Grove City Messenger

06/25/2024

The village of Urbancrest is currently hosting a federal and state program that provides free breakfast and lunch to children ages 1 to 18. Funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and supervised by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, the Summer Food Service Program will run through Aug. 20 at Martin Luther King Park, located at 3492 First Ave. Operating Monday through Sunday, breakfast will be served from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

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06/24/2024

Queen Beans from the Grove City Rotary Club volunteer at the Hilltop Bean Dinner

Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle
A heat index of 100 degrees did not stop hundreds of people from coming out to Westgate Park on June 22 to experience one of the oldest festivals in the state: the Historic Hilltop Bean Dinner Festival. Hosted by the Hilltop Business Association, the seven-hour event featured artist booths, bounce houses, large misting fans, live musical entertainment, meet-and-greets with local politicians running for office, and a smorgasbord of food including the famous “secret recipe beans” that keep individuals coming back for more each year. Shown here making sure that the hungry masses were able to fill their bellies on those famous “secret recipe beans” are volunteers Mary Titus (left) and Victoria Johnson (right). The self-proclaimed “Queen Beans” have been volunteering at the event for several years alongside their fellow Grove City Rotarians. Those who were in charge of cooking and stirring the bean soup were able to rotate with other volunteers so they could all get a break from the heat.

06/24/2024

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06/21/2024

On June 18, Sean O’Hara, a general class falconer with the Ohio School of Falconry, and five of their most well-trained birds of prey visited the Grove City and Westland Area libraries for several hours to help children and adults gain a better understanding of the majestic animals who rule the skies.

Read more: https://www.columbusmessenger.com/enraptured-by-birds-at-southwest-public-libraries.html

06/21/2024

Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage announced the appointment of Jack Castle as the director of the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department.

Read more: https://www.columbusmessenger.com/grove-city-high-school-alum-named-parks-and-recreation-director.html

06/20/2024

The city of Grove City is set to celebrate Independence Day with a grand fireworks show at dusk. The event will be held at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, July 4.

Grove City Messenger Independence Day celebration on July 4th in Grove City By Editor Columbus Messenger - June 17, 2024 The city of Grove City is set to celebrate Independence Day with a grand fireworks show at dusk. The event will be held at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, July 4. The fireworks display will b...

06/18/2024

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06/18/2024

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06/18/2024

Cool off at the Evans Center.

The US National Weather Service Wilmington OH reports an excessive heat warning through Friday, June 21.
The Grove City Parks and Recreation Evans Center, 4330 Dudley Ave., is operating as a cooling center for individuals needing a break from the heat this week. Learn more bit.ly/GCCoolingCenter
Cooling Center hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 18
• Thursday, June 20
• Friday, June 21
The Splash Pad at Fryer Park is open when the Grove City YMCA is open, bit.ly/gcYMCAcalendar

06/14/2024

Several streets in the village of Urbancrest are slated to receive aesthetic improvements.

Grove City Messenger Road improvements planned in Urbancrest By Editor Columbus Messenger - June 11, 2024 By Dedra Cordle Staff Writer Several streets in the village of Urbancrest are slated to receive aesthetic improvements. At its meeting last month, the council unanimously approved a resolution w...

06/12/2024

The city of Grove City and the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society hosted the annual Heritage Celebration on June 8. Taking place at Century Village in Fryer Park, the event offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of those who inhabited the area during the mid-to-late 18th and 19th centuries through demonstrations, games, live entertainment, and building tours.

Read more: https://www.columbusmessenger.com/a-heritage-celebration.html

06/11/2024

The South-Western City Schools Board of Education has chosen a new superintendent.

At a special meeting held on June 8, the board unanimously agreed to hire Randy Banks to lead the district. He has been serving as the assistant superintendent of Worthington City Schools since 2015.

Read more: https://www.columbusmessenger.com/new-superintendent-selected-in-south-western-city-schools-district.html

06/07/2024

City leaders noticed a parking problem in Grove City. This problem does not deal with a lack of spaces, but rather drivers parking in the opposite direction of the traffic movement.

Grove City Messenger Grove City prohibits opposite direction parking By Editor Columbus Messenger - June 7, 2024 By Andrea Cordle Grove City Editor City leaders noticed a parking problem in Grove City and decided to act on the matter. This parking problem does not deal with a lack of spaces, but rat...

06/05/2024

The city of Grove City and the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society will host the annual Heritage Celebration from 12 to 4 p.m. June 8 at Century Village in Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road.

Participants can witness how early Grove City citizens experienced daily life in the mid- to late-1800s. They can also tour historic buildings, meet reenactors in the schoolhouse, watch blacksmiths at work, and enjoy live period music.

06/04/2024

The Columbus Air Show will be held June 14-16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rickenbacker International Airport, 2241 John Circle Drive in Columbus.

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06/01/2024

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05/31/2024

Following the completion of first round interviews, the South-Western City School District Board of Education has named Randy Banks (assistant superintendent of Worthington City Schools) and Dr. Jamie Lusher (current SWCS deputy superintendent) as finalists for the open superintendent position. Second round interviews will take place on June 3 and June 4 and will be structured with several opportunities for formal meet and greets with administrators, staff, and the community each day.

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05/31/2024

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05/30/2024

“The city is always looking at strategies to prevent traffic crashes and minimize injuries in crashes,” said Grove City Safety Director Kevin Teaford. “We feel that increased penalties will be a deterrent to crash causing violations.”

Grove City Messenger Grove City adopts stricter penalties for driving violations By Editor Columbus Messenger - May 28, 2024 By Andrea Cordle Grove City Editor In September of last year, Sandra Hooker’s paraplegic son, 56-year-old James Alston, was testing a new manual wheelchair and riding it thr...

05/28/2024

On May 27, hundreds of families throughout the southwest area gathered together in the city of Grove City for the annual Memorial Day Parade and Service. Hosted by American Legion Paschall Post 164 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 8198, the commemorative event pays homage to the men and women of the military who have died while in service to their country.

Read more: https://www.columbusmessenger.com/paying-homage-to-the-fallen-on-memorial-day.html

05/24/2024

The South-Western City School District Board of Education has identified five candidates who will be invited for first-round interviews for the district’s open superintendent position.

Grove City Messenger Five candidates to be interviewed for SWCS superintendent position By Editor Columbus Messenger - May 24, 2024 The South-Western City School District Board of Education has identified five candidates who will be invited for first-round interviews for the district’s open superi...

05/23/2024

The E.L. Evans Senior Center’s popular acting troupe is ready to entertain the masses with a brand new production. On June 4-6, The Showstoppers will host an original play written by director Tom Cash called, “Where Has That Dog-Gone Dog Gone?”

Read more: https://www.columbusmessenger.com/canine-comedy-set-to-take-the-stage-at-evans-senior-center.html

05/22/2024

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05/22/2024

Southwest Public Libraries (SPL) will shift to reduced summer hours beginning June 1 due to staffing shortages caused by cuts in public funding. From June 1 to Aug. 31, SPL’s hours will be:
•Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
•Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
•Closed Sundays

Grove City Messenger Southwest Public Libraries to reduce hours this summer By Editor Columbus Messenger - May 22, 2024 Southwest Public Libraries (SPL) will shift to reduced summer hours beginning June 1 due to staffing shortages caused by cuts in public funding. From June 1 to Aug. 31, SPL’s hou...

05/21/2024

Trucks galore in Grove City

The Grove City Public Service Department held a Touch-a-truck event in downtown Grove City on May 18.

Read more: https://www.columbusmessenger.com/trucks-galore-in-grove-city.html