Churches join forces with acts of kindness

A coalition of nine Pickerington-area churches joined forces Saturday, May 11, to bestow random acts of kindness and perform good deeds throughout the city.

Police beat

Pickerington: Woman reports man said he was an officer

Pickerington police are still looking for a man a Pataskala woman said followed her on state Route 256 and later said he was a police officer when she said she was calling the police.

Pickerington scouts attend West Point Camporee

Members of Pickerington's Boy Scout Troop 256 last month were among a select group invited to train with and observe activities of cadets at the United States Military Academy.

Harman named district's 'Teacher of the Year'

A Toll Gate Middle School teacher who helps struggling students improve learning and catch up academically with classmates has been named the Pickerington Local School District's Teacher of the Year.

City eyes contract for groundwater well design

Pickerington is in the process of enlisting the services of HDR Engineering Inc. to design a new groundwater well to help meet its increased demands for water.

Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame

Peterson's volunteer efforts lead to honors

It is not hard to locate Dorothy Peterson.

Central to hold Tribute to Patriots concert May 23

The Pickerington High School Central Marching Band next week will pay thanks to area veterans, military personnel and senior citizens during its annual Tribute to Patriots concert.

Route 256-Diley Road roundabout

Pickerington officials more optimistic about receiving ODOT grant

The odds of Pickerington being awarded a grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation for the state Route 256-Diley Road "roundabout" proposal appeared to City Engineer Greg Bachman to be a long shot back in March.

PHS Central recognizes its 'Top 10' seniors

Pickerington High School Central last week announced the 10 highest-performing students academically in its class of 2013.

Filmmaker's throwback comedy short debuts May 11

Filmmaker Nick Suclescy will debut his oddball comedy, The Tequila Renaissance, May 11 at Studio 35 in Clintonville.

AAA Ohio grant to help fund North after prom activities

Pickerington High School North has received a $250 Year-End Celebration Grant from AAA Ohio Auto Club to help fund a substance-free after prom event, Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12.

Community CPR Day

Teaching procedure to many people is goal

Teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation to as many community members as possible is the goal of "Community CPR Day" May 18 at Pickerington High School Central, 300 Opportunity Way.

McDonald's seeks variances for planned renovations

Pickerington's three-member Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved variance applications by McDonald's Restaurants, located at 1091 Hill Road North, at its April 25 meeting.

Pickerington planning upgrades to Diley Road ballfields

The Diley Road Ballfields in Pickerington feature two well-tended baseball diamonds and adequate parking in a paved lot.

Motorcycle Hall of Fame

Art exhibit, Family Fun Day event set at museum

The spirit, excitement and adventure of motorcycling is being celebrated in an art exhibit titled "2 Wheels plus Motor, A Fine Art Exhibition" at the American Motorcyclist Association Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington.