Community

A story from Groveport’s history: Town Hall
THEN:This postcard photo is courtesy of Richard Barrett, author of The Central Ohio Historian. It shows the town hall as it w when customers came by horse and buggy. Note…

Groveport Citizens Academy
by Theresa Garee The inaugural Groveport Citizens Academy will take place in September. The academy is an opportunity for local residents to learn more about the city of Groveport and…
Upcoming Events
-Sept. 6 Kidfest at the Groveport Recreation Center and surrounding areas. -Groveport Madison Area Community Choir will be raffling tickets for a two tickets to the OSU vs. Ohio game…
Miss Ohio Volunteer 2026
“This upcoming year is all about making the absolute most of the 365 days I’ve been given to serve,” recently crowned Brittney Putnam says of her new title as Miss…

Groveport Citizens Academy
by Theresa Garee The inaugural Groveport Citizens Academy will take place in September. The academy is an opportunity for local residents to learn more about the city of Groveport and…

Kid entrepreneurs at KidFest
Bea Creative will be a vendor in the Kid’s Market at KidFest on Sept. 6. Hoppy Loppy will be a vendor at the Kid’s Market at this year’s KidsFest in…

Metro Parks invites Community to share feedback through public survey
From the Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks (Metro Parks) is inviting park visitors and residents to share their thoughts and experiences by participating…

Aug. 9 Wizard Faire Promises Day of Enchantment
From the Pickerington Wizard Faire Pickerington’s most whimsical summer tradition is back — and more magical than ever. On Aug. 9, at 11 a.m., Victory Park (101 Lockville Road) will…
It’s a girl! Zoo celebrates birth of Asian elephant calf.
By Jen Fields, Director of CommunicationsColumbus Zoo & Aquarium It’s a big summer for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium—and even bigger for first-time elephant mom, Sundara (“Sunny”)! The 16-year-old Asian…

SWACO and Local Groups Partner to Recycle Clothing
From the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio SWACO is working with partners across Franklin County this summer on a project to test and evaluate opportunities for collecting, sorting, baling…