Pickerington Ponds Metro Park is a haven for bird watchers. This Metro Park in Canal Winchester offers a breath of fresh air, beautiful scenery and lots of opportunities for bird watching! Pickeringto
This Mother’s Day, celebrate moms by supporting mother-owned, mother-inspired, and family-run businesses in Columbus. Whether you’re savoring a meal crafted from generations-old recipes,
Worthington City Council members registered surprise and dismay at a March 2 report from city staff regarding bus service through Worthington: The city’s most traveled route might disappear. The Centr
A rebranded Old Worthington landmark is expected to open its doors by the end of April, catering to patrons looking to celebrate a special event or just to enjoy a casual evening with friends. Wolf’s
A rebranded Old Worthington landmark is expected to open its doors by the end of April, catering to patrons looking to celebrate a special event or just to enjoy a casual evening with friends. Wolf’s
The Bishop Watterson High School wrestling team defended its Division II state championship by fending off archrival DeSales 110.5-94.5 at Ohio State University’s Jerome Schottenstein Center March 13-
In a joint effort to honor a family dear to both programs, Clintonville’s two high school baseball teams plan to square off in the Charlie Burleson Classic at Bishop Watterson High School April 9. Wat
A lot of planning went into bringing new international flavors to the community. Eurasia Market is an international grocery store focused on Eastern European, Central Asian and Eurasian foods. It open
A lot of planning went into bringing new international flavors to the community. Eurasia Market is an international grocery store focused on Eastern European, Central Asian and Eurasian foods. It open
A somewhat radical movement is gaining steam in the community. Ironically, while organizers would like to see the fruits of their labors quickly, the effort is actually all about slowing down. The ini
A somewhat radical movement is gaining steam in the community. Ironically, while organizers would like to see the fruits of their labors quickly, the effort is actually all about slowing down. The ini
Clinton Elementary School staff organized a special day March 20, when a regular visitor was honored. Wanderin‘ Joe, the neighborhood cat owned by Beth Fancher, inspired various activities including f
The Clintonville Area Business Association last month awarded four local businesses. The organization shared honors for best new business, best reuse of space, business of the year, and a special reco
Clintonville Area Commission members discussed deer at their meeting last month. More specifically, they talked about possible solutions for handling the local deer population, in the wake of a recent
Longtime Clintonville residents likely are familiar with promotional events such as Taste of Clintonville and HolidayVille, where local small businesses unite to encourage the neighborhood to explore
A Clintonville institution is celebrating a milestone anniversary this month. On April 16, Indianola Informal K–8 School will host an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the program’s foundin
Feeling inspired by NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, which represents the furthest humans have traveled in space in more than 50 years? Whether space exploration has been a lifelong interest
Family-Friendly Things to do in Columbus, Ohio This Weekend: These events are in chronological order. Ongoing events are listed first. If an event happens multiple times during a weekend, it will be l
Columbus has been quietly racking up the accolades and it’s time we stop keeping it to ourselves. In our series, Behind the Buzz, we’re unveiling the people, places and experiences that
These amazing bakeries in Columbus, Ohio offer a variety of breads and baked goods, seasonal favorites and international delicacies! While chocolate chip cookies are one of my favorite sweet treats on
Family-Friendly Things to do in Columbus, Ohio This Weekend: These events are in chronological order. Ongoing events are listed first. If an event happens multiple times during a weekend, it will be l
Hilliard, Ohio is a family-friendly suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Located less than 20 minutes from downtown Columbus, this city is full of fun things to do for all ages! Old Hilliard is the perfect place
Explore Columbus, Ohio’s best bookstores! These local bookstores are neighborhood treasures where you can find your next great read! These independent bookstores in Columbus, Ohio are some of th
Did you know that before buckeye candy became Columbus’ signature treat, it started as a happy accident in a home kitchen? Here’s how the iconic dessert came to be. History of the Buckey
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Independent Bookstore Day is on Saturday, April 25, marking the perfect time for the annual Columbus Indie Bookstore Crawl. Tell your fellow bookworms to join you for a weekend of hopping between some
The United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, or 250th birthday, in 2026. Participating America 250-Ohio communities, including Worthington, will work to highlight Ohio and Ohioans’ unique
The Golden Calculator trophy resides at Worthingway Middle School for at least the next year. Worthingway’s “mathletes” prevailed in a districtwide MathCounts competition before heading to the regiona
The 2026 Winter Olympics are finished, but you can still go for the gold at Worthington Libraries. Now through March 31, you can win one of four prize baskets at each library location when you enter a
Columbus is a city that embraces diversity and breeds innovation, where the small business community supports one another. Leaders in the fashion, culinary, and service industries, our Black-owned bus
“American Portraits” is the second and final concert in the Worthington Chamber Orchestra’s Chamber Music Series. The focus during this year of celebrating America’s 250th anniversary is to focus on s
“American Portraits” is the second and final concert in the Worthington Chamber Orchestra’s Chamber Music Series. The focus during this year of celebrating America’s 250th anniversary is to focus on s
The effort to revise Worthington’s Comprehensive Plan has passed the midway point and is expected to conclude in July with the adoption of a revised plan, Worthington City Council members were told at
Local do-it-yourself businesses are teaming up once again for the second Columbus Craft Crawl. The special event will take place March 21-22, from 10: a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Organized by Olivera Bra
Local do-it-yourself businesses are teaming up once again for the second Columbus Craft Crawl. The special event will take place March 21-22, from 10: a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Organized by Olivera Bra
Absorbent and yellow and porous is he? For fans of The SpongeBob Musical, the tide is giving Clintonville residents a second chance to head down to Bikini Bottom this month, with Whetstone High School
While temperatures are starting to warm up just a little bit, it wasn’t too long ago that we experienced something of a snowpocalypse. Temperatures and precipitation aside, I had zero desire to leave
While temperatures are starting to warm up just a little bit, it wasn’t too long ago that we experienced something of a snowpocalypse. Temperatures and precipitation aside, I had zero desire to leave
The Kiwanis Club of Northern Columbus is accepting applications for its annual scholarships. Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to students planning to begin their higher education this summer or
The Kiwanis Club of Northern Columbus is accepting applications for its annual scholarships. Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to students planning to begin their higher education this summer or
Things are getting a little green and swampy on East Weber Road this month. Middle school students at Indianola Informal K-8 School are preparing to present their spring musical: Shrek the Musical Jr.
We are in that “in-between,” the shifting of cold and ice heralding the coming of spring as snowdrops push their way up through soil. I recognize there is a messiness to this time of year – the ending
The Kiwanis Club of Northern Columbus will host its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4. The hunt, which is co-sponsored by the club and the Whetstone Community Center, will begin at 10 a.m. T
The Clintonville Area Commission heard an update about Columbus’ ongoing Zone In initiative, during its Feb. 8 meeting. Zone In is the city’s initiative to update the city’s 70-year-old zoning code. P
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This list of fun things to do in Westerville, Ohio will help you find new ways to explore this thriving suburb of Columbus! The city of Westerville, Ohio is a northeast suburb of Columbus and is aroun
These arboretums in Ohio are some of the best places to see flowers, trees and beautiful gardens! You can also find some pretty amazing activities inside these gardens! There are some truly beautiful
Family-Friendly Things to do in Columbus, Ohio This Weekend: These events are in chronological order. Ongoing events are listed first. If an event happens multiple times during a weekend, it will be l
After a long hiatus, the Leadership Worthington program successfully relaunched with the class of 2024-25. This 22-member cohort thrived thanks to the vision of former Chamber President Matt Lofy and
During the past year, Conversation Partners has matched 60 mentors with 60 English learners from 18 countries: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Cape Verde, China, El Salvador, Guatemala, India, Indone
Celebrities are people just like everyone else, it has been said. This rings especially true in the case of Rachael Harris, an LA-based actor known for her roles in Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Hangover,
Parking in Old Worthington is generally not considered to be problematic, although there are at times “acute challenges” in specific areas of the historical district, according to a parking feasibilit
As winter winds down, it’s not too late for one last steaming bowl of homemade chili served with a side of bingo. The Clintonville Woman’s Club, 3951 N. High St., is hosting Chili Bingo from 4 to 6 p.
Clinton Elementary School used an Olympics theme for its annual Read-a-Thon last month.
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Mozart’s hosted an event for Community Refugee & Immigration Services Feb. 12. It was an evening of “reflection, hope and action” in support of neighbors who happen to be immigrants and-or refugees. F
Mozart’s hosted an event for Community Refugee & Immigration Services Feb. 12. It was an evening of “reflection, hope and action” in support of neighbors who happen to be immigrants and-or refugee
Sally Buice and Molly Rochelson of The Montvales rescheduled their snowed-out show from January and will perform in Clintonville, March 14. This folk duo has toured extensively supporting their album
Sally Buice and Molly Rochelson of The Montvales rescheduled their snowed-out show from January and will perform in Clintonville, March 14. This folk duo has toured extensively supporting their album
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Local audiences’ first opportunity trip to Bikini Bottom this month comes courtesy of the students at Clintonville’s Dominion Middle School. Sixth-, seventh- an
Indianola Informal K-8 staff have accepted a grant from Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed that will allow the school to receive free composting services for its cafeteria waste. The program, ru
Easing into my 60s has been an interesting, let’s say eye-opening, journey. Changes come along in areas you’ve probably taken for granted most of your life. Those for me have included my eyes, which j
Easing into my 60s has been an interesting, let’s say eye-opening, journey. Changes come along in areas you’ve probably taken for granted most of your life. Those for me have included my eyes, which j
Columbus Speech & Hearing assisted patients with challenges for more than 100 years, so the news of its closure Feb. 13 resulted in vocal disappointment heard loud and clear throughout the community.
The word “deer” triggers a range of emotions from Clintonville residents. Some love to see the deer wandering through their neighborhood. Others view deer as a nuisance that destroys landscaping. Some
Ahead of the annual Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Arnold Schwarzenegger discussed what Columbus means to him and what makes the festival so exciting. Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Arnold Sport
There are so many amazing coffee shops in downtown Columbus! Try one of these Columbus coffee shops the next time you need your caffeine fix! I’m always on the search for the nearest coffee shop
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The young Thomas Worthington High School girls wrestling team has been busy competing during this, its second official season. Recent matches include traveling to the DeSales Classic Jan. 2 and home a
The United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, or 250th birthday, in 2026. Participating America 250-Ohio communities, including Worthington, will work to highlight Ohio and Ohioans’ unique
For people who have chronic pain or an injury which might not heal through traditional treatments, starting or restarting physical activity such as exercising can be difficult. Every new year, exercis
For people who have chronic pain or an injury which might not heal through traditional treatments, starting or restarting physical activity such as exercising can be difficult. Every new year, exercis
Offering the chance to go back to the 1990s, the Worthington Education Foundation is hosting its annual fundraiser with the WEF RULZ 90s Jam at Brookside Country Club on Feb. 6. “It’s our biggest fund
Before the structures were torn down, Worthington Division of Fire members used old natatorium buildings on West Dublin-Granville Road to work in some fire safety exercises last month.
The post Practi
For those who just narrowly missed watching the Westminster Dog Show at the end of January/early February, the McConnell Arts Center is offering the next best thing – or the very Best thing. The MAC w
Worthington, a city steeped in history and tradition, is a “planned community” – a concept that has an impact on our lives more than we might realize. The origins of this planning can be traced back t
Allow me to offer a 2026 Worthington Middle School Honor Band Concert fact sheet. 1. The 2026 Middle School Honor Band program was held recently at Worthington Kilbourne Middle School. 2. We were amon
Women-owned businesses are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. economy, and supporting a woman-owned business is one of the most sustainable ways to honor the contributions of women throughout his
Columbus is clearly a city on the rise. The 15th-largest city in the United States and one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, Columbus’ growth has been spurred by education, employmen
In Columbus, diversity thrives. There's a reason Thrillist hailed Columbus as a "queer oasis," recognizing its welcoming atmosphere and vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Columbus also achieved
Builders of a proposed 246-unit for-lease residential development on a portion of the I Am Boundless campus at 445 E. Dublin Granville Road will refine the proposal after hearing reactions Jan. 22 fro
Worthingway Middle School teacher Shane Tisdale isn’t so presumptuous that he believes he is the reason a group of former students who were in Tisdale’s mentor program at the school have gone on to do
Father Matthew Hoover, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church, on Jan. 22 presented a check to Pete and Katie McCann for $8,000 toward the Henry McCann Memorial Colorectal Cancer Foundation. It is nam
The Whetstone High School wrestling program continues to grow under third-year coach Issah Ray. Both the girls and boys teams have seen success in recent years, with the girls growing even more this s
Good to be home The Bishop Watterson High School girls basketball team knocked off visiting Canal Winchester 38-21 Jan. 5.
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The Bishop Watterson High School boys wrestling program finished January focused on putting things together before the postseason. Several competitors on the roster were training and getting ready for
Every February, alongside heart-shaped boxes and bouquets, there’s another important exchange happening: thanks to Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. While it might seem counterintuitive to discuss
Every February, alongside heart-shaped boxes and bouquets, there’s another important exchange happening: thanks to Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. While it might seem counterintuitive to discuss
A recent study found only 9 percent of people successfully keep their New Year’s resolutions, with only 36 percent of Americans making it through January. SWACO aims to beat those odds by making new i
There is a lot going on in today’s world involving injustice, damaged democracy and climate change. Federal, state, and city governments all have challenges regarding climate change and the effort (or
The walls came tumbling down last month for a building that has been a Clintonville eyesore for many years. The old Clintonville Electric building, just north of the Brighton Road intersection with No
Clintonville Historical Society has a full schedule of programs for 2026. Join the Clintonville Historical Society to kick off the 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence with a dinn
When the lights went dark at Rambling House last fall, many in Columbus’ music community wondered whether the stage would stay silent for good. Soon after the Rambling House closed on Oct. 31 with no
When the lights went dark at Rambling House last fall, many in Columbus’ music community wondered whether the stage would stay silent for good. Soon after the Rambling House closed on Oct. 31 with no
This is going to be a busy month. Football, heart-shaped chocolates, fish fry dinners, and bitter herbs: February is loaded with wine events. Even without all the celebrations, wintry nights call for
This is going to be a busy month. Football, heart-shaped chocolates, fish fry dinners, and bitter herbs: February is loaded with wine events. Even without all the celebrations, wintry nights call for
We were a newspaper-reading family, beginning with the morning delivery of the Columbus Citizen-Journal when I was a child. My brother and I fought over first dibs for the comics section. If I lost, I
We were a newspaper-reading family, beginning with the morning delivery of the Columbus Citizen-Journal when I was a child. My brother and I fought over first dibs for the comics section. If I lost, I
When Netflix’s "Love Is Blind" Season 10 couples walked down the aisle, they did so at White Willow Meadows, a secluded wedding venue just outside Columbus. For owner Angela Norman, h
In honor of Women's History Month, we are celebrating some of the most notable women of Columbus. Their contributions range from accomplished artists to table tennis champions and more. Read on
Barrel & Bloom, Endeavor Brewing & Spirits’ second location at 2365 W. Dublin-Granville Road, unveiled its full bar experience Jan. 23. The bar-coffee shop hybrid originally opened Aug. 29, operating
Barrel & Bloom, Endeavor Brewing & Spirits’ second location at 2365 W. Dublin-Granville Road, unveiled its full bar experience Jan. 23. The bar-coffee shop hybrid originally opened Aug. 29, op
Welcome to February, the shortest month of the year which can feel unusually long. The gray days and long nights can be a slog to get through as we await the first signs of spring. At the library, we
Welcome to February, the shortest month of the year which can feel unusually long. The gray days and long nights can be a slog to get through as we await the first signs of spring. At the library, we
With instruments and songs, children learn about music. With lots of story time, they work on reading skills. With crayons and Play Doh, they start figuring out how to make art. Playing with shapes an
With instruments and songs, children learn about music. With lots of story time, they work on reading skills. With crayons and Play Doh, they start figuring out how to make art. Playing with shapes an
The fact Whetstone High School baseball coach Tim Broskie is so unassuming and humble is probably what makes him such a good teacher and coach. Broskie was inducted into the Ohio High School Baseball
Fairy Goodmothers announced the return of its signature event, Cinderella’s Closet Boutique, for three weekends in late winter and early spring 2026 ahead of prom season. The free pop-up boutique ens
Playa Bowls will be opening its seventh Columbus-area location in Clintonville this spring at 4422 N. High St. Playa (pronounced ply-a) Bowls serves healthy fruit bowls and smoothies featuring açaí, p
Sorry, Clintonville Kangaroo, but there’s a new animal mascot in town. Joe, an orange tabby cat residing with his family in south Clintonville, has charmed the community with his social and calm demea
While the new construction at Thomas Worthington High School propels the school forward in time, the theater department is stepping back about four decades into the past. This month, the Cardinal Thea
Worthington City Council will be led by President Rachael Dorothy through the end of next year. The seven-person panel re-elected Dorothy to a second two-year term at City Council’s first meeting of 2
It has simply become too much. I know I am not alone in saying that my mind is just too full of these tragic images and terrifying thoughts. I do not even watch much television news, and I usually res
It has simply become too much. I know I am not alone in saying that my mind is just too full of these tragic images and terrifying thoughts. I do not even watch much television news, and I usually res
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Jan. 27 ruled in favor of Worthington’s denial of a rezoning application by Lifestyle Communities, which sought to redevelop the former United Method
Community members gathered Jan. 19 at Worthington United Methodist Church to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The event was presented by the city of Worthington’s Community Relations Commiss
Community members gathered Jan. 19 at Worthington United Methodist Church to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The event was presented by the city of Worthington’s Community Relations Commiss
If all goes well, Clintonville residents will have several new North High Street restaurants to visit in 2026. During a recent Clintonville Area Commission meeting, it was reported that when the Down
You might have heard of the Worthington Partnership Green Team through our Styrofoam recycling events, a sustainability booth at community gatherings, or even past articles in the Worthington Spotligh
The United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, or 250th birthday, in 2026. Participating America 250-Ohio communities, including Worthington, will work to highlight Ohio and Ohioans’ unique
As the year ended, Sean Kessler was getting settled in as the Worthington Partnership’s new executive director. He replaced Annina Parini, who became president and chief executive officer of the Worth
Following the unveiling of the first Linworth Community Impact little free pantry at the Linworth Experiential Program last May, adviser Sherri Cooke and her team worked with Evening Street Elementary
The McConnell Arts Center has been selected as an official host venue for Ohio Goes to the Movies, a signature event of America 250-Ohio. The venue will present its OGTTM event – a screening of the cl
Worthington residents will need to go outside the city in 2026 to visit an outdoor pool as construction soon will begin on a $19 million renovation of the Eisenhower-era pool complex adjacent to Thoma
Worthington’s general fund expenses for 2026 will exceed its general-fund revenue in 2026 by $2.2 million, but the city’s existing balance in the general fund will cover the deficit, according to Wort