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JOSHUA A. BICKEL/THISWEEKNEWS A uniform from the 1st Infantry Division, left, sits on display as part of "The Great War Comes Home" at The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology in Newark. The World War I exhibit, which features many artifacts from local residents, is on display until April 11. Exhibit highlights county's role in WWI
Suzanne Bressoud, The Works' director of marketing and communications, hopes the museum's temporary World War I exhibit not only will educate visitors about the conflict, but also about Licking County's large number of contributions to the war effort. -
Endangered species
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE The endangered Indiana bat weighs about one-quarter of an ounce. Bats play into city's hotel plan
Local governments are no strangers to red tape. Laws governing how and why municipalities can begin work on their projects are wide-ranging and often complicated. -
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Blizzard of '78 remembered
This weekend marks the anniversary of the biggest winter storm so far in my life and probably yours as well. -
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Signature discrepancies extinguish anti-JEDD campaign in Berkshire
Petitioners looking to overturn the creation of a joint economic development district in Berkshire Township suffered another blow last week.
SWL contingency cuts
Rose: High fees would make sports unsustainable
Southwest Licking's coaches and athletics director told board of education members last week they stand behind the athletics council's decision to cancel district-sponsored sports this fall should an operating-levy request be rejected May 5.
UA teachers, district agree on new contract
The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved a new three-year teachers’ contract today, Jan. 26, that freezes the current salary schedule for the next two and a half years, saving about $3 million for the district, according to Treasurer Andy Geistfeld.
‘Significant distraction’
Contract vote set Jan. 29 for Gahanna-Jefferson's Scruci
The Gahanna-Jefferson Board of Education is scheduled to vote on the renewal of Superintendent Francis Scruci's contract during a special meeting set to begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at Clark Hall.
Human-trafficking suspects face 15-count indictment
A Delaware County Grand Jury returned a 15-count indictment Friday, Jan. 23, against three people in connection with a series of massage parlors raided by the Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force last week.
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Kroger buys Macy's location at UA's Kingsdale
Upper Arlington city officials confirmed this afternoon, Jan. 22, that Kroger has purchased the Macy’s site at the Kingsdale Shopping Center.
Sports
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Bowling
CHRIS PARKER/THISWEEKSPORTS Luke McLaughlin (left) and teammate Alex Fox are members of the Haugland Learning Center's bowling team. HLC is an educational program focused on helping students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. Haugland students thriving in team setting
Armed with energy drinks and a cheerful spirit, Luke McLaughlin couldn't have been more excited to finally return to competition Jan. 9 after a three-week break. -
Centennial Roundup
JOHN HULKENBERG/THISWEEKSPORTS Centennial's Joe Thomas, a 6-4 senior who was averaging 19.4 points through 12 games, has developed into one of the top power forwards in the state. Thomas takes game to next level
When Roosevelt Osborne first saw Joe Thomas play basketball four years ago, he wasn't overly impressed with his skill level but was optimistic he would develop into a better athlete. -
New Albany Roundup
JOHN HULKENBERG/THISWEEKSPORTS Camille Emanuely, a 5-10 sophomore guard, is an exchange student from Pornic, France, who has "fit in nicely" with the New Albany girls basketball team, according to coach Jeff Blunt. The Eagles are 7-8 overall entering a league contest at Mount Vernon on Friday, Jan. 23. Emanuely adapts, aids girls team
New Albany High School girls basketball coach Jeff Blunt attributed a recent four-game winning streak at least in part to an effective man-to-man defense that helped fuel the Eagles' offense.
Boys Basketball
Pickerington Central shocks Northland at Play-By-Play Classic
The victory it earned in the Jared Sullinger Play-by-Play Classic on Jan. 24 felt like a long time coming for the Pickerington High School Central boys basketball team.
Basketball
Royster, Blacksten nominated for McDonald’s game
Newark High School senior Kym Royster and Newark Catholic senior Jill Blacksten are among the nominees for the 2015 McDonald’s All-American game, which will be held April 1 at Chicago’s United Center.
Whitehall-Yearling Roundup
Boys bowlers eye league title
After falling short of winning another Central Ohio High School Bowling Conference-South Division title last year, the Whitehall-Yearling High School boys bowling team has used that as motivation this season.
Canal Winchester Roundup
Scott provides boost for boys team
Skyler Scott has given the Canal Winchester High School boys basketball team a boost after missing last season with a shoulder injury.
Arts.Food.Fun
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The J. Geils Band will perform with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band Thursday, Jan. 29, at Nationwide Arena. Tickets are $89/$69. Visit nationwidearena.com. J. Geils Band revisiting older material on new tour
Peter Wolf and the rest of his J. Geils Band mates still like to get together every so often and blow your face off. -
Table Talk
LORRIE CECIL/THISWEEKNEWS The Angry Bear Kitchen, operated by (from left) chefs Jarod Norris, Tyler Minnis and Daniel Scalzo was chosen the recipient of the Best New Restaurant of 2014 award in food & wine's online poll. Voters pick Angry Bear Kitchen as Best New Restaurant
The University District spot bests the competition in our online poll. -
PAUL VERNON/THISWEEKNEWS Owner Derek Maklezow is ready to serve specialty sandwiches and beer at Prost Beer and Wine Cafe on Friday, Jan. 16. The restaurant at 7354 E. Main St. is located in a building that was once a city fire station. New cafe is 'family affair' for Arizona transplant
Diners have a new choice for "high casual" dining in Olde Reynoldsburg, with the opening of the Prost Beer and Wine Cafe in a building that once housed a fire station.
New cafe is 'family affair' for Arizona transplant
Diners have a new choice for "high casual" dining in Olde Reynoldsburg, with the opening of the Prost Beer and Wine Cafe in a building that once housed a fire station.
Longtime pastry chef launches her own bakery
What's the secret ingredient to a really good pastry? According to a local expert in crafting the confections, it truly is love.
Dublin Village Tavern chef joins F&W
Matt Sheskey says customers appreciate the quality of the tavern’s scratch-made food.
The Beat
Fischer's Fab Five
Joyous, raucous and plaintive at all the right times, throwback honky-tonk country outfit Margot and the Pricetags hits all the right notes, figuratively speaking.