Oct 31, 2009 | This Week Community News
Schools look to community authority for building funds
New Albany-Plain Local school board members have directed Superintendent Steve Castle to work with the New Albany Community Authority to explore ways the authority could help finance new school facilities.
Ohio Judge Limits Converta s Phone, Internet Use
An Ohio judge on Tuesday ordered the state to supervise the telephone and Internet use of a teenage girl who says she ran away to Florida because she feared her father would harm or kill her for converting from Islam to Christianity.
Religious Runaway Returns To Ohio
Rifqa Bary returned to Ohio on Tuesday and was placed in custody of Franklin County Children Services, Florida authorities close to the case said.
Area District Exploring All Day Kindergarten Costs
Friday, October 23, 2009 4:39 AM WCLT News Staff A local school district may ask to waive the new all day kindergarten requirement for one year.
Commission rejects Smucker request
A crowd gathers to support Dan Smucker during a public hearing Thursday. The Plain Township zoning commission voted unanimously Oct.
Religious Runaway Claimed Father Beat Her
Newly-released interview recordings are providing a new glimpse into the case surrounding Rifqa Bary, a New Albany teenager who ran away from home because she feared religious persecution.
Academy coaching staff experiences role reversal
Academy offensive coordinator Jim Collis and head coach Mark Barren have a history together.
Wildcat offense not as innovative as some think
If you've watched at least one hour of ESPN's coverage of the NFL over the past week, you've probably heard that Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano is the innovator of all innovators.
New Albany for Kids slates Oct. 28 forum
New Albany for Kids wants to help community members gain a better understanding of the state's all-day kindergarten mandate.
Police Patrols Increased In New Albany
Police said on Monday that they were looking into a string of crimes that started earlier this month.
Vikings eye title, seek revenge against Lions
Columbus Academy football coach Mark Barren met with his players last Monday morning.
2 Suspects Arrested In Country Club Break-In
Two suspects were arrested after New Albany police said they were caught with allegedly stolen items.
New Albany 2-5 gets $1K grant, takes part in Walk to School Day
Students in the New Albany 2-5 building learned the importance of safely walking to school Tuesday morning.
Two arrested after New Albany burglary
Two men have been arrested after a break-in at the New Albany Country Club early Wednesday morning.
Religious Runaway To Return To Ohio
A judge on Tuesday decided that a central Ohio runaway who has been living in Florida for nearly three months will return to Franklin County.
Construction projects, proposed charter amendments highlight rest of the year
As the end of the year approaches, much work remains to be done. Our public-service department is managing multiple road construction improvements.
Task force: Service department has cut costs
The Bexley service department is doing a good job of balancing its budget, according to a report recently released by a financial task force assembled by Mayor John Brennan.
Sikyta's senior project: dos libros para ninos
New Albany High School senior Samantha Sikyta is writing and illustrating two books in both English and Spanish.
Holiday Retail Sales to Drop for Second Year, U.S. Trade Group Forecasts
U.S. holiday sales may decline for the second year as consumers stick to budgets and retailers cut prices to encourage spending, according to an industry group.