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  • By LORRIE CECIL/THISWEEKNEWS
    Jack Walsh of American Legion Post 254 leads the invocation during "A Bicentennial Tribute by the American Legion In Remembrance of the Veterans of Bigelow Cemetery" on May 15. Veterans of the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Civil War are buried at Bigelow Cemetery in Johnstown.

    In Remembrance: Memorial Day observances

    Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died serving our country. This is a great time to honor our local veterans by attending a observance in your community. Click the link for our list of community events for Memorial Day weekend.

  • Field of Heroes

    By JENNIFER NESBITT/THISWEEKNEWS
    Westerville resident Don Schmidt flew with an anti-submarine squadron of the Navy in the Korean War.

    Locals who served 60 years ago will be honored

    The Korean War often is referred to as the "Forgotten War," but for local veterans who served in the conflict 60 years ago, the people, places and events remain etched in their memories.

  • By LORRIE CECIL/THISWEEKNEWS
    Kenna Henry and Isabella Detoto, both 9, go over their Liberty Presbyterian Cemetery worksheet during Pioneer Day, held Monday, May 20, at the church. The worksheet asked them to hunt down the cemetery's earliest birth date and other facts. Tyler Run and Scioto Ridge third-graders also took part in pioneer games and chores during the event.

    Pioneer Day's hands-on lessons sink in

    When early American settlers flocked to central Ohio in the early 19th century, the region was covered by a sea of trees as far as the eye could see.

  • Alex Brown

    Sophomore earns Eagle after re-landscaping school entrance

    Alex Brown, a sophomore at Thomas Worthington High School, went back to kindergarten for his Eagle Scout project.

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  • Girls Lacrosse: Division II regional final

    By Paul Vernon/ThisWeekSPORTS
    New Albany's Katie Hernandez (10) reacts as teammate Abby Manning (14) scores a goal against Mariemont during the second half of a girls Division II regional final match at New Albany High School on May 23.

    New Albany wins regional title, advances to state semifinal

    Junior attacker Abby Manning scored five goals to lead the New Albany High School girls lacrosse team to a 13-8 win over visiting Cincinnati Mariemont in a Division II South/Central Region final May 23.

  • Girls Lacrosse

    By Joshua A. Bickel/ThisWeekSPORTS
    Upper Arlington's Molly Plasket (19) celebrates with the rest of her teammates after Upper Arlington's win against Mount Notre Dame during their district final May 22 at Upper Arlington High School.

    UA cruises to regional title, returns to state

    The Upper Arlington High School girls lacrosse team completed a three-game tear through the Division I South/Central Region tournament, routing visiting Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame 20-3 in a regional final May 22.

  • Baseball: Division I district final

    By John Hulkenberg/ThisWeekSPORTS
    Evan White of Gahanna and coach Mike Shade high-five following White's run-producing hit in the Lions' 15-8 win over Olentangy Orange in a Division I district final May 22 at Ohio Dominican University.

    Gahanna's bats come alive in win over Orange

    Paced by its best offensive performance of the season, the Gahanna Lincoln High School baseball team won its fourth Division I district championship in six seasons May 22 at Ohio Dominican University.

  • Lacrosse

    By LAURIE STEVENSON/THSIWEEKSPORTS
    Coffman's Andrew Kraly (right) and Jerome's Steve Kidwell battle on a face-off May 15. The Celtics won 13-7 to earn the Emerald Cup for the ninth consecutive year.

    Jerome retains Emerald Cup

    A rough stretch at midseason didn't get in the way of one of the Dublin Jerome High School boys lacrosse team's annual goals this year.

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Arts.Food.Fun

  • Fischer's Fab Five

    With Les Miserables being The Beat's favorite piece of musical theater, you can bet we saw the film this past winter. We BeatBlogged about it a couple of times, but since this piece is about the touring production, we'll leave the movie be.

  • Q&A

    Chris Trapper, with opener Jared Mahone, will be in concert Friday, May 17, at the McConnell Arts Center in Worthington. Tickets are $15, $20 for the concert plus a pre-show reception. Visit mcconnellarts.org.

    Songwriting a welcome outlet for former frontman

    Q&A with singer-songwriter Chris Trapper and a video feature on his opening act, local musician Jared Mahone.

  • Table Talk

    By JOSHUA A. BICKEL/THISWEEKNEWS
    Kitchen manager Tim Blanton (left), and owners Tia and Joe Stropkai pose for a portrait inside O'Nelly's Sports Pub and Grill in Lewis Center.

    Polaris-area pub commits to sports, solid food

    Joe and Tia Stropkai will open O’Nelly’s May 17 on South Old State Road.

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