The Westerville News

The Westerville News

No Dampened Spirits Friday Night

May 25, 2024
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Field of Heroes Fog

Westerville’s Field of Heroes with more than 3,000 flags displayed on the city’s sports field opened Friday night. The largest display of flags in central Ohio closes Monday at noon with a military flyover. The event is open 24 hours.

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Giving Notice?

An unusual mustache appeared this week on the doorway of what was once Grandfather Clock Company on East Main Street. The store that also once housed Checkberrie’s Doll n Such, Scented Geranium, and The Well Tempered Quiche may have displayed a small sign of a new Begin …

Fourth Friday Rain Delay

Umbrellas became the most favored object at last night’s Fourth Friday festival in Uptown Westerville. A single, isolated cloud brought a drenching downpour about an hour into the activities resulting in the crowd huddling under canopies, awnings, and vendor tents until the storm cleared and clear skies returned.

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Editor’s Note: Yesterday’s newsletter incorrectly listed the time of today’s graduation ceremonies. The correct times are: Westerville South ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. North begins at 2 p.m. and Central at 6 p.m.

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