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Officers arrested Terry E Jordan, 20, of Magnetic Springs on Feb. 21, as the result of an investigation concerning plans to rob a local McDonald’s.
Delaware County Sheriff Walter Davis announced Feb. 21 that a Franklin County man is in custody, accused of robbing a Powell family early Sunday morning.
Tests have confirmed the odor that forced the closing of Westland High School most of last week did not originate in any of the building’s systems or equipment.
The Columbus Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect in 19 local robberies that had taken place since January in Hilliard, Dublin, Columbus and Grove City.
Delaware County Commissioner Dennis Stapleton isn’t what you’d call an outdoorsman, but he’s excited nevertheless by news that Cabela’s Inc. plans to build an 80,000-square-foot store at the northeast corner of Gemini Parkway and Lyra Drive in the Polaris Centers development near I-71.
Johnstown Village Council member Chris Speck confirmed for The Independent Feb. 16 that the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will perform for Johnstown May 13, with shows at 2:30 and 4 p.m.
The Columbus Dispatch: A buyer has been found for the Gahanna Creekside waterfront development that combines commercial and retail space and residential units – and is currently in receivership.
Lauren Comer shattered the Division I district meet record in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2 minutes, 0.48 seconds on Feb. 18 at Ohio State, but don’t ask the senior for the Upper Arlington High School girls swimming and diving team to describe her swim.
Morgan Belli of the Gahanna Lincoln High School girls swimming and diving team wasn’t satisfied with the way she performed in the Division I district meet Feb. 18 at Ohio State, even though she swam well enough to qualify for the state meet in both of her individual events.
Maddie Martin of the Pickerington High School Central girls swimming and diving team says the only pressure she feels in the pool is self-inflicted.
Back in the day, your dyed-in-the-wool fan could watch every one of their favorite players and teams pass through the Ohio Expo Center Coliseum during the Central District high-school basketball tournament.
If the Division I Central District high school boys basketball tournament is anything like the regular season, there should be plenty of drama over the next two-plus weeks.
The Westerville Central High School girls bowling team will be seeking its fourth consecutive district championship when play begins Friday, Feb. 24, at HP Lanes.
After failing to qualify for the Division I district tournament last season, Tyler Tavenner of the Westerville North High School wrestling team dedicated himself to improving in the offseason.
Upper Arlington High School wrestling coach Matt Stout couldn’t help feeling somewhat disappointed at the conclusion of the Division I sectional tournament Feb. 18 at Central Crossing even though his team finished second.
Cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio will be the guest soloist with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for its “Symphonic Grandeur” concerts Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25, at the Ohio Theatre. Tickets are $68-$24.75. Visit www.columbussymphony.com.
Steven Fusaro tweaks the menu at the Italian spot.
The high-flying Inferno Gourmet Burgers has a rock-and-roll environment and satisfying grub.
Playing for Change will perform Monday, Feb. 27, at the Lincoln Theatre. Tickets are $35/$25. Visit www.capa.com.
The wine shows off some notes of apple and pear, and even a cornmeal fragrance, Wine Wisdom author Roger Gentile says.
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