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  • Field of Heroes

    By JENNIFER NESBITT/THISWEEKNEWS
    Westerville resident Don Schmidt flew with an anti-submarine squadron of the Navy in the Korean War.

    Locals who served 60 years ago will be honored

    The Korean War often is referred to as the "Forgotten War," but for local veterans who served in the conflict 60 years ago, the people, places and events remain etched in their memories.

  • By LORRIE CECIL/THISWEEKNEWS
    Pictured here are four generations of Westerville graduates -- (from left) Jeff Bennett, Westerville Central class of 2009, Ben Bennett, Westerville High School (now Westerville South) class of 1962, Kay Bennett, Westerville High School (now Westerville South) class of 1961, Ed Bennett, Westerville South class of 1984, Emily Bennett, Westerville North class of 2011, Frieda Bennett, Westerville High School (housed then in what now is Hanby Elementary) class of 1933 and Lauren Bennett, Westerville Central class of 2013. Frieda and Lauren hold a photo of Frieda's 1933 classmates.

    Westerville graduation a family event for Bennetts

    When Lauren Bennett crosses the stage and grasps her Westerville Central High School diploma this weekend, she'll become part of a family tradition that spans four generations.

  • Orontes d'Antioch

    Orontes d'Antioch proprietors Bazar Kutlu and Allan Forsythe. The start-up company regularly sets up a day booth at the North Market but its Turkish olive oil products and soap now are available online and at several local merchants, including Meza Wine Shop, Hills Market, Weiland's Gourmet Market, Cardone's restaurant and Karavan.

    Exchange student launches business with former host

    Bazar Kutlu, a native of Turkey, first came to Westerville as a foreign exchange student in 2004, living for a time with Westerville residents Allan and Carol Forsythe.

  • Ella Northeimer, with parents Josh and Lisa Northeimer, cuts the ribbon at the dedication of a new piece of playground equipment at Mark Twain Elementary School in memory of her brother Tucker Northeimer, a kindergarten student who died in an automobile accident in December.

    Mark Twain dedicates playground piece to student's memory

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Sports

  • Boys Tennis

    PAUL VERNON/THISWEEKSPORTS
    North's Xan Lindow won his first singles match at the Division I sectional tournament May 16 at Hilliard Davidson before being eliminated in the second round.

    'Cats come up short in bid for district berths

    No members of the three Westerville high school boys tennis teams advanced to the Division I district tournament.

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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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