Despite new guidelines and challenges brought on by the pandemic, this year's Upper Arlington Farmers Market saw an increase in visitors.When the market began May 20, it did so under the shadow of the COVID-19 coronavirus and a plethora of new rules, including one-way foot traffic through the grounds, restrictions against food and drink samples and a mandate for all shoppers and vendors to wear face masks.As this year's market heads into its final event of the season ..read more

The Worthington Resource Pantry, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, is asking supporters to shake a leg for a fundraiser.The Virtual Stretch, a family-friendly virtual 5K run, walk or stroll, will raise money for the pantry from Saturday, Sept. 26, to Oct. 2.The event emphasizes safe social distancing."With COVID, we had to go virtual," said Janet Blocher, who works for the pantry at 6700 Huntley Road. "And, certainly, with COVID ..read more

Work is scheduled to begin Oct. 5 on Worthington's Northeast Gateway project, which includes the realignment of the intersection of East Wilson Bridge, Worthington Galena and Schrock roads.The $8.34 million Ohio Department of Transportation-led effort is expected to completed by July 1, 2022, said Dan Whited, Worthington's director of service and engineering."This is probably the biggest project the city of Worthington has ever been involved with, so it's a big deal ..read more

Pickleball paddles lined up along the fence line of the new courts at Roger A. Reynolds Municipal Park in Hilliard indicate the next players up in a game that is growing in popularity, especially among senior citizens.The two outdoor courts, which were delayed in construction by the continuing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, opened in August, and members of Hilliard's Phyllis A. Ernst Senior Center don't often allow the courts to go unused.About 20 members of the senior ..read more

The Grand View School in the Historical Village at Weaver Park stands as a historic monument to primary education in Hilliard and the surrounding area.In the early days of this nation, pioneers began moving west to seek the promise of a better life for their families, and they were willing to endure the hardship and danger of the wilderness as they searched for the property that they thought would fulfill their dreams and aspirations.When they found that special ..read more

The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow is returning the last two weekends in October, and volunteers are needed to help bring the magical event to life.Mike Phillips, recreation and operations superintendent for the Westerville Parks and Recreation Department, said the community's newest fall-favorite tradition is returning as a drive-thru experience Oct. 21 through Oct. 25 and Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 at Heritage Park, 60 N. Cleveland Ave.He said thousands of pumpkins would ..read more

On the first day of school, Olentangy Schools science teacher Kaylee Boyer's high school chemistry students watched Boyer eat a candle.At least, that's how it appeared to Boyer's students as they watched on screens, participating in the district's Committed Distance Learning attendance model.The "candle" actually was a cheese stick with a partially burned almond pushed into one end. The oils in the almond will light, giving it the appearance of a flame. And Boyer took a ..read more

Reynoldsburg City Council took another step Sept. 14 toward the creation of a civilian police-review board with the first reading of an ordinance that, if approved, would establish an independent, volunteer board to look into into accusations of discrimination by Reynoldsburg police officers.A final vote on the proposed ordinance is expected at council's Oct. 12 meeting.Under the proposed legislation, the review board would have the power to receive, cause investigation ..read more

Entertainer Bob Hope is shown during one of his three sold-out performances from Aug. 15 to 17 in 1980 at the Ohio State Fair.Hope made several appearances at the fair, beginning in 1963. Born Leslie Townes Hope on May 29, 1903, in London, England, Hope and his family moved near Cleveland when he was 4.He attended the Boys' Industrial School in Lancaster for a short time, and as an adult donated sizable sums of money to the institution.Hope died July 27, 2003 ..read more

The New Albany-Plain Local School District successfully welcomed 1,508 students virtually and 3,575 students to an in-person hybrid attendance model to begin the unprecedented 2020-21 school year.The ability to "own our R's (responses)" to press pause, build our skills and adjust and adapt has been absolutely amazing regardless of each student's or staff member's physical participation at home or on the school campus. We are very ..read more