Graduation day

Lennox invited to inspire Bexley's senior class

In 2007, Tom Lennox, co-founder of Columbus' Pelotonia, had to have one of the most difficult conversations a parent could ever have with his children.

Schools Notebook

Friends contribute to high school journey

I struggle to open the deceptively heavy door and throw myself through the small opening. I stand there for a moment to collect myself before I trudge forward into the unknown. My hands clutch to the straps of my backpack as I brace myself. I walk forward and join the mass of bodies shuffling along the hallway. I've crossed over to the other side -- I'm a freshman in high school.

Reading with a four-legged friend

First Main Event

Series grows from just movies to theme nights

Main Street will go wild Friday, May 24, for a zoo-themed evening complete with exotic animal appearances, a Jack Hanna look-alike contest judged by the local celebrity's manager and a performance by children's music stars the Shazzbots.

Community pool opening

City's swimming facility marks 50 years

When Bexley's David H. Madison Community Pool opens this weekend, it will celebrate 50 years.

City Hall redevelopment

Proposal would bring grocery, relocate offices

The redevelopment of Bexley's City Hall site that has been City Council fodder for more than two decades may finally become a reality.

Bexley City Schools forecast

District doesn't need a levy in 2013

Bexley City Schools officials say they will be able to extend their promise to stay off the ballot for at least another year following some promising financial news from Treasurer Chris Essman last week.

Stefanie Spielman Humanitarian Awards

Local students honored for service to others

The five seniors honored by the Upper Arlington Women's Club this year looked like ordinary high school students -- maybe a bit more dressed up than usual -- but in their humanitarian efforts, they surpassed what most students accomplish in four years of high school.

car2go North America

Company looks to launch car-sharing in Columbus

Move over rental bikes -- you've got four-wheel competition.

Seminary's music series marks 29th year

Trinity Lutheran Seminary will host its 29th annual Summer Music Series, "Tuesdays at Trinity," on three consecutive Tuesdays beginning June 4 in the Gloria Dei Worship Center on the Trinity campus, 2199 E. Main St.

Military notes

Air Force Senior Airman Ellen N. Gruesen has been named a Hard Charger Award winner.

Village Valuables

Annual yard sale event slated for Saturday

Sam Gedert is just a regular dude with a bachelor pad and lots of stuff he doesn't need.

Water and sewer upgrades

3 scenarios proposed to fund efforts

Bexley City Council planned to host the first of three planned public meetings Tuesday, May 14, to discuss upgrades to the water and sewer system and the rate increases on residents' bills that will fund them.

Students present 'Beauty of the Dreaming Wood'

The Bexley Theater Program's elementary production of The Beauty of the Dreaming Wood opens at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16 in the district's Cassingham Theater, 250 S. Cassingham Road.

Bexley High School

Educators happy to make magazine's 'Best' list

Bexley High School has climbed in Newsweek magazine's recent 2013 "America's Best High Schools" list, released earlier this month.

All Star Salute

Northwest Counseling Services, Fraser laud top students

Northwest Counseling Services honored 70 northwest-area high school students for their achievements Friday, May 3, during the 22nd annual All Star Salute.