not ready to give up on the proposed downtown development project targeted for the vacant northeast corner of Main and Front streets.
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| | Truro feels a money pinch
06/12/2008
The high cost of fuel is snaking its way through the economy with everyone feeling the pinch, including Truro Township, which saw costs for asphalt spiral upward from $49 a ton to $70, adding nearly $100,000 to a road project.
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 | Cannery whistle returns home to CW
06/12/2008
After a little less than half a century and a journey traversing the state to the Ohio River and beyond, an icon of days when workers were summoned and dismissed via a shrill screech is returning home to Canal Winchester.
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| | Blacklick Trail will link communities
06/12/2008
The Blacklick Creek Trail bicycle path in southeastern and eastern Franklin County is getting close to completion.
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| | Columbus to regulate intersection fund raising
06/12/2008
Columbus drivers may see a decline in roadway solicitors this summer.
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| | Absorbing the layers and qualities of silence
06/12/2008
Point of View column
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 | Groveport Farmers Market
06/12/2008
The Groveport Farmers' Market runs every Thursday through August,
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| | The Reel Deal
06/12/2008
Dedra says don't mess with seeing Adam Sandler's new movie
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 | Pride soccer
06/12/2008
Soccer squads successful
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| | Around Canal Winchester
06/12/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
06/12/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | CW schools consider levy
06/05/2008
Urged on by a group of concerned parents, the Canal Winchester Board of Education is delving into the turbulent waters of possibly placing an operating levy on the November ballot.
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 | Serving up some tennis
06/05/2008
May was National Tennis Month and to encourage people of all ages to pick up a racquet, the U.S. Tennis Association held "Tennis Block Parties"
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| | Fulfilling a need
06/05/2008
Kids who need a helping hand in the Groveport Madison area are not going to go hungry this summer.
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 | Indians are district champs
06/05/2008
The Canal Winchester High School varsity softball team won the Division II Central District title this year.
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| | Groveport council weighs cost of bicycle path
06/05/2008
The unofficial construction bids for the proposed Groveport bicycle path have come in lower than the engineer's estimate, but still higher than Groveport Village Council members expected.
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| | Groveport's Heritage Park is a happening place
06/05/2008
Things will be hopping all summer long at Groveport's Heritage Park.
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 | GMHS valedictorians
06/05/2008
The Groveport Madison High School class of 2008 valedictorians
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| | CW gets grant for interurban depot restoration
06/05/2008
Canal Winchester and the Main Street business association moved closer to breathing new life into the village's historic interurban depot
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| | Plans for dog park are progressing
06/05/2008
Plans for a dog park at Three Creeks Park are winding their way through the governmental system
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 | Miller honored
06/05/2008
Sedalia Elementary fifth grader Jordan Miller is the 2007-08 recipient of the eighth Michael Buckley Citizenship Award.
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 | Zipping among the treetops of Hocking Hills
06/05/2008
As gas prices continue to soar, people are beginning to look closer to home for adventure destinations.
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 | Water towers are small town sentinels
06/05/2008
Maybe it's just the Midwesterner in me, but I like water towers.
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 | Film is pretty, not witty
06/05/2008
The Reel Deal
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| | Who's watching you?
06/05/2008
While cameras are watching us, who is keeping an eye on the camera operators?
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| | Join in a cancer prevention research study
06/05/2008
People who attend this weekend's Madison County Relay For Life at West Jefferson High School have a chance to be part of cancer research history.
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 | Long gone depot
06/05/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Around Canal Winchester
06/05/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
06/05/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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 | Veteran takes action and raises Old Glory
05/29/2008
On Memorial Day, Mack Harris looked out his back door at the vacant flagpole in Groveport's Blacklick Park and decided he had to do something about it.
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 | Groveport Arts Festival
05/29/2008
Art pieces from 58 artists were on exhibit
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 | Hydroponic plant project leaves the dirt behind
05/29/2008
So who says farmers need dirt?
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| | Violet Twp. bicentennial revving up for summer
05/29/2008
Violet Township's bicentennial celebration goes into full swing this summer
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 | Remembering
05/29/2008
Memorial Day in Pickerington
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| | "Indiana Jones" returns without a bang
05/29/2008
The Reel Deal
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| | This summer, read for the fun of it!
05/29/2008
Guest column
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| | Church seeks old pharmacy building
05/29/2008
Also Groveport Council enacts stormwater utility
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| | Cops & Kids Day: safety and fun
05/29/2008
The Groveport Police Department will host "Cops & Kids Day" on June 8
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| | CW modulars have a new purpose
05/29/2008
Recycling takes on another dimension in Canal Winchester when Faith Educare opens the doors this summer
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 | Phoenix wins
05/29/2008
The FC Phoenix U11 girls soccer team went undefeated
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 | Purple power
05/29/2008
PASA excels
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 | Cruiser Pride: The Athletic Edition
05/29/2008
They run, jump, throw, catch, grapple, tackle, shoot, spike, and swing with grace, style, and power.
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| | What's the buzz? Honeybees in peril
05/29/2008
Where are the honeybees going?
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| | Solving crimes the CSI way
05/29/2008
Behind an old hotel in Las Vegas, the body of Penny Golden lays between the Dumpster and the bike rack.
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| | It's time for the Groveport Farmers' Market
05/29/2008
The Groveport Farmers' Market begins its fourth season this year.
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 | Heavyweight bout
05/29/2008
Sumo wrestlers!
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 | FC Phoenix excels
05/29/2008
The U11 boys FC Phoenix soccer club ended its 2008 soccer season as finalists
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| | Around Canal Winchester
05/29/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
05/29/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
05/29/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | Tax increase for Pickerington?
05/22/2008
Tough economic times have led Pickerington city officials to consider increasing the city's income tax rate.
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 | Fire ball
05/22/2008
Groveport Madison Cruiser pitcher Emma Johnson fires the ball in to Pickerington Central Tiger batter Kayla Boyer
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| | Crusey to leave Groveport
05/22/2008
Groveport Village Administrator Jon Crusey has accepted the job as city manager of Tipp City, Ohio.
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 | Pedal power
05/22/2008
Ashley Telfer, 3, gets ready to ride her bike during the Violet Township Bicentennial Celebration "Pedal In the Park"
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| | CW names two parks
05/22/2008
A pair of parks in Canal Winchester are no longer nameless following action by the Canal Winchester Village Council on May 19.
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| | Streamlined local government sought
05/22/2008
State Representative Larry Flowers thinks streamlining local government will be good for Ohio.
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 | Brobst honored
05/22/2008
Madison Township Fire Station 181 was a makeshift radio station on May 15 when B107.9 made the latest stop in its monthly "Hometown Heroes" broadcast tour.
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| | Columbus curfew set to start
05/22/2008
The clock is ticking down toward June 5, when Columbus will be stepping up enforcement of its curfew law for teenagers.
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| | Remembering Kent State
05/22/2008
Students at Kent State University and Ohio National Guardsmen stood 225 feet away from each other on May 4
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 | The old track
05/22/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Groveport Madison High School serves up a tennis party
05/22/2008
Get out your racquet and party!
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 | GMHS athletic awards
05/22/2008
Cruiser athletes honored
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| | Chinese program for CW
05/22/2008
A $2,000 investment will reap big benefits for Canal Winchester Local Schools
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 | Maroon rules
05/22/2008
The U9 girls Maroon Pride soccer club team
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 | Surf City
05/22/2008
On the road with Jan & Dean
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| | French flick "Priceless"
05/22/2008
The Reel Deal
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| | Madison Township drainage woes
05/22/2008
A trio of engineering options could provide a solution to drainage dilemmas
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| | Around Canal Winchester
05/22/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
05/22/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
05/22/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | Groveport Madison to explore school uniforms
05/16/2008
Groveport Madison students could be sporting a new look sometime in the future.
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 | Wheeling along
05/16/2008
The first half of the 210-mile, 47th annual Tour of the Scioto River Valley (TOSRV) bicycle tour began May 10 under bright blue skies,
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 | Memorial Day observances set
05/16/2008
Memorial Day is a time of honor and remembrance when flowers are placed on the graves of the fallen who sacrificed for their country.
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 | Riding in style
05/16/2008
Groveport Madison High School converted one of its existing buses into a new marching band equipment bus complete with a splashy new paint job.
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 | Car stuck in the mud
05/16/2008
A driver learned it is not wise to ignore road construction closure signs after his red Ford Mustang ended up in a muddy hole on Columbus Street in Canal Winchester.
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| | Suspects lash out at Groveport policemen
05/16/2008
Two Groveport police officers were recently assaulted while performing their duties.
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| | "Speed Racer" a loser
05/16/2008
The Reel Deal
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 | Pickerington's old church
05/16/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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 | The Links at Groveport bridge set for repairs
05/16/2008
The village of Groveport will contract with Shaw & Holter to repair the golf cart suspension bridge over Little Walnut Creek at the The Links at Groveport golf course.
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| | New administrator for Madison Township
05/16/2008
With experience in both the legal and city planning arena, Madison Township's newest administrator, Judy Edwards, is used to challenges.
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 | KidSpace mural
05/16/2008
Canal painting adorns kids center
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| | Groveport Madison to update finances
05/16/2008
The Groveport Madison Board of Education approved its latest five year financial forecast, but a revised, more detailed version of the money plan is expected to be brought forth at its June meeting.
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| | Utterback is back
05/16/2008
A familiar face is returning to the Pickerington Local School District.
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| | Columbus unveils its 20 year bikeway plan
05/16/2008
Dozens of bike-riding commuters came together at the Ohio Statehouse May 12 with Consider Biking, Mayor Michael Coleman and City Councilmember Maryellen O'Shaughnessy, to hear details on the city's 20-year Bicentennial Bikeways Plan.
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| | She's seeing spots before her eyes
05/16/2008
My mother thinks I've lost my mind...or at least misplaced it.
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 | Historic uniforms
05/16/2008
Groveport Police historian Officer Ernie Bell created an exhibit on the history of Groveport Police Department uniforms
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| | Around Canal Winchester
05/16/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
05/16/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
05/16/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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 | The faces of art
05/08/2008
Canal Winchester schools' art show
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| | Lopez on board
05/08/2008
The Pickerington Board of Education selected attorney Robert Clayton Lopez out of 25 applicants to fill the board seat recently vacated by Gail Oakes.
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| | All-star Cruiser
05/08/2008
Last fall's successful Cruiser football season has led to more accolades for its head coach and players.
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| | Fuel grant for Canal Winchester
05/08/2008
Doing the right thing-environmentally-sometimes means digging deeper into pockets already economically threadbare, but for Canal Winchester Local Schools, state funding is removing part of the financial burden.
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 | Art to fill Groveport's Main Street
05/08/2008
The third annual Groveport Arts Festival will fill the village's historic downtown with the beauty of art and the sounds of music on May 24 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. along Main Street from College Street to Front Street.
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| | Prescription program in Canal Winchester
05/08/2008
The high cost of medicine could get a lot lower for Franklin County patients with little or no prescription benefits with a new discount card offered through the county commissioners and United Way of Central Ohio.
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 | Groveport Madison's origins
05/08/2008
Think what the educational landscape was like on the Ohio frontier of the early to mid 19th century - farm work that extended from sun up to sundown (and often beyond), books hard to come by, and few, if any, schools, which made the prospect of attending
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| | JEDD being revised
05/08/2008
Revisions are being made to the proposed joint economic development agreement (JEDD) in hopes of making it more palatable to all involved.
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 | Showing respect for the flag
05/08/2008
Members of Boy Scout Troop 71 of Groveport conducted a flag retirement ceremony
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| | Beware of phone fraud in Truro Township
05/08/2008
The incidents are few, but Truro Township residents need to be on alert that scam artists are using the good name of the fire department as a ruse to gain private information.
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| | Streetcars derailed
05/08/2008
In the face of public opposition, and at the request of Mayor Michael Coleman, Columbus City Council has put the brakes on spending $2 million for designing a High Street streetcar line.
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| | "Iron Man" makes a strong showing"
05/08/2008
The Reel Deal
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| | It's good to be prince
05/08/2008
Guest column
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 | Groveport Madison class of 1958
05/08/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Around Canal Winchester
05/08/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
05/08/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
05/08/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | Warehouse gets the green light
05/01/2008
After months of debate, Groveport Village Council approved the Schottenstein Trustees' rezoning request that will pave the way for building a large warehouse at Rohr and Pontius roads.
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 | Taking root in Groveport
05/01/2008
It may be small now, but in a few years the Heritage Oak tree planted on the Groveport Elementary playground on April 25 will get big enough to provide a shady spot to relax and much more.
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 | Toll Gate's toll
05/01/2008
Pickerington Local Schools have spent nearly $300,000 to stabilize the soil at the site of the new Toll Gate elementary and middle school.
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| | Canal Winchester recreation feels a pinch
05/01/2008
Changes continue to ripple through the Canal Winchester community following the March failure of an operating levy for the school district, including a $14,500 bill for use of fields and facilities by the Canal Winchester Joint Recreational District
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| | Two dozen seek Pickerington school board seat
05/01/2008
The Pickerington Board of Education met in closed sessions on April 26, 27 and 28 to interview the 24 applicants for the board seat recently vacated by Gail Oakes.
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| | Groveport Madison achieves state graduation rate standard
05/01/2008
Guest column by Susan Briggs
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 | Tucker wins
05/01/2008
Madison Christian School fifth grader and gymnast Emma Tucker, 11, of Groveport, recently captured first place
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 | CW's East Waterloo Street
05/01/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| | No word on Groveport's downtown project
05/01/2008
A couple of Groveport elected officials are losing patience with the perceived slow progress of the village's proposed downtown development project.
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 | Fighting Fish get ready
05/01/2008
The Groveport Fighting Fish swim team is getting ready to dive into another season of fast paced competition.
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| | Please stop the food insanity
05/01/2008
America is getting fat (or fatter depending on the expert du jour) and it does not surprise me given the size of portions served at fast food and sit down restaurants.
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 | SSSSSSSSSSnakes!
05/01/2008
The weather is warming up and humans are not the only ones basking in the sun. The snakes have slithered out too.
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 | Capture the Moment
05/01/2008
News photographers step into the line of fire, risk death and disease and emotional trauma to emerge with the images that define our lives.
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| | Streetcars in Columbus
05/01/2008
With so many other things that need funding, Columbus is on the wrong track in considering a $103 million streetcar line, numerous residents told City Council April 28.
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| | Don't be deceived by this film
05/01/2008
Let's say you are having lunch with a casual acquaintance.
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| | Letters to the editor
05/01/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester
05/01/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
05/01/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
05/01/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | Canal Winchester schools slash budget
04/24/2008
April 21 was filled with regrets as, one-by-one, Canal Winchester Board of Education members approved a sweeping list of cuts bringing an end to high school busing and upping the student-teacher ratio.
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| | New estimate for Groveport bike path soars
04/24/2008
Groveport's proposed bicycle path just got a little bumpy as preliminary engineering estimates for constructing the path to connect Groveport with Three Creeks Park came back much higher than expected.
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 | Ohio Unearthed" Can you dig it?
04/24/2008
Discover the treasures of Ohio's underground past in an exhibit from May 3-29 at Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St.,
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| | A look at Groveport Madison's enrollment
04/24/2008
The Groveport Madison school district is a big, both geographically and by the number of its students. But what do the district's enrollment numbers mean?
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| | CW traffic flow altered by construction
04/24/2008
Columbus Street reconstruction is prompting Canal Winchester residents to seek relief from traffic flow woes by asking the village for a three way stop at Washington and Waterloo streets.
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| | Groveport to phase in fee increases
04/24/2008
Groveport Village Council plans to incrementally enact an approximate 30 percent increase in its building and zoning fee schedule to soften the blow for those having to pay the fees.
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 | Holding court in 1958
04/24/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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 | Arrr matey
04/24/2008
The Canal Winchester High School drama department will present "Treasure Island"
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| | Letters to the editor
04/24/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Life in a small town
04/24/2008
Point of View column
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| | "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" worth a viewing
04/24/2008
The Reel Deal
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| | Metro High School opens up new worlds
04/24/2008
While attending classes in the Southwestern City school district, Cassie West was maintaining a 4.0 grade point average but wasn't feeling challenged.
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 | Marching Tigers parade bound
04/24/2008
Pickerington Central High School band director Mike Sewell wipes away tears
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| | Around Canal Winchester
04/24/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
04/24/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
04/24/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | Warehouse proposal to make its last stand
04/17/2008
The Schottenstein Trustees' proposed warehouse project at Rohr and Pontius roads died, then was resuscitated and placed on legislative life support at Groveport Village Council's April 14 meeting.
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| | Pickerington looks into red light cameras
04/17/2008
Pickerington City Council authorized Redflex Traffic Systems to study intersections along State Route 256 as possible locations for red light cameras.
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 | 100 years ago in Canal Winchester
04/17/2008
With a long-ago mode of transportation incorporated into its name, Canal Winchester has been a dynamic host to the march of progress through a village whose main thoroughfare was once a waterway to the future.
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| | Pickerington schools shuffle personnel
04/17/2008
Several Pickerington schools will have new principals next year - Pickerington North High, Lakeview Junior High, Diley Middle, Fairfield Elementary and Violet Elementary.
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| | Flood damages Groveport golf course bridge
04/17/2008
Recent flooding on Little Walnut Creek badly damaged the golf cart suspension bridge over the creek at The Links at Groveport golf course.
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| | Madison Elementary prepping for OAT
04/17/2008
Fifth graders at Madison Elementary will get a boost in their efforts to master the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) when Dale Carlson comes to their school to speak with them on April 22
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| | Soggy Madison Township
04/17/2008
Residents in Asbury Manor in Madison Township continue to hope for a dry solution to wet basements and flooding that occurs during heavy downpours.
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| | Eastland-Farfield celebrates
04/17/2008
On April 22, Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools will celebrate its 40th anniversary, dedicate its recently completed auto academy and the renovated computer-aided design drafting lab, and induct alumni into its hall of fame.
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| | So you think you had a bad prom?
04/17/2008
The Reel Deal
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| | Columbus is not a cultural wasteland
04/17/2008
So Columbus is a cultural wasteland, at least according to a recent report from the Columbus Partnership comparing it to 15 other cities.
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| | Letters to the editor
04/17/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Ohio University dean's list
04/17/2008
Academic achievers
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 | Light's out
04/17/2008
A broken street light and a mauled tree are the remnants of an early morning accident in Groveport.
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 | Tigers top Cruisers
04/17/2008
Groveport Madison senior Bryan Rosales (left) squared off against Pickerington Central senior Nishal Raya
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| | Around Canal Winchester
04/17/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
04/17/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
04/17/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | Pickerington's financial strains
04/10/2008
Proposed road improvements, such as widening State Route 256 to four lanes south of Diley Road, and the cost of maintaining a high level of police protection will stretch the city of Pickerington's finances in the coming years.
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| | Is there too much government?
04/10/2008
State Representative Larry Flowers (R-19) and State Representative Larry Wolpert (R-23) have introduced a bill designed to study ways to consolidate and streamline local government.
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| | CW saves money
04/10/2008
It is difficult enough to balance a home budget; much less one on a village size scale,
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| | Groveport Madison to step up security at the high school
04/10/2008
The Groveport Madison Board of Education took steps to increase security at Groveport Madison High School.
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| | Bingo returns to GMHS
04/10/2008
"Bingo!" That call will ring out in the Groveport Madison High School cafeteria
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 | Pickerington 200 years ago
04/10/2008
Two hundred years ago when Violet Township was founded, instead of today's bustling suburbs or the rolling farm land of 40 years ago, much of Ohio including Fairfield County was a lush forest.
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| | Pickerington schools hire new treasurer
04/10/2008
The Pickerington Board of Education named Daniel Griscom, formerly of Ashland Schools, to replace Vince Utterback as district treasurer.
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| | West on board in Truro Township
04/10/2008
Chronologically, Truro Township's new fiscal officer is the youngest of all the township's elected officials, but she is sure of one thing, age does not matter when finances are your first priority.
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| | A dose of hard reality infuses "Snow Angels"
04/10/2008
The Reel Deal
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| | For better service think three dimensionally
04/10/2008
Guest column
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| | lumbus to help stabilize the arts
04/10/2008
Columbus will be contributing to the financial stability of the community's 16 largest cultural organizations while a long-term plan is drafted, and City Council wants to make sure it has a voice in where the money goes.
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| | Regency Manor is 175
04/10/2008
It opened in 1833 as the Franklin County Poor House, founded by the county commissioners to take care of the less fortunate.
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 | Well Hello Dolly
04/10/2008
Groveport Madison High School will present the musical "Hello Dolly" on April 17, 18, and 19
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 | Play ball!
04/10/2008
Groveport's John Romonosky, 79, threw out the first pitch at the Columbus Clippers' season opener
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 | Sing out
04/10/2008
Characters Troy and Gabriella, played by Pickerington North High School juniors Grant Cole and Devon Perry, sing "Start of Something New"
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 | Early days of the Groveport police
04/10/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Around Canal Winchester
04/10/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
04/10/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
04/10/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | Pickerington treasurer leaves
04/03/2008
Also, applications coming in for future vacant board seat
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| | Sirens slated for Groveport
04/03/2008
It's tornado season and the village of Groveport is working to enhance its ability to warn residents in case a twister appears.
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 | Donation a boost to CW athletes
04/03/2008
Student athletes and physical education students at Canal Winchester no longer have to wait in long lines to take their turn at bench pressing weights or putting in a few miles on a stationary bicycle.
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 | An architectural gem celebrates its 100th birthday
04/03/2008
The Groveport United Methodist Church has stood watch over the community for 100 years.
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| | Sabatino questions contract
04/03/2008
Pickerington City Council voted to grant the URS Corporation a $755,173 contract to manage the wastewater treatment plant expansion.
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 | Overcoming disbelief
04/03/2008
There's a new children's book that's causing quite a buzz.
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| | Don't call it a trolley
04/03/2008
Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman is ready for the city to hop on board the proposed streetcar project by spending $2 million for the design of the line that would run along High Street from downtown to the Ohio State University campus.
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| | Columbus Parks and Recreation activities
04/03/2008
Spring has barely popped its head up in central Ohio, but it's not too early to start planning for summer activities through the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.
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| | An Easter emergency to remember
04/03/2008
Dedra's Diary
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| | Spring is here!
04/03/2008
Go Groveport information
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| | Around Canal Winchester
04/03/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
04/03/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
04/03/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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 | All's well
04/03/2008
Groveport resident Melanie Sporleder (left) is shown here getting a Meridian Stress Assessment
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 | Winging it
04/03/2008
A green macaw "animal ambassador" stretches its wings
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 | winning extremely
04/03/2008
The Southeast Xtreme Volleyball Club won the gold
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 | CW champs
04/03/2008
The Canal Winchester Joint Rec Boys Basketball program finished its season with basketball tournaments concluding on March 16.
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 | cw winners 3/4
04/03/2008
Coach Jon Tucker and his team ended the season as 3rd/4th grade league champions
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| | Groveport Madison trys to set up goals
03/27/2008
At a special meeting March 24, the Groveport Madison Board of Education worked on creating a lengthy list of goals for the district.
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| Diley Road is taking shape
03/27/2008
Despite rainy conditions the week before Easter that temporarily halted most of the construction, the Diley Road widening project remains slightly ahead of schedule.
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| CW drums up a unique event
03/27/2008
The musical world of the steelpan will shine its spotlight on Canal Winchester April 12 when the recognized leader in the unusual musical genre presents a workshop and concert.
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 | Weathering hard times: Groveport in The Great Depression
03/27/2008
In 2008 the nation is facing a mortgage crisis, high costs for gasoline, and job losses on a wide scale. These problems bring to mind another era when times were even tougher - The Great Depression of the 1930s.
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| | Groveport warehouse project debated
03/27/2008
A few Groveport Village Council members have expressed some concerns over the Schottenstein commercial development proposed for a site at Rohr and Pontius roads.
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| | Groveport curfew reviewed
03/27/2008
In his State of the City address, Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman raised the idea of making a concerted effort to enforce the city's curfew laws, which prompted Groveport Village Councilman Ed Rarey to wonder about the status and enforcement of Groveport's
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| | CW parks plan pondered
03/27/2008
More than 10 years ago, Canal Winchester commissioned a master plan for parks and recreation, but with the village facing city status in the next U.S. Census, village council members say it is time to take another look at it.
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| | Groveport Madison working on academics
03/27/2008
Though many issues are percolating regarding the operations and functioning of Groveport Madison Local Schools, the main purpose of the district remains unchanged - educating the students.
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| | "The Boss" has won her over
03/27/2008
August of 2000 marked the last time I went to a concert, at least one of my choosing. I went to go see Pearl Jam and had a terrific time.
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| McClay earns art award
03/27/2008
Lydia McClay of Canal Winchester received the Caldy Award for her relief print titled "Seeps of Old"
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| | Around Canal Winchester
03/27/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
03/27/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
03/27/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | Pit bulls - are they a friend or foe?
03/28/2008
A pit bull is not an actual breed, instead it refers to three different breeds,
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| | CW schools to face staff cuts
03/20/2008
April 15 is tax deadline for the nation, but for Canal Winchester Local Schools administrators, it is also the deadline in determining staff cuts due to the failure of the 8.9 mill operating levy March 4.
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| | Pickerington to annex its own land
03/20/2008
The city of Pickerington plans to annex nearly 68 acres of its own property along Diley Road from Violet Township.
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| | The "Battle of I-270"
03/20/2008
"March Madness" of another kind is coming to Groveport on March 29 when the Groveport Recreation Center hosts the "Battle of I-270" basketball tournament.
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| | CW to flush hydrants in April
03/20/2008
What do flowers, nesting robins, and fire hydrant flushing all have in common? They're all signs of spring in Canal Winchester.
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| | Groveport plans to protect waterways
03/20/2008
The village of Groveport plans to update its stormwater management policy to help protect the area's waterways.
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| | Groveport reviews its building and zoning fees
03/20/2008
Groveport Village Council is considering an approximate 30 percent increase in its building and zoning fee schedule.
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| | Madison Township plagued by flooding
03/20/2008
Flooding was rampant in Madison Township following the recent spate of rain storms, even covering Brobst Park in eight inches of water.
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 | Asbury girl a hero
03/20/2008
Asbury Elementary fourth grader Carley Grow, 10, was recognized by the Madison Township Fire Department and representatives from the State Fire Marshal's Office for alerting her family to a fire at their home on Fullerton Drive and saving their lives on F
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| | Look nearby when searching for heroes
03/20/2008
Falling stars fill the pages of newspapers and airwaves of radio and television.
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 | Coleman outlines ambitious agenda for Columbus
03/20/2008
There are economic storm clouds on the horizon for Columbus, but you wouldn't know it from the ambitious agenda rolled out by Mayor Michael Coleman in his March 13 State of the City address at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion.
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| | Columbus to enforce curfew
03/20/2008
Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman wants to send a clear message to families throughout the community - beginning June 5, police are going to be strictly enforcing the curfew law for teens.
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 | Happy birthday Capital Area Humane Society
03/20/2008
They're proud as peacocks over at the Capital Area Humane Society, celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.
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 | NetJets to stay in Columbus
03/20/2008
It's one flight that local leaders can be glad did not get off the ground.
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 | Lunch with the Bunny
03/20/2008
Preston Cattran, 3, happily greets the Easter Bunny
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 | Brown honored
03/20/2008
Groveport Madison High School Athletic Director Mike George (left) and Groveport Madison Head Varsity Football Coach Tim Brown pose with the Woody Hayes Award
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 | Fashion sense
03/20/2008
New York fashion designer and Pickerington High School graduate Tad Boetcher
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| | Around Canal Winchester
03/20/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
03/20/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
03/20/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | Dailey returns to Groveport Madison school board
03/13/2008
Duane Dailey was named to fill the vacant seat on the Groveport Madison Board of Education.
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| | Pickerington athletes want a choice
03/13/2008
Pickerington parent Phillip Clopton addressed the Pickerington Board of Education on March 10 regarding the district's open enrollment policy, which he said denied "innocents" the opportunity to enjoy the "American dream of life, liberty, and the pursuit
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 | Rickenbacker intermodal up and running
03/13/2008
From its days as a home to fighter planes and bombers criss-crossing the skies above central Ohio, to a military-public-private entity, Rickenbacker Airport continues to evolve in its mission of serving the state and the country.
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| | Groveport police rounding up the bad guys
03/13/2008
Some recent work by the Groveport Police Department has resulted in arrests as well as a successful prosecution.
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| | Groveport finances blooming
03/13/2008
In an uncertain economy, finding tenants for the proposed Groveport Town Center in downtown Groveport has been tough, but Pizzuti Solutions informed the Village of Groveport that things might be looking up.
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 | "Peek"-a-little at "The Music Man"
03/13/2008
Pickerington Central High School theater students will offer the community a sneak peek at their spring production of "The Music Man" on March 18 from 6-9 p.m. at the Barnes and Noble on State Route 256 in Pickerington.
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| | Groveport Madison being audited
03/13/2008
The State Auditor's office is performing a state performance audit on the Groveport Madison Local School District.
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| | Groveport Madison students put on a show
03/13/2008
Groveport Madison Board of Education meetings are not always just serious business, sometimes there's time for both reflection and fun.
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| | Franklin County Department of Justice budget crunch
03/13/2008
Unless residents of Franklin County take immediate action to prevent reduced federal funding for the Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program, the Department of Justice will suffer a $645,000 budget cut in 2008, warns Franklin County Commissioner Mari
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| | What do you do after 20 inches of snow?
03/13/2008
What comes after 20.5 inches of snow?
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| | Truro and insurance
03/13/2008
Insurance customers often "shop around" for the best price, but for Truro Township, shopping around could be as close as their own backyard with the same company serving the township for many years.
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| | Silence of the strings
03/13/2008
Point of view column
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| | Letters to the editor
03/13/2008
Readers speak out
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 | a cozy igloo
03/13/2008
Haylee White, 6, of Canal Winchester relaxes in the igloo that she, her father Rich, and brother Aaron, 15, built
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 | Where's spring?
03/13/2008
A huge mound of snow belies the hope of spring break
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| | Around Canal Winchester
03/13/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
03/13/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
03/13/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | Slyh withdraws resignation
03/06/2008
However, the Groveport Madison Board of Education maintains that Slyh is no longer a board member and will proceed with interviewing candidates to fill the open seat.
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 | Pickerington levy approved
03/06/2008
Voters approved Pickerington Local Schools' 7.9 mill levy that provides the local school district with $7.15 million a year - 8 percent of their total operating budget.
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| | CW school levy rejected
03/06/2008
Voters defeated Canal Winchester Local Schools' 8.9-mill continuing operating levy on March 4.
In Franklin County, unofficial results showed the levy passing with 2,089 for and 1,963 against.
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| | Pickerington pool budget proposed
03/06/2008
The proposed operating budget for the city of Pickerington's new swimming pool totals nearly $200,000.
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 | Groveport Madison wins NAACP contest
03/06/2008
Groveport Madison Middle School South and Groveport Madison High School took first and second place respectively at the presentation competition at the NAACP Civil Rights Celebration at Franklin Park Conservatory on Feb. 28.
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| | Schottenstein development presented, passes first step
03/06/2008
On March 3, the Groveport Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Schottenstein Trustees' rezoning request for 353 acres located east of the intersection of Rohr and Pontius roads.
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| | CW to monitor peddlers
03/06/2008
Canal Winchester will be keeping an eye on door-to-door sales people in the village as Canal Winchester Village Council approved changes in the village code regarding peddlers and solicitors at its March 3 meeting.
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| | Movie doubtful for Groveport
03/06/2008
Filmmaker Benjamin Johnson's hopes of filming scenes from his movie "I-59 South" in Groveport are fading to black.
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 | Irish in America
03/06/2008
Around St. Patrick's Day, everyone wants to be Irish.
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| | Unofficial primary election results
03/06/2008
Candidates and issues
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| | Let's rebel against campaign phone calls
03/06/2008
I am starting a new grassroots movement and looking for lemmings, er...sheep, sorry...converts in time to marshal numbers large enough for the general election in November.
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| | Oink! The nose knows
03/06/2008
The Reel Deal
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| | Bicentennial kick off a success
03/06/2008
letter to the editor
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 | Jammin'
03/06/2008
Canal Winchester's B.J. Mullens slams it in for two
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 | Groveport Youth Wrestlers excel
03/06/2008
The Groveport Youth Wrestlers finished their first season accomplishing many feats and earning numerous awards.
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 | Wildcats are winners
03/06/2008
The Wildcats are the champions of the Groveport Recreation Center's fifth/sixth grade basketball league.
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 | Our Pictorial Past
03/06/2008
The Groveport Madison High School Cruiserettes are celebrating their 40th anniversary as a drill team this year.
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| | Around Canal Winchester
03/06/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
03/06/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
03/06/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | Plan sought to help the poor in Groveport Madison area
02/28/2008
The Groveport Madison community is looking to organize and increase its efforts to help those in the area who are in need.
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 | Cuts loom if Pickerington levy fails
02/28/2008
The Pickerington Local Schools need residents to vote "yes" on Issue 9 otherwise many teachers will lose their jobs.
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| | CW's Columbus Street project set to begin
02/28/2008
Reconstruction of Canal Winchester's West Columbus Street is finally underway.
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| | Schottenstein development presented to Groveport council
02/28/2008
A proposed large commercial development is back before Groveport Village Council for consideration.
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 | 100 years ago - Groveport in 1908
02/28/2008
Imagine it's 1908 and you're walking down Groveport's Main Street when, as you reach its intersection with Brook Alley, you come face to face with a lumbering, smokey locomotive.
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| | Groveport opposes liquor permit
02/28/2008
Groveport Village Council unanimously voted to object to the issuance of a liquor permit to the Groveport Lounge.
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 | Seagulls and trash: SWACO takes over landfill
02/28/2008
The "top of the hill" is a great place to be if you are a sea gull seeking a free meal, especially if your dining options change with the next hauler dumping a load of trash at the SWACO landfill.
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| | The Reel Deal: Don't jump to see "Jumper"
02/28/2008
Come watch Kurt Wagner, also known as the Incredible Nightcrawler, "Bamf" his way across the globe in the first spin-off of the successful "X-Men" movie franchise. Oh, whoops wrong movie. Sorry, "Jumper." Let me try this again.
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| | Meeting Jane
02/28/2008
I am not a big fan of making a lot of goals, but I am very happy when I can cross one off a list.
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| | Dude, where's my clout?
02/28/2008
A tale of demographic woe
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| | Time to celebrate
02/28/2008
Who doesn't enjoy a celebration? Whether it is a birthday, graduation, wedding, new baby, or retirement celebration, everyone enjoys a happy event.
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| | Letters to the editor
02/28/2008
Readers speak out
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 | Cruiser pins down a win
02/28/2008
Groveport Madison Cruiser Seth Nelson
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 | GMJH Cruisers finish strong
02/28/2008
The Groveport Madison Junior High wrestlers finished their season with a record of 10-1.
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 | Climb for a cure
02/28/2008
Violet Township firefighter Greg Wells is off on the final leg of the 40 climb
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 | It's maple syruping time
02/28/2008
Maple syrup is a centuries old sweet treat.
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| | Around Canal Winchester
02/28/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
02/28/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
02/28/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | School financing discussed in CW
02/21/2008
In the 17 years since the Ohio Supreme Court ruled the state's school funding system as unconstitutional, Ohio schools continue to rely upon property taxes to pay for buildings and operate classrooms, much to the dismay of districts and taxpayers alike.
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| | Groveport subsidies improve
02/21/2008
Groveport's recreational facilities are slowly making financial inroads towards reducing the amount the village government pays in subsidizing their operations.
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| | Groveport Madison seeks new school board member
02/21/2008
The Groveport Madison Board of Education is looking for candidates to fill an open position due to the resignation of board member Steven A. Slyh.
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 | Pickerington upgrades lights
02/21/2008
The city of Pickerington has replaced the incandescent traffic lights along State Route 256 with LED versions.
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| | Sewer project talks still percolating
02/21/2008
Talks regarding the proposed west Groveport Road sewer project are still flowing along.
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| | Gas rate increase sought
02/21/2008
Canal Winchester residents with Columbia Gas of Ohio service could find their basic rate bills going up if the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) rules in favor of the utility company.
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| | Wild teen party trashes Madison Twp. Community Center
02/21/2008
Billed as a wedding reception, a teenage birthday party at the Madison Township Community Center got out of hand Feb. 16 with blood and blows flying in a parking lot.
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| | Eastland-Fairfield students are stars
02/21/2008
Future stars of stage and screen can begin their training at an early age amid math classes, English lessons, and a high school cafeteria.
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| | Does your pet have doggie breath?
02/21/2008
It's offensive, it's a problem - it's doggie breath.
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| | Oscar's here so it's time to make some picks
02/21/2008
The Reel Deal's Dedra Cordle makes her Oscar selections
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| | Letters to the editor
02/21/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Who made the grade?
02/21/2008
College dean's lists
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 | Get off my back!
02/21/2008
The World's Toughest Rodeo came to Columbus Feb. 16
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 | Cruiser cheerleaders excel
02/21/2008
The Groveport Madison Cruiser varsity cheerleaders have qualified for the state competition
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 | Canal days in CW
02/21/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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| | Around Canal Winchester
02/21/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
02/21/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
02/21/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | McKenzie put on probation
02/15/2008
Also, a GM board member resigns
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| | A look at crime in Pickerington
02/15/2008
"There are no strangers lurking in the bushes waiting to attack. Violet Township and Pickerington are safe and wonderful communities," Pickerington Police Commander Ralph Portier said.
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| | Cuts loom if CW levy fails
02/15/2008
On March 4, Canal Winchester school district voters will decide on an 8.9-mill continuing operating levy.
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| | A few cause problems at GMHS
02/15/2008
The Groveport Police Department has reported that incidents requiring police action remain a problem at Groveport Madison High School, but most of the problems appear to be caused by a small percentage of the students.
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| | Sealey calls for support of GM schools
02/15/2008
Groveport Madison Board of Education President Dr. Naomi Sealey challenged the citizens group Help Our Pupils Excel (HOPE) and others who may be critical of the district to step up and help Groveport Madison.
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| | Pickerington schools apply for learning grant
02/15/2008
Pickerington Local Schools will apply for three 21st Century Learning Grants totaling $1.7 million to help some of the district's troubled kids.
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| | Heritage Park upgrade sought
02/15/2008
Groveport Village Councilman Ed Rarey wants to see improvements made to the village's Heritage Park.
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| | Truro heroes honored
02/15/2008
Honoring "Each Other's Keeper," a representative of the Police and Fireman's Insurance Association presented three Truro Township firefighters with "Heroes Hall of Fame" awards at the Feb. 7 Truro Township trustee meeting.
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| | Columbus council budget amendments affect jobs
02/15/2008
Columbus City Council Feb. 11 passed budget amendments that will avoid employee lay-offs in 2008, but would also eliminate 75 positions.
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| | Nearby vacations can be a satisfying experience
02/15/2008
Guest column by travel writer Kristi Farrow
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| | "Fool's Gold" a 24 karat flop
02/15/2008
The Reel Deal: On paper, "Fool's Gold" seems like it would be an ideal movie to help cure those pesky winter blues.
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| | GCST swimmers make a splash
02/15/2008
The following Southeast area members of the Greater Columbus Swim Team of Ohio performed well at the Ned Reeb Memorial "Last Ditch" Invitational,
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 | CW marketing students excel
02/15/2008
The Canal Winchester High School junior and senior marketing students won several awards Feb. 6 at the Central District Marketing contests.
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 | Self-portrait
02/15/2008
Groveport Madison High School senior Brin Dillon poses with her creation
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 | Violet Twp. is 200
02/15/2008
Pickerington North High School theater students performed a skit
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 | Hot cars on a cold day
02/15/2008
Boy Scout Pack and Troops #71 and #103 participated in a tour of Bob McDorman's collection
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| | Around Canal Winchester
02/15/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
02/15/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
02/15/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | Strickland delivers State of the State address
02/07/2008
The financial storm clouds mounting overhead don't have the Governor from Duck Run hiding his head, as Ted Strickland proposed programs to boost education and employment in his State of the State address Feb. 6.
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 | Pool makes a splash
02/07/2008
Pickerington City Council has approved the purchase of The Swim Club, a privately owned outdoor pool located one block east of State Route 256 on Stone Creek Drive NW.
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| | CW street project a go
02/07/2008
Despite objections by West Columbus Street residents, Canal Winchester Village Council voted to move ahead with the street's reconstruction.
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| | GMHS gym springs a leak
02/07/2008
A leaky roof in the Groveport Madison High School gym caused the postponement of the Groveport Madison - Worthington Kilbourne boys varsity basketball game on Feb. 5.
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 | Grand old school still serves community
02/07/2008
The Groveport Madison Local School District is 160-years-old this year and for more than half of those years Groveport School (now Groveport Elementary) has served the district and the community.
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| | Auto lot rezoning challenged
02/07/2008
A public hearing was held Feb. 4 in Canal Winchester regarding the rezoning of property owned by Wendy's International at 202 Cemetery Road, south of U.S. Route 33.
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| | Bugs should beware in CW
02/07/2008
Canal Winchester is setting out the welcome mat for migrating birds in order to control insects plaguing the village.
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| | FCPS levy: helping the helpless
02/07/2008
Michael Orlando of Fairfield County Protective Services (FCPS) spoke to Pickerington City Council on Feb. 5 urging the community to support the agency's 1 mill levy on March 4.
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 | Happy birthday Violet Township!
02/07/2008
Plans are in full swing for the historic Feb. 13 Violet Township trustee meeting to be held at the Pickerington High School Central Performing Arts Center beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and program from 7:30-9 p.m.
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| | Columbus City Council approves budget
02/07/2008
Columbus City Council passed Mayor Michael Coleman's $650 million budget for 2008 Feb. 4, with plans to propose additional spending by the end of the week.
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| | The Reel Deal: Dedra loves and loathes "There Will Be Blood"
02/07/2008
When the closing credits started rolling on "There Will Be Blood," I was not sure how I felt about this movie.
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 | PCA Silver are grand champions
02/07/2008
The Pickerington Cheer Academy (PCA) squads competed in the 18th Annual Ohio State Cheerleading Competition at the French Field House on Feb. 3.
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 | Puppy (and kitty) love
02/07/2008
Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS) volunteer Amanda Spires (above) gets a happy greeting from Star, an American bulldog, at Groveport Town Hall's fourth annual "Puppy Love" event on Feb. 2.
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 | On the road with "Ground Chuck"
02/07/2008
Buckeye Chuck and Punxutawney Phil don't have anything on the Southeast area's own weather prognosticator "Ground Chuck."
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| | Around Canal Winchester
02/07/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
02/07/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
02/07/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | JEDD talks heat up
01/31/2008
At a Jan. 28 public forum in Pickerington to discuss a joint economic development district (JEDD) with neighboring communities, the fate of a hypothetical 80-year-old woman and her farm stirred a heated debate.
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| | Developer to try again
01/31/2008
Schottenstein Trustees have filed a new rezoning request with the village of Groveport regarding plans to develop 287 acres located east of the intersection of Rohr and Pontius roads.
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 | CW "CSI" students solve crime
01/31/2008
A poisoned ice cube, dog prints, white threads from a sweater, and a body outline add up to clues in an innovative Canal Winchester Middle School science lesson.
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| | Groveport Road sewer project back on the table
01/31/2008
The west Groveport sewer line project has bubbled to the surface again.
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| | Sluggish economy stalls Groveport project
01/31/2008
The vacant land at Main and Front streets in downtown Groveport remains a grassy spot as village officials and a developer continue to seek tenants for a planned business development.
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| | Pickerington/CW park district proposed
01/31/2008
Representatives from Canal Winchester requested to meet with Pickerington officials to discuss a joint parks district.
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| | Cuts loom if Pickerington school levy fails
01/31/2008
If voters do not approve the 7.9 mill continuing levy for Pickerington schools, the district will cut staff including teachers and administrators, Superintendent Dr. Karen Mantia told the Pickerington Board of Education at their Jan. 28 meeting.
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| | Obetz makes annexation deal with Columbus
01/31/2008
In February 2007, Whirlpool Corporation, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of appliances, expressed a desire to the city of Columbus to build a distribution center near Rickenbacker International Airport.
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| | Columbus schools consider levy
01/31/2008
As expenses go up and revenue stays flat or shrinks, Columbus voters should expect to see a school tax levy on the ballot in November, district officials explained at the first of a series of four public meetings.
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| | Columbus halts parking garage project
01/31/2008
Columbus City Council temporarily put the brakes on a $14 million parking garage project at High and Rich Streets, after property owners Otto and Joyce Beatty complained that the construction would harm business for their tenants.
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 | Bald eagle making a soaring comeback in Ohio
01/31/2008
Our nation's symbol is making its way back into the buckeye state.
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| | Happy birthday Violet Township!
01/31/2008
Violet Township celebrates its bicentennial
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 | Community involvement takes root at Asbury
01/31/2008
Guest column by Korrie Hough: This is a story about how two kids took an idea and made it a reality.
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| | Rambo returns, but the question is "Why?"
01/31/2008
The Reel Deal: Movie maven Dedra wrestles with Rambo.
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| | National Heart Month
01/31/2008
With Valentine's Day right around the corner on Feb. 14, it is no mistake that February is National Heart Month.
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 | Mind boggling bubble
01/31/2008
Noel Phrakornkham peers through a large bubble he created with his bare hands as part of Diley Middle School's 15th annual science overnighter.
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 | Sure shots
01/31/2008
Jake Seipel, 12, fires up a free throw at the
Knights of Columbus' free throw contest
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 | 500 wins
01/31/2008
Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove
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 | Ahoy!
01/31/2008
Reading from "Pirate's Alphabet"
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 | Here it comes
01/31/2008
Thad Gwin prepares to hurl a ball across the court during the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce's annual dodgeball tournament
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| | Around Canal Winchester
01/31/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
01/31/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
01/31/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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| | Groveport may switch to Columbus water
01/24/2008
Groveport Village Council has instructed Village Administrator Jon Crusey and Engineer Steve Farst to hold talks with the city of Columbus about the possibility of the entire village connecting to the Columbus water system.
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| | CW street project questioned
01/24/2008
Columbus Street residents in Canal Winchester want more time to preserve their tree lined street from proposed renovations that could result in less leafy canopies, but time is running out.
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 | "Let's Get Moving"
01/24/2008
After hearing reports of the rising number of obese children, Violet Elementary nurse Marcia Stewart asked herself, "What can we do at the elementary level to promote exercise?"
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| | Point of View column: Cast a critical eye on retrospectives of 1
01/24/2008
It was a year of assassination, war, riots, and protests. A year many historians feel was a turning point for America, both politically and culturally. It was 1968.
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| | Groveport wheeling ahead on bicycle path
01/24/2008
Groveport Village Council has swapped a skatepark for a bicycle/walking path.
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| | Warner leaving Madison Township
01/24/2008
Madison Township Administrator Wayne Warner is saying goodbye to the township and moving to Norwich Township where he will serve as administrator in a newly created position.
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| | Groveport Madison schools seek grant support
01/24/2008
Groveport Madison Local Schools Superintendent Scott McKenzie obtained Groveport Village Council's pledge for a resolution of support for the school district's attempt to obtain a federal Smaller Learning Communities grant.
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| | Canal Winchester seeks Community Watch
01/24/2008
Canal Winchester is "looking for a few good citizens" to help keep the village safe by becoming members of a new Community Watch Program instituted by Mayor Mike Ebert.
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| | Levy seeks to help the helpless
01/24/2008
The March 4 ballot will include a 1-mill levy to provide funding for Fairfield County Protective Services (FCPS).
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| | Help a kid
01/24/2008
We've all heard the saying, "A little bit goes a long way."
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 | Got game?
01/24/2008
Video game enthusiasts have a front-row seat at Gamerz in Reynoldsburg
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| | Violet Township celebrates its bicentennial
01/24/2008
Plans are in full swing for the historic Feb. 13 Violet Township trustee meeting to be held at the Pickerington High School Central Performing Arts Center beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and program from 7:30-9 p.m.
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| | "27 Dresses" tells the tale of "always a bridesmaid"
01/24/2008
The Reel Deal: Movie maven Dedra dishes on "27 Dresses"
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| | Letters to the editor
01/24/2008
Readers speak out
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| | Around Canal Winchester
01/24/2008
Activities and events around Canal Winchester
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| | Around Groveport
01/24/2008
Activities and events around Groveport
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| | Around Pickerington
01/24/2008
Activities and events around Pickerington
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 | What's the buzz?
01/24/2008
The Central Ohio Beekeepers Association (COBA) will hold its 2008 workshop for anyone interested in learning the basics of beekeeping
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 | Kings of the Mid-8
01/24/2008
Our Pictorial Past: Forty years ago the Groveport Madison Cruisers were a dominant force in varsity wrestling in the old Mid-8 League
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| | Business departs Groveport
01/18/2008
A long time commercial operation in the village of Groveport is pulling up stakes and heading for Texas and Maryland.
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| | Skatepark lawsuit dismissed
01/18/2008
Fairfield County Common Pleas Court dismissed a lawsuit filed against the city of Pickerington by the Huntworks Gardens apartments.
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| | CW and the JEDD
01/18/2008
There was little opposition present at a Jan. 14 public hearing regarding Canal Winchester becoming part of a proposed joint economic development district (JEDD) with Lancaster, Pickerington, Violet and Bloom townships.
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| | Groveport buys land for bike path
01/18/2008
Groveport village officials have purchased 2.85 acres of land from Dan Foor at a cost of $99,750 to be used for a proposed bicycle path route to connect the village to Three Creeks Park.
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| | Pickerington school board backs penalty clause
01/18/2008
Pickerington Board of Education member Lori Sanders defended the "penalty" clause of the district's open enrollment policy at the board's Jan. 14 meeting.
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| | Developer seeks Pickerington
01/18/2008
A developer plans to create a commercial subdivision between Diley Road and Courtright Drive to the west of Hill Road.
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| | Groveport Madison school board ponders finances
01/18/2008
Superintendent Scott McKenzie told the Groveport Madison Board of Education that it needs to make some decisions soon regarding the district's financial and facilities issues.
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| | Restructuring Groveport Madison High School
01/18/2008
Groveport Madison High School officials are thinking big by thinking small.
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| | Obetz plans for recreation center
01/18/2008
It is often said that good things come to those who invest their money wisely. That way, when the time comes, you can splurge on the good stuff.
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| | Madison Township reconnects
01/18/2008
Madison Township is financially reconnecting with a local support group providing after-school programming for youths in the Groveport Madison, Canal Winchester, and Hamilton Local School systems.
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| | The Reel Deal: "Juno" worth seeing
01/18/2008
The topic of teen pregnancy is not something that pops up with great frequency in usual Hollywood movies.
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| | The Reel Deal: "Terminator" transfers well to television
01/18/2008
When I first heard about a television series called "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," I thought of one word -lame!
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| | Violet Township readies for its bicentennial
01/18/2008
Plans are in full swing for the historic Feb. 13 Violet Township trustee meeting to be held at the Pickerington High School Central Performing Arts Center beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and program from 7:30-9 p.m.
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| | Letter to the editor
01/18/2008
Since having moved to Groveport in 2003 I have noticed something about the Groveport Madison school board. There is always drama of some sort.
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 | Monster trucks!
01/18/2008
Monster Trucks stormed into Columbus on Jan. 4 for the Monster Jam at Nationwide Arena.
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 | Canal Winchester's new middle school opens
01/18/2008
The middle school was part of $35.5 million bond issue passed in 2004, which also funded purchase of the 124 acre site off of Lithopolis Road and an addition at Winchester Trail.
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 | Cruisers fall
01/18/2008
Groveport Madison Cruiser Destiny Hicks leaps toward the basket
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 | Rahe rules
01/18/2008
Madison Christian's Libby Rahe pulls down a rebound
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 | Phoenix rises
01/18/2008
The FC Phoenix Team USA was recently crowned winners of the Ohio Futsal League Girls U12/U13 Division.
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 | Cleary on board
01/18/2008
Lifelong Groveport resident Shawn Cleary is shown hear taking the oath of office as a new Groveport village councilman
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| | Groveport Madison schools' funds dwindle
01/10/2008
Money is getting tight for the Groveport Madison Local School District and board members are considering a potential operating levy, more cuts, ways to be more efficient, and a possible income tax as options for raising revenue.
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| | CW council has a new look
01/10/2008
The new year brought new faces to both the administration and council in Canal Winchester following the election of first-time mayor Mike Ebert and first-term councilwoman Marilyn Rush-Ekelberry and the return of councilman Rick Deeds.
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 | Rosebriar to perform Poe
01/10/2008
The Rosebriar Shakespeare Company acting troupe is stepping out of "The Great Bard's" shadow to explore the darkness that shroud's the writing of one of America's greatest writers - Edgar Allan Poe.
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 | Cruiser Theatre actors selected for state conference
01/10/2008
Groveport Madison High School seniors and Cruiser Theatre Co. members Nick Parker and Sara Johnson have been selected to perform at the 2008 Ohio Educational Theatre Association State Conference.
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 | Recycling in Pickerington
01/10/2008
When Jill Perales moved to Pickerington three years ago she did not know where to take her recyclables. When she lived in in California the city collected everything from the curb.
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| | Truro Township gets OPWC grant
01/10/2008
Patience paid off for Truro Township officials when they were notified long awaited plans to renovate Rodebaugh Road and streets in the Qualstan development were finally financed by the state.
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| | She just doesn't love "P.S. I Love You"
01/10/2008
The Reel Deal
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| | New beginnings
01/10/2008
Go Groveport ready for 2008
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 | Cruisers soar
01/10/2008
Cruisers down Pickerington North
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| | Letters to the editor
01/10/2008
Readers speak out
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 | Long may they run
01/03/2008
It was a cold, gray, damp, just bleak looking morning in late December, but that didn't stop two dozen hardy souls from breaking out their running gear and tackling the Groveport Recreation Center's second annual "Resolution Run."
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| | How much money did the candidates raise?
01/03/2008
There were few big spenders among the Southeast Franklin County area candidates who ran for elected office on Nov. 6.
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| | Groveport Madison school board gears up for 2008
01/03/2008
There are new faces in place on Groveport Madison Board of Education.
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| | Expo highlights area businesses
01/03/2008
The Southeastern Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will hold its eighth annual Chamber Business Expo and Dinner on Jan. 25 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Berwick Party House, 3250 Refugee Road.
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| | Pickerington approves pay raises
01/03/2008
On Jan. 2, Pickerington City Council approved, by emergency, a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the local chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
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 | Old school in its last days
01/03/2008
Four stately columns frame the face of historic Hamilton Township High School, but in less than two years, a multi-million dollar construction project will replace a high school for the third time in the district's history.
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| | "Juno" is a quirky, but sweet, look at life
01/03/2008
The Reel Deal
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| | Letter to the editor
01/03/2008
Readers speak out
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 | Chugging along in CW
01/03/2008
Our Pictorial Past
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 | Panthers on parade
01/03/2008
The Pickerington North High School Marching Band is shown here marching in the Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade
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| | A taste of history
01/03/2008
Historical interpreter Ann Culek of Groveport provides Columbus resident Katie Schweninger, 8, with a taste of goods canned at Metro Parks' Slate Run Living Historical Farm
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 | Rangers wrangle victory
01/03/2008
The Hamilton Township Ranger took first place at 30th Annual Bishop Ready Winter Classic wrestling tournament
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 | Community helps families
12/27/2007
The sense of community is strong in Groveport as civic groups, the schools, businesses, and individuals all banded together and contributed to the Groveport Madison Adopt-a-Family program this Christmas.
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| | MRDD levy on March 4 ballot
12/27/2007
The Franklin County Commissioners voted to place a 3.5 mill levy on the March 4 ballot to fund the Franklin County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MRDD).
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 | Trip to Africa inspires CW family
12/27/2007
Barbara Peacock went to Africa to mingle with gorillas, but a visit to a Rwandan school changed the Canal Winchester resident into an international ambassador promoting cross-cultural exchange and education.
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 | Groveport Park is evolving
12/27/2007
When people think of Groveport Park they often first think of the state of the art Groveport Recreation Center or the aquatic park. But Groveport Park is much more and there are plans to enhance it even further.
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 | Doersam left a lasting mark on Groveport Madison schools
12/27/2007
Point of View column - She was a teacher, coach, principal, and even worked as superintendent for time.
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| | First Night promises fun
12/27/2007
New Year's Day is in sight and revelers can celebrate the end of 2007 on Dec. 31 at First Night Columbus held at multiple indoor and outdoor venues scattered throughout the city's downtown.
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| | Rinehart found not in violation
12/27/2007
The Ohio Elections Commission (OEC) has found that Madison Township trustee candidate Thomas Rinehart did not violate Campaign Finance and Compliance Disclosure Guide rules which require the "paid for by..." financial disclaimer on campaign signs.
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| | Looking back at 2007
12/27/2007
Here are some of the stories that appeared in the news in the Southeast area in 2007:
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| | "Sweeney Todd" is bloody but captivating
12/27/2007
The Reel Deal: When Johnny Depp and Tim Burton collaborate for a film, I want to see it.
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 | The GAA gave girls an athletic outlet
12/27/2007
Our Pictorial Past - Groveport GAA
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| | Letters to the editor
12/27/2007
Readers speak out
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| | Groveport to buy land for proposed bike path
12/20/2007
Groveport is wheeling its way towards creating a paved bicycle path to connect the village to the Three Creeks Metro Park's bicycle path system.
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| | Health center for CW
12/20/2007
A first-of-its-kind emergency center is coming to Canal Winchester along the U.S. Route 33 and Hill-Diley Road corridor.
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| | CW schools place 8.9 mill levy on ballot
12/20/2007
The Canal Winchester Board of Education decided to take the middle of the road in placing one of three levy options on the March ballot.
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| | Pickerington voters to see school levy
12/20/2007
On Dec. 17, the Pickerington Board of Education approved placing a 7.9 mill operating levy on the March 4 ballot.
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| | Groveport shares tax funds with GM schools
12/20/2007
The village of Groveport continues to share its income tax wealth with Groveport Madison Local Schools.
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| | CW TIF brings threat of recall
12/20/2007
Creating a TIF caused a tiff between government officials and resident Jeffrey Bond as the Canal Winchester Village Council approved a tax increment financing (TIF) plan for the area where a new Meijer store and out lots are under construction.
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| | Pickerington exploring entering into JEDD
12/20/2007
Pickerington City Council met Dec. 18 to discuss a proposed Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) that it may enter into with neighboring communities.
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| | Impact fees partially waived
12/20/2007
After a long wait, a Pickerington business will receive a partial refund from the city.
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| | Madison Township's snow ready
12/20/2007
Snowflakes have fallen since the middle of November and Madison Township Road Superintendent Terry Spangler is ready to tackle any winter storm headed his way with salt and plows.
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| | Eastland-Fairfield students help out
12/20/2007
Students in the Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical School District practice the principal of "It is better to give than receive" with needy and special needs children on the receiving end of myriad fundraising efforts.
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| | Groveport approves 2008 budget
12/20/2007
Groveport Village Council approved the village's $24 million budget for 2008 at its Dec. 17 meeting.
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| | Season triggers Christmas remembrances
12/20/2007
Point of View column
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| | Letters to the editor
12/20/2007
Readers speak out
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 | A visit with Santa
12/20/2007
Grace Runkle, 5, visited with Santa Claus at the Groveport Recreation Center on Dec. 15.
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 | Home sweet home
12/20/2007
Jorja Miller, 6, concentrates on making a Christmas graham cracker gingerbread house at Groveport Town Hall on Dec. 15.
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 | Panthers on the march
12/20/2007
The Pickerington North Panther Marching Band marched through the neighborhoods of Mallard Pond and Brentwood Farms on Dec. 15
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 | Groveport Madison school trucks
12/20/2007
Our Pictorial Past: School buses, or "school trucks" as they were called, are shown here lined up to pick up students in front of Groveport School in 1928
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| | Groveport faces water decision
12/13/2007
Groveport may soon have to make a decision on whether or not to continue to maintain its own water system.
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| | CW schools seek levy
12/13/2007
The Canal Winchester school district is heading back to the ballot on March 4 with another operating levy attempt and it is also girding itself for more than $600,000 in budget cuts.
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| | Pickerington schools on ballot
12/13/2007
For the eighth consecutive election Pickerington Local Schools will have an issue on the ballot.
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| | Groveport Madison school board compromises
12/13/2007
In the wake of a week of conflict between its board members, the Groveport Madison Board of Education cancelled its Dec. 12 meeting. Instead, the board threw a party.
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| | Groveport council considers donation
12/13/2007
The community service organization Go Groveport! may get a helping hand from Groveport Village Council.
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| | Truro station honored
12/13/2007
The Truro Township fire station on Livingston Avenue is a source of community pride at the local, and now national level, with a design award by "Fire Chief" magazine.
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| | The Reel Deal: "The Golden Compass" lacks direction
12/13/2007
Under normal circumstances, I do not talk about religion (and I really don't intend to here), but I do believe in respecting a person's right to worship, or not, whom they choose. So, on some level, I'm always somewhat surprised when there is a uproar abo
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| | Letter to the editor
12/13/2007
I'm not sure there is a more important issue we face as a community than the one involving school funding and support.
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 | Groveport's Hometown Holiday
12/13/2007
The Groveport United Methodist Church choir sang holiday songs at the church during Groveport's Hometown Holiday on Dec. 9.
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 | Just right
12/13/2007
Clare Mialky, 3, of Pickerington adds sugar sprinkles to the holiday cookie
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 | Cruisers down Falcons
12/13/2007
Groveport Madison Cruiser Rob Williams shoots for two of his 11 points during the Cruisers' 61-60 varsity basketball victory over the Franklin Heights Falcons
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 | Our Pictorial Past - The Pickerington Mill
12/13/2007
Pickerington was once a farm town and a hub of activity in the village was the Pickerington Mill (pictured here in a photo from the 1940s).
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| | Groveport Madison school board at odds
12/06/2007
Conflict has arisen among members of the Groveport Madison Board of Education stemming from a disagreement over whether newly elected board member Steven Slyh can take his seat on the board before January.
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| | Pickerington addresses debt
12/06/2007
According to a new five-year forecast unless adjustments are made, the city of Pickerington will fall into debt by the end of 2009.
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| | Gilleland resigns
12/06/2007
During the Dec. 4 Pickerington City Council meeting, City Manager Judy Gilleland received a text message confirming that Middletown City Council unanimously approved her to be their new city manager.
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| | Dog park planned for Three Creeks Park
12/06/2007
Three Creeks Park could be the site of a new dog park in the late spring or summer of 2008.
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| | Groveport downtown project seeks tenants
12/06/2007
Right now the only thing growing on the northeast corner of Main and Front streets in downtown Groveport is grass, but village officials and a developer continue to work on redevelopment plans for the site.
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| | CW relents on restaurant
12/06/2007
Canal Winchester Village Council has upheld an appeal by the Burger King Corporation to build a restaurant on land east of Gender Road between Canal and Waterloo streets.
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| | Groveport Madison gets literacy program
12/06/2007
Groveport Madison Local Schools officials have embraced the state's new literacy consultant program that they believe will better prepare students to handle the demands of being part of the ever evolving 21st century skilled labor work force.
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| | Letters to the editor
12/06/2007
Readers sound off
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 | Sugar and spice
12/06/2007
Amber Stevens, 10 (left) and her sister Tiffney Stevens, 8 (right) visit a display of gingerbread houses in Canal Winchester's municipal building during Canal Winchester's "Christmas in the Village" celebration on Nov. 30.
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 | Locks of Love
12/06/2007
Groveport Elementary student Ashley Pettay, 10, grew her hair long so it could be cut and donated to Locks of Love
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 | Our Pictorial Past - Cruisers a force
12/06/2007
Lucinda Doersam was a positive presence in the classroom - as a teacher and administrator - and as the girls' basketball coach at Groveport Madison High School in the first half of the 20th century.
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 | Blending history and holidays
11/29/2007
Just like the old song says, "There's no place like home for the holidays," and Groveport is embracing that idea.
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| | Bark Park for CW pooches?
11/29/2007
If dogs in Canal Winchester had their say, they would bark support for an idea discussed at a Canal Winchester Village Council's committee of the whole meeting held Nov. 26.
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| | Festive Pickerington
11/29/2007
Pickerington will be a festive place on Dec. 7 and Dec. 9.
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| | Groveport ponders EPA test
11/29/2007
Groveport officials have the results of environmental testing conducted by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding a proposed west Groveport Road sewer project. Now they have to figure out what the report means.
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| | Columbus water rate hike to affect Groveport
11/29/2007
Some in Groveport will feel the pinch of Columbus' water and sewer rate hikes.
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| | Columbus water rates rise
11/29/2007
As Columbus residential water and sewer rates rise, city officials are being warned that this tide is not likely to recede any time soon.
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| | CW eyes development options
11/29/2007
Canal Winchester is exploring its development options.
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| | CW steps up sidewalk program
11/29/2007
The responsibility for uneven sidewalks falls on the shoulders of property owners, but Canal Winchester has a program designed to help pave the way for a safer walk and less costly repairs.
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 | He's unstoppa - "Bull"
11/29/2007
At age 45, Tom "Bull" Miller can still walk through a curtain, door or into a crowd of wrestling fans and his character is immediately known - he's a bad guy. Always has been. Always will be.
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| | Madison Township recognizes student artists
11/29/2007
A pair of Madison Township elementary-age students will be riding to school in style as the top two artists in a local fire prevention poster contest.
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| | Merry mayhem on "Black Friday"
11/29/2007
Sunny Side Up column: It was 4 o'clock in the morning and close to freezing outside.
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| | Letter to the editor
11/29/2007
Share the Christmas spirit with those in need
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| | Time for family
11/29/2007
Go Groveport events and activities
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 | Sky high
11/29/2007
Canal Winchester High School's 7'-1" Ohio State University bound center, B.J. Mullens (32), soars over two Pickerington North Panthers for a dunk
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 | "The Nutcracker"
11/29/2007
The following Southeast area students are among 130 central Ohioans who will perform in BalletMet's production of the holiday classic, "The Nutcracker,"
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| | Our Pictorial Past - Shoemaker Hardware
11/29/2007
The hardware store was, and is, often a hub of activity in small towns.
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| | Cuts loom for CW
11/21/2007
Fewer school buses could travel roadways throughout Canal Winchester and more students might walk to school if cuts made by the Canal Winchester Board of Education in addressing a looming $3.5 million shortfall become reality.
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| | Pickerington plans levy
11/21/2007
Fresh from an Election Day in which voters approved a 5 mill operating levy, the Pickerington Board of Education discussed placing a 7.9 mill levy on the ballot for spring.
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| | Groveport Madison hires treasurer
11/21/2007
Groveport Madison Local Schools have a new money man.
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| | No obstacles to the 2008 Groveport budget
11/21/2007
Groveport Village Council appears satisfied with the town's proposed $24 million 2008 budget.
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| | CW requires florist to replace windows again
11/21/2007
Replacing windows is expensive; doubly so if you are told to replace the replacements.
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| | Groveport awaits EPA study before moving on sewer line
11/21/2007
A potential sanitary sewer line project for west Groveport Road remains off the table as Groveport officials stated they still have not received the complete results of health and environmental testing of the area from the Ohio EPA.
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| | Cloud of debt is hovering over Pickerington
11/21/2007
Facing a 2008 budget burdened with debt, Pickerington City Council rejected a collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
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| | Student mourned
11/21/2007
Pickerington North High School students gathered in the courtyard of their school Nov. 19 to hold a candlelight vigil for sophomore Valorie McCrerey, 15, who lost her life the previous Saturday.
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| | Canal Winchester's Christmas in the Village
11/21/2007
Canal Winchester's historic downtown will be alive with the sights and sounds of the season as the village kicks off the holidays with its annual "Christmas in the Village" on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
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 | "A Christmas Story"
11/21/2007
The Pickerington High School North Theatre Department, 7800 Refugee Road will present the stage version of Jean Shepherd's "A Christmas Story,"
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 | Dreamcatchers
11/21/2007
Elizabeth Landi (left) of Groveport and Dottie Dillman of Florida are shown here creating dreamcatchers at the Groveport Log House in Heritage Park on Nov. 16.
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 | Our Pictorial Past: The Marching Cruisers of 1947
11/21/2007
With the recent successes of the Groveport Madison High School Marching Band, here's a look back 60 years to the 1946-47 Marching Cruisers.
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 | It's mine!
11/21/2007
Canal Winchester High School's Mercedez Gatts (left) goes after the ball
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| | CW responds to Lithopolis lawsuit
11/15/2007
Canal Winchester is lobbing volleys back at Lithopolis following litigation filed in October regarding wastewater service.
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| | State title dreams end for three area teams
11/15/2007
State championship hopes were dashed in the cold November night as three area high school football teams saw their 2007 playoff runs end in the second round.
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| | Groveport bike path on hold
11/15/2007
Bicyclists and walkers who would like to reach Three Creeks Metro Park without having to dodge cars and trucks are hoping a proposed bike path becomes a reality.
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| | Help provided for the holiday
11/15/2007
Efforts by students in the Groveport Madison National Honor Society (NHS) will enable five families in need to have a bountiful Thanksgiving this year.
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| | Lady Panther is state soccer player of the year
11/15/2007
Pickerington North High School senior Tahnai Annis has been named Ohio Division I Girls Soccer Player of the Year.
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| | Groveport reviews 2008 budget
11/15/2007
Groveport Village Council has begun reviewing the village's proposed $24 million 2008 budget.
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| | New contract for Groveport Madison teachers
11/15/2007
The new Groveport Madison Local Schools teachers' contract gives a little and takes a little.
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| | Groveport Madison closed session questioned
11/15/2007
A prolonged closed session by the Groveport Madison Board of Education at its Nov. 14 meeting prompted questions from the three board members-elect who won seats on the board at the Nov. 6 election.
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| | Groveport Madison football, band honored
11/15/2007
It's been quite an autumn for the Groveport Madison High School football team and marching band and their efforts were formally recognized by the Groveport Madison Board of Education at its Nov. 14 meeting.
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| | Eastland-Fairfield ambassadors make impact
11/15/2007
Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools "Ambassadors" are showing prospective students the way as they explore educational opportunities during their high school career.
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| | The Reel Deal
11/15/2007
Movie reviews by Dedra Cordle
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| | Remembering veterans
11/15/2007
In spite of the rain pouring from a slate gray November sky, members of VFW Post 10523 raised the flag in Groveport's Veterans Park as part of Veterans Day ceremonies held there on Nov. 11.
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| | Our Pictorial Past
11/15/2007
Pickerington School 1907
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| | CW levy fails
11/08/2007
Election Day brought sad news to the Canal Winchester Board of Education when results showed the district's 7.9-mill operating levy failed at the polls.
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| | Pickerington passes its levy
11/08/2007
Voters approved a five-mill levy for Pickerington Local Schools by an unofficial margin of 5,734 for the levy to 5,139 against.
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| | Ebert upends Miller
11/08/2007
Canal Winchester is waking up to a new mayor as Mike Ebert, who will take office in January and who beat the odds as a write-in candidate, defeated incumbent Jeff Miller.
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| | Westcamp wins big
11/08/2007
It was a mixed bag on Election Day as some incumbents in the Groveport and Pickerington areas were ousted while others held their seats with ease.
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| | CW eatery reopens with a new look
11/08/2007
A familiar downtown Canal Winchester restaurant has reopened much to the delight of area residents.
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| | Cruiser band rated superior
11/08/2007
The Groveport Madison Marching Cruisers made some beautiful music and earned a superior rating at the state band competition held Nov. 2 at Dublin Coffman High School.
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| | CW sets up sidewalk program
11/08/2007
Pedestrian traffic in Canal Winchester will again have a safer path to follow as Canal Winchester Village Council prepares to take action on a sidewalk grant program for residents following three readings.
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| | Pickerington progressing with JEDD agreement
11/08/2007
Pickerington City Council met Nov. 6 with the council chambers at Pickerington City Hall illuminated by flashlights and one flickering candle due to a power outage.
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| | Township water rates could rise
11/08/2007
Truro and Madison townships affected
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| | 2007 unofficial election results
11/08/2007
See who won and who lost
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| | The Reel Deal
11/08/2007
Movie reviews by our film critic Dedra Cordle
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| | Back to nature
11/08/2007
Art students at Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School, along with members of the art club, painted a bus with nature scenes
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| | Lending a hand
11/08/2007
The Madison Christian School High School class of 2008 recently enjoyed a service day helpijng out at The Special Guest Farm,
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| | War hero was also a Groveport officer
11/08/2007
Pictorial Past
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| | Cruisers playoff bound
11/01/2007
Team to make first post season appearance since 1988
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| | Lithopolis sues CW
11/01/2007
The village of Lithopolis has filed a suit against the village of Canal Winchester over wastewater service.
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| | Candidates at odds
11/01/2007
A complaint against Madison Township trustee candidate Thomas Rinehart has been filed with the Ohio Elections Commission (OEC) by Rashid Taylor, campaign treasurer for Madison Township trustee candidate Ed Dildine.
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| | CW mayoral candidates square off
11/01/2007
Two Canal Winchester mayoral candidates are heading for the finish line as incumbent Mayor Jeffery Miller faces off against write-in contender Mike Ebert.
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| | Tigers go undefeated
11/01/2007
The Pickerington Central Tigers clawed their way to an undefeated season, an Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) Cardinal Division title, and another appearance in the state high school football playoffs.
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| | CWHS fall athletes successful
11/01/2007
Fall sports teams at Canal Winchester High School are finishing up their seasons in a big way with league championships, regional wins, and playoff berths.
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| | CW's water plant opens
11/01/2007
Bulbous blue tanks line a concrete pad as multi-colored pipes snake around and through the new Roy Crist Water Treatment Complex in Canal Winchester, which came in under budget and on time.
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| | Drummer making history at Ohio University
11/01/2007
Groveport's Chelsea McDonnell has become only the third female ever to play in the snare drumline in the 40 year history of the Ohio University Marching Band.
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| | Groveport IS hometown
11/01/2007
'Tis the season! November is the beginning of shorter days, colder temperatures, gatherings with family to give thanks, and accelerated holiday schedules.
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| | Letters to the editor
11/01/2007
Readers make their voices heard
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| | "Our Miss Brooks"
11/01/2007
Groveport Madison High School's Cruiser Theater Company will stage "Our Miss Brooks" on Nov. 8, 9, & 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the school's auditorium.
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| | Fall fest
11/01/2007
Slate Run Metro Park hosted its ninth Annual Fall Fest Oct. 28.
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| | Citizens review floodplain map
10/25/2007
As the skies took a break from day-long rain storms, Madison Township residents gathered in the township's community center to learn about new information regarding the possibility of too much water in the floodplain and their homes.
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| | Meet the Groveport candidates
10/25/2007
Voters in Groveport and Madison Township will get the chance to question candidates for mayor, council, school board, and trustee in person and one-on-one at a meet the candidate event.
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| | What do you elected officials earn?
10/25/2007
Just how much money do taxpayers pay their local elected officials?
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| | Pickerington city candidates make their case
10/25/2007
Rapid residential growth has left Pickerington with traffic problems and overcrowded schools. Because of a lack of similar commercial growth, the burden falls upon the residents to bear the brunt of funding school levies and bonds.
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| | Pickerington school board candidates state positions
10/25/2007
The Pickerington School Board hopefuls who spoke at a candidate luncheon on Oct. 18 represented different viewpoints, yet they each have children currently attending Pickerington schools.
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| | Sewer project still stalled
10/25/2007
A potential sanitary sewer line project for west Groveport Road remains stalled as Groveport officials await the complete results of health and environmental testing in the area.
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| | Railroad crossings to be smoothed out
10/25/2007
Groveport also still exploring bike path extension; council approves deed amendment
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| | New book explores Ohio Canal's southern leg
10/25/2007
Author David Meyer and the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society are teaming up again to publish "Life Along the Ohio Canal in the Scioto Valley," a companion piece to Meyers' earlier work on the canal system.
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| | Guest column
10/25/2007
What a "yes" vote means to Pickerington schools and the community
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| | Letters to the editor
10/25/2007
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| | CW wins again
10/25/2007
Canal Winchester's Tony Davis made his presence known on both sides of the ball in the Oct. 19 Mid-State League varsity football match up with Hamilton Township
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| | Panthers claw Comets
10/25/2007
Pickerington North Panther quarterback Byron Johann (7) flips the ball to tight end Jarius Campbell (88) during the Panthers' 42-7 romp over the Central Crossing Comets
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| | The view from Winchester Trail
10/25/2007
Winchester Trail students Brittany Christmas (left) and Dylan Lazor and their classmates are learning first-hand that the world is bigger than what they see outside the windows of their school.
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| | One room school
10/25/2007
Our Pictorial Past
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| | CW levy could affect rec district
10/18/2007
Potential cuts facing the Canal Winchester School District if a 7.9-mill operating levy fails Nov. 6 could have ramifications beyond the school system and impact the operation of the Canal Winchester recreation district.
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| | Groveport outlines its funds
10/18/2007
Groveport Village Council got its first look at the village's proposed five year capital improvement plan for 2008-12 at its committee of the whole meeting Oct. 15.
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| | History Comes Alive in Groveport
10/18/2007
Have you ever wanted to meet "The Horse Whisperer?"
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| | CW schools and Violet Twp. work out land deal
10/18/2007
Land did not stay in the hands of the Canal Winchester School District very long on Oct. 15 when the school board accepted a donation of 30 acres from Ruth Pifer and then authorized its sale to Violet Township.
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| | CW's zoning questioned
10/18/2007
Attorney David Dye, representing Henrietta Pfeifer and the Mid-Ohio Historical Museum, wants Canal Winchester to give his client what he contends she deserves...the correct zoning for a piece of Winchester Pike property.
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| | Madison Twp. floodplains to be discussed
10/18/2007
Madison Township residents will have the opportunity to learn more about floodplains and their impact on their property when the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) unveils updated floodplain maps.
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| | Students prep for SkillsUSA events
10/18/2007
Students are almost two months into the school year and organizational activity in the Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical district is in full gear.
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| | Senior Services levy lends a helping hand
10/18/2007
Guest column: Many of us take for granted our ability to prepare a hot meal, or to bathe and get dressed. However, for frail or chronically ill seniors living in Franklin County these routine activities can't be easily accomplished without help.
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| | Cruisers trample Cougars
10/18/2007
Groveport Madison Cruiser Kevin Castle (3) heads upfield with the ball during the Cruisers' 63-8 varsity football victory over the Westland Cougars
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| | Marching Cruisers excel
10/18/2007
At the Thomas Worthington Preview of Champions Marching Band Competition on Oct. 13, the Groveport Madison High School Marching Band
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| | Cruisers undefeated
10/18/2007
The Groveport Madison Junior High eighth grade football team posted a 7-0 record this season
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| | An apple a day
10/18/2007
Ann Culek of Metro Parks' Slate Run Historical Farm
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| | Whoosh!
10/18/2007
Peyton VanKannel 10, of Pickerington, participates in a fire hose demonstration
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| | Groveport mulls bike path plan
10/11/2007
Groveport Village Council is looking into extending a bicycle path from the village to connect with the larger bicycle path system in Three Creeks Metro Park.
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| | Cuts probable if Pickerington levy fails
10/11/2007
If voters do not approve the 5 mill replacement levy on Nov. 6, the Pickerington Local School District will make cuts.
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| | CW investigation closed
10/11/2007
An investigation started by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department ended when a former Canal Winchester employee passed away in September.
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| | Cruiser boosters seek to bring back bingo
10/11/2007
Bingo is back, if Groveport Madison High School's athletic boosters get their way.
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| | Groveport Madison board members criticized
10/11/2007
Two Groveport Madison school board members came under fire from residents at the board's Oct. 10 meeting.
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| | Groveport Madison kindergarten on upswing
10/11/2007
The launch of all-day, everyday kindergarten in the Groveport Madison Local School District has gotten off to a promising start for the 2007-08 school year.
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| | Cruiser soccer seeks growth
10/11/2007
Soccer is soaring in popularity in America and Groveport Madison Junior High coaches want to tap into the growing interest in the sport to improve the soccer squad at the school.
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| | Truro to begin charging for EMS transports
10/11/2007
In a time of budget tightening, dwindling revenue, and a growing population, charging for emergency transportation services could help the Truro Township Fire Department's bottom line, but residents will not see the change in their wallet if they need to
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| | A reminder for the candidates
10/11/2007
(This column originally appeared in the fall of 2004 and, since we are in the midst of the local election campaign season, I thought it would be good to trot this old chestnut out again. - Editor)
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| | Retiring Old Glory
10/11/2007
Members of Boy Scout Troop 71 of Groveport are shown here retiring worn out, faded, and tattered American flags at a flag retirement ceremony held Oct. 6 in Groveport Park.
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| | Big catfish hooked
10/11/2007
Joshua Reichley, 11, of Canal Winchester, shows off the 27 inch catfish he caught in a pond at Winchester Lakes
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| | Honoring service
10/11/2007
Members of the 1st Squadron, 9th U.S. Cavalry, which served in Vietnam from 1965-73, were honored at Motts Military Museum in Groveport on Oct. 6
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| | Our Pictorial Past - Old time commerce
10/11/2007
Downtown Pickerington was a very different place more than a century ago.
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| | Take that!
10/11/2007
Jasmine Cloe, a certified instructor at Pickerington ATA Black Belt Academy, and her daughter Kayalani Cloe, 9, spar during a demonstration
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| | High flying champion
10/11/2007
Alonza Klopfer, 8, granddaughter of Fred and Doris Klopfer of Canal Winchester and daughter of Fred John and Marina Klopfer of New Jersey, won the New Jersey state championship
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| | Shooting foiled in Groveport
10/04/2007
Groveport Madison High School went on lockdown for about 15 minutes on Sept. 27 after a scuffle among adults resulted in a shot being fired through the roof of the bus garage located just north of the school.
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| | CW bike path plans delayed
10/04/2007
In a move that surprised Canal Winchester officials, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) put the village's proposed bike path on hold 10 days before a court ruled in favor of a property owner regarding land acquisition for the project.
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| | Apple Butter Day rich in history and warmth
10/04/2007
Groveport's Apple Butter Day was born 34 years ago in Shoemaker Alley near the Presbyterian Church on a frosty October Saturday morning.
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| | CW levy for operating needs
10/04/2007
Canal Winchester school district voters face a 7.9 mill levy designed to keep the district operating in the plus column for the next four years when they go to the polls next month.
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| | Pickerington levy to fund the four "T's"
10/04/2007
On Nov. 6, Pickerington Local School District voters will decide on Issue 8, a 5 mill replacement levy.
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| | Fee increase planned for CW pool
10/04/2007
Enjoying a cool dip in the Canal Winchester municipal swimming pool will cost more in 2008, with fees rising for the first time in more than 13 years.
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| | Pickerington agrees to Wright Road annexation
10/04/2007
Pickerington City Council approved an annexation agreement with Violet Township for 3.3 acres near the northwest corner of Wright and Diley Roads.
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| | Violet Township agrees with city
10/04/2007
The Violet Township trustees unanimously adopted a resolution to enter into an annexation agreement with the city of Pickerington during their Oct. 3 meeting.
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| | Legends soar
10/04/2007
Photo: La Pistolera, a P-51 Mustang owned by Rod Lewis, was one of over 100 vintage aircraft perched on the flightline at Rickenbacker Airport during the Gathering of Mustangs and Legends air show
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| | Cruisers raise funds
10/04/2007
Photo: The Groveport Madison High School volleyball team raised $824.31 for the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Fund.
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| | Groveport man killed in home
09/27/2007
Someone broke into a home on Dorchester Street in Groveport and shot and killed 52-year-old Samane Phimmasay on Sept. 25.
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| | Bomb threat in Pickerington
09/27/2007
"I'm going to blow up the intire [sic] building in three days," stated the note signed by "Skitzo" and dated Sept. 19, 2007.
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| | Columbus' Southeast Plan to be amended
09/27/2007
The rich farm lands surrounding Bixby Road that once sprouted corn and beans could soon blossom with office parks.
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| | Pickerington school board wants to set financial goals
09/27/2007
If voters approve the 5 mill replacement levy this November and a renewal levy next year, will the Pickerington Local Schools remain off the ballot for another five years?
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| | Rarey continues Groveport sidewalk crusade
09/27/2007
Groveport Village Councilman Ed Rarey is continuing his crusade to have the village follow through on earlier plans to install sidewalks throughout Groveport.
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| | Sam the pumpkin man
09/27/2007
When the calendar nears October and the leaves begin to change hue, you will find one Pickerington resident busily reading his pumpkins for sale.
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| | Violet development hearing ongoing
09/27/2007
The Violet Township trustees held a hearing to consider an application submitted by Violet Real Estate, Ltd, Richard Ricketts Esq., and Greg and Carmen Bigus on Sept. 26.
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| | We love fall and football
09/27/2007
Football, football, football...we LOVE our football, whether it is the OSU Buckeyes or our fantastic local high school Groveport Madison Cruisers with a record of 4-1.
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| | CW's historic ghost tour
09/27/2007
The streets of Canal Winchester are filled with history and reminders of the town's notable past will come to life during the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society's annual Historic Ghost Tour Oct. 12 and 13.
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| | History revealed
09/27/2007
Photo: Violet Township employees recently made a discovery while making way for the Diley Road widening project.
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| | CW kicks Rangers
09/27/2007
Photo: Canal Winchester High School's Kelsey Ryan controls the ball
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| | Cruiser royalty
09/27/2007
Photo: The Groveport Madison High School homecoming court
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| | CW royalty
09/27/2007
Photo: Canal Winchester High School's homecoming ceremony will take place on Oct. 5
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| | Cuts loom for CW schools
09/20/2007
Big cuts could be in the future for Canal Winchester Local Schools if voters reject a 7.9 mill levy at the polls in November.
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| | Junior High bus schedule to change?
09/20/2007
Junior high students in Pickerington may sleep-in an hour if a proposed schedule change comes to fruition.
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| | Groveport readies for airshow traffic
09/20/2007
Groveport Police Chief Gary York has a word of caution for those not attending "The Gathering of Mustangs and Legends" air show at Rickenbacker on Sept. 27-30.
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| | National Road: a route to history
09/20/2007
It cuts a path about 228 miles long across Ohio's mid-section and it helped open the state's frontier to settlement as well as giving a boost to commerce.
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| | Pickerington/Violet annexation agreement on hold
09/20/2007
After months of negotiations, Pickerington City Council and the Violet Township trustees have almost reached an agreement regarding the city's plans to annex 3.3 acres from the township.
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| | Violet Twp. delays zoning change
09/20/2007
Residents who attended the Sept. 19 Violet Township trustee meeting were disappointed to learn that once again the public hearing to discuss an application filed by The McKnight Group was postponed.
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| | Winery decision postponed in CW
09/20/2007
A decision on whether or not Damon Pfeifer can turn a Winchester Pike property into a winery was put on hold at the request of the applicant on Sept. 17.
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| | Madison Township floodplain map changes
09/20/2007
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) changes in Franklin County floodplain maps could bring both good and bad news to Madison Township residents living in affected areas.
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| | Vets stories told in "The War"
09/20/2007
When Ken Burns' documentary "The War," debuts Sept. 23, the filmmaker's focus on the experiences of everyday Americans in combat and on the homefront during World War II will demonstrate that "in extraordinary times there are no ordinary lives."
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| | Little but mighty
09/20/2007
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| | CW students tackle "Quizdom"
09/20/2007
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| | Donahue denied
09/14/2007
Canal Winchester mayoral candidate Steve Donahue will not appear on the November ballot as the Franklin County Board of Elections rejected his appeal of his disqualification at a hearing on Sept. 10.
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| | Mantia sets "Team Goal"
09/14/2007
Pickerington Local Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Mantia recently asked district staff and members of the community to complete a survey and, based on the responses, she created a "Team Goal" for the district.
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| | Sidewalks, bike path sought for Groveport
09/14/2007
Councilman Ed Rarey called for Groveport officials to revisit plans for new sidewalks in town and also to consider building a bicycle/walking path to connect the village to Three Creeks Metro Park.
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| | Senior levy on ballot
09/14/2007
The Franklin County Senior Services levy will expire at the end of the year unless voters approve Issue 14, a five year, .9 mill replacement levy on Nov. 6.
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| | Chet Baker & Company ends its operations
09/14/2007
A familiar Southeast area masonry business has closed up shop after 47 years of building good will as well as structures.
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| | Legends to soar once again
09/14/2007
The roar of more than 100 World War II P-51 Mustangs, guided by the same legends whose exploits live on in the planes they continue to pilot, will be heard in the sky over Rickenbacker Airport on Sept. 27-30.
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| | Community celebrates restoration of fountain
09/14/2007
Water once again flows in the historic stone fountain located in the courtyard of Groveport Elementary.
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| | Groveport Madison's enrollment rising
09/14/2007
It appears enrollment in the Groveport Madison school district has increased this year, likely thanks to the elimination of split sessions and the introduction of all-day kindergarten.
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| | Tigers top Cruisers
09/14/2007
The Pickerington Central Tiger offensive line protects junior quarterback Nick Raymond from oncoming Groveport Madison Cruisers
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| | Pool pups
09/14/2007
Tara Carbone coaxes her two dachshunds into the water for a swim
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| | Our Pictorial Past - Pickerington business
09/14/2007
Shown here in a photo believed to have been taken around 1900, are the home and watch/jewelry business of Alpheus Schultz in Pickerington.
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| | Donahue disputes his disqualification
09/06/2007
Canal Winchester Councilman Steve Donahue is protesting the Franklin County Board of Elections' decision to disqualify him as a candidate in the Canal Winchester's mayor race based on an error he made on petitions he filed with the board.
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| | Crusey on the move?
09/06/2007
Groveport Village Administrator Jon Crusey is one of four finalists to become Westerville's city manager.
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| | Impact fees impacting Pickerington council
09/06/2007
Pickerington City Council tabled ordinances that would partially refund the impact fees paid by two businesses.
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| | Two seek Groveport mayor's seat
09/06/2007
Two familiar faces are running for mayor in Groveport this fall.
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| | Will zombies invade Obetz?
09/06/2007
Cinematic zombies won't be wandering the streets of Groveport, but they might find a home in Obetz.
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| | Pickerington seeking safe sidewalk routes
09/06/2007
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| | Violet development unveiled
09/06/2007
A zoning issue brought a crowd to the Violet Township trustees' Sept. 5 meeting.
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| | CW approves strict sex offender legislation
09/06/2007
Propelled to protect the vulnerability of children, Canal Winchester Village Council took the final step in passing a sweeping sexual predator ordinance designed to limit where convicted offenders can reside within village boundaries.
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| | Riggs and O'Brien square off in Pickerington
09/06/2007
Pickerington City Councilwoman Heidi Riggs and former city councilman Mitch O'Brien are seeking to become mayor of Pickerington as current Mayor David Shaver has decided not to run for re-election on Nov. 6.
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| | PIckerington Labor Day 2007
09/06/2007
Pickerington Lions Club members Neysaa Wolf and John Washington bread fish Sept. 3 at the annual Pickerington Lions Club Fish Fry and Homecoming Parade. The Lions planned to fry 640 pounds of fish. The event included a parade, a classic car show, inflat
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| | CW Labor Day 2007
09/06/2007
Graduates of Canal Winchester High School's class of 1957 celebrate their 50th reunion on Labor Day by taking part in Canal Winchester's annual holiday parade on Sept. 3. The parade was part of the village's traditional three day Labor Day festival.
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| | Centennial memories
09/06/2007
Sixty years ago, this past Labor Day weekend, the village of Groveport celebrated its centennial with five days of music, games, baseball, bicycle races, speeches, parades, dancing, and fireworks.
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| | Candidates are ready to run
08/31/2007
Political involvement is alive and well in the Southeast area as a full slate of candidates are set to run for local political office.
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| | Groveport won't block liquor permit transfer
08/31/2007
Despite concerns about an increase in incidents at a local bar, Groveport Village Council came up short in its vote to oppose the transfer of a liquor permit for the Groveport Lounge from Combo Enterprises to Philip A. Riner.
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| | Bad soil delays project
08/31/2007
Northstar Realty pulled its plans to build a Starbucks and a FedEx Kinkos at the site of the former Go Kleen Exxon at 1400 Hill Road in Pickerington after the discovery of extensive soil contamination.
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| | CW depot renovation kicks off
08/31/2007
Life is slowly returning to an icon of an earlier era in Canal Winchester history when the favored mode of transportation from Columbus to points east was by electric rail connecting towns large and small.
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| | Dunloe & Groveport get playground upgrades
08/31/2007
Kids will have an improved place to play this school year during recess at Dunloe and Groveport elementary schools as businesses, parents, teachers, and communities came together for the greater good.
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| | Rack e'm up: pool tables ok
08/31/2007
Groveport Village Council found itself behind the eight ball, but then hit one into the corner pocket in sorting out whether or not to allow pool tables at a restaurant at The Links at Groveport Golf Course.
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| | Brice considers income tax hike
08/31/2007
The village of Brice is a mouse amid a herd of municipal elephants and by potentially increasing its income tax, administrators hope to keep the village alive despite being landlocked by Columbus.
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| | When the Jets flew away, something was lost
08/31/2007
Point of View column: My love affair with baseball is ebbing away.
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| | Names in the news
08/31/2007
Notable people in the Southeast area
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| | Cruisers cruise by Panthers
08/31/2007
Groveport Madison Cruiser sophomore Levion Bell, #43, plows through the Pickerington North Panther defense
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| | The Ride for Autism
08/31/2007
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| | School levy set for CW voters
08/24/2007
Red may be chic, but when it comes to balancing the books, black is much preferable and is the reason why Canal Winchester Local Schools are returning to the ballot in hopes of passing an operating levy in November.
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| | Pickerington to seek school levy
08/24/2007
If Pickerington area voters approve a permanent 5 mill school levy this November, the owner of a $100,000 home would pay an additional $68.55 per year in taxes.
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| | Two films want Groveport
08/24/2007
Members of Groveport Village Council are playing the role of movie moguls as they contemplate working with two different filmmakers who wish to film their movies in Groveport.
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| | Groveport may oppose liquor permit transfer
08/24/2007
Groveport Village Council will consider legislation on Aug. 27 to oppose the transfer of a liquor permit for the Groveport Lounge from Combo Enterprises to Phillip A. Riner.
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| | Fun filled Labor Day Festival set for CW
08/24/2007
Labor Day is a cause for celebration in Canal Winchester as the village will hold its annual three day festival Sept. 1-3.
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| | Labor Day tradition lives on in Pickerington
08/24/2007
The Pickerington Lions Club will add a Cruise-in to their traditional Labor Day festivities to be held Sept. 3.
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| | Pickerington and Violet Township disagree
08/24/2007
Pickerington City Council and the Violet Township trustees are considering an annexation agreement, however the governments dispute the terms of the agreement.
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| | Violet Township makes its own offer on annexation
08/24/2007
The Violet Township trustees voiced unanimous support for a resolution of their version of an annexation agreement with the city of Pickerington.
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| | CW may tighten up its sexual offender law
08/24/2007
Putting more restrictions into a proposed sex offender ordinance instead of merely creating a feel-good piece of legislation is the hope of Canal Winchester minister Charles Williams.
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| | Groveport Madison hires interim treasurer; Athletic Boosters on
08/24/2007
An interim treasurer has been hired to tide the Groveport Madison school district over until a permanent replacement is found.
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| | Awareness awakened by books and the road
08/24/2007
Point of View column: I was thumbing through Newsweek recently and came upon an article by David Gates about how 2007 is the 50th anniversary of the publication of the novel "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac.
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| | Names in the news
08/24/2007
People in the news from the Southeast area
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| | Legendary TD run
08/24/2007
Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove
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| | Brown dogs have their day
08/24/2007
Brown Dog Day in Groveport
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| | Pickerington to place school levy on ballot
08/16/2007
A 5 mill operating levy will expire at the end of the year leaving the Pickerington Local School District scrambling to cover operating expenses unless voters support a levy in November.
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| | CW schools' rating drops
08/16/2007
Canal Winchester Local Schools dropped from an "Effective" district to one of "Continuous Improvement" on the state report card.
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| | Pickerington schools' report card rating falls
08/16/2007
Pickerington schools earned a rating of "Continuous Improvement" from the Ohio Department of Education which means the district received a "C" on its state report card despite having high test scores.
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| | Get in on the fun at the Obetz Zucchinifest
08/16/2007
The Obetz Zucchinifest celebrates its 22nd year with big time music acts, rides, contests, a cruise-in, and lots and lots of zucchinis.
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| | Rickenbacker car wheels into its new home
08/16/2007
He was known as America's "Ace of Aces" in World War I for shooting down 26 enemy airplanes. But he was also a Medal of Honor winner, renowned race car driver, manager of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for 15 years, president of Eastern Airlines, and a p
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| | Groveport mulls buying a police motorcycle
08/16/2007
Groveport Village Council is considering adding a motorcycle to its police force's transportation arsenal.
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| | Obetz eyes Stambaugh property
08/16/2007
Obetz Mayor Rod Davisson said Aug. 13 that negotiations with Groveport Madison and Hamilton Township local schools regarding the annexation of the 171 acre Stambaugh property are "going well."
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| | Dunloe Road residents want help with speeders
08/16/2007
A newly-formed homeowner's association in Blacklick Estates is hitting the ground running by tackling excessive speeding on Dunloe Road.
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| | CW seeks donation for depot work
08/16/2007
A piece of Canal Winchester and Madison Township history is undergoing renovation.
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| | Violet hearing postponed
08/16/2007
A public hearing on an application to rezone three acres located on the west side of Pickerington Road in Violet Township and owned by Pickerington Church of the Nazarene has been granted a continuance.
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| | The old fishin' hole
08/16/2007
Photo: With summer winding down and school days beckoning, Brock Vinci, 6, of Violet Township, watches his line closely at Sycamore Park in Pickerington as he competes in the ReMax Fishing Derby on Aug. 11.
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| | CW soccer team heads to nationals
08/16/2007
Five members from the U-10 Boys Canal Winchester Pride Soccer Club won the local Dick's Sporting Goods 3-on-3 soccer tournament held in mid-July
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| | CW voters to face school levy
08/10/2007
Facing a potential multi-million dollar deficit in two years, the Canal Winchester Board of Education is moving ahead with plans to place an estimated 7.9-mill levy on the November ballot.
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| | Groveport Madison state test scores improve
08/10/2007
Preliminary results from state-wide achievement tests indicate students in the Groveport Madison Local School district continue to improve.
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| | Groveport Madison treasurer resigns
08/10/2007
A new chief financial officer and treasurer will soon be headed to the Groveport Madison Local School District, and school officials are seeking community input in selecting the qualifications for the new employee.
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| | Citizens could patrol county
08/10/2007
Fairfield County residents may see citizens patrolling their streets as 94 community members have contacted Fairfield County Sheriff Dave Phalen's office to volunteer, pending the approval of the Fairfield County Commissioners.
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| | Pickerington paint job urgent
08/10/2007
Pickerington City Council approved legislation to paint the Columbus Street water tower by an emergency vote that raised the ghosts of emergency votes past.
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| | Pickerington & Violet work on annexation agreement
08/10/2007
Pickerington City Council discussed a proposed annexation agreement with Violet Township for 3.3 acres near the northwest corner of Wright and Diley roads at its Aug. 7 meeting.
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| | Alum Creek Greenway opens
08/10/2007
Another link in the Alum Creek Greenway Trail is completed, opening up more areas for travel by bicycle.
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| | The Ride for Autism
08/10/2007
Get some exercise and help the fight against autism by hopping on your bicycle and joining the Ride for Autism.
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| | Obetz, Groveport vied for Stambaugh land
08/10/2007
The 171 acre Stambaugh property, along with its potential for commercial development and tax revenue, appears to be destined for annexation into Obetz rather than Groveport.
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| | Proposed Canal Winchester logo sparks debate
08/10/2007
Depending on whom you talk to, a new logo and tag line representing Canal Winchester is either a great way to represent the hometown atmosphere of the village or an ugly design eschewing its historical beginnings.
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| | Groveport Work & Win 4-H Franklin County Fair results
08/10/2007
Groveport Work & Win had a successful year at the Franklin County Fair.
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| | Names in the news
08/10/2007
People of note in the Southeast
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| | Good eatin'
08/10/2007
Photo: Pickerington residents Lora Morgan and David White enjoy some barbecue at the Olde Pickerington Village Jazz & Ribfes
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| | Hog wild
08/10/2007
Photo: tchell Westcamp of Groveport tends to his Hampshire pig, Pecos,
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| | Cornerstone of Community
08/10/2007
Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove
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| | CW's fast food issue a whopper
08/03/2007
A battle is brewing between corporate food giant Burger King and the village of Canal Winchester as the fast food restaurant chain makes a move to occupy a site on the east side of Gender Road.
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| | CW considers sex offender legislation; tennis courts; and golf c
08/03/2007
With the 2003 passage of an Ohio law prohibiting registered sexually-oriented offenders from living within 1,000 feet of a school, municipalities are jumping on board and expanding the law through local legislation.
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| | Skatepark debate rolls on
08/03/2007
The residents of Huntwork Gardens do not care what method the city of Pickerington uses to silence the noise from the local skatepark, just as long as the banging stops.
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| | Groveport School fountain to be refurbished
08/03/2007
The nearly 80-year-old historic fountain in the courtyard of Groveport Elementary will undergo repairs in early August thanks to funding from the Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society (GHPS).
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| | Violet residents wary
08/03/2007
A zoning issue brought out a big crowd at the Violet Township trustee's Aug. 1 meeting.
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| | Lifeguards excel
08/03/2007
Five lifeguards from the Groveport Aquatic Center made a big splash at a recent American Red Cross lifeguard competition.
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| | Wildermuths excel at Franklin County Fair
08/03/2007
Members of the Wildermuth family of Canal Winchester competed in several Jr. Fair livestock shows at the recent 2007 Franklin County Fair.
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| | Groveport Buttoneers have success at Franklin County Fair
08/03/2007
Thirty-four members of the Groveport Buttoneers 4-H Club had success at this year's Franklin County Fair.
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| | Off to the races
08/03/2007
Photo: Gulping for air Matthew Liston, 15, of the Groveport Fighting Fish pushes off the wall as he races to complete the 100 meter breaststroke
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| | Easy does it
08/03/2007
Photo: Ryan Dickerson, 3, of Groveport squeezes red ink onto a damp white t-shirt bound with rubber bands at the "Little Van Goghs" Tie Dye Party"
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| | Skatepark prompts lawsuit
07/26/2007
Huntwork Gardens lays nestled in a serene glen bordered by Sycamore Creek Park in Pickerington. Although shielded by the tree-lined creek, the apartment residents still hear the clatter emanating from Sycamore's skatepark.
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| | Talk of movie excites town
07/26/2007
The talk that scenes for a Hollywood film could be filmed on the streets of Groveport has created a buzz around town.
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| | Debate on Groveport sewer project flows on
07/26/2007
Marc Studley of Access Storage, located on west Groveport Road, appealed to Groveport Village Council at its July 23 meeting to proceed with the proposed west Groveport Road sanitary sewer project.
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| | CW Historical Society is working on funding
07/26/2007
Go treasure hunting with the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society as it hosts a benefit auction on Aug. 10 and a Bargain Hunter's Delight Yard Sale Aug 11 at the society's Oak and North High streets historical complex.
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| | Groveport street projects get the green light
07/26/2007
The bids are in for Groveport's South Street and Madison Street reconstruction project.
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| | Reeves to lead Pickerington Central
07/26/2007
Pickerington Local Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Mantia announced the selection of Michael Reeves to replace Chuck Kemper as the principal of Pickerington Central High School.
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| | GM bus contract approved
07/26/2007
The Groveport Madison school district has a new transportation contract, just in time for buses to start running for the start of the 2007-08 school year.
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| | Potter casts spell on readers
07/26/2007
Anticipation filled the air of Pickerington's Barnes and Noble July 20 as young wizards and witches eagerly awaited the release of J.K. Rowlings' final book in her popular series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."
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| | Hello there
07/26/2007
Photo: Hello there! Aimee Sanders of Pickerington holds her daughter, Abby, so she may pet Prince, the Pickerington Police horse.
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| | Fighting high cholesterol
07/26/2007
Photo: Pitching against high cholesterol - Madison Township Fire Department (MTFD) Lt. Steve Roth threw out a pitch during pre-game ceremonies
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| | Groveport sewer project afloat
07/20/2007
The west Groveport Road sanitary sewer project could be resurrected as Groveport Village Council wrestles with its funding options and awaits environmental testing results.
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| | Crack cocaine arrests made
07/20/2007
Tips from sharp-eyed residents and three months of investigative work netted Madison Township police officers a couple suspected of dealing in crack cocaine in Blacklick Estates during a raid on July 16.
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| | State suspends CW teacher
07/20/2007
Former agriculture instructor Richard Brill's teaching career at Canal Winchester came to an end on July 16 when the Canal Winchester Board of Education released him from his contract following suspension of his teaching license by the State Board of Educ
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| | Pickerington patients may face ambulance fees
07/20/2007
The Violet Township Fire Department may soon begin billing for ambulance runs according to a proposal made by Violet Township Fire Chief Kenn Taylor to Pickerington City Council on July 17.
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| | Mayor's courts in peril
07/20/2007
A traditional arm of the local judiciary could be on the way out as the Ohio General Assembly considers a bill to abolish mayor's courts in the state's municipalities.
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| | CW service group seeks help
07/20/2007
Fifty-two years ago, Canal Winchester Human Services began serving residents living in the school district, and even though boundaries have blossomed, the need for help is as great or greater than it was in 1955.
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| | Contentious Spring Creek project on hold
07/20/2007
A public hearing on an application to amend the Spring Creek Planned District, which was to occur Aug. 2, has been cancelled after the applicants withdrew their request to modify their development plan.
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| | Eastland-Fairfield still hard at work
07/20/2007
While students are lounging at pools, catching up on the latest exploits of Harry Potter, or spending the afternoon at the movies, Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools' staff and administrators are readying buildings and programs for the 2007-0
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| | Hog wild!
07/20/2007
Photo: Hog wild! Thousands of central Ohioans flocked to the Franklin County Fair that ran from July 14-21 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard.
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| | Getting set
07/20/2007
Photo: Getting set - Erica Hardy of Pickerington North High School sets the ball to a player behind her,
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| | Violet Twp. bicentennial gardening winners
07/20/2007
Photo: Violet Twp. bicentennial gardening winners - Violet Township amateur gardeners competed in a "Landscape and Garden Contest" sponsored by the Violet Township Bicentennial Celebration Committee.
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| | A stellar golfer
07/20/2007
Our Pictorial Past: A stellar golfer - The Groveport Madison area has had its share of athletes who have gone on to excel in the professional ranks...
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| | CW picks new superintendent
07/12/2007
As Canal Winchester bids farewell to former superintendent Jeff Childers, a familiar face is stepping in to take over the reigns of leadership of the school district.
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| | Is Groveport "Tinseltown?"
07/12/2007
Will Groveport go Hollywood?
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| | Dailey named to GM board seat
07/12/2007
At its July 11 meeting, the Groveport Madison Board of Education selected Duane Dailey to fill the board seat vacated by Patti Froehlich.
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| | Funds for Pickerington schools
07/12/2007
The Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) notified 57 school districts, including Pickerington, that they are on track for state money for new buildings.
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| | Lithopolis Road to close
07/12/2007
A portion of Lithopolis Road will close to all but local traffic for construction just as Canal Winchester students return to school for the 2007-08 academic year.
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| | GM rejects pay-to-participate plan
07/12/2007
The Groveport Madison Board of Education rejected a proposal to institute a pay-to-participate policy for the district's student athletes.
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| | Groveport tax revenues grow
07/12/2007
Income tax revenues in Groveport continue to grow.
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| | Mingo project progresses
07/12/2007
It was a meeting made up of odds and ends for the Violet Township trustees on July 5.
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| | Leapin lizards!
07/12/2007
Photo: Logan Overman, 2, examined a legless lizard at Groveport's Heritage Park
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| | Community counts
07/12/2007
Photo: Bonds of community are forged when people form groups, be they formal organizations or an informal gathering of friends on streets or porches.
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| | Twelfth Night on stage
07/12/2007
Photo: he Rosebriar Shakespeare Company will stage a free performance of Williams Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night" on July 26-29 in Groveport's Heritage Park,
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| | Nine vie for open seat on GM board
07/05/2007
Nine people have applied to fill the vacant seat on the Groveport Madison school board.
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| | Road to nowhere
07/05/2007
Fairfield County is requiring Pickerington Local Schools to build a road connecting its Tollgate schools' site with a subdivision that currently doesn't exist.
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| | CW to limit predators
07/05/2007
At Canal Winchester Village Council's July 2 meeting, Law Director Gene Hollins and council started the process in designing sexual predator legislation restricting where a person convicted of committing a sexual crime against a minor can live and work wi
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| | It's time for the county fair
07/05/2007
Franklin County returns to its rural roots July 14-21 with the best in county agriculture, horticulture, and a ride or two thrown in for fun at the Franklin County Fair in Hilliard.
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| | Input sought on Groveport skatepark
07/05/2007
Citizens will have the opportunity to offer their input regarding the construction of a proposed skateboard park in Groveport.
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| | Songbird
07/05/2007
Casey Bennett, 14, sings during the Groveport Relay for Life "Idol Contest" held as part of the American Cancer Society's
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| | Showing the colors
07/05/2007
Boy Scout Troop 71 proudly displayed the colors as they marched down Main Street in the Groveport Independence Day on July 4.
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| | CW courts crew
06/29/2007
Canal Winchester is one of five communities in the running to host a new $30 million Columbus Crew team soccer complex.
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| | Groveport reviews flood map
06/29/2007
Groveport officials surveyed the terrain around Elmont Place and found that the area is not of sufficient height to dispute the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) new proposed floodplain map affecting land south of the subdivision.
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| | Fireflies are on the wing
06/29/2007
They emerge each year around the summer solstice. Golden lights in the night that float and glow as June melts into July
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| | Diley Road project transforms area
06/29/2007
What was once a lonely country road surrounded by farm fields is now a premier showcase of cooperative effort between municipalities, private owners, and state funding.
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| | School officer sees improvement
06/29/2007
Groveport School Resource Police Officer Chris Gyke believes that, though the 2006-07 school year presented challenges, overall he feels efforts to improve the environment at Groveport Madison High School were "extremely successful."
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| | The people's document lives on
06/29/2007
It was hot in Philadelphia in June of 1776. Summer's heat often seems more sweltering in the city than the countryside.
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| | Friends for life
06/29/2007
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| | Letters to the editor
02/07/2008
Readers speak out
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