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  • By JOSHUA A. BICKEL/THISWEEKNEWS
    Betsy Bachtel, a work specialist at Clintonville’s Columbus Speech and Hearing Center, poses for a portrait last week inside one of the center’s preschools. Bachtel was a student at the preschool in the 1960s and recently identified herself in a collection of archival photographs at the center.

    Fortuitous photographic find brings back memories

    The photo took Betsy Bachtel back years.

  • 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.

  • By CHRIS PARKER/THISWEEKNEWS
    (From left) Robert Burr, Jim Titus, Ric Ray, Steve Cuckler and Cody Clay stand with the WWI German cannon near the intersection of E. Central Ave. and E. William St. The men are leading an effort to create a new veterans memorial park in Delaware which will include the cannon.

    Cannon could be centerpiece of new park

    Delaware city officials are asking for the community's support in creating a new memorial to honor veterans.

  • Memorial Tournament Volunteer of the Year

    By CHRIS PARKER/THISWEEKNEWS
    Ken Rodgers has been selected as the 2013 Memorial Tournament Volunteer of the Year.

    Belief in Children's Hospital mission drives Rodgers

    Ken Rodgers is a fixture at the Memorial Tournament, holding nearly every volunteer job in his 12 years helping out.

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  • DeSales Roundup

    By LORRIE CECIL/THISWEEKSPORTS
    Michael Hippler and the Stallions boys volleyball team will play Middletown Fenwick in a Division II state semifinal on Saturday, May 25, at Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit.

    Volleyball team headed to state

    DeSales High School boys volleyball coach Andy Feltz said he didn't spend one second worrying whether his team would feel the effects of a five-game win over CCL-rival Watterson in a Division II East Region semifinal May 15.

  • Canal Winchester Roundup

    By JOSHUA A. BICKEL/THISWEEKSPORTS
    Megan Tamasovich of Canal Winchester takes off after getting the baton from teammate Joelle Zuberi in the 6,400-meter relay during the Milt Will Relays on May 3. Tamasovich placed third in the high jump and fourth in the 800 to help the Indians girls team win its fourth consecutive MSL-Buckeye title on May 17.

    Girls track squad repeats at MSL champs

    The Canal Winchester High School girls track and field team continues to overcome adversity.

  • OHSAA

    Balance proposal voted down, but 'still an option'

    The announcement May 16 of the latest competitive balance bylaw failure brought feelings of jubilation to numerous non-public high school administrators and coaches throughout central Ohio.

  • City Notes

    Eastmoor boys track team wins emotional City title

    While winning the City League championship May 13 and 15 at Whetstone, members of the Eastmoor Academy boys track and field team wore black patches with the letters "KS" on the left shoulder of their uniforms.

  • New Albany Roundup

    Tennis team sends seven to district

    Two seniors, three sophomores and two freshmen guided the New Albany High School boys tennis team to a perfect day in a Division I sectional tournament May 16 at Pickerington Central.

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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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