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.

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.

Residents can sign up for academy

The Upper Arlington Citizens Police Academy will meet Thursdays, Sept. 5 through Nov. 14.

Greensview students stand out at summit

Students from Greensview Elementary School were among more than 150 Ohio students who participated in the 19th annual Youth for Justice Summit, a program of the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education, on May 7, at the Riffe Center in downtown Columbus.

College Notes

* Syracuse University has announced its dean's list for the fall 2012 semester. Sarah Higbee of Upper Arlington, a student in the Martin J. Conover School of Management, was named to the list.

St. Andrew students golden at Latin exam

Eighteen Latin students at St. Andrew School received gold medals for their achievements on the 2013 National Latin Examination.

Upper Arlington Library

The following programs are offered by the Upper Arlington Public Library system. For more information, visit ualibrary.org.