Voters give a resounding 'yes' to the Pickerington Public Library Levy

Advocates for the Pickerington Public Library levy celebrated a significant victory election night, Nov. 3.

Friday, November 6, 2009 5:16 PM EST

Run shines light on rare cancer, local victim's generosity

The family of Jeff Beitel is hoping the memory of the man they remember as a great father and a wonderful husband will help them raise awareness of the disease that took his life.

Friday, November 6, 2009 1:18 PM EST

UA city leaders review ways to balance 2010 budget

Upper Arlington City Council members might need to break open the city's piggy bank in 2010.

Friday, November 6, 2009 11:49 AM EST

Firefighter of the Year in UA is committed to serving residents

Firefighter David Wheeler owes his crew some ice cream.

Friday, November 6, 2009 11:49 AM EST

NA council now can consider development issues in private

Voters showed their support to the village's Charter Review Commission as it approved all the proposed amendments, according to unofficial results from the Franklin County Board of Elections.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 1:13 PM EST

Reynoldsburg bed tax money may fund development corp.

Reynoldsburg could see a 2-percent increase to its hotel tax in the next few months.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:02 AM EST

Whitehall thespians journey to 'Maine' this weekend

Whitehall-Yearling High School's theater department is set to take the stage this weekend with its fall production, Almost, Maine.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:02 AM EST

New Albany seeks reprieve on kindergarten mandate

All-day kindergarten is coming to New Albany, but the district is taking a year to think about it. That's what district Superintendent Steve Castle told the audience at a community forum on early childhood education held on Oct 28.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:02 AM EST

S-W to restore some programs, services

A tense South-Western City Schools community was wound even tighter Tuesday night as proponents and opponents of a school funding issue were left waiting for a definitive outcome in a race too close to call.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 5:42 PM EST

Delaware invites veterans to Sunday parade in their honor

The city of Delaware will honor veterans throughout the county this weekend with a Veterans Day parade through the Downtown streets.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 4:42 PM EST

Volunteers, city collaborate on local park improvements

With a three-season shelter house and an herbal grove approved for two local parks, improvements to both Fryer Park and Gantz Park are getting closer to completion.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 4:42 PM EST

Restaurants win liquor option approval; sales at Speedway lose again

Westerville apparently likes alcohol sales in its restaurants, but not in its gas station mini marts.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 3:17 PM EST

Library levy story has happy ending

Bexley Public Library officials and supporters rejoiced Tuesday, Nov. 3 as the numbers added up in their favor for a property tax increase to cover a significant loss in state funding.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 1:15 PM EST

Vets Day program focuses on preserving WWII memories

With each passing year, the number of surviving World War II veterans thins.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:59 AM EST

Westerville conducting resident survey to assess services

Westerville is turning to its residents to find out how they rate city services, how they like to get their information from the local government and what they would like the city's priorities to be.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:59 AM EST

Levy failure puts more budget items on endangered list

Reynoldsburg City Schools likely will go back to the chopping block in the next few months as preliminary results of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election show voters rejected a third request for a property tax increase to fund district operations.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:07 AM EST

Voters decide to make changes in district's school board

Two new candidates and one incumbent were selected Tuesday, Nov. 3 to serve on the Reynoldsburg Board of Education, according to final unofficial results.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:47 AM EST

Levy failure puts more budget items on endangered list

Reynoldsburg City Schools likely will go back to the chopping block in the next few months as preliminary results of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election show voters rejected a third request for a property tax increase to fund district operations.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 1:55 AM EST

Gahanna charter change OKed by voters

Gahanna voters approved Issue 23, the charter amendment that will allow a change in the city charter concerning how civil service positions are filled.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 1:52 AM EST

Voters pick newcomer Albright over Uhrin for Ward 3

Grove City Council will go thorough a bit of an evolution when the guard changes in January, with some familiar faces returning to the dais, and some brand new members taking office.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 1:52 AM EST

Friday football action: Logan 30, Canal Winchester 7

The Indians (8-3) got into the red zone five times but could only muster seven points in this Division II, Region 3 quarterfinal played at Logan Chieftains Stadium.

Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:35 AM EST

Friday football action: Watterson 26, Bellefontaine 0

Mark Theado stole the show and Watterson breezed to a 26-0 playoff home win over Bellefontaine (8-3).

Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:21 AM EST

Friday football action: Brookhaven 27, Walnut Ridge 20 (overtime)

The host Bearcats overcame six turnovers and a 14-point fourth quarter deficit to advance in the Division II, Region 7 playoffs.

Friday, November 6, 2009 11:12 PM EST

Friday football action: Anna 20, Ready 17

Sixth-seeded Anna upset No. 3 seed and host Ready 20-17 Friday, Nov. 6, in a Division V regional quarterfinal at Dublin Scioto.

Friday, November 6, 2009 10:57 PM EST

Friday football action: DeSales 45, Bryan 21

DeSales (8-3) led 45-0 with 9:16 to play in the third quarter as it did much more than survive and advance in the first week of the Division III playoffs at home Friday, Nov. 6.

Friday, November 6, 2009 10:54 PM EST

Friday state field hockey action: Columbus Academy 2, Hathaway Brown 1

The way Shaker Heights Hathaway Brown was playing in the first half of a state field hockey tournament semifinal, it fully intended to win, return to the championship game and win a second straight Ohio title.

Friday, November 6, 2009 5:39 PM EST

UA girls will battle Coffman for a state final four berth

It was a position the Upper Arlington girls soccer team hasn't been accustomed to this season: Playing from behind.

Friday, November 6, 2009 1:18 PM EST

Thursday volleyball action: Hartley 3, Cambridge 0

Hartley tackled a Division II regional semifinal at Granville with the same gusto it's had throughout the 2009 season, taking down Cambridge in three games.

Friday, November 6, 2009 12:40 PM EST

Thursday volleyball action: Claymont 3, Big Walnut 2

In a classic case of the better all-around team losing to the team with the most outstanding player, Big Walnut’s season ended dramatically to Claymont.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:45 PM EST

Wednesday girls soccer action: Dublin Coffman 1, Pickerington North 0 (SO)

To say Dublin Coffman goalkeeper Jessie George was a little nervous was an understatement.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 12:10 AM EST

Wednesday girls soccer action: Upper Arlington 7, Marietta 2

The Upper Arlington girls put down a strong Marietta effort to claim a Division I regional tournament semifinal bout at Logan High School Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:40 PM EST

Whitehall made strides throughout grid season

As the American proverb goes, wishes won't wash dishes.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 6:54 PM EST

Kaiser will represent Ready at Scioto Downs

Three cross country runners represented Ready at the regional meet Saturday, Oct. 31, at Pickerington North.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:47 AM EST

Tuesday boys soccer action: Olentangy Orange 3, Dublin Jerome 2 (OT)

Olentangy Orange is regional-final bound after its 3-2 overtime dismissal of Dublin Jerome, but at what cost?

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 12:53 AM EST

Tuesday boys soccer action: Gahanna Lincoln 2, Hilliard Davidson 1 (OT)

The Golden Lions (19-0-1) Sean Lipps took a pass from William Trapp nearly five minutes into the extra session and put it past Wildcats' keeper Adam Black to give the Lions a thrilling 2-1 (OT) victory in a D-I regional semifinal game played at Dublin Jerome.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 10:22 PM EST

Warriors nearly perfect in claiming D-III district title

Worthington Christian's boys soccer team -- the No. 1 seed -- won its fifth-straight Division III Central district championship Saturday, Oct. 31, defeating No. 5 Fairbanks 2-0 at DeSales.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 5:08 PM EST

Kilbourne tops Thomas in latest battle for Worthington

Those skeptics who resisted allowing Thomas Worthington and Worthington Kilbourne to meet on the gridiron are skeptics no more if they were in attendance when the host Wolves defeat the football Cardinals 28-13 Friday, Oct. 30.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 5:08 PM EST

Strong-hitting Cardinals too much for volleyball Lions

It was a big challenge for Gahanna Lincoln's volleyball team.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 5:08 PM EST

Playoff-bound Orange decks Hayes for title share

Olentangy Orange, in just the school's second year, is playoff bound.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 3:54 PM EST

Precocious Orange enters playoffs in only second year

Well, that didn't take long. Two years, to be precise.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 3:54 PM EST

Westerville Today Local News Video for Nov. 6

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Hilliard Today: Daily video update for Nov. 5, 2009

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009 5:32 PM EST

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Region/Columbus

More than 11,000 voters write-in names for board seat

^UPDATE   A clerical error early on in her bid  for the Columbus School Board forced Carol Perkins to campaign as a write-in candidate.

Voters return incumbent Democrats to Columbus council

All three of Columbus City Council's incumbent appointees have earned the approval of voters to continue their terms.

Franklin County Children Services levy wins easily

Even in a difficult economy, Franklin County voters overwhelmingly said "Yes" to Issue 4, the county's Children Services replacement levy in today's election.

Two challengers, Reyes are chosen by voters to lead district

Voters took the ballot at face value, choosing visible names over a host of write-ins for the Columbus Board of Education on Nov. 3.

Delaware County voters dump levies to fund sirens

After years of discussion, voters in Delaware County decided extending outdoor warning sirens throughout the county wasn't worth an increase in their taxes.

Bexley News

Library levy story has happy ending

Bexley Public Library officials and supporters rejoiced Tuesday, Nov. 3 as the numbers added up in their favor for a property tax increase to cover a significant loss in state funding.

Fey takes the lead in board race

Bexley voters showed their confidence in two new Bexley Board of Education representatives Tuesday, Nov. 3, as indicated by unofficial election results from the Franklin County Board of Elections.

Big Walnut News

Voters narrowly reject emergency levy for BW schools

^UPDATE    The results did not appear to be “excellent” on Election Day for a school district which tried to make its levy campaign about that very term.

Delaware County voters dump levies to fund sirens

After years of discussion, voters in Delaware County decided extending outdoor warning sirens throughout the county wasn't worth an increase in their taxes.

Delaware News

Incumbents sweep in City Council race

With seven candidates vying for three open seats on Delaware City Council, voters opted to give new terms to all three incumbents.

Dublin News

Incumbents Callender, Harris and May re-elected to school board

Voters in the Dublin City School District re-elected by a wide margin on Nov. 3 three incumbent members of the Dublin Board of Education.

Gahanna News

Gahanna charter change OKed by voters

Gahanna voters approved Issue 23, the charter amendment that will allow a change in the city charter concerning how civil service positions are filled.

Votes for school board challengers dethrone incumbent Carson

One Gahanna school board incumbent was knocked off his seat by a newcomer at the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3.

German Village Gazette

More than 11,000 voters write-in names for board seat

^UPDATE   A clerical error early on in her bid  for the Columbus School Board forced Carol Perkins to campaign as a write-in candidate.

Voters return incumbent Democrats to Columbus council

All three of Columbus City Council's incumbent appointees have earned the approval of voters to continue their terms.

Two challengers, Reyes are chosen by voters to lead district

Voters took the ballot at face value, choosing visible names over a host of write-ins for the Columbus Board of Education on Nov. 3.

Grove City News

School levy supporters: Victory at last!

School levy supporters: Victory at last!

Voters pick newcomer Albright over Uhrin for Ward 3

Grove City Council will go thorough a bit of an evolution when the guard changes in January, with some familiar faces returning to the dais, and some brand new members taking office.

Hilliard Northwest News

Newcomer to join familiar faces on school board

Mill Run, the headquarters for the incumbents, was the place to watch the results for the Hilliard Board of Education election.

Republicans take council, incumbents take trustee seats

As usual in Hilliard, the field of Republican Hilliard City Council candidates were successful on Election Day.

New Albany News

Council candidates report modest campaign spending

New Albany residents can head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3 to vote for who they believe should represent them in governmental matters.

Shoemaker misses in his bid for a sixth board term

Unofficial election results from the Franklin County Board of Elections indicate David Olmstead will be the new member of the Plain Township Board of Trustees.

Lehmann leads trio of women to election on NA board

Cheri Lehmann was the top vote-getter in the race for three open full-term seats on New Albany-Plain Local School District's school board.

Northland News

Voters return appointed Democrats to Columbus council

All three of Columbus City Council's incumbent appointees won the approval of voters on Election Day for new full, four-year terms.

Perkins stays on Columbus board with 7,857 write-in votes

A clerical error early on in her bid for the Columbus School Board forced Carol Perkins to campaign as a write-in candidate.

Reyes, 2 challengers win full terms on Columbus board

Voters took the ballot at face value, choosing visible names over a host of write-ins for the Columbus Board of Education on Nov. 3.

Children Services' Issue 4 levy wins easily

Even in a difficult economy, Franklin County voters overwhelmingly said "Yes" to Issue 4, the county's Children Services replacement levy in today's election.

Northwest Columbus News

More than 11,000 voters write-in names for board seat

^UPDATE   A clerical error early on in her bid  for the Columbus School Board forced Carol Perkins to campaign as a write-in candidate.

Voters return incumbent Democrats to Columbus council

All three of Columbus City Council's incumbent appointees have earned the approval of voters to continue their terms.

Two challengers, Reyes are chosen by voters to lead district

Voters took the ballot at face value, choosing visible names over a host of write-ins for the Columbus Board of Education on Nov. 3.

Olentangy Valley News

Feasel runs away with school board vote; King joins her

Residents of the Olentangy school district will see a familiar face and a new one on the school board next year following the Tuesday, Nov. 3, election.

Orange Township's Cassady wins big; voters oust Agan

Orange Township voters left no ambiguity in their preferences toward township leadership, electing their two trustees by sizable margins and ousting a 12-year sitting trustee.

Counts, Brenner top vote-getters in Powell council race

Sara Marie Brenner and Brian Lorenz will join incumbents Tom Counts and Jim Hrivnak -- as well as the rest of Powell City Council -- in 2010.

Genoa Township trustee booted

Other township races throughout southern Delaware County saw one incumbent ousted and the rest of those who sought re-election kept around.

Carducci, Sybert earn Liberty Township spots; boot for Guzzo

Faced with a slate of six candidates for two seats, Liberty Township voters have opted to keep one sitting trustee and replace another.

Pickerington Times-Sun

Voters give a resounding 'yes' to the Pickerington Public Library Levy

Advocates for the Pickerington Public Library levy celebrated a significant victory election night, Nov. 3.

Reynoldsburg News

Levy failure puts more budget items on endangered list

Reynoldsburg City Schools likely will go back to the chopping block in the next few months as preliminary results of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election show voters rejected a third request for a property tax increase to fund district operations.

Republicans sweep in battle for three City Council seats

Three Reynoldsburg residents will serve their elected first terms on City Council next year as preliminary results of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election show Nathan Burd, Barth Cotner and Chris Long were the top three vote getters.

The Booster

CS Bank to host District 2 voting on Dec. 5

The Clintonville Area Commission Elections Committee announced last week the CS Bank at 3245 N. High St. will serve as the location of the Dec. 5 special election for District 2.

CS Bank to host District 2 voting on Dec. 5

The Clintonville Area Commission Elections Committee announced last week the CS Bank at 3245 N. High St. will serve as the location of the Dec. 5 special election for District 2.

The Times

Voters elect many new faces in Tuesday's general election

Area voters elected a number of new members to area village councils, boards of education and boards of trustees during Tuesday's general election.

Tri-Village News

Incumbents take all four seats on Grandview City Council

Continuity is king as the four incumbents will retain the four open City Council seats in Grandview Heights.

Clifford, Douglass, Kessler take Grandview board seats

If final, unofficial Franklin County Board of Elections tallies hold true, two new faces will join the Grandview Heights school board.

Upper Arlington News

DeCapua, Johnson to join Ciotola, Steen on UA council

Upper Arlington City Council will welcome back two familiar faces and welcome in a pair of new ones in 2010.

Westerville News & Public Opinion

Economic hard times don't thwart Issue 48

In spite of rough economic conditions in the past year, Westerville school district voters gave the nod to Issue 48 by a healthy margin Tuesday, Nov. 3

Gonzales finishes as top vote-getter in City Council race

Westerville's uncontested City Council race signals the promotion of one city leader and the end for a longtime member.

Robbins, Hoffman, Pope win new terms on school board

Westerville school board incumbents carried the day Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Restaurants win liquor option approval; sales at Speedway lose again

Westerville apparently likes alcohol sales in its restaurants, but not in its gas station mini marts.

Heichel, Flaherty win Blendon trustee race

Blendon Township residents voted to keep one incumbent while adding another familiar face in the community. Two candidates were elected to full four-year terms in the four-person field race.

Westland News

S-W to restore some programs, services

A tense South-Western City Schools community was wound even tighter Tuesday night as proponents and opponents of a school funding issue were left waiting for a definitive outcome in a race too close to call.

More than 11,000 voters write-in names for board seat

^UPDATE   A clerical error early on in her bid  for the Columbus School Board forced Carol Perkins to campaign as a write-in candidate.

Voters return incumbent Democrats to Columbus council

All three of Columbus City Council's incumbent appointees have earned the approval of voters to continue their terms.

Two challengers, Reyes are chosen by voters to lead district

Voters took the ballot at face value, choosing visible names over a host of write-ins for the Columbus Board of Education on Nov. 3.

Worthington News

District's all smiles

Loud whoops and cheers swept like a wave through a room packed with levy supporters as the numbers for Issue 49 edged up and over 58 percent passing, according to runners reporting from Worthington school precincts at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.

District's all smiles

Loud whoops and cheers swept like a wave through a room packed with levy supporters as the numbers for Issue 49 edged up and over 58 percent passing, according to runners reporting from Worthington school precincts at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.