Polo pro to lead UA camp June 17-20

The Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Department will team with a retired professional polo player next month on an introductory camp devoted to "The Sport of Kings."

Youth for Justice Summit

Anti-bullying project earns UA students praise

An anti-bullying project by fifth-graders at Upper Arlington's Greensview Elementary School won an Outstanding Project Award at the Youth for Justice Summit, a program of the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education.

UACA to host Memorial Day Run May 27

The Upper Arlington Civic Association will continue a tradition more than four decades old when it hosts the annual Memorial Day Run May 27.

Police beat

Upper Arlington: Residents return to find jewels, other items gone

Two jewelry boxes, two gold bracelets, an emerald necklace, a sapphire bead and an amethyst bead, together valued at $2,100, were reported stolen from a home in the 4000 block of Park Lane between 3:30 p.m. May 9 and 1:10 a.m. May 10 while the residents were out of town.

City notes

Update meeting set about Lane Ave. project

Last summer, it seemed the new mixed-use project on Lane Avenue was taking forever to begin in earnest. But once the old buildings on the site came down, it has been gangbusters ever since.

Arlington Square

Starbucks proposed for Taco Bell site on Henderson Rd.

Upper Arlington city officials will consider a proposal this month for a Starbucks Coffee in the Arlington Square Shopping Center.

China Dynasty hopes for 25 more years in UA

An Upper Arlington favorite for Chinese fare recently celebrated 25 years of business in the community, and its owner hopes it will still be in town for its golden anniversary.

UA board OKs higher pay-to-play fees for 2013-14

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved higher fees Monday, May 13, for high school and middle school athletes as part of budget changes that will include departmental cuts for the 2013-14 school year.

Thomas and Marker

Construction firm eyes UA expansion

One year after opening an office in Upper Arlington, Thomas and Marker Construction is planning to renovate and expand its facility.

Upper Arlington exhibit

Concourse Gallery features the work of Ohio metalsmiths

The works of 14 Ohio metalsmiths will be showcased at a new Upper Arlington Concourse Gallery exhibit running through June 21.

City development

UA study to gauge Fishinger-Riverside prospects

An Upper Arlington advisory board has commissioned a study to gauge potential office, retail and commercial development prospects on the city's western boundary.

City notes

City's street repair needs, available funds must balance

As the orange barrels come out of hibernation and our road and underground infrastructure improvements schedule is rolled out for the season, we invariably receive calls from residents wondering why their street didn't make it onto this year's list.

Felony charges filed after incident at bistro

Franklin County prosecutors are expected to present evidence to a grand jury following an Upper Arlington man's arrest April 29 on felony charges of gross sexual imposition by force and having a weapon under disability.

The Martys

High school journalists honored in editorial contest

This year’s winners in The Martys, an editorial contest for Central Ohio’s high school journalists, were announced last week.

Wall of Honor

Ceremony scheduled May 19

The Upper Arlington Historical Society and the city of Upper Arlington will induct the two newest members of the UA Wall of Honor May 19.