🌱 Why is Groveport shrinking while much of central Ohio keeps growing?

Morning Groveport! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why is Groveport shrinking while much of central Ohio keeps growing?

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
• Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Exactly how much your central Ohio city has grown since 2020 (nbc4i.com) — New census estimates show Groveport is one of several central Ohio cities that actually lost residents between 2020 and 2025, even as the region overall keeps growing. The report compares Groveport’s modest decline with big gains in places like Sunbury and Powell and explains how central Ohio can boom while Ohio’s total population is projected to shrink.
   

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📸 Around Groveport

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Groveport

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Thursday June 4

• Groveport's First Thursday →
  Groveport, OH Calendar, 4677 Bixby Rd, Groveport
  4:30 pm

Friday June 5

• Bus & Van Driver Hiring Event
  Columbus City Moler Transportation Center (1560 Moler Rd., Columbus, OH 43207)
  4:00 pm

Monday June 8

• Public Hearing →
  Groveport, OH Calendar, 655 Blacklick St, Groveport
  6:15 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Groveport, OH Calendar, 655 Blacklick St, Groveport
  6:30 pm

Tuesday June 9

• Groveport Food Pantry Community Dinner →
  Groveport, OH Calendar, 5521 Groveport Rd, Groveport
  6:00 pm
• Board of Education - Regular Meeting
  Groveport Madison Schools DSC - 4400 Marketing Pl. Suite B
  6:30 pm

Wednesday June 10

• Academic & Facility Alignment Committee Meeting
  Columbus City 270 E. State Street
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Kid Zone →
  Canal Winchester, OH Calendar, City Hall Council Chambers 45 E. Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester
  9:00 am
• Sustainability Commission Meeting →
  Canal Winchester, OH Calendar, City Hall Council Chambers 45 E. Waterloo, Canal Winchester
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• Trailer Park Ninjas →
  Fortress Obetz, 2015 Recreation Trl, Obetz
  6:00 pm

Friday June 5

• Bus & Van Driver Hiring Event
  Woodcrest Elementary School Moler Transportation Center (1560 Moler Rd., Columbus, OH 43207)
  4:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• CW Farmers Market →
  Canal Winchester, OH Calendar, Stradley Park 30 S. High Street, Canal Winchester
  9:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Bexley

• 'Mass hysteria': 4 juveniles detained following outbreak of fights at Bexley Park (news5cleveland.com)
• These Ohio Ice Cream Shops Are Still Making Magic The Old-Fashioned Way In 2026 (everafterinthewoods.com)
• Elevate your taste buds with this new Columbus dessert cart (614now.com)

Reynoldsburg

• 1373 Park Pl S, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (realtor.com)
• EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001856437-26-000011 (sec.gov)
• 12 Ohio Suburb Italian Restaurants Worth The Drive (everafterinthewoods.com)

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Ok Groveport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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