Summer construction includes Gender Road

Canal Winchester residents can expect a full summer of road construction projects as the Gender Road phase 2 and the city’s 2012 street improvement projects both get under way.

Rate change will increase schools’ electricity expenses

Canal Winchester Local Schools, unlike some other central Ohio school districts, was not affected by recent rate increases by American Electric Power, since the district’s electricity is supplied by South Central Power. But Canal Winchester will see rate increases later this year.

Gary Schmitt: New aeration system will save the city $38,000 a year

The new aerator equipment at the city’s water treatment plant will provide continuous annual savings and pay for itself in less than two years, according to water department manager Gary Schmitt.

Toastmasters Club formed to help vets with communication skills

Military veterans don’t always come across too well in conversations with civilians, something that’s particularly troublesome when that conversation is an interview for a much-needed job.

15th Congressional District

Lang, Wharton vie for Democratic nomination

Two Democrats — Athens Law Director Pat Lang and airline pilot Scott Wharton — are seeking their party’s nomination March 6 to run in November to represent the 15th District in the U. S. House of Representatives.

15th Congressional District

Incumbent Republican Stivers challenged by Chope

Incumbent Steve Stivers will face challenger Charles Chope in the Republican Party primary election March 6.

Franklin County

Commissioner candidates uncontested in primary

Two incumbent Democrats on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners will face no opposition in the March 6 primary.

Coming up

Check out the roundup of local events, activities, meetings, etc., for the coming week.

Canal Winchester Roundup

Wrestlers preparing for sectional meet

The Canal Winchester High School wrestling team may face a deeper pool of talent than it has in past years when it competes in a Division I sectional tournament on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Watkins Memorial.

Canal Winchester Roundup

Girls squad to face Gahanna in tourney opener

The Canal Winchester High School girls basketball team has struggled to score consistently this season, having gone 5-1 in games in which it has scored 45 or more points and 0-13 in games in which it was held to 44 or fewer points.

Canal Winchester Roundup

Wrestling provides common bond

Canal Winchester High School wrestling coach Trent Brooks long has been grateful to his high school coach, Jeff Hammond, for helping guide him to a third-place finish in the Division II state tournament as a senior at Watkins Memorial in 1995.

Hockey

PRPC’s streak of reaching state in jeopardy

The PRPC Ice Prowlers have been in a must-win mode almost since the start of the season.

Menu

Inferno Gourmet Burger is different enough to carve out its own niche

The high-flying Inferno Gourmet Burgers has a rock-and-roll environment and satisfying grub.

Band brings inspirational message to stage

Playing for Change will perform Monday, Feb. 27, at the Lincoln Theatre. Tickets are $35/$25. Visit www.capa.com.

Wine Wisdom

LeFlaive’s “les Sétilles” Bourgogne Blanc: spicy, silky, seamless

The wine shows off some notes of apple and pear, and even a cornmeal fragrance, Wine Wisdom author Roger Gentile says.

Drums Downtown, Bombay Bicycle Club, Yonder Mountain String band join Fab Five

Drums Downtown, Bombay Bicycle Club, Yonder Mountain String band join Fab Five