Nov 12, 2007 | Columbus Dispatch
Alpacas finding homes in Ohio farm country
“They're easy to raise. They don't take up much space. Nine or 10 can live on an acre.”
Hailey Bowers, 10, of Marysville, tries to woo a group of suri alpacas with some hay at the 10th annual AlpacaFest at the Ohio Expo Center. via Columbus Dispatch
Slight majority of school levies approved statewide
Ohio voters approved 107 out of 200 school levies 53.5 percent on yesterday's ballot, according to the Ohio Department of Education. via Columbus Dispatch
Council considers historic preservation legislation
“Between 1999 and 2004, (historic preservation) legislation was studied comprehensively, and a formal recommendation to council was made by BZAP (Board of Zoning and Planning)”
CHRIS BOURNEA, cbournea@thisweeknews.com ThisWeek Staff Writer A closer look The most recent case was the demolition last spring of a home at 1935 N. Devon Road. via ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Target forecasts far apart on taxes
A tax revenue forecast for a Target store has divided Powell from Upper Arlington by a scandalous degree of disparity. via ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Sciotto won't run for 15th Congressional District seat
“I will continue to seek new opportunities to serve the citizens of Ohio and to lead the transformation of our Republican Party”
Brett Sciotto will apparently remain a Hilliard city councilman. Sciotto said Monday morning that he will not pursue the 15th Congressional District seat because his friend, state Sen. via ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Dispatch falls all over itself promoting Rep. Ted Celeste for Speaker
“There's lots of stuff to do before we get to that point.”
Submitted by 2010 Buckeye on Wed, 11/07/2007 - 11:28pm. This article appeared in the Dispatch on Election Day and therefore got overlooked in the all the E-Day news. via Buckeye State Blog
Campaign 2007: Get Results Right Here
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The polls closed at 7:30 p.m. and now the 10TV newsroom is getting results from Campaign 2007 races. via WBNS-TV Columbus
Schools' Internet filters let in porn
“A lot of times, schools do the minimum necessary.”
A naked woman swings from a trapeze. Another woman, engaged in sexual intercourse, smiles at the camera. via Columbus Dispatch
Upper Arlington may protect homes
“I think (officials) are realizing how important this district is”
Upper Arlington's past weighed heavily on city officials last night as they considered two issues that could affect the suburb's future. via Columbus Dispatch
Stivers jumps into Columbus congressional race
“Now, residents of Central Ohio, my party and my nation are calling me to service.”
GOP State Senator Steve Stivers of Columbus today announced that he'll seek the congressional seat that will be vacated by the retirement of GOP Rep. via Cleveland.com
Flawed Filters; What's In Your School's Computers?
“We'll occasionally get some bad sites that get through”
At an Upper Arlington elementary school, a bank of computers flickered. Near the chalkboard, at the far end of the empty room, one monitor bounced from one obscene image to another. via WBNS-TV Columbus
Pleasant elementary runners advance
UPPER ARLINGTON - Three Pleasant elementary cross country athletes placed in the top seven in the annual AAU State Cross Country Meet held Sunday in Upper Arlington. via Marion Star
“It will be a very different race than in 2006. The voters know her and they need to get to know me.”
Steve Stivers will announce his candidacy for the 15th Congressional District seat. via Columbus Dispatch
Fire rescue, robber pursuit garner awards for officers
“I lost him in a parking lot, but I saw he went into a apartment complex”
A police officer who rescued an elderly woman from a burning apartment building and another who initiated the successful surrender of a prison escapee were among those recognized at the Columbus Division of ... via Suburban News Publications
Candidates weigh academics, transportation
“I feel like I'm an advocate for our schools and students and I want to make a difference in our schools and in the community.”
Editor's note: Two of the seven candidates seeking election to the Pickerington Board of Education said they did not receive questionnaires from ThisWeek and were not included in an Oct. via ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Varied views offered on park's future
“Four hundred kids playing on basically unimproved green space, you get kids falling down, skinning knees”
Residents expressed a variety of views about the future of Sunny 95 Park at an Oct. via ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Oct. 25 fire still under investigation
“What they're trying to do is isolate the damaged part of the building, the lower lounge, from the rest of the building so they can at least be doing their office work”
Fire officials are still investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at the Swim & Racquet Club, 3500 Kenny Road, on Oct. via ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Your local control will be decided in this election
With less than a week before the 2007 General Election, voter guides and resources are piling up in most of Central Ohio. via Suburban News Publications
Ramco-Gershenson Acquires the Upscale Shops on Lane Avenue as Part of Joint Venture
“Shops on Lane Avenue is an excellent addition to this joint venture”
In 2004, Shops on Lane Avenue was completely redesigned into a 177,000 square foot specialty grocery/lifestyle center anchored by Wild Oats Market and Bed, Bath & Beyond. via PR-inside.com
Company Submits Plan To Revitalize Aging Shopping Center
“I don't know that they would put it over here because they built the new one in Hilliard, but I would love to see a nice size Target.”
UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio A face lift may be in the works for a local shopping center. via Nbc4i.com