http://thisweeknews.com Westerville RSS Feed - ThisWeek News Copyright © 2011 ThisWeek News Copyright © 2011 ThisWeek News http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/field-of-heroes-to-recognize-korean-war-vets.html As the Westerville Sunrise Rotary's Field of Heroes is erected this weekend, the huge display of U.S. flags will highlight the forgotten heroes of the Korean War. jennifer nesbitt http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/field-of-heroes-to-recognize-korean-war-vets.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/field-of-heroes-locals-who-served-60-years-ago-will-be-honored.html 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. jennifer nesbitt http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/field-of-heroes-locals-who-served-60-years-ago-will-be-honored.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/pedestrian-struck-by-rumpke-truck.html A 32-year-old Westerville woman was struck by a Rumpke garbage truck as she crossed Crescent Drive Tuesday morning, May 21. http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/pedestrian-struck-by-rumpke-truck.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/parade-and-address-monday-employer-to-talk-value-of-vets-at-memorial-day-event.html The value of military veterans as employees will be the theme of an address by a former Army helicopter pilot during Memorial Day ceremonies in Westerville Monday, May 27. It will follow Westerville's annual parade down State Street from the Municipal Building to Otterbein Cemetery. http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/parade-and-address-monday-employer-to-talk-value-of-vets-at-memorial-day-event.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/blendon-memorial-day-ceremony-set-for-1130-a-m--monday-at-cemetery.html Blendon Township will mark Memorial Day with a ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, May 27 at the Blendon Central Cemetery, 6330 S. Hempstead Road. http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/blendon-memorial-day-ceremony-set-for-1130-a-m--monday-at-cemetery.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/local-art-community-winning-far-flung-accolades.html In case your attention has been turned elsewhere, a number of our fine Westerville artists have been receiving prestigious recognition lately. To name a few being honored: http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/local-art-community-winning-far-flung-accolades.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/may-fourth-friday-will-celebrate-nature-outdoors.html Warm summer-like temperatures have come to central Ohio, and the Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau will encourage residents to get outside and get "Back to Nature" during this month's OhioHealth 4th Friday Celebration. jennifer nesbitt http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/may-fourth-friday-will-celebrate-nature-outdoors.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/orontes-dantioch-exchange-student-launches-business-with-former-host.html 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. jennifer nesbitt http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/orontes-dantioch-exchange-student-launches-business-with-former-host.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/westerville-public-library-summer-reading-program-launches-wednesday.html The Westerville Public Library will help Westerville children build reading skills with its summer reading program. jennifer nesbitt http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/westerville-public-library-summer-reading-program-launches-wednesday.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/mark-twain-dedicates-playground-piece-to-students-memory.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/mark-twain-dedicates-playground-piece-to-students-memory.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/local-student-to-attend-wisconsins-air-academy.html The Experimental Aircraft Association has announced that Scott Harper of Westerville has been accepted to attend the EAA Basic Air Academy 2013 in Oshkosh, Wis. http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/local-student-to-attend-wisconsins-air-academy.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/genoa-claims-victory-at-battle-of-the-books.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/genoa-claims-victory-at-battle-of-the-books.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/westerville-graduation-a-family-event-for-bennetts.html 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. jennifer nesbitt http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/westerville-graduation-a-family-event-for-bennetts.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/westerville-energizes-at-energy-celebration.html Seventy students and six educators from Westerville were recognized for their outstanding work this school year through the Westerville Energy Education Partnership at The Ohio Energy Project's annual Youth Energy Celebration on May 14, at Ohio State University's Ohio Union. http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/westerville-energizes-at-energy-celebration.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/westerville-north-a-wild-school-site.html Westerville North High School was officially certified by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife as a WILD School Site at a dedication ceremony held May 13 at the Larimore Land Lab. http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/westerville-north-a-wild-school-site.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/creekside-blues--jazz-festival-organizers-volunteers-provide-smooth-operation-for-venue.html Volunteer a few hours and enjoy an entire weekend of blues and jazz for free. marla k. kuhlman http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/creekside-blues--jazz-festival-organizers-volunteers-provide-smooth-operation-for-venue.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/police-beat-two-gunmen-rob-mcdonalds-early-monday-morning.html The McDonald's fast food restaurant at 4435 Executive Parkway was robbed at 4 a.m. Monday, May 20, Blendon Township police reported. http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/police-beat-two-gunmen-rob-mcdonalds-early-monday-morning.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/preschool-times-announced.html Starting and ending times for preschool during the 2013-2014 school year have been announced by Westerville City Schools. http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/preschool-times-announced.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/westerville-public-library.html The Westerville Public Library is at 126 S. State St. For more information or to register for the following programs, call 614-882-7277 or visit westervillelibrary.org. http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/westerville-public-library.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/hanby-students-help-the-homeless.html http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/westerville/news/2013/05/21/hanby-students-help-the-homeless.html