Oct 30, 2009 | This Week Community News
Girls team happy to advance to semifinal
Gahanna's Abby Grooms goes for a header between Jessica Hagans and Rebekah Gump of Watkins Memorial during the host Lions' 4-1 win in a first-round Division I tournament game Oct.
District mourns loss of another coach
Gahanna Middle School South eighth-graders Brooke Matney and Jessica wipe away tears as seventh-grade teacher Julie Foster hugs eighth-grader Lauren White after the funeral procession for teacher and coach Bob Toopes passesd by the school last week.
Offense helps Lions reach semi
MacKenzie Carder of Gahanna Lincoln goes up for a spike over New Albany's Madi Miller and Lexie Helton during the Lions' 25-22, 25-17, 25-20 victory in a second-round Division I tournament match last Saturday at Big Walnut.
Sign of the times: 'Damon's Grill Gahanna is closing'
One of the longest-operating restaurants in Gahanna has closed. Damon's Grill, 358 S. Hamilton Road, shut down Tuesday, Oct.
Dioun gives update on lumberyard
Mo Dioun delivered a lumberyard project update during a Grove City council meeting Oct.
The Worthington Area Art League has announced the winners of the fall exhibit, "Applesauce," which is on display at Anthem Blue Cross Gallery, 6740 N High St., through Oct.
Lions prepare for life after first-round bye
The Gahanna Lincoln High School girls volleyball team returns to the court for the first time in nine days Saturday for the Division I district tournament.
Hoggy's Restaurant - Dining Deal Oct. 29 - Buy Then, Win Now
Hoggy's Restaurant - Dining Deal Oct. 29 - Buy Then, Win Now! Hoggy's Restaurant - Dining Deal Oct.
A favorite with locals and nearby Columbus Academy students and graduates, Gahanna Grill is a neighborhood hangout whose modest ambience belies its popularity.
Two sentenced to 8 years in knife attack
In court are, from left, attorney Sam Shamansky, Garri Ambartsoumov, translator Nick Siniff, Eldar Veliev and attorney Steve Palmer.
Boys team has handled all adversity
The Gahanna Lincoln High School boys soccer team thinks its goal of reaching the Division I state tournament is in its hands.
Academy coaching staff experiences role reversal
After 25 years coaching on the college and high school levels, Jim Collis needed a change following the 2005 football season.
Statistics: Gahanna crime dipped a bit in 2008
Like most communities, Gahanna has its criminal element. Compared to similar communities in Franklin County, however, Gahanna is relatively safe.
After a solid finish in the OCC-Ohio Division meet, the Gahanna Lincoln High School boys cross country team heads to the Division I district meet Saturday at Watkins Memorial.
Hotel Review: TownPlace Suites, Gahanna, OH
Gahanna is the name of the town that is located adjacent to the Port Columbus Ohio Airport .
Another Plane Reports Laser Near Port Columbus
Police were again called to investigate a report of a laser pointed at a plane. Authorities received the report Sunday at about 10 p.m. from a plane that was preparing to land at Port Columbus International Airport, ONN Affiliate 10TV News reported.
Jefferson Township Halloween party set for Oct. 17 at park
Jefferson Township will have its own version of beggars night, set for 6 to 9 p.m. Oct.
Teen sentenced to juvenile detention in Pataskala KFC robbery
Boys team eyeing shutout record after winning OCC
Tyler Woolum of the Lions shields the Raiders' Alexander Sohalski from the ball during the game Oct.
Sickness hindered Lions late in year
The Gahanna Lincoln High School girls tennis team was derailed by the flu and flu-like symptoms late in the season.
The Gahanna Lincoln High School girls volleyball team was looking for more consistency entering the final week of the regular season.
Lions look to rebound against North
The Lions' Julian Lowe is tackled by Sebastian Smith of Pickerington North last Friday.
Worthington wants to develop neighborhood
Kathy Bernat has a spacious backyard at her home on E. Wilson Bridge Road in Worthington, where she operates a pet photography business.
Robinson, Camden announce plans
Diana Robinson, daughter of George Robinson of Columbus and Debbie Robinson of Johnstown, and Craig Camden, son of Mark and Sheila Camden of Pickerington, have announced their engagement.
McGuff, Shaw teaming up at sectional
Gahanna Lincoln High School girls tennis coach Chris Schwinnen does not look forward to the awkward conversation he must have with his players prior to the postseason.
Eight from St. Charles named Merit semifinalists
Eight students at St. Charles Preparatory School are among approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Teams use meet as barometer for postseason
More local teams than usual were invited to the Midwest Meet of Champions last Saturday at Hilliard Darby High School, and those teams took advantage of a meet that was supposed to be the closest thing to next month's state meet.
Council adopts Olde Gahanna Vision Plan
Gahanna City Council on Monday adopted a new Olde Gahanna Vision Plan. After public-involvement meetings, public hearings before the planning commission and public hearings before Gahanna City Council, the plan was adopted with no fanfare.
City has 'BIG' plans for 70-plus brownfield sites
Gahanna has at least 71 brownfield sites, and the city's department of development has a new program to restore those sites to full use.
PATASKALA -- On Tuesday at High Lands Golf Course, Marie McGinnis from Tri-Valley and Melinda Hunkler from Gahanna were co-medalists with a 41.
Ohio couple swaps home with injured neighbor
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