Beth Fairman Kinney, director of community outreach for Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano’s office, shared an update about the upcoming countywide property reappraisal with Clintonville Area Commission members April 6. The full revaluation process takes place every six years through the auditor’s office and the Ohio Department of Taxation, with a smaller update at the midway point. Data for the […]
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Trust awards Charity Newsies $4 million gift
Clintonville-based Charity Newsies has received a $4 million gift from the Larry D. Clarke Living Trust. The donation will be “transformational” for the non-profit, to be used by Charity Newsies to purchase and secure clothing for more than 27,000 Franklin County children. Clarke, who died in 2020, was the owner of the Corum Real Estate Co. and a pillar of […]
Foundation seeks volunteers for upcoming Park of Roses season
The Columbus Park of Roses Foundation is seeking volunteer gardeners for 2023. Volunteers will assist with gardening tasks at one of the country’s largest public rose gardens, which also features perennial, herb and “backyard” gardens. It is an accredited arboretum. Garden work groups typically begin in late March and continue into October, weather permitting. Novices to seasoned gardeners are welcome. […]
New book revists beloved Kahiki with personal stories
For longtime Columbus residents, the Kahiki wasn’t just a tiki bar. It was a little slice of Polynesian paradise in the middle of Ohio, which is arguably about as far away from tropical island life as it gets. Yet the world-renowned restaurant at 3583 E. Broad St. was so immersive and engrossing that stepping through the doors was like a […]
Trees remain critical to Clintonville’s character
As April arrives in full force, and Arbor Day nears, the thoughts of many Clintonville residents turn to the trees. “Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky” wrote poet Kahlil Gibran, and this community happens to be blessed with many beautiful stanzas – some hundreds of years old. Clintonville residents are historically fond and protective of neighborhood […]
Stewart-Magee closes out colorful career at CRC
The end of an era arrives Feb. 10 when Beth Stewart-Magee walks out of the well-worn doors at the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center. The longtime family services supervisor has been handing out hugs, food and more from 14 W. Lakeview Ave. since 2005. She will retire that day, handing over her title to Justin Dumond while she moves into a […]
North Broadway forum in fall to focus on climate justice
North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 E. North Broadway, was scheduled to host an event on March 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring experts on creation care and climate justice discussing the urgent need for action and solutions to address pressing environmental issues. But the forum was postponed until this fall, organizers said, in order to allow more […]
Motil to face Ginther for Columbus mayor
Former Columbus City Council candidate and long-time community advocate Joe Motil’s Declaration of Candidacy petitions for mayor of Columbus were certified last month by the Franklin County Board of Elections. Motil and current Mayor Andrew Ginther will face off in the Nov. 7 General Election. Ginther, a former Clintonville resident and Whetstone High School graduate, is serving his second four-year […]
Leland’s long political path leads to district court
Winning an election to help lead North High School Polar Bears decades ago led David Leland down the road he’s taken for more than 50 years – serving others. His journey now includes being sworn in as a judge for the 10th District Court of Appeals for the state of Ohio. “You are gathering not just for the celebration of […]
Whetstone Rangers organize soccer clinic for April 30
Whetstone Park Rangers, a Clintonville-based club level soccer organization, offers a pathway for players who want to progress beyond recreational soccer leagues. The club is built on the pillars of working hard, having fun, demonstrating respect and becoming great teammates. With more than 130 players, the WPR club includes boys and girls teams playing in U10 through U14 age groups. […]
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