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Jack Nicklaus To Join Mitt Romney At Westerville Rally

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Jack Nicklaus
2:18PM
September 25, 2012

Legendary golfer and Upper Arlington native Jack Nicklaus will join Mitt Romney when the Republican presidential nominee holds a rally Wednesday in Westerville .

Westerville Teachers Approve Labor Deal, Stave Off Strike

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7:22AM
August 14, 2012

In what’s described as the closest vote in union history, teachers and school board members in Westerville have approved a new three-year labor agreement.

First Lady, Female Republicans Court Ohio Voters

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First Lady Michelle Obama speaks before students and supporters at Westerville Central High School on Tuesday.
6:25PM
July
24, 2012

First Lady Michelle Obama was in Westerville Tuesday, the same day that some key Republican women launched a campaign to back Mitt Romney.

Westerville Levy Narrowly Passes

8:19AM
March
7, 2012

The tax levy passed by a 51-to-49 percent margin.

Westerville Mom Plans To Sue Over Children’s Arrest

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Westerville Police are coming under criticism for arrested and jailing seven- and eight-year-old children.
8:21AM
November 17, 2011

Tonya Mitchell says she’ll file a civil rights lawsuit after her 7- and 8-year-old children were arrested and jailed.

Westerville Played Key Role In Prohibition

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Once the national headquarters of the Anti-Saloon League, the building is now part of the Westerville Public Library
9:22PM
October
2, 2011

Ohio and the city of Westerville played prominent roles in the constitutional ban on the manufacture and sale of alcohol. The city was the home of the powerful Anti-Saloon League which led the fight for the 18th Amendment. WOSU’s Sam Hendren has the story of the Central Ohio community once known as “The Dry Capital of the World.”

Walmart – Friend or Foe?

Posted: August 24, 2011

Many say Walmart hurts communities by offering prices locally-owned stores cannot compete with. Others argue Walmart has given people a chance to save money. What do you think? Is Walmart good or bad for local communities?

Group Offers July 4 Civil War Insights For Central Ohio

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As Central Ohio pauses this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July, Ohio-Chautauqua offers live portrayals of five civil war-era historical figures. This photo depicts a reenactment in Akron, Ohio, in August, 2009.
2:21PM
July
1, 2011

As Central Ohio pauses this week-end to celebrate the Fourth of July, Ohio-Chautauqua offers live portrayals of five civil war-era historical figures.

Columbus Suburb Puts Hold On Electric “Smart Meters.”

12:00AM
September
13, 2010

American Electric Power has installed more than 100,000 so called “Smart Meters” in Ohio. But, plans to install the new meters in Westerville have been put on hold.

World Trade Center Remnant The Focal Point Of 9/11 Observance

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12:00AM
September
11, 2009

In Westerville an 18-foot-long remnant of the World Trade Center was the focal point of September 11th Day of Remembrance ceremonies.