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In today's newsletter:
- How will Westerville council members start showing their work online?
- How will Westerville's new Westar Park roads reshape jobs and traffic?
- Meet the 105-year-old Westerville veteran who saw Pearl Harbor and Korea
Also on today's calendar: Your Weight Matters Columbus and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 48.
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Westerville Council Weighs a More Personal Approach to Social Media (thewestervillenews.com) — Westerville City Council is exploring a more personal, video-focused approach to social media so residents can better see how city projects and decisions take shape. A consultant urged members to appear in informal videos with staff while keeping official communications under city control. No new rules were adopted, but leaders are weighing how individual council voices should show up online. 
2. Westerville Opens the Road To Its Next Business District (1808delaware.com) — A new road through Westerville's expanded Westar Park is about to open, unlocking 55 acres for future corporate offices, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and life-sciences employers. The city has already invested over $30 million in roads, utilities, trails and green space, aiming to attract thousands of jobs while extending Westerville's successful Westar employment district and strengthening income tax revenue that supports local services and parks.
3. From Pearl Harbor to Korea, 105-Year-Old Westerville Veteran Recalls A Lifetime Of Military Service (thewestervillenews.com) — A 105-year-old Westerville veteran, Ed Dennis, reflects on his decades of military service from Pearl Harbor through World War II and Korea while still keeping an active social life in town. The Westerville High School graduate shares vivid memories of brutal battles, close friendships, and the medals he downplays. His story connects global history to one neighbor's remarkable life journey.
4. Ranking Central Ohio HS football games to watch in Week 6: St. Francis DeSales at Bishop Watterson headlines the list (cleveland.com) — Westerville Central's football team hosts third-ranked Pickerington North on Friday, looking to rebound from a recent loss and solidify its Division I, Region 3 playoff position. The roundup also notes Big Walnut's big win over Westerville South and other key Central Ohio matchups. Local fans get records, standout stats, and why these Week 6 games matter for postseason seeding.
5. Maple, marshmallow, caramel top list of pumpkin spice alternatives (dispatch.com) — Westerville coffee lovers have a couple of standout fall drink options highlighted here, including maple- and marshmallow-inspired lattes at Begin Cafe on East Main and Espresso Air on North State. The roundup covers 16 creative seasonal drinks across central Ohio, many still featuring pumpkin but with inventive twists, giving you plenty of ideas for your next local caffeine run.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westerville
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★ Featured events ★
- Your Weight Matters Columbus →
Columbus Airport Marriott, 1375 N Cassady Ave, Columbus
9:00 am
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Live Music at Giammarco's →
Giammarco's Italian Restaurant, 6030 Chandler Ct., Westerville
6:00 pm - Euchre Night at Campfire Brewing →
Campfire Brewing, 6300 Frost Rd., Westerville
6:30 pm - Curtains →
Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St., Westerville
7:30 pm - Public Opinion: Beyond the Headlines in Westerville →
Westerville History Museum, 126 S. State St., Westerville - Storytime →
Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E. Dublin Granville Rd., Westerville
10:00 am - Owl Meet-N-Greet →
Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E. Dublin Granville Rd., Westerville
4:00 pm - PROS Pop-up Booth at Fourth Friday →
6:00 pm - Fourth Friday, Westerville →
Uptown Westerville, N State St., Westerville
6:00 pm - Pickerington North Football @ Westerville Central →
Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave, Westerville
7:00 pm - Westerville Saturday Farmers Market →
- Pilates and Pints →
North High Brewing - Westerville, 250 South State Street, Westerville
9:00 am - Fall Fun at the Cafe →
Ethos & Co. Cafe, 6576 Africa Rd., Westerville
9:30 am
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
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