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Nancy Jo Pifer, 77, of Canal Winchester, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, peacefully in her home. Nancy was born on May 10, 1947 to the late Mervin and Ruth (Tallman) Pifer. She lived her ent...

3 days ago · By Theresa Garee Staff Writer Messenger photo by Theresa Garee Richard Westinghouse stands in front of the new Canal Winchester Library with a photo of his late wife, Mary Westinghouse, and her home that once stood on the same land. The plans to build the new Canal Winchester Library began in 2022, but for one family it is the extension of a woman’s life purpose that began long before. The ...

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The South and Canal Winchester Messengers are hyper-local newspapers covering the city of Canal Winchester, CW schools, the village of Obetz, and Hamilton Township Schools.

Jan 27, 2025 · On Jan. 21, Canal Winchester City Council postponed a vote on a rezoning ordinance regarding a proposed large housing development in Canal Winchester. The legislation also accepts a preliminary plan and development text for the parcels. City officials noted the postponement allows for the ...

May 15, 2024 · West Jefferson Police Chief Brandon Smith speaks at the Columbus Division of Police headquarters on May 13 to explain the shooting incident that took place on May 12 at the Amazon fulfillment center in West Jefferson. Shown on the screen behind him is an image taken from surveillance video. In it, the suspect (left) is shown aiming a semi-automatic handgun at the back of the head of the victim ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Fischer Homes and D.R. Horton are building 93 detached, single-family residences, Sabatino said. In addition to more than 600 residences, the development on Galloway Road will also have commercial applications. “We have already received substantial interest for a medical user on the commercial piece and look forward to bringing this exciting development in Prairie Township,” Sabatino said ...

Jan 16, 2025 · The city of Groveport plows snow from the streets and clears snow from sidewalks on city-owned property, but removing snow from sidewalks on private property is a decision for the individual property owners. The heavy snowfalls of early January raised concerns by city officials about uncleared ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Workers from Turner Construction place the final beam atop the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s new Canal Winchester Branch on Jan. 14. The Columbus Metropolitan Library topped out its new Canal Winchester Branch in a major construction milestone with the final steel beam being affixed to the top ...