Groveport Messenger - March 10th, 2024

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MORPC has big plans 

By Rick Palsgrove 

Groveport Editor 

Central Ohio’s population continues to 

grow and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning 

Commission is making plans to deal with 

the accompanying future increase in traffic. 

MORPC’s 2024-2050 draft Master 

Transportation Plan forecasts how approximately 

$35 billion will be spent over the 

next 20 to 30 years to address transportation 

needs. 

MORPC Active Transportation and 

Safety Program Manager Lauren Cardoni 

said the Master Transportation Plan is 

updated every four years and submitted to 

the Ohio Department of Transportation 

and the United States Department of 

Transportation to evaluate transportation 

infrastructure to see where investment is 

needed. 

“It is a long range plan, but there are 

shorter time frames within it to meet more 

immediate needs,” said Cardoni. 

According to the plan, MORPC projects 

that the population in central Ohio’s 15 

counties will increase from approximately 

2.4 million people to 3.1 million by 2050. 

Accompanying this would be a 29 percent 

increase in the number of households and 

a 28 percent increase in the labor force 

within the central Ohio area. This means 

more traffic and the need for the transportation 

infrastructure to accommodate it 

all. 

The following are some of the proposed 

projects to be tackled in the coming years 

within the Canal Winchester, Groveport, 

and Obetz areas: 

•Widening State Route 317 south of 

Groveport Road. 

•Widening Groveport Road west of 

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•Widening Alum Creek Drive from I- 

270 to State Route 317. 

•Widening Pontius Road south of Rohr 

Road. 

•Widening U.S. Route 33 from I-270 to 

Diley Road as well as constructing interchanges 

at Bixby Road and Pickerington 

Road. 

•Widening Winchester Pike. 

•Extending Richardson Road north to 

meet Ebright Road. 

•Building a new road to connect the 

U.S. 33/Bixby Road interchange with 

Ebright Road. 

•Constructing bike and pedestrian 

trails, particularly along greenway areas of 

local creeks, such as Walnut Creek and Big 

Walnut Creek. 

Cardoni said MORPC’s goals are to: create 

sustainable neighborhoods; attract economic 

opportunity; protect natural 

resources; increase regional collaboration; 

provide transportation options; and reduce 

per capita energy consumption. 

Public comments on the proposed projects 

must be submitted by 5 p.m. on March 

29. A complete draft of the 2024-2050 MTP 

is available for review and comment at the 

MTP webpage at www.morpc.org/mtp2050. 

MORPC will host an open house regarding 

the plan at its office at 111 Liberty Street, 

Suite 100, Columbus, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. 

on March 19. A formal presentation to 

review the plan will take place at 5:30 p.m. 

The final plan is expected to be adopted in 

May 2024. 

Groveport City Council reacts 

Cardoni presented the information to 

Groveport City Council at its Feb. 26 meeting 

where Councilman Shawn Cleary said 

he thinks the proposed Master 

Transportation Plan is coming too late, citing 

the growth of apartments in southeast 

Franklin County as already increasing 

traffic volume. 

“The plan’s a day late and a dollar 

short,” said Cleary. “The area is already 

growing so fast. This plan seems too late.” 

Councilman Jack Rupp added that U.S. 

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Our History 

Brought to Life 

Groveport Madison Schools presented, 

“Our History Brought to 

Life,” a Black History Month 

Showcase, on Feb. 28 at 

Groveport Madison High School. 

There was a community fair featuring 

black-owned businesses 

and food trucks. The student 

showcase in the auditorium featured 

performances such as the 

“Colors of Africa” fashion show 

including more than 15 different 

African countries, as well as student 

dances, songs, poems, and 

more. Pictured here are students 

as they performed a traditional 

African dance and clothing representing 

East Africa: Eritrea, and 

Ethiopia to celebrate Black 

History Month. 

Groveport Madison students (top 

right) performed a traditional 

Congolese dance as a part of the 

celebration. 

Larry Carey (bottom right) who 

was featured at the community 

fair, shows two books he has 

authored, “Hey, Black Boy!” and 

“Alliteration Boosts Communication” 

to propel students into 

success by affirming their value 

and expanding their opportunities 

as they expand their vocabulary.

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The giant things are on the move 



The Groveport Police are working to stay on top of a 

situation involving the movement of huge, heavy 

equipment along Groveport area roads headed for 

Licking County as part of the $20 billion Intel semiconductor 

chip factory project. 

According to the Ohio Department of 

Transportation (ODOT), the first of nearly two dozen 

extremely large truck loads, known as “super loads,” 

were expected to journey from Manchester along the 

Ohio River to Central Ohio as soon as March 6. Each 

load will be transported by semi-truck via a predetermined 

route to destinations in either New Albany or 

Hebron. Most, but not all, of the loads are associated 

with the future Intel semiconductor facilities. The 

loads will not contain any hazardous material. 

ODOT officials said some of the loads will weigh 

900,000 pounds, be 19 feet wide, 24 feet high, and 270 

feet long. Each oversized and overweight load will take 

approximately 8-15 days to reach its destination. 

While no official closures or detours are planned, slowrolling 

road blocks will be necessary during transit, 

and drivers should plan ahead for long delays along 

the route. 

Groveport Police Chief Casey Adams said representatives 

from the Columbus Police Department and 

ODOT provided him with the following information: 

•Over a period of months, there are approximately 

40 oversized transports that will come through 

Groveport and Madison Township. 

•Four of the oversized transports will be the largest 

loads police have been anticipating coming through the 

community, and will most likely cause some traffic 

delays in Groveport (slower speeds and wider turns on 

the roadways). The loads will be approximately 266 in 

length, over 20 feet in height, and over 500,000 pounds 

in weight 

•The other 36 oversized loads will vary in size 

(height, weights, and length). They will be smaller 

compared to the four largest transports, and some of 

these oversized loads can be transported on shorter 

time frame compared to the four largest transports, 

along with a different route - State Route 317 to U.S. 

33 eastbound/ bypassing the Bixby Road route. 

•Weekend only transports through Franklin 

County. 

•Transports will take place during daylight hours 

only. 

•Utility companies will be staging ahead of the 

oversized transports to minimize traffic delays as the 

trucks move through the designated routes. 

Adams said the following Groveport area roads will 

be affected by these oversized transports: Alum Creek 

Drive (south of Rohr Road), Rohr Road, Opus Drive , 

Green Pointe Drive South, Saltzgaber Road, State 

Route 317 (South Hamilton Road), Old Hamilton Road, 

Bixby Road, Ebright Road, and U.S. 33 (heading east 

towards Gender Road in Canal Winchester). 

“When the city of Groveport and the Groveport 

Police Department are made aware of these transports 

MORPC 

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33 is already choked with traffic. 

“Many of our traffic problems in the town of 

Groveport are the result of U.S. 33 and I-270 not being 

able to handle the traffic volume,” said Rupp. “We’ve 

become an avoidance route for traffic in southeast 

Franklin County.” 

“We will work to provide as much notice as 

possible so that drivers can plan ahead and 

use alternate routes.” 

- Jack Marchbanks 

ODOT director 

through ODOT media releases, I will make sure to 

keep the community informed of this information in 

the coming months,” said Adams. 

Adams said the humongous equipment cannot be 

transported on Interstate freeways because it will not 

fit under overpasses, so local roads must be used. 

ODOT officials stated they analyzed and planned 

the route to make sure these super loads can be accommodated. 

Since each load will be escorted by several 

Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers, emergency traffic 

will get around the rolling road block with minimal 

delay. Working with partners like local governments 

and utility companies, obstructions along the route 

such as large overhead signs, traffic signals, and utility 

lines have been adjusted and moved. 

“For months, we have been working in coordination 

with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and local stakeholders 

along the route to ensure each move goes as 

smoothly as possible with minimal impacts to those 

who live and work in the communities along the route,” 

said ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks. “We will work 

to provide as much notice as possible so that drivers 

can plan ahead and use alternate routes.” 

The schedule of each of these loads will be checked 

against local events, like festivals and fairs, to further 

minimize impacts. 

“Moving loads like these is not new for ODOT and 

our various partners. However, what makes this situation 

unique is the number of these types of loads 

arriving in short succession,” said Mike Moreland, 

administrator of ODOT’s Office of Special Hauling 

Permits. 

Notifications will be made in advance of each load 

leaving the dock on the Ohio River near Manchester. 

Updates will be provided as each load moves toward 

central Ohio. 

The route in central Ohio the loads will follow: 

north on Rickenbacker Parkway North to Alum Creek 

Drive; north on Alum Creek Drive to Rohr Road; east 

on Rohr Road to Commerce Center Drive; north on 

Commerce Center Drive to Green Pointe Drive South; 

east on Green Pointe Drive South to Saltzgaber Road; 

south on Saltzgaber Road to State Route 317; north in 

the southbound lanes on State Route 317 past 

Groveport to Bixby Road east; east on Bixby Road to 

U.S. 33; east in the westbound lanes of U.S. 33 to the 

Gender Road southbound to U.S. 33 westbound ramp 

in Canal Winchester; travel the wrong way on the 

Gender Road southbound to U.S. 33 westbound ramp; 

take State Route 674/Gender Road north to Brice 

Road; take Brice Road north to the intersection with 

Tussing Road/State Route 204 in Columbus; east on 

Tussing Road/State Route 204 east to State Route 310; 

and north on State Route 310 to U.S. 40 in Etna. 

Cardoni said that the widening of U.S. 33 is a top 

priority for funding. 

Council members also were not pleased with the 

plan’s proposal of extending Richardson Road north to 

Ebright Road because it would run the road through 

Groveport Park.


School superintendent 

gets new contract 



The Groveport Madison Board of Education approved a new contract 

for district Superintendent Jamie Grube in a split vote. 

The board voted 3-2 to approve the contract with Board President 

LaToya Dowdell-Burger, Board Vice President Seth Bower, and 

board member Libby Gray voting for the contract while board members 

Kathleen Walsh and John Kershner voted against the contract. 

The board first amended Grube’s current contract, putting 

changes into effect beginning Aug. 1, 2024 and ending Aug. 1, 2025. 

The board then approved a five year contract to go into effect on Aug. 

1, 2025 that will last until July 31, 2030. 

Grube’s previous contract had a base salary of $175,000 with a 

three percent increase each year. His current amended contract and 

new five year contract lists an annual salary of $190,000 with a three 

percent increase each contract year. 

“Superintendent Grube’s raise places him in the bottom quarter 

among the 16 school districts in Franklin County,” said Groveport 

Madison Communications Director Kaitlin Duncan. 

Other highlights of the superintendent’s contract include: 

•An annual mileage allowance of $3,600 ($300 per month). 

•The board will provide the superintendent with an annuity valued 

at 13.5 percent of his base salary each year. The annuity will be 

available upon his retirement. 

•The superintendent will receive up to 30 vacation days and five 

personal days as well as accumulate 1.25 days sick leave per month 

of employment. 

Grube first served as Groveport Madison deputy superintendent 

from July 2018 until July 2022. He became interim superintendent 

in July 2022 and in August 2022 he was named superintendent. 

Old Glory on display 

March 10, 2024 - GROVEPORT MESSENGER - PAGE 3 

Photo courtesy of the city of Groveport 

A city of Groveport Public Services department worker hangs one of many flags that were displayed 

along Main Street in honor of Presidents Day in February. The city displays the American flag on streetlight 

poles on Main Street for every holiday.


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Eastland-Fairfield career 

summer camp information 

Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical 

Schools will host its annual Career 

Exploration Summer Camp on June 4-5 at 

Eastland Career Center, 4465 S. Hamilton 

Road, Groveport. 

Career Exploration Summer Camp is an 

opportunity for middle school-aged students 

to engage in fun, hands-on, and 

engaging activities to help unlock their 

passions and teach new skills in an energetic 

atmosphere. 

The camp is available to middle school 

students currently in grades 6-8 and who 

either attend an Eastland-Fairfield associate 

school or live within the Eastland- 

Fairfield planning district. 

Registration opened on March 1 and will 

remain open until April 12, or until all programs 

are filled. 

The camp is completely free to those 

choosing to participate. 

For a complete list of available sessions, 

additional information, or to register for 

the EFCTS Summer Camp, visit 

www.EastlandFairfield.com/summercamp. 

Questions may be directed to Career 

Services Specialist Dylan Daniels 

(ddaniels@efcts.us | 614-836-4530, ext. 

1528). 

Schools to close for eclipse 

Groveport Madison Schools will be 

closed on April 8 for the solar eclipse. This 

is the first total eclipse visible in Ohio since 

1806. Groveport is not in the path of totality, 

but 99 percent of the sun will be blocked 

by the moon that day. 

This school closure extends the district’s 

spring break by one day and gives families 

the opportunity to view this cosmic event in 

a safe way. 

Looking directly at the eclipse without 


eye protection is dangerous. Beginning 

March 18 you can pick up a pair of free 

eclipse glasses at the Columbus 

Metropolitan Library. 

State of the Schools 

Groveport Madison Schools will host the 

annual State of the Schools Celebration on 

March 14 at 7 p.m. at Groveport Madison 

High School, 4475 S. Hamilton Road. 

The event features a State of the Schools 

address by Superintendent Jamie Grube, 

the District Art Show, student performances, 

school displays, refreshments, and community 

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The champion Cruisers from a spring long ago 



Just imagine it. It’s a warm spring day 

in 1910 and the Groveport Madison High 

School baseball team trots on to a well 

worn baseball field to warm up as they 

await the arrival of the day’s opponents. 

One could hear, echoing through time, the 

pop of the ball caught in a weathered 

leather glove as the players play pitch and 

catch. 

Most likely the opponent that day was 

from a nearby school, such as Canal 

Winchester, as it wasn’t as easy to quickly 

travel around the county in those days as it 

is today. The opposing team may have 

arrived in Groveport on the Scioto Valley 

Traction Line interurban railway and disembarked 

at the depot on Blacklick Street 

and walked the short distance over to the 

ball diamond. 

The Cruisers in those days played their 

home games on a field at the former high 

school grounds on College Street in 

Groveport approximately where Naomi 

Court is now. 

Baseball had been played by Groveport 

teams for many years by 1910, dating back 

into the 1800s, and it was the first varsity 

sport at the high school. Basketball and 

football would soon follow in the early 

1900s and become popular in their own 

right. But in the early 20th century, baseball 

was THE game in town. 

And the 1910 Groveport Madison baseball 

team was special. 

There’s an old black and white photo 

that shows 11 sharply dressed, serious 

looking young men posed with a pennant 

with a placard reading, “Champions of 

Ohio, H.S.A.A., ‘10.” They are the members 

of the Groveport Madison High School varsity 

baseball team who, according to the 

photo, won the state championship in 1910. 

The players on the team were Lester 

Petermann, Russell Wildermuth, Leo Kile, 

Grover Peters, Clarence Wildermuth, 

Joseph Zwayer, Dorwin Sims, Walter 

Koebel, Ralph Rainier, Ray Nothstine, and 

Warren Rarey. Lots of familiar local last 

names on that list. 

Sims would later graduate from Ohio 

State University and return to Groveport 

Madison in 1919 as a teacher and assistant 

principal and then become principal in 

1920 and superintendent of the school district 

in 1924. 

I assume the HSAA shown in the photo 

denotes “High School Athletic Association,” 

which might be a forerunner of today’s 

Ohio High School Athletic Association 

(OHSAA). 

The Ohio High School Athletic 

Association did not start its “official” state 

high school baseball tournament until 1928 

and therefore its records show nothing 

before that year. In the early 20th century 

high school athletics were most likely not 

as prominent as they are now and information 

about those early teams in all sports is 

The Groveport Madison High School state baseball champions of 1910. (Photo 

courtesy of the Groveport Heritage Museum.) 

hard to come by. 

I do not have many other details about 

the 1910 Cruiser state championship baseball 

team, but I like to imagine they were a 

scrappy bunch who found time to play a 

game they loved in between helping with 

spring planting on nearby family farms or 

assisting with family businesses and homesteads. 

I wish I knew more about this team. If 

anyone has more information on this fine 

baseball team and its history, email me at 

southeast@columbusmessenger.com. 

Groveport history films 

Two documentary films on the history of 

Groveport, produced by the Groveport 

Heritage Society and Midnet Media, are 

now available for viewing online on 

YouTube. 

The films are: “Groveport: A Town and 

Its People” and “The Story of John S. 

Rarey and Cruiser.” 

Groveport Heritage Museum 

The Groveport Heritage Museum contains 

photographs, artifacts, and documents 

about Groveport’s history. 

The museum is located in Groveport 

Town Hall, 648 Main St., and is open during 

Groveport Town Hall’s operating 

hours. Call 614-836-3333. 

Boy Scout Troop 71 

Groveport area scouts of Boy Scout 

Troop 71 meet at Groveport United 

Methodist Church, 512 Main St. Cub 

Scouts, boys and girls in grades K-5, meet 

on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. 

Boy Scouts ages 11-18 meet Tuesdays at 

7 p.m. 

The Girls Troop ages 11-18 meets 

Tuesdays at 7 p.m. 

For information visit Beascout.org or 

contact Tina Dillman at christinadillman@aol.com. 

Photo courtesy 

of Rick Palsgrove 

Sugar 

beet 

planter 

Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove 

This photo from 

the 1950s shows 

workers posing 

with a new sugar 

beet planter built 

at Palsgrove 

Manufacturing. 

The business, 

which built farm 

equipment, was 

once located on 

Winchester Pike in 

Madison Township. 

Pictured here, 

from left to right, 

are: (unknown), 

Fred Kerns of 

Canal Winchester, 

Jim Palsgrove of Groveport, Ed Cook of Brice, (unknown), Harker (first name unknown), Tom Moore of Lockville, and seated 

on the tractor is Millard Palsgrove. Millard Palsgrove was my grandfather and Jim Palsgrove, who recently passed away at 

age 94, was my father.


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March is National Nutritional Month, a month dedicated to teaching individuals 

how to make informed and healthy choices. This month-long campaign 

strives to start healthy habits and make nutritious choices that last 

all year long. 

While healthy habits are important for everyone, they’re especially 

important for seniors. Small actions in your everyday life can go a long 

way to support healthy aging, and can benefit your physical, emotional, 

and mental well-being. 

It’s never too late to adapt healthy habits into your lifestyle. For many 

older adults, good health ensures independence, security and productivity 

as they age. There are many risk factors that can come from an unhealthy 

lifestyle, including the increased risk of chronic conditions, fall risks and 

behavioral health issues. 

Some simple ways for seniors to live a healthy lifestyle include supporting 

their physical health by staying active, eating healthy and getting plenty of 

sleep. Taking care of your mental health is another important aspect in 

maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which can be done by interacting with 

friends and family, practicing gratitude and by participating in activities 

you enjoy. 

It’s important to remember that these habits should be incorporated all 

year round, not just during the month of March. The Franklin County 

Office on Aging (FCOA) offers numerous services and programs that 

promote and support healthy aging among its senior residents such as 

providing access to nutritious meals. FCOA offers free home-delivered 

meals to any Franklin County resident aged 60 and older. These meals not 

only help seniors maintain their independence but also support a healthy 

and nutritious lifestyle. Many risks associated with aging can be 

conquered through clean and healthy eating. 

FCOA also supports a healthy lifestyle among its older adults by encouraging 

them to participate in regular physical activity, which can help 

improve and maintain a senior’s fitness, strength and balance. FCOA 

hosts several physical fitness events throughout the year – providing 

seniors a chance to learn from local wellness experts on how to incorporate 

healthy fitness habits into their daily routine. One of FCOA’s 

fitness-inspired events, Spring Forward, is taking place on Thursday, May 

2 at the Whitehall Community Park YMCA from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This 

free event will offer various community resources, educational sessions, 

fitness activities and a produce giveaway for seniors in the Whitehall area. 

While National Nutritional Month serves as a reminder to cultivate 

healthy habits, the importance of sustaining healthy living goes far 

beyond the month of March. FCOA's commitment to supporting seniors 

underscores the value of prioritizing health and vitality in the aging community 

– creating a lasting impact on their overall quality of life. 

To learn more about the Franklin County Office on Aging and the services 

available, call (614) 525-6200 or visit Officeonaging.org.


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Groveport Town Hall hosted an Irish music concert featuring Irish dancers on 

March 2. The event featured Irish-themed refreshments. Performers include 

dancers from Richens Timm Irish Dance and the enchanting music of Ladies of 

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Another option has arisen 

for the future use of 

Groveport’s Crooked Alley 

KidSpace 

The city of Groveport’s 2024 

budget includes $500,000 listed 

under capital projects for 

“KidSpace Building improvements.” 

Last year’s city budget 

included funds for the proposed 

demolition of the 3,100 square 

foot KidSpace building, located 

at 630 Wirt Road, and replacing 

it with additional public 

parking at an estimated cost of 

$500,000. But no action was taken last 

year regarding the building. 

At Groveport City Council’s Feb. 26 

meeting, members of Robert Dutro 

American Legion Post 486 asked city officials 

to consider donating the KidSpace 

building to their organization instead. 

“We need a home base. We have not had 

a permanent home,” said Robert Dutro 

American Legion Post 486 Commander 

Josh Saunders representing the 50 members 

of the post, which currently meets at 

the Madison Township Community 

Center. 

The post hopes to also use the building 

for community space and space for satellite 

offices for veterans assistance agencies. 

According to members of the post, this 

would make veterans assistance more 

accessible to the over 850 veterans and 

their families in the Groveport, Canal 

Winchester and Madison Township areas. 

Saunders said the post could have 

repairs made to the building by obtaining 

various grants. 

“Taxpayers would not have to pay for 

the repairs and it would give the building a 

new lease on life,” said Saunders, who 

added there would be no alcohol or gambling 

on the premises. 

Last year, Groveport City 

Administrator B.J. King said the 69-yearold 

KidSpace building needs repairs 

including a new roof and the HVAC system 

needs replaced. 

“I wanted to salvage the building from 

day one,” said Groveport Mayor Lance 

Westcamp, who added the building’s fate is 

up to Groveport City Council. 

In a written report to council, King said 

city administrators and council have been 

looking for ways to address the parking 

shortage in the city’s historic downtown. 

“We are looking how best to maximize 

the existing parking area,” said King. 

In a past interview, King said several 

downtown area businesses have expressed 

a need for more public parking and the city 

is looking at options. Currently the downtown 

public parking lots south of Main 

Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove 

The future of Crooked Alley KidSpace building, located 

at 630 Wirt Road in Groveport, could be decided 

soon. 

Street are often full. Another downtown 

public parking lot with about 99 spaces is 

located on the north side of Main Street 

near Ace Hardware and Delaney’s. 

Council is considering two pieces of legislation 

to address the situation. One 

would authorize King to solicit bids and 

contract for the re-alignment and expansion 

of the existing municipal parking lot 

situated along Wirt Road, Crooked Alley, 

and Cherry Street. 

“This expansion would increase the 

parking capacity in the lot to approximately 

100 spaces. There are currently a little 

over 50 spots, inclusive of those in the 

municipal lot and KidSpace,” said King. “If 

approved, the plan associated with this 

project would include the demolition of 

KidSpace and the closure of a portion of 

Cherry Street to combine these properties 

with the existing municipal parking lot 

property.” 

The second ordinance would authorize 

King to contract with Leukco Construction 

for the buildout of the second floor of the 

Rarey’s Port building on Main Street 

(above Delaney’s Diner). 

“That space is proposed to be used as 

the new location of KidSpace activities as 

well as conference room space,” said King. 

Both pieces of legislation, as well Robert 

Dutro American Legion Post 486’s request 

that the city donate the building to them, 

will be discussed by council at its committee 

of the whole meeting on March 18 at 

5:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 655 

Blacklick St. 

The KidSpace building was built in 

1955 and was originally the Groveport 

Municipal Building for many years and 

later was home to the senior center. 

KidSpace moved into the building in the 

early 2000s after the senior center moved 

to the Groveport Recreation Center. 

The KidSpace building also includes 

two public art works — a mural on an interior 

wall depicting Groveport during the 

19th century Ohio and Erie Canal era and 

a Groveport Elementary School student art 

project on an exterior wall.


Photos courtesy of Bishop Hartley and Nicole Prestifilippo 

Local swimmers at state 

Bishop Hartley High School swimmers Ava Dyer (above left) and Maya Keane (above 

right), both Groveport residents, competed at the high school state swimming championships 

on Feb. 22-23. It is the second year in a row they competed at the state 

championships. Dyer, a junior, competed in the 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle individual 

event placing 23rd, 100 backstroke individual event placing 16th, and 200 

freestyle relay placing 17th. Keane, a sophomore, competed in the 200 freestyle 

relay placing 17th. In the 200 medley relay they placed 13th. “They are great representatives 

of our youth in the community,” said Ava’s mother Nicole Prestifilippo. 

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The city of Groveport will host its annual 

“Easter Eggs-perience” at Heritage Park, 

551 Wirt Road, on March 23 from 10 a.m. to 

noon. Children ages 0-12 years old are invited 

to search for eggs, with several hidden 

throughout Heritage Park in front of the log 

house for ages 0-4 at 10 a.m. and around 

Palm’s Pond for ages 5-12 at 10:10 a.m. 

One lucky winner from each egg hunt 

who finds the egg with the winning ticket 

will receive a marvelous prize. Visit the 

Log House and meet the Easter Bunny 

and his friendly helpers, who will have a 

delightful goodie bag for each child who 

visits. Enjoy the petting zoo, bounce house, 

face painting, and holiday selfie station on 

the stage. Bring your own basket or bag, 

dress appropriately for the weather. 

Papa’s Donut and Coffee truck will be 

available to purchase delicious treats and 

beverages during the festivities. 

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Honoring Black History 

As we celebrate Black History Month, let us not only reflect 

on the past but also commit ourselves to building 

a brighter future. As your State Senator, I am honored 

to stand in solidarity with you during Black History 

Month, a time dedicated to commemorating the resilience, 

achievements, and cultural richness of the 

Black community. This month serves as a poignant reminder 

of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped 

our nation. From the courageous leaders of the Civil 

Rights Movement to the trailblazing innovators who 

have revolutionized every facet of society, Black Americans 

have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. 

Their unwavering determination in the face 

of adversity and their relentless pursuit of justice continue 

to inspire us all. 

However, Black History Month is not merely a time for 

reflection; it is a call to action. At the community level, 

there are countless ways to honor Black History Month 

and contribute to its celebration. Here are a few suggestions: 

Support Black-Owned Businesses. 

Patronize Black-owned businesses in your community 

and amplify their voices through social media and 

word-of-mouth recommendations. By investing in the 

economic success of Black entrepreneurs, we can promote 

economic empowerment and foster a more equitable 

society. 

Attend public hearings and meetings where issues 

affecting black communities are discussed. 

These hearings provide an opportunity for community 

members to voice their concerns, share their experiences, 

and advocate for change directly to lawmakers 

and policymakers. By showing up and speaking out, 

you can ensure all voices and perspectives are heard 

and considered in the decision-making process. 

Engage directly with your elected officials. 

Writing letters, making phone calls, and scheduling 

meetings with local government officials and state legislators 

are all powerful tools for advocacy. Building relationships 

with your elected officials and holding us 

accountable can help drive positive change from the 

ground up. 

Get involved with local organizations and advocacy 

groups actively working to address issues facing 

black communities. 

These groups often have deep connections and relationships 

with state government officials and can provide 

valuable insights and support for your advocacy 

efforts. By collaborating with problem solvers who are 

dedicated to advancing black communities, you can 

amplify your impact and contribute to meaningful 

change in your community and beyond. 

Together, let us strive to create a society where every 

individual is valued, respected, and empowered to live 

up to their fullest God-given potential. By honoring the 

legacy of Black Americans, we can forge a more just and 

unified future for generations to come. 

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Recital Showcase in CW 

The Otterbein University Department of 

Music will present its hird annual Recital 

Showcase on March 17 at 3 p.m. at Hope 

United Methodist Church 83 E. Columbus 

St., Canal Winchester. The free event features 

a varied program of classical music 

including works for voice, cello, piano, and 

saxophone. For information call 614-837- 

7548. 

Safe Exchange Zone 

The Groveport Police Department, 5690 

Clyde Moore Drive, in Groveport. has created 

an area in its parking lot to give residents 

and visitors a safe location to conduct 

child custody exchanges, property 

exchanges, or a safe area to meet someone 

that you may not be familiar with and/or 

feel unsafe around in private. The “Safe 

Exchange Zone” gives individuals an area 

where they are being recorded with video 

surveillance cameras located on the police 

department building, just in case something 

should happen during the exchange 

period between individuals. 

This area is marked with a sign on the 

southeast part of the building that has multiple 

security cameras monitoring the parking 

lot 24 hours a day. 

There is also a Call Box located by the 

front entrance doors. This call box will dial 

a designated phone number inside the 

police department when the button on the 

box is pushed and, if an officer is not at the 

police department during this initial call, 

the call box will immediately send the call 

to Franklin County Sheriff’s Department to 

notify the police dispatchers of the need for 

a Groveport Police officer at the police 

department. Residents and visitors in the 

city of Groveport should feel free to contact 

the police department when the need arises, 

the non-emergency contact phone number 

(614) 525-3333. 

Township Police report 

According to the Madison Township 

Police, during February officers responded 

to 226 dispatched calls and logged 153,518 

patrol miles. MTPD officers impounded 20 

vehicles and used 1,583 gallons of fuel. In 

addition, six OVI arrests were made, two in 

Blacklick Estates, two in Canal Winchester 

city limits, one near the Marwick Addition, 

and one outside Madison Township limits. 

To date, in 2024, Madison Township officers 

have arrested ten impaired drivers. 

Special Olympics 

The Groveport Special Olympics chapter 

provides year round sports training and 

competition in a variety of Olympic type 

sports for intellectually disabled individuals. 

Contact Penny and Cassandra Hilty at 

groveportspecialolympics@gmail.com or at 

(614) 395-8992 or 395-6640. Donations may 

be sent to Groveport Special Olympics, P.O. 

Box 296, Groveport, OH 43125. 




Development resubmitted 



A request for a zoning change regarding 

the proposed construction of a 212,000 

square foot cold storage facility in 

Groveport that was recently withdrawn by 

the applicant has reappeared before 

Groveport City Council 

The property, which is currently zoned 

rural, is located on 18.6 acres on the north 

side of Groveport Road just west of 

Saltzgaber Road. 

The proposed development also includes 

a smaller parcel that could be marketed for 

retail use. 

A representative for the developers told 

Groveport City Council last October that 

the proposed development could be a $42 

At Wagnalls Library 

The following events will be held at 

Wagnalls Memorial Library, 150 E. 

Columbus St., Lithopolis. For information 

call (614) 837-4765 or visit www.wagnalls.org. 

•March 9 at 1 pm: Come for a lesson in 

UFOlogy with Chris Frantz. Would you 

like to know what has happened in the last 

several years to bring reliable, credible 

data regarding UFOs and non-human 

intelligence into the forefront of public 

awareness? This event is free and will be in 

the auditorium. No pre-registration is 

required. 

•Lithopolis Easter Egg Hunt, March 30: 

The Wagnalls Memorial will partner with 

the Lithopolis United Methodist Church 

and Bloom Baptist Church to host 

Lithopolis’ egg hunt from 10 am to noon. 

Children will be invited to fill an egg carton 

with eggs on the front lawn at their 

own pace and skill to receive a prize. Inside 

the library there will be refreshments, 

story times, and crafts. The Easter Bunny 

will make an appearance and take selfies. 

Donations of non-perishable food items are 

being collected for Blessing Boxes around 

central Ohio. A special sensory-friendly 

egg hunt is available with pre-registration 

by calling the Wagnalls Memorial Library 

at 614-837-4765 x118. 

Cruisers on the air 

The Groveport Sports Network will provide 

live play-by-play coverage of 

Groveport Madison High School softball in 

2024. Rick Cooper is in his 32nd season as 

a play-by-play announcer and his 12th at 

Groveport Madison High School. 

The broadcast coverage includes high 

definition video as well as live audio. Each 

broadcast begins 25 minutes prior to the 

scheduled start time with the pre-game 

show. 

The pre-game show features interviews 

with the head coach, a detailed scouting 

report of the opponent, the starting lineups, 

and more. 

After the game there are interviews 

with players and the head coach, along 

with a look at the final stats. The free 

million investment in land and the facility. 

He said the facility could bring 100 jobs to 

the area and generate a possible $166,000 

per year in income tax revenue for the city 

of Groveport. He said the facility could 

handle items such as food, pharmaceuticals, 

cosmetics, and nutritional products. It 

would use freon as its cooling agent. 

At council’s Feb. 26 meeting, Groveport 

resident Joellen Stebelton said she opposed 

the proposed development. 

“We have enough warehouses already 

and we also have a goose problem from too 

many retention ponds (from such developments),” 

said Stebelton. 

Council will consider the rezoning 

request further at future meetings. 

broadcasts can be accessed on your computer 

or hand held device. All broadcasts 

are available to view on demand for free as 

well. 

Watch at: www.facebook.com/groveportsportsnetwork. 

The broadcast schedule: (softball) April 

4, 5:15 p.m. at Reynoldsburg; April 8, 5:15 

p.m. vs. Lancaster; April 11, 5:15 p.m. vs. 

Newark; April 17, 5:15 p.m. vs. 

Reynoldsburg; April 22, 5:15 p.m. vs. 

Pickerington Central; and April 24, 5:15 

p.m. at Newark. 

Levy Estimator 

Franklin County Auditor Michael 

Stinziano reminds homeowners that the 

updated Levy Estimator is available to 

help them understand how proposed levies 

would affect their property taxes. 

Visit the Levy Estimator online at audrapps.franklincountyohio.gov/LevyEstimator 

. After selecting your home’s location or 

entering a parcel number, the estimator will 

show both your current and estimated taxes. 

Golden Cruiser Club 

Groveport Madison Schools invites senior 

residents of the district to attend athletic 

and performing arts programs showcasing 

the talents of its students. The 

Golden Cruiser Club is a free program for 

residents of the Groveport Madison School 

District who are age 60 and older. 

Membership provides free access to all 

school and district sponsored athletic contests, 

plays, concerts, and other events. 

To become a member of the Golden 

Cruiser Club, obtain an application at 

www.gocruisers.org, at any of the school 

offices, or call (614) 492-2520. 

The requirements for membership are 

that applicants be age 60 or older and be a 

resident of Groveport Madison Schools. 

School board meetings 

The Groveport Madison Board of 

Education meets the second and fourth 

Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the 

District Service Center, 4400 Marketing 

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3/17A



Gas and electric aggregation shows reduction in bills 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

Madison Township residents enrolled in 

a voter-approved aggregation program will 

see a reduction in their utility bill–an 

average of $16 a month–following action 

taken by the township trustees at their 

Feb. 26 meeting. 

The trustees approved new rate resolutions 

for electricity and gas starting with 

April billing, which is before the current 

agreement ends, due to favorable conditions. 

“The market right now is in a pretty 

good place to extend your agreement,” said 

Trebel LLC representative Erin 

Schmerschneider. 

ASBURY SOUTH UMC 

4760 Winchester Pike, Columbus, Ohio 43232 

Telephone: 614-837-4601 

Rev. Sherri Upchurch Blackwell 

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Inside and Parking Lot 

Sunday School 9 a.m. 

EASTER EGG HUNT (inside) 

Sat., March 24th - 2:00 p.m. 

Ages 0-18 years old 

GENDER ROAD CHRISTIAN CHURCH 

5336 Gender Rd., CW, OH 43110 

www.genderroadcc.com 

LENTEN FISH FRY 

March 1, 8, 15, 22 

From 5:00pm-7:30pm 

Dine In or Carry Out 

“Thank you for donating to the work of Jesus in 

the community as all proceeds go to missions” 



The township’s current participation 

rate, based on eligibility, is 87 percent electric 

and 89 percent gas. As in the past, only 

those serviced by AEP or Columbia Gas are 

eligible for the aggregation program. 

Separate opt-out letters for the gas and 

electric aggregation program participation 

will be sent out on March 8 to all eligible 

township residents, as required by the 

PUCO. All opt-outs received by March 29 

will be processed before the April billing. 

However, residents may join or leave 

the program at any time without penalty 

from the supplier. Budget billing is also 

available. 

The rate for gas aggregation with 

Archer Energy for April 1, 2024, through 

GROVEPORT ZION 

LUTHERAN, NALC 

Christ Centered, Mission Driven 

Traditionally Grounded 

6014 Groveport Rd., Groveport, OH 43125 

(Across from Kroger, main parking in the back) 

PHONE: 614-836-5611 

PASTOR BRIAN MCGEE 

Sunday Worship 11 A.M. 

In person service in sanctuary, or in 

parking lot via radio (92.7) 

Please visit the 

Groveport Church 

of your choice. 

List your Worship 

Services here. 

For info. call 614-272-5422 

Be a Part of Our Local Worship Guide 

Our Worship Guide is geared toward celebrating faith and helping readers 

connect with religious resources in our community. Make sure these readers 

know how you can help with a presence in this very special section distributed to 

more than 19,000 households in the Groveport area. 

Contact us today to secure your spot in our Worship Guide. 

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BLOOD DRIVE 

Asbury South 

United Methodist Church 

4760 Winchester Pike 


Wednesday, March 27, 2024 

12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

To schedule an appointment visit 

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May 30, 2026, is fixed at $0.5859 per Ccf. 

The rate for electric aggregation with 

Archer Energy for May 31, 2024, through 

May 31, 2025, is fixed at $0.06649 per 

kWh. 

“This is about as low as we’ve seen since 

COVID times,” said Madison Township 

Administrator Susan Brobst. 

Other Madison Township news 

•Township trustees are asking for citizen 

input as they consider a program with 

SWACO to obtain new 65-gallon recycling 

toters for residents in Madison Township 

at no cost to residents through a grant program. 

“The township will obtain the toters,” 

said Brobst. “SWACO will help with getting 

everything ordered and take care of 

helping to distribute them.” 

SWACO is also assisting with the costs 

of a third-party vendor helping with the 

rollout and education of the new program. 

Residents who do not want to receive a 

new toter can opt out. However, no recycled 

items will be picked up on trash day without 

the new recycle toter at the curb. The 

existing green recycling bins will be discontinued. 

Residents are asked to provide feedback 

and comments no later than March 22. The 

survey can be found under the Important 

Information tab at www.madisontownship.org. 

“SWACO is asking for a decision by the 

March meeting,” said Brobst, who said over 

400 green recycle bins are currently in use 

by residents. “They have to have a minimum 

order to make this work.” 

•Public Works Superintendent Dave 

Watkins said the township’s application for 

street improvements through the Ohio 

Public Works Commission received funding. 

The County Engineer’s Office will assist 

in the bid process for improving the following 

streets: Glenfield, Bonita Place, Bixby 

Road just west of Ebright, and intersection 

improvements at Harbor and Tremaine 

near Asbury Elementary School. 

The board also approved a resolution to 

participate in the county engineer’s 2024 

resurfacing program. Specific streets will 

be determined in the next two months. 

Total Eclipse Party 

The city of Groveport will host a Total 

Eclipse Party on April 8 from 2-3:30 p.m. 

at KidSpace, 630 Wirt Road, Groveport. 

Bring your lawn chair. Special viewing 

glasses and snacks will be provided. For 

information call 614-836-3333. 


city council 

Groveport City 

Council holds its 

regular meetings 

at 6:30 p.m. on the 

second and fourth 

Mondays of the 

month. Council 

holds its committee 

of the whole 

meeting on the 

third Monday each 

month at 5:30 p.m. 

Meetings are held 

in the municipal 

building, 655 

Blacklick St., 

Groveport. 

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