Community

Kroger Marketplace moving forward
At the corner of Diley and Busey Roads, a mixed-use neighborhood is planned. Photo by Heath Scofield The Pickerington Kroger on Hill Road is four miles north of the new…

Lithopolis Honeyfest
BEE sure to stop by the annual Lithopolis Honeyfest this weekend to see all things bees. Saturday will have music and bake-off winners announced. Visit the mead garden and enjoy…
Miss Ohio Volunteer 2026
“This upcoming year is all about making the absolute most of the 365 days I’ve been given to serve,” recently crowned Brittney Putnam says of her new title as Miss…
Soberfest Ohio returns Aug.31
Photo provided by Soberfest Ohio Soberfest Ohio is a family affair on Aug. 31 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. Photo provided by Soberfest Ohio Provided by Soberfest Ohio The 13th…
Ohio State Highway Patrol promotes School bus safety
By the Ohio State Highway Patrol As students across the state prepare to head back to the classroom over the coming weeks, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is asking…



Expanded photo contest for the Lithopolis Honeyfest
by Theresa Garee The annual photo contest held during the Lithopolis Honeyfest has been expanded. This year photographers will have the option to enter photos into six categories. The categories…
It’s a girl! Zoo celebrates birth of Asian elephant calf
By Jen Fields, Director of CommunicationsColumbus Zoo & Aquarium It’s a big summer for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium—and even bigger for first-time elephant mom, Sundara (“Sunny”)! The 16-year-old Asian…

New principals at two Canal Winchester schools
From the Canal Winchester School District Two new principals will take the helm at Canal Winchester Schools this fall. The district has selected Ada Nicholson-Burley, previously an assistant principal at…