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🌱 What’s new at City Hall—and what’s changing near Arby’s?

Westerville, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Westerville! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s new at City Hall—and what’s changing near Arby’s?
  • How could 64 E. Walnut’s sale reshape Uptown’s eastern edge?
  • How propane buses are helping Westerville schools beat rising fuel costs

Also on today's calendar: STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Powell and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A few morning showers, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the a.m.; some sun, temps: high: 60, low: 43.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City Hall Opens - Arby's Closes - East Of Africa Closer To Completion (thewestervillenews.com) — Westerville residents can now handle permits, utilities, and tax payments in a newly opened one-stop service area at City Hall, part of a $21 million consolidation project nearing completion. The South State Street Arby’s is closed for renovation without its originally planned shared-access road, and roadway work for the East of Africa development is almost finished, improving future access near Yarnell Farm.
   

2. From Municipal Lot To Mixed-Use Landmark (1808delaware.com) — Westerville officials are weighing the sale of the city-owned 64 E. Walnut St. property near Uptown and the public library, a move that could lead to a major mixed-use redevelopment with apartments, a hotel, restaurant, and public parking. City Council begins considering the $2.5 million sale on May 19, with multiple public reviews, traffic studies, and outreach planned before any final approvals.
   

3. Westerville schools skips the pain at the pump by switching from diesel to propane (abc6onyourside.com) — Westerville City Schools is saving up to 20% on transportation costs this year thanks to a long-term shift from diesel to propane buses, helping the district stay under budget despite soaring fuel prices. With 81 of 88 buses now running on propane and more than $900,000 in grants and rebates secured, leaders say the strategy is providing cleaner operations and crucial budget stability.
   

4. Fairbanks, Westerville North fall in flag football regional (dispatch.com) — Westerville North’s undefeated girls flag football season ended May 11 with a 24-0 regional loss to Grafton Midview at the University of Akron. The story recaps how North and fellow central Ohio power Fairbanks entered the Cleveland Browns regional unbeaten, details their seeding and scores, and notes that this is the first OHSAA-sponsored state flag football tournament.
   

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Other local events
    Wednesday May 13
  • Academic & Facility Alignment Committee Meeting
    Columbus City 270 E. State Street
    6:00 pm
  • WOMEN’S OUT NETWORK
    Stonewall Columbus 1160 N High Columbus, Ohio 43201, 1160 N High St, Columbus, OH, United States
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday May 14
  • Toddler Storytime →
    Westerville Public Library, 126 S State St, Westerville
    9:30 am
  • Story Time at Birdie Books →
    Birdie Books, 74 N State St, Westerville
    10:30 am
    • Friday May 15
  • Rumpke Waste Collection →
    Blendon Township 6350 S. Hempstead Road Westerville, Westerville, OH 43081
  • Lil' Red & The Rooster →
    The Gables of Westerville, 131 Moss Rd, Westerville
    3:30 pm
  • Paint & Sip →
    Skinspired Acne Clinic, 155 Commerce Park Dr # 1, Westerville
    6:00 pm
  • Queer Yoga at Stonewall
    Stonewall Columbus 1160 N High Columbus, Ohio 43201, 1160 N High St, Columbus, OH, United States
    6:30 pm

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    I’m getting a property ready to list and need someone reliable who can help complete the exterior. The home currently has older wood siding, and the… (Nextdoor Villas at Walnut Grove)
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  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Westerville. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T2487) in Westerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westerville here.

Ok Westerville! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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