Upper Arlington Top Stories

  • By Joshua A. Bickel/ThisWeekNEWS
    China Dynasty owner John Ko, seen here at the restaurant May 13, says he is thankful for the loyal customers who have made it possible for the Upper Arlington establishment to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year.

    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.

  • Jefferson Award

    By MIKE ELICSON/DISPATCH
    Nashawn Stevens, who now lives in Upper Arlington and will graduate this spring from Walnut Ridge High School, is one of five local Jefferson Award winners.

    UA teen overcomes homelessness to help others

    Homeless as a child and later abused and kicked out of his last foster home, an Upper Arlington teen recently was honored for helping others.

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Top 10 central Ohio stories

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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."

  • 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.

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Sports

  • Hockey

    COURTESY OF DAVIS FAMILY
    Upper Arlington's Logan Davis planned to play junior hockey the next few years instead of attending college, but the senior goaltender recently signed a letter of intent to play for the Ohio State men's team.

    Goalie Davis signs to play with Ohio State

    Since falling in love with hockey at age 6, Logan Davis largely has dedicated the last 12 years to pursuing a career in the sport.

  • Upper Arlington Roundup

    Tennis team captures OCC title

    Midway through the season, Upper Arlington High School boys tennis coach Amos Allison didn't see much fire in his team.

  • Wellington Roundup

    Girls lacrosse team set to open tourney

    The Wellington School girls lacrosse team will open the Division II South/Central Region tournament Thursday, May 16, at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.

  • Girls Lacrosse

    Bears show resilience in win over Eagles

    Upper Arlington High School girls lacrosse coach Wendy Pinta admits that she was worried about her team when it trailed New Albany by four goals with 12 minutes, 21 seconds to play May 1.

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Arts.Food.Fun

  • Fischer's Fab Five

    With Les Miserables being The Beat's favorite piece of musical theater, you can bet we saw the film this past winter. We BeatBlogged about it a couple of times, but since this piece is about the touring production, we'll leave the movie be.

  • Q&A

    Chris Trapper, with opener Jared Mahone, will be in concert Friday, May 17, at the McConnell Arts Center in Worthington. Tickets are $15, $20 for the concert plus a pre-show reception. Visit mcconnellarts.org.

    Songwriting a welcome outlet for former frontman

    Q&A with singer-songwriter Chris Trapper and a video feature on his opening act, local musician Jared Mahone.

  • Table Talk

    By JOSHUA A. BICKEL/THISWEEKNEWS
    Kitchen manager Tim Blanton (left), and owners Tia and Joe Stropkai pose for a portrait inside O'Nelly's Sports Pub and Grill in Lewis Center.

    Polaris-area pub commits to sports, solid food

    Joe and Tia Stropkai will open O’Nelly’s May 17 on South Old State Road.

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