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• Happy Memorial Day to all. Thank you to all that have served and the ones that a...
• GCHS Boys Baseball team beats Olentangy Orange to become Regional Champs! On to...
• The 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is next Saturday, June 2. More information is...
• Congratulations to the Class of 2012 of Central Crossing High School, Franklin H...
• Remember the job fair tonight from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 33...
• Highland Park Elementary School teacher Christy Pearl read her class the story o...
• The Franklin Heights High School Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and String Orches...
• Come to the Grove City job fair tomorrow from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran...
• Congratulations to the GCHS Jazz Band for its outstanding performance this past...
• Congratulations to the Finland Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Mixed Choir for t...
• This week's business of the week is Nurse Medical Healthcare Services. They pro...
• Congratulations to the CCHS Jazz Band for its tremendous performance this past S...
• Do you ever read the News Shorts that are posted on our Web site? There's one al...
• Congratulations GCHS senior Austin Taliaferro!
• For Intermediate and Middle School Students - The 4-H program on the OSU campus...
• Golf 101 that was scheduled for May 16th has been rescheduled for September 12.
• Chipotle Fundraiser - benefits Park Street Intermediate School. You must bring t...
• Chipotle Fundraiser - benefits Park Street Intermediate School. You must bring t...
• By Presidential Proclamation, today is Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is why...
• The Chamber in partnership with the City of Grove City is hosting a job fair nex...
• The Pleasant View Middle School Instrumental Music Program sent 7th and 8th grad...
• Good morning this week's business of the week is Air Quality Solutions. Larry T...
• Holt Crossing Intermediate School students Walking for a Cure
• Mayor Michael B. Coleman is exploring the possibility of bringing an NBA team to...
• Delta Tau Delta 'Buckeye Leaders' at North Franklin Elementary School. Read the...
• Congratulations to the Holt Crossing Intermediate School Mathletes, who WON THE...
• Wednesday, May 9 is National School Nurse Day! Thank you to all of our school nu...
• On Saturday, May 5, the Central Crossing High School NJROTC Drill team recently...
• Check out the Pleasant View Middle School National Junior Honor Society blogger...
• Congratulations to SWCS Bus Driver Sara Baer! Sara has been named the Driver of...
• Today begins Staff Appreciation week in the South-Western City Schools. It is al...
• This week’s business of the week is Rieser Brothers Body Shop. Rieser Brothers i...
• Market Your Business on Facebook. Check out this free training course at
• May Parent Seminar (sponsored by JMS, BMS and GCHS) Tuesday, May 8 from 7:30-8:3...
• The Annual Grove City Community Winds Spring Concert will be held on Monday, May...
• Come to the Golf 101 for women. Golf professional Jerry Sowers will be going ove...
• Congratulations to Grove City High School's Erin Tolar, named a National Merit S...
• The Franklin Heights Symphonic Band received a "Superior" rating at the Ohio Mus...
• Congratulations to the Westland High School Symphonic Band for earning a rating...
• Congratulations to SWCA Skills USA National Qualifiers! Going to Nationals in Ka...
• The April 2012 Report to the Community is available on the district Web site. T...
• This week’s business of the week is 1st Service Federal Credit Union. Cindy and...
• Congratulations to the seven Ohio State players chosen in the 2012 NFL Draft.
• Berger Medical Center is having their Healthfest 360 tonight from 5 to 8. They...
• Columbus Crew is looking for a sponsor to buy the naming rights to the stadium....
• PLEASE JOIN US THIS EVENING! Community members are invited to hear an overview o...
• Only ONE dollar and you can see OSU beat Michigan! We are only selling 2500 and...
• Today is Administrative Professionals Day and marks its 60th anniversary.
• Stop by tomorrow from 5-8pm at Berger Medical Center for Healthfest 360. This e...
• Ohio recently placed third in economic development competitiveness based on Site...
• The Grove City High School Class of 1962 will be celebrating their 50th reunion...
• Don't forget to register for the WE:LEAD "How to Market Your Business" presentat...
• Come join us tonight at First Service Federal Credit Union, located at 1660 Holt...
• Celebrate Arbor Day!
• This weeks business of the week is Cardo's Pizza. Cardo's is a chain of pizza r...
• Westland Band Boosters' Community Fundraiser. Thursday, April 26 from 10 a.m. un...
• Community Facilities Forum Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Grove City High...
• Want the latest celebrity hairstyle....the Brazilian Blowout. Go to The Human T...
• Thank you for everyone who came out to see Bill Drury at Grove City Hall yesterd...
• SWCS Preschool PTA Parent Engagement Seminar - Managing Challenging Behaviors/Po...
• Reminder to Everyone...Nelson's Cratering & Fundraising is having a ribbon cutti...
• Nelson's Catering & Fundraising is having a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, April 17t...
• Today is the last change to register for the Bill Drury Seminar, "A Passion for...
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• The spring/summer version of The Source is now available online. The Source is...
• The City of Grove City will begin registration for spring/summer parks and recre...
• This is going to be an amazing seminar. $40 for Chamber members and $89 for non...
• National Speaker Bill Drury is coming to Grove City for a one day event to prese...
• Join Columbus Business First at Oakhurst Country Club on Friday, April 13 for Br...
• Finland Middle School competed in the Future Cities Competition held at Columbus...
• Enjoy your Spring Break!
• SWCS Facilities Forum - April 26 at 7:00 p.m. Community members are invited to h...
• Come join the Garden Cafe tonight from 6pm - 8pm for their Spring Wine Social!...
• National Speaker, Bill Drury comes to Grove City for a one day event on Wednesda...
• The newest version of "The Chamber Key" is now available online. The Chamber Key...
• Fuzion Indoor Percussion, which is made up of students from Heights and Westland...
• The Central Crossing Winter Guard finished in third place with a score of 86.10...
• The Franklin Heights Symphonic Band scored straight "Superior" ratings at the OM...
• National Speaker Bill Drury
• And the results are in!!! The winner of Best Restaurant at the Taste of Grove C...
• We have created a new Facebook page for our WE: LEAD, (Women Executives). Pleas...
• This weeks business of the week is Harrison College. Pat Mozley, Campus Preside...
• Our business of the week is Mascari Automotive, a new Grove City automotive repa...
• More new Rotarians!!!
• GCHS seniorAaron Lewis was awarded the Naval Reserved Officer Training Corps sch...
• Thanks to everyone for coming to our Annual Meeting held earlier this morning....
• The Grove City High School Class of 1982 will hold its 30th-year reunion on Satu...
• Come joining us next Wednesday, March 28th at 7:30 a.m. for our Annual Meeting....
• The Reserves Network cordially invites you to attend the following presentation:...
• We invite everyone to come out to the 4th Annual Taste of Grove City tomorrow, W...
• The Grove City High School Drama Club will be presenting "Fiddler on the Roof" o...
• Preschool Carnival - March 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the South-Western Preschool...
• The Westland High School Symphonic Band earned a Superior rating at the Ohio Mus...
• Franklin Heights Jazz Dinner - Friday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, call Brad...
• Our Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for May 1st which is a Tuesday. MARK YOUR C...
• General Ashenhurst a great speaker today. Thank you for your years of military...
• 2 new Rotarians!!!
• On Thursday, March 15 at 8 p.m., the Central Crossing Winterguard will give a fr...
• The Grove City High School Band Boosters will be hosting their 26th Annual Sprin...
• Grove City Preschool is having an Open House on Saturday, March 24th, from 10 a....
• Just a reminder that this Wednesday, March 14th, there will be a WE:LEAD event-"...
• South-Western Students Eating Healthier at School - the story is in the Grove Ci...
• Alton Hall student Shauna Cruz will be visiting the Westland Area Library on Sat...
• Thank You Voters!
• Congratulations to the Grove City High School Orchestra for their superior ratin...
• Congratulations to Thadeus Duffer and Rebecca Mix for being selected to the Ohio...
• CCHS NJROTC Cadet Justus Parsley will compete in the National JROTC Three-Positi...
• Jackson Middle School sent six students to the Regional Math Counts Competition...
• We would like to invite you to the Capital City Cake Ribbon Cutting Ceremony ton...
• In honor of Dr. Seuss, Rave Cinemas is holding a book drive during the month of...
• Business of the Week: Grove City Tree Service
• Please remember that tomorrow, Tuesday, March 6 is a very important election day...
• FHHS students have video at Arnold Sport Festival
• The safety of our children is our highest priority. In an effort to dispel some...
• We would like to wish our Director of Chamber Relations, Chris Thompson, a very...
• Sharing information from the City of Grove City - Columbus State Community Coll...
• Our PTA provides us with many resources. If you are looking for resources on dis...
• Preschool Fundraiser - March 14 at Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) - 1690 Georgesville...
• Preschool Fundraiser - Monday, March 13 at Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) - 1690 Georg...
• The GCHS Drama Department proudly presents "Fiddler on the Roof" on Friday, Marc...
• Congratulations to GCHS senior Sommer Broeker for having her criticism selected...
• Franklin Heights High School Drama Club presents "Alice in Wonderland" on Friday...
• This past Saturday, the Grove City High School Gymnastics Team won the Central D...
• Congratulations to Rajveer Korpe (Hayes Intermediate School) and C.J. Bradley (H...
• Success Beyond the Classroom Scholarship Forms are due by March 9 for Spring Spo...
• In celebration of the 15th anniversary of Read Across America, the district is c...
• Westland High School will be presenting "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" on Fr...
• Come join us for a networking event at Citizens Bank this Tuesday, February 28th...
• Business of the Week: Visiting Angels
• Reminder: The CCHS Instrumental Department will be hosting its 9th Annual Winter...
• Every once in awhile people are looking for new recycling ideas to create with t...
• This Week News: Issue 8 is a good deal for taxpayers
• Congratulations to Shailyn Grisamore (SWCA - culinary program) for receiving the...
• South-Western Preschool PTA Spring Fundraiser - discount cards to local merchant...
• Westland High School will be open for classes on Tuesday, February 21. To date,...
• Business of the Month: World of Bounce
• Next Friday, February 24th Visiting Angels Living Assistance Service will be hol...
• Information in the News: Columbus Dispatch endorses Issue 8
• Harrison College is offering basic CPR and AED training sessions. Each session...
• We are cancelling school and evening activities for Thursday, February 16 and Fr...
• Don't miss out on an outstanding panel discussion, "Success Stories": Three wome...
• Dr. Wise on Issue 8
• Westland High School will be closed on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. We continu...
• Westland High School staff and students have been evacuated to the Rec Center as...
• On Tuesday, February 28th Citizen's Bank will be having a networking event. The...
• Read about the CCHS Special Olympics Basketball Team:
• Coming up Tuesday, February 21st O'Charley's will be having a networking event....
• Business of the Week: O'Charley's
• WE: LEAD (Women Executives: Leading, Empowering And Developing) is hosting "Succ...
• Good News! South-Western school bus drivers observed following 'no idling' polic...
• This week is National School Counseling Week. It focuses public attention on the...
• Don't forget City BBQ Grand Opening is February 15th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at 22...
• FYI...Today is the last day to register to vote in the March 6 primary. The Fran...
• On Monday, February 6, the South-Western City School District will begin taking...
• We have fact sheets, ballot language, building ages, frequently asked questions,...
• NBC-4's Steve Wainfor visited North Franklin Elementary School for last evening'...
• On Monday, February 6, the South-Western City School District will begin taking...
• Business of the Week: Dogs Rule!
• Don't forget to check out our website to keep updated on all Chamber events!
• Highland Park Elementary School is having a Razzle Dazzle Basket Raffle on Febru...
• College Goal Sunday event Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. The free event...
• Sweetheart Dinner - Sunday, February 12 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Westland High Sch...
• Each year, the Environmental Science students at Westland High School create won...
• February 11, 2012. Join the CCHS Choirs for a Moonlight Serenade - "A Night on t...
• Behind the Scenes of Forensic Science for kids ages 11 to 14. Participants spend...
• School Board meeting tonight. 7:00 p.m. at the District Service Center, 3805 Mar...
• Business of the Week: Dannette's Floral Boutique
• Richard Avenue Elementary School is asking for everyone's help. Below is a link...
• At the Grove City Family Dentistry on Columbus Street! Wonderful event, with lo...
• Don't forget to register for the 2012 Taste of Grove City and Business Expo!!!!
• The Jackson Middle School Symphonic Choir has been asked to sing at the 2012 Ohi...
• Congratulations to the following Westland High School students for receiving awa...
• The Central Crossing High School Instrumental Music Department is proud to annou...
• All South-Western City School District buildings will be closed on Monday, Janua...
• Business of the Week: Grand Oaks Event & Business Center
• Issue 8, on the March 6, 2012 ballot, is a bond issue that will allow the South-...
• Parent Seminar "Teens and the Law" - Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in the Grove City...
• Board Seeks Southwest Public Library Trustee Applicants Grove City – Pursuant t...
• Mindy Garverick was elected 2012 Board of Education President. Randy Reisling wa...
• The Oath of Office was administered to Randy Reisling by Cathy Johnson.
• The Oath of Office was administered to Mindy Garverick by Hugh W. Garside, Jr.
• Tax Budget Hearing tonight at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Board Organizational Mee...
• PTA Reflections Viewing Art Show - Thursday, January 5, 2011 from 4:30-9:00 p.m....
• School is back in session tomorrow! Bundle up so you stay warm.
• Don't forget to sign up for our Lunch and Learn with the State Treasurer's offic...
• Happy New Year!
• From all of us to all of you - Happy New Year!
• We would like to introduce the new and improved GC Chamber website!
• The South-Western City Schools Educational Foundation has its 2012 Student Schol...
• Merry Christmas! May joy be with you, your family, and friends on this beautiful...
• Grove City Lions Thank you
• Happy Holidays from all of us at the South-Western City Schools! We wish you gre...
• North Franklin Elementary School is participating in a year long partnership wit...
• This week, we met with Victoria Rosse from Sunny Street Cafe to talk about the r...
• PTA Reflections Viewing Art Show - Thursday, January 5, 2011 from 4:30-9:00 p.m....
• Present this coupon at the box office of Grove City's new Rave Cinema for one fr...
• Five days until Christmas. Have you gotten all of your shopping done?
• The Grove City Welcome Center and Museum is having a Holiday Open House on Decem...
• As part of Spirit Week at Park Street Intermediate School, students dressed to t...
• At Monday night's school board meeting, treasurer Hugh W. Garside, Jr. shared th...
• Don't forget to check out our business weekly in tomorrows editions of ThisWeek...
• Here is pictures from this weekends annual auction, courtesy of Chuck Hockenheim...
• We can thank everyone enough for all of the help and support we received on the...
• Nearly 500 parents and children attended Richard Avenue's Polar Express Night. T...
• The Transportation Department held a fundraiser to help support its Holiday Givi...
• School Board meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. Last one of 2011!
• 2011 Chamber Auction
• Tomorrow is the 2011 Chamber Auction, and we are ready! Thank you all for the he...
• The seniors in the DECA II Marketing program at Westland High School have won th...
• The FHHS National Honor Society will be sponsoring a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday,...
• The FHHS PTA will host its annual Chili Cook-Off on January 20 from 5:00 p.m. th...
• 2011 Chamber Auction in 4 day! Interview with President-elect Darlene Murphy lat...
• Congratulations to the CCHS NJROTC Drill Team for capturing FIRST place overall...
• Santa is stopping by the Westland Area Library tomorrow,Tuesday, December 6 at 6...
• Do you need help sharpening your Microsoft Office skills? If so, this is the eve...
• Countdown to the 2011 Chamber Auction: 6 days!
• Students, parents and staff from Park Street Intermediate School will "Stuff a B...
• The Brookpark Middle School PTA is holding a Raffle and Spaghetti Dinner on Frid...
• Grove City Traffic Reminder: Street closures will begin at 4 p.m. this afternoon...
• This is considered one of the Best Homecoming Videos by the New York Post. Welco...
• Westland High School Band Boosters Annual Christmas Tree Sale Friday, November 2...
• Earlier this week we met with the director of Grove City Preschool. Check out th...
• If you plan on attending Winter Lights, you have a chance to help out a great ca...
• December 6 Parent Seminar in the media center of GCHS from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The to...
• December 12 Parent Seminar at 6:00 p.m. at Norton Middle School. The topic is cy...
• Check out our interview with Judy Morgan from Grove City Preschool! Be one the l...
• We survived Black Friday, bought local on Small Business Saturday, and today is...
• This may not be a winning day for the Buckeyes, but it is for small businesses e...
• Santa comes to Grove City next Friday, Dec. 2 for the Winter Lights Christmas Ce...
• Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday! Local businesses are great for all of your...
• School Board meeting Monday night at the District Service Center. The agenda can...
• Happy Thanksgiving, friends!
• Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the South-Western City Schools to you and y...
• Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3375.15, the South-Western City School District Bo...
• Dr. Bill Wise congratulates SWCS Board member Cathy Johnson on serving as Presid...
• Did you know that the district shares regular Reports to the Community on its We...
• Did you know that the district shares regular Reports to the Community on its We...
• Did you know that the district shares regular Reports to the Community on its We...
• The South-Western City School District received a 2011 SOAR Award for Significan...
• Holt Crossing Intermediate School received a 2011 SOAR Award for School-Wide Sub...
• Holt Crossing Intermediate School received a 2011 SOAR Award for High Progress S...
• What is today's Google Doodle about? Well if you enjoy photography, you have Lou...
• Thanks for always helping others!
• On December 16 at 7:30 p.m., Norton Middle School students will be performing "B...
• Don't forget to pick up today's edition of ThisWeek Community Newspaper for the...
• The SWCS Honor Choir performed at the 2011 Ohio School Boards Capital Conference...
• Be sure to check out the GC Chamber's Business Monthly in tomorrows edition of T...
• Pamela Saviers from The Human Touch Salon & Day Spa talks about the Spa, and all...
• Check out our interview with Pamela Saviers from The Human Touch Salon & Day Spa...
• Fourth grade students at Highland Park Elementary School honored Veterans of all...
• Congratulations to GCHS Senior Genna Crump for receiving the Better Business Bur...
• Halloween is a popular time of the year for consumers to go a little further tha...
• Did you know that you can find the GC Area Chamber of Commerce Business Monthly...
• Norton Middle School will be hosting REACT, a Drug and Alcohol Awareness and Pre...
• The South-Western Preschool PTA will be sponsoring a Holiday EXPO on Thursday, N...
• The Westland High School fall drama production will be "The Craving," a comedy b...
• The Central Crossing Theatre Department will be presenting "The Island of Dr. Mo...
• Don't forget that there is a Community Food and Clothing Drive being held tomorr...
• The GCHS Drama Club will be performing "The Werewolf's Curse or Hair Today, Gone...
• The Franklin Heights High School Drama Club Production of "12 Angry Jurors" will...
• Harmon Elementary School's student council is collecting pop can tabs to support...
• Please help us get the word out! Regretfully, due to poor field conditions and i...
• Grove City Town Center will be transformed into a spooky destination from 6-8 p....
• Franklin Heights High School Band Boosters, Inc. will be hosting its Annual Holi...
• Brian Mead, from the Auditor of State's Office, congratulates SWCS Treasurer Hug...
• Have you heard Grove City Radio? This is a station that you don't want to miss!
• Check out the story about our new radio system in "Aptitude." a new Central Ohio...
• In case you notice police cruisers and fire trucks on the SWCA/HCIS/CCHS campus...
• Buckeye Woods Elementary School PTA and students will be hosting a Community Foo...
• Due to inclement weather and the field being flooded, the Marching Band Showcase...
• Don't forget about the Drayer Physical Therapy Institute ribbon cutting and netw...
• "All lasting business is built on friendship." -Alfred A. Montapert
• Magic Key Story Hour - Westland High School Key Club! Check out the story at ht...
• We would like to wish a happy birthday to our Director of membership services, M...
• Drayer Physical Therapy Institute will be hosting a ribbon cutting and networkin...
• From ThisWeek Grove City, a company planning on joining the continually expandin...
• The Grove City High School and Jackson Middle School string orchestras will be p...
• View the GCHS Marching Band's winning performance in the 2011 Buckeye Invitation...
• Reminder: The South-Western City School District has been presented with a uniq...
• Congratulations to our 2011 GED Graduates! For a full listing of the graduates'...
• South-Western student facing rare condition
• Forecast is brighter for SWCS
• Jackson Middle School students take on Rachel's Challenge
• The SWCS Council of PTAs will be hosting its Annual Community Resource Fair from...
• The Grove City High School Class of 1986 will hold its 25 year reunion at 7:00 p...
• Central Crossing High School s proud to announce the members of its 2011 Homecom...
• Join us in welcoming our newest members to the Chamber, Elite Mind and Body Gymn...
• The District has been presented with a unique opportunity that could have a huge...
• SWCS has been selected by the Ohio Dept. of Ed, Office for Exceptional Children...
• Central Crossing High School held a Pink Out in recognition of Breast Cancer Awa...
• One of our members has found a very generous friend in the community. The volunt...
• School Board meeting, Monday, October 10 beginning at 7 p.m. at the District Ser...
• Tonight, Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Brookpark Middle School, the...
• We would like to thank everyone who came out today with us for the job fair. We...
• Tonight from 3pm-7pm at St. Johns Lutheran Church, we are hosting the 2011 Grove...
• Teen Read Week is October 16-22. The theme this year is Picture It@your library....
• Park Street Intermediate School students and staff shared what they learned over...
• On July 26, 2011, a young boy named Tyler Burchett was at home playing video gam...
• This Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Brookpark Middle School, the SWCS...
• On October 11 at 6:00-8:30 p.m., PVMS will be hosting 'Operation Street Smart,'...
• It's Choices Day at Park Street Intermediate School - Children Honoring One's In...
• Reminder: Jackson Middle School (2271 Holton Road, Grove City) will be hosting...
• We just posted pictures of the Arts in the Alley 2011 parade. Be sure to check t...
• This Friday, September 30, 2011, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile (RMCM) will be...
• Google is hosting a 2-day event tomorrow and Wednesday (Sept 27 and 28) called G...
• Did you catch the Chambers business monthly this month? If not (or if you want t...
• School Board meeting tonight at Central Crossing High School. 7:00 p.m. Hear o...
• Thank you to EVERYONE who attended the Grove City Rotary Cruise & Ride car show...
• We would like to wish a happy birthday to our executive director, Bill Diehl!
• Rachel's Challenge Story - Jackson Middle School
• Don't forget the SWCS College Fair tonight from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the South-West...
• Grove City High School is proud to announce the members of its 2011 Homecoming C...
• What kind of events put on by the GC Chamber do you enjoy? What events could we...
• Congratulations to the WHS Key Club for earning 3rd place at the Key Club INTERN...
• Marilyn Reiner, the Director or Membership Services, talks briefly about the 201...
• Check out the story on NBC-4 about the FHHS NJROTC
• We would like to thank, among many people, the weekends presenting sponsor Heart...
• We just published a sample of the pictures taken from this past weekend. Be sure...
• We would like to thank everyone for your support of this years Arts in the Alley...
• Arts in the Alley 2011 is happening now!
• FHHS marching band trumpet player Daniel Cook is a volunteer "marching assistant...
• Tomorrow is the start of Arts in the Alley 2011. We're looking at weather hangin...
• Looking for SWCS students at Arts in the Alley this weekend? Check out the sche...
• 3 days left until Arts in the Alley 2011 kicks off, and the offices are definite...
• The CCHS Show Choir Excelsior will be performing at Arts in the Alley this weeke...
• FHHS Band Boosters Fundraiser - Thursday, September 15 from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m....
• Did you know that the CCHS Cross Country team is currently ranked #8 in the Stat...
• Based on last year’s data, SWCS earned the 4th highest Value Added Index Score i...
• Arts in the Alley 2011 is happening this Saturday and Sunday in Grove City. Arts...
• Jackson Middle School (2271 Holton Road, Grove City) will be hosting a Rachel's...
• On this day, the American people and citizens of the world mourn a tragedy that...
• Jackson Middle School (2271 Holton Road, Grove City) will be hosting a Rachel's...
• Tomorrow is the last chance to visit the Farmers Market before the 2011 season e...
• Grove City High School will be commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11 prior...
• Don't forget to mark you calendars! This Saturday is last of the Farmers Market...
• South-Western Council of PTAs is hosting a Fundraising Vendor Fair at Westland H...
• Arts in the Alley 2011 is quickly approaching, and you'll want to know what to e...
• The Prairie Township Fire Department will be holding a 9-11 Memorial Service in...
• Announcing another WE:LEAD (Women Executives: Leading, Empowering And Developing...
• Annual Westland Band Boosters Classic Car Cruise In - Sunday, September 18 from...
• Check out the Dispatch story on CCHS cheerleader Hannah Wackernagle!
• Don't forget that we love hearing from you! If you have any business specials or...
• Mark your calendars! The Annual South-Western City School District Marching Ban...
• Ohio Flags of Honor Memorial - Saturday, September 10 at 10 a.m. (followed by a...
• Print off this coupon to get free potato skins with the purchase of an entree fr...
• Check out this video from Gary Vaynerchuk about how one company made a very spec...
• Have you seen the GC Chamber's Business Monthly? You can click here to read this...
• We're looking forward to a special Farmers Market this weekend. Bring a friend s...
• High School football starts on Friday night! What game will you be attending?
• EXCITING NEWS! For this week's Farmers' Market only, Lynd's Fruit Farm will be...
• 29th Annual Grove City High School Marching Band Invitational. Saturday, Septem...
• It's official! The South-Western City School District is rated EXCELLENT for th...
• The rainy weather did not dampen the spirits of our students today! Welcome bac...
• Hey everyone! There is still time to sign up for the Southwest Community Leaders...
• Happy First Day of School today!
• What do you shop for when you go to the Farmers Market?
• The Ohio Department of Education has some links to make sure families have the i...
• FHHS Class of '81 Reunion - October 29 from 7:00-11:00 p.m. at the Moose Lodge (...
• Pleasant View HS Class of '61 Reunion - Oakhurst Country Club on October 1. For...
• FHHS Class of '91 Reunion - September 9-10 - for information, contact Ralph at 2...
• FHHS Class of '66 Reunion - October 22 - 45th Reunion - call Becky for more info...
• FHHS Class of '61 Reunion - JP's Ribs at Bolton Field on September 17 at 6:00 p....
• South-Western Council of PTAs is hosting a Fundraising Vendor Fair at Westland H...
• Join us this Saturday from 8am-12pm downtown by city hall for our weekly Farmers...
• Hey everyone! Don't forget that the Southwest Community Leadership Program open...
• We're rated EXCELLENT for the second year in a row! Congratulations and thank y...
• Join the Kroger Community Rewards Program - all you have to do is shop for groce...
• Helping Your Child Make the Transition Back to School
• Happy Wednesday, everyone! As you may have read in our Business Monthly (which y...
• The Superintendent's Back to School Newsletter to Parents is in the mail. If yo...
• The deadline to register to take the September 10 ACT is Friday, August 12. Stu...
• It's not too late to sponsor Arts in the Alley! Make sure you call Marilyn in t...
• School Board Meeting tonight beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the District Service Cent...
• It's a lovely day for Farmers' Market! Come join us and get some good locally g...
• Come Join us for our Farmers' Market and our Family Fun Day! Get your face pai...
• The Success Beyond the Classroom Foundation is having a fundraiser at JP's Ribs...
• Students and Parents - August 5 is the deadline for pay-to-participate scholarsh...
• Don't Forget that Family Fun Day is this Saturday from 8am - Noon in the parking...
• What are your favorite items to purchase at the Grove City Farmers’ Market? Find...
• Grove City Center for Higher Education Open House. Thursday, August 4 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the South-Western Career Academy, 4750 Big Run South. Learn how you can benefit from scholarship opportunities, tuition savings and credit for prior learning.
• Come Join us for our 3rd week of Farmers' Market in the historic town center!!!! 8am - Noon!
• 3x3 pictures and the networking event pictures from the last 3 months are up! Don't forget the Farmers' Market this Saturday morning from 8am - Noon!!!
• Check out all the cool 3x3 basketball and networking pictures up and don't forget about this Saturday's Farmers' Market from 8am to Noon!!!
• The 3x3 youth basketball Hoops off Broadway was once again a HUGE success! Thank you to everyone who put the event together!
• Tomorrow, July 14 at 2:00 p.m., the Westland Area Library and OhioHealth Doctors Hospital will offer a Teddy Bear Clinic. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the clinic and have some yummy snacks too!
• School Board meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the DSC.
• It's not too late to sign up teams for our 3x3 youth Basketball tournament! It will be held behind City Hall this Saturday, July 16th at 8am! Come join us!
• Come join us for our first Farmers' Market of the season this morning from 8am to Noon!
• The Student Enrollment Center will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, July 11. To enroll your child, call 614-801-6280 for an appointment. The Enrollment Center is located at 4079 Gantz Road, Suite C2. More information available on our Web site at www.swcs.u
• All incoming 7th graders MUST have received a Tdap booster immunization prior to the start of the 2011-2012 school year. The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be located at the Grove City YMCA (3600 Discovery Drive) on Friday, July 15 to provide walk-in
• Don't forget the Grove City Farmers' Market kicks off this Saturday, July 9th from 8am to Noon!!!
• We are still accepting kids for our 3x3 Basketball tournament for July 16th!!! Call the Chamber to register today! (614) 875.9762
• For the next 8 hours you can get half of at Talita's Mexican Kitchen. Check it out!
• Congratulations to the SWCA Pre-Engineering Team of Khadar Mohamed, Kyled McLaughlin and Katie Rucker for earning the BRONZE MEDAL at the SkillsUSA NATIONAL competition in Kansas City, KS! Congratulations to teachers Bill Henning and Dave Williams and a
• FHHS Golf Outing. Saturday, July 9 at 1:00 p.m. Call 614-448-7144.
• The GCHS Class of 1976 will hold its 35th class reunion from 6:30-11:30 p.m. on July 30 at the Mentel Memorial Golf Course Club House, 6005 Alkire Road in Galloway. For more information, contact Gayle at 774-6378 or e-mail gayle.penix@gmail.com. Please
• The FHHS Class of 1961 will hold its 50 year class reunion at 6:00 p.m. on September 17 at J.P.'s Ribs at Bolton Field. Call Janet Coleman at 871-3649 for information.
• Grove City Rotary Club presented Kim Conrad of Grove City Parks & Rec our yearly installment for the new shelter house at Rotaray Lake, Fryer Park
• Happy Father's Day to all of our dads out there!
• The first edition of our Business Monthly hit the stands yesterday! If you haven't been able to find a copy here is a link to the online edition. Enjoy!
• Congratulations to our 2010-2011 retirees! You have all been a wonderful asset to our school district and will be missed! The individuals in the photo were honored by the School Board at its Monday, June 13 meeting. A full listing of retirees can be fou
• Westland High School teacher Melissa Kendralla received a Panera Bread Rising Above Award of $500. She was nominated by 11th grade student Sinai Cruz-Santos, who noted, "She is giving to the community, outstanding personality and understanding with
• Come Join us for Farmers' Market in the Historic Town Center every Saturday begining June 9th through September 10th from 8am - Noon!
• Park Street Principal visits Model UN Program
• Congratulations to the Class of 2011 Cosmetology seniors who took the Ohio State Cosmetology Board Examination! Everyone passed! This is the second year in a row that the SWCA cosmetology students have attained 100% passage!
• The Grove City Chamber is very excited for our summer events including: The Farmers' Market, The youth 3x3 Tournament, Family Fun Day, Arts in the Alley and more!!!! Call the Chamber to sign up for events!
• Dispatch Letter to the Editor:
• New Rotarians today!
• Grove City HS Boys Baseball Team plays in the State Semi-Finals tomorrow (June 2) at 1:00 p.m. at Huntington Park against Lakota East! Good Luck!
• Hey everyone! We've been super busy lately, but we're working to keep this updated. Don't forget to keep sharing your Grove City business news and specials here for everyone to enjoy.
• Congratulations to the Class of 2011! All four high school commencement programs are posted on the District Web site at
• Pride Awards in the Grove City News:
• Dispatch article on the revised Five-Year Forecast:
• Listen to SWCS Treasurer Hugh Garside explain the revised Five-Year Forecast LIVE from Monday's School Board Meeting at
• Central Crossing Girls Softball Team WINS over Teays Valley 3-2. CCHS will face Gahanna on noon Saturday, May 28 in the regional final. Good Luck Comets!
• Ever wonder how you could automatically sort glass, wood and steel for recycling? That's exactly what teams of junior students in the Career Academy's Pre-Engineering class designed and engineered through their Project Lead the Way career path
• South-Western City Schools Council of PTAs held their annual Scholarship Night last evening at Westland High School. The Council and its member units awarded $36,000 in scholarship dollars to graduating SWCS seniors through the Ohio PTA Memorial Scholar
• Congratulations to Park Street 6th grader Taylor Brokaw, who took first place in the 6th grade category of Central Ohio's 15th Regional Invention Convention, for his invention "Parking Flag," flags empty parking spaces.
• Congratulations to the Grove City Boys' Baseball Team - District Champions! Next game is Thursday, May 26 at Dublin Coffman HS at 5 p.m. against West Chester Lakota West.
• Congratulations to the Central Crossing Girls' Softball Team - District Champions! CCHS - 2 and Tri-Valley - 1. Next game is Thursday, May 26 at OSU at 5 p.m. against Teays Valley.
• Don't forget to check in and stay updated on upcoming events such as the Annual 2011 Golf Outing and our newly post event, The Grove City Farmers Market!
• Dr. Michael Caligiuri, Director, Comprehensive Cancer Center & CEO, James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, was the featured speaker for today's Rotary Rush. His also the founder of Pelotonia - a biking fundraiser geared toward ra
• Great Speaker today for the first week of Rotary Rush. Very informative!
• REMINDER! Parent Seminar - final one of the year - in the Library at Jackson Middle School on Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. Donna Keel will speak to parents about the most commonly used and abused drugs by youth today, prescription drugs. Open to paren
• Congratulations to the Park Street Intermediate School team of Jeff Bennett, Teri Bennett, Danita Hardesty, Jessica Jordan and Matt Sands for winning the Grove City Lions Club Mini-Golf Tournament with a score of 261!
• Here's an great event for small business owners.
• Don't forget that we love hearing about business deals, events, and news in Grove City! Be sure to check them out and stay updated on Chamber events.
• The South-Western Student Enrollment Center is now taking appointments for new student enrollment. For more information, call 801-6280 or go to www.swcs.us.
• Dr. Wise Superintendent of Southwestern City Schools was an excellent speaker today.
• The FHHS Spring Musical - "Comedy Yesterday" will be presented on Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children.
• Congratulations to Westland High School sophomore Jiewen Wu, who has been chosen as one of only three high school students across the country to be named a Scholastic Read 180 All Star for 2011! Jiewen is the first student in Ohio to become a Read 180 A
• The public is invited to the Grove City High School Bands Spring Concert held in the high school auditorium on May 19 at 7 p.m. All three concert bands will be performing along with the two Grove City High School Jazz Bands. There will be a slide show &
• Congratulations to SWCS school bus driver Denise (DeDe) Colley for winning the School Bus Road-E-O today with a score of 698 out of 725!
• Mark Your Calendar! Norton Middle School PTA Flea Fantasia and Bake Sale. Saturday, June 4 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Norton Middle School, 215 Norton Road.
• OUR GOLF OUTING RESCHEDULED!! June 7th - Shotgun start at 1PM. Still room for a couple of teams!
• Here's a special that will kick off the summer. Half off at Putt N Play Family Fun Center!
• Half off at Putt-n-Play Family Fun Center. Check it out!
• QUACK QUACK NO GOLF OUTING TODAY - NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
• Today was School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Did you thank your driver for getting you to school safely?
• Do you know of any upcoming business or community specials, events, or news in Grove City? Share it here!
• For this weeks Spotlight on Business, we had the chance to sit down with the energetic staff at Banyan Tree Rehabilitation. BTR joined the Chamber in January, and we've been happy to have them. They offer services such as outpatient physical therapy
• This is a position were were told about about earlier in the week- Move Forward Media, LLC is interviewing Account Rep. candidates. Familiarity w/Radio, Internet and Video a plus. Connections in Grove City and/or Upper Arlington business communities are
• Remember, we are always looking to bring you the newest in business specials in Grove City. If you know of any business specials/events/news, let us know. Then tell your friends about us so that everyone can stay updated!
• Hey everyone! Sorry about the silent period again. We've been busying bringing you events, but we found time to sit down with Michael Leach of Michael Leach LLC and enjoyyourlandscape.com. After spending just a few minutes with Michael, his love for
• Teacher Appreciation Week is next week? Got any plans?
• Happy Easter!
• If you enjoy the information we bring, then be sure to share us with your friends so that they can stay updated on Grove City business events, news, and specials!
• This week is Grove City Rotary's 15 year Anniversary! We are 60 members strong after 15 years and still growing rapidly! If you or anyone you know would be interested in joining us - Stop by The Pinnacle Ball Room every Thursday morning at 7:30AM
• Rotary welcomed Stephen Wallace as our newest member this morning. Pictured with Stephen is his sponsor Linda Swearingen and John Dubos.
• We had another BIG winner at Rotary this morning. Pat Mozley from Harrison College won the jackpot of $682.50!!! She then donated half of the jackpot to the scholarship fund. THANK YOU PAT!
• A couple days late, but for this weeks Spotlight on Business we met up with Aaron Lane, designer and marketing, for Creative Mobile Interiors. In their shop off of 665 and 71, the team at CMI is working hard to customize and restore custom coaches, trail
• Congratulations to the new members of the National Technical Honor Society!
• Don't forget our annual Golf Outing at the Pinnacle - still a few openings - May 3rd.
• Going to Creative Mobile Interiors later on today. Stay tuned!
• The Grove City Dawgs Football Camp for students entering grades 1-8 will be held May 31-June 2. Future Dawgs will learn the basics of throwing, catching, proper stance and responsibilities. For more information:
• If you or someone you know is looking for help in getting a job, RSVP for a time with the JobsMobile. This is a free service provided by The Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation that provides personalized job development and referral services,
• If you're interested in the history of Grove City, Ohio, Check out 'Images of America Grove City' by Janet Shailer and Laura Lanese. Now available at area bookstores, Sommer House Gallery, in the Grove City Town Center, and at the Grove Ci
• Chief Steve - Your Rotary Club Loves You!
• We're busy planning for Arts in the Alley 2011. Make sure you're attending.
• Congratulations to Ohio PTA District 10 Award Winners Buckeye Woods' Krista Joyce (Outstanding Educator) and Central Crossing's Denise Carmichael (Helping Hands Recipient) for being honored at the Ohio PTA Convention. They were nominated for t
• Don't forget that there is still time to inquire about the Annual 2011 Golf Outing. Proceeds of the golf outing will be going towards the Grove City Schools Pay to Play program. You + active game of golf = helping kids get active.
• As a result of the Taste of Grove City and Business Expo we were able to donate over $2000 to the Grove City Food Pantry. Thank you everyone for you help and support!
• Congratulations to our South-Western Career Academy seniors who were honored as outstanding Tech Prep students at the Ohio College Tech Prep Student Recognition Celebration sponsored by the Heart of Ohio Tech Prep Consortium.
• Congratulations to Barrie Timmins, the 2011 Ohio PTA School Nurse of the Year. Nurse Timmins was honored at the Ohio PTA Convention on April 10. She was nominated for the award by Stiles Elementary School.
• On Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the City of Grove City, Grove City Division of Police, Jackson Township Fire Department, Keep Grove City Beautiful, and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public to dispose of medications, free of
• If you or a student you know is going to school for engineering, be sure to take a look at this scholarship competition from Kelly Services
• This is a great opportunity to help the less fortunate while enjoying a night out. Visit Max & Erma's mention Operation Feed and 20% of your meal sales will go towards helping the Mid-Ohio Foodbank
• Have you ever wanted to see Cirque du Soleil? "Like" COSI Columbus' Dynamic Hands-On Science Center! and find discounted performance tickets.
• Dinner plans? Print off this coupon for one free shot dessert at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill!
• We'll be posting this weeks video for the weekly Spotlight on Business later on this afternoon. Stay posted to find out who will be featured!
• Our golf outing is May 3rd - only weeks away! Registration is at 9 AM -and the putting contest starts at 10 AM. $500 pot!!! Thanks to the sponsor Citizens Bank
• Another great morning spent with great area business people! Looking forward to our Group Study Exchange again this year. Our guest will be coming from South Korea!
• Don't forget to check out our Annual 2011 Golf Outing. Proceeds from the outing will go towards the Pay To Play program at Grove City schools. Sign up today!
• Going out this weekend? Print off this coupon for a free mini dessert at O'Charley's
• You can find the Little Theatre off Broaday in downtown Grove City near City Hall. For more information on performances visit www.ltob.org
• How are rising gas prices impacting your travel plans?
• We stopped over to the Little Theatre off Broadway where we got the chance to talk with Joy Schmidt about her time at the theatre. Operating since 1968, the non-profit enterprise evolved from a group of actors performing for schools. Currently it's
• Are you interested or know of a Chamber member that would be interested in being part of our Spotlight on Business? You could help us with our next pick!
• Do you have plans for this weekend? Maybe you should check out the The Village Merchant Offering a unique home decor and gift shop since 1990. New unique merchandise arrives daily, so there is always something different to see!
• Did anyone pull any office April Fools jokes or get tricked by one? Google gets us every year. Check out Google Motion on googles webpage and try googling 'Helvetica'
• Pat Mosley, Rotarian and President of Harrison College was our speaker today - Great Job! Grove City is fortunate enough to have such a great College in our town.
• President Dr. John Dubos won the jackpot ($1000) this morning with lucky #13! Congrats! He gave half the money to our Scholarship Fund for Southwestern High School Seniors!! He let the other half ride for the next jackpot winner!
• SWCS Board President Mindy Garverick, Vice President Randy Reisling and Member Cathy Johnson received the Award of Achievement from the Ohio School Boards Association at the Central Ohio Regional Conference. This Award is in recognition of their commitm
• These are the last of the pictures from the Taste of Grove City and Business expo. Don't forget to tag yourself and your friends in them!
• Congratulations to the following staff members honored with School Bell Awards at the March BOE meeting: Suzanna Caperton (Spanish teacher at WHS), Denise Harper (7th grade math teacher at JMS), Eric Hubbell (asst. band director at CCHS), Matt Morgan (6
• Don't forget to invite your friends to follow us on here and on twitter at @gcchamber. We always like to hear from our followers!
• We met up with the crew from Graeter's in Grove City for this weeks Spotlight on Business. Reopened in 2008, Steven Kinzer and his crew have been serving some of the best frozen treats and chocolates in the area. Mr. Kinzer and his team talk about t
• The South-Western Council of PTAs held its Annual Reflections Program Recognition on March 22 at Pleasant View Middle School. Chair Melissa Forney created a video of the winners. To view the video and more information on the PTA Reflections Program, vi
• Check in tomorrow for this weeks Spotlight on Business. We sat down with the crew from Graeter's in Grove City. Don't miss it!
• School Board meeting tonight at Finland Middle School. Starts at 7:00 p.m. in Mr. Hampson's room with a technology demonstration.
• Don't forget to tag yourselves and your friends in the pictures.
• Hope everyone enjoyed the weekend! We'll be posting the rest of the pictures of the expo this week. So be sure to check those out and tag yourselves/everyone you know.
• If you haven't already, be sure to tell your friends that we're on Facebook. We've been working hard to bring our followers the best of the Grove City area!
• Here's a second video with one of our vendors from the Expo. We'll be gone this weekend, so stay posted for more pictures and video next week.
• Here's the second set of pictures from the Expo. Be sure to tag yourselves and your friends in the pictures.
• We managed to capture a few videos of our vendors before the crowds started coming. Be sure to check these out.
• Here's a few of our exhibitors for last nights Taste of Grove City and Business Expo. Be sure to tag yourselves and your friends in the pictures. More to come.
• We'll be posting the first batch of pictures later today. Be on the lookout for those.
• We had a spectacular turn out for this years Taste of Grove City and Business Expo. We would like to thank everyone that helped out, all of our vendors, and everyone that show up to support this event. Thanks everyone!
• The Grove City High School Drama Club presents "Seussical" on the following dates: Friday, March 25 (7 p.m.), Saturday, March 26 (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.) and Sunday, March 27 (2 p.m.). Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for adults, $3 for senior citiz
• Executive Director Bill Diehl gives his thoughts on tomorrow's Taste of Grove City and Business Expo.
• On Monday, March 21, 2011, the South-Western City School District Board of Education voted to enter into a new contract with the South-Western Education Association (SWEA). The District's press release is posted on its Web site at:
• Sorry, but we won't be bringing you a Spotlight On Business this week. Instead, we would like to remind you that the Taste of Grove City & Business Expo is this Wednesday, the 23rd. We look forward to seeing you there!
• First Annual Preschool PTA Spring Carnival! Carnival date and time: March 24th 2011 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Carnival location: Preschool Center on Haughn Rd. next to J.C. Sommer Admission is FREE! Game tickets are 25 cents each Many baskets will also be raf
• Here's a good opportunity for a good cause to check out next month from Columbus Metropolitan Library.
• The The Parrett Group - Real Living HER has tickets to the Columbus Auto Show for the first person to claim them. This is a great chance to see beautiful new cars this weekend.
• Happy Saint Patrick's Day everyone! Be safe and have fun.
• We're not fans of the whole shift + enter to start a new line on Facebook, but at least the 2011 Annual Meeting and the Taste of Grove City & Business Expo are in less than a week.
• We just posted pictures for this weeks Spot Light On Business, be sure to check those out. Also, there is still time to sign up for the 2011 Annual Meeting. We'll be hosting Congressman Steve Stivers this year. For more information contact the GC Ch
• Holt Crossing 6th grader Danny Cordray placed in the top 25% of the 6th, 7th and 8th graders from both public and private schools in the Central Ohio Math Counts Competition.
• All of you math enthusiasts out there - Did you know that today is Pi Day? Pi represents the relationship between a circle's diameter and its circumference. Pi is an irrational number, meaning it will continue infinitely without repeating. The are
• We had the chance to meet with Tim Massaro of Massaro Heating & Cooling for this weeks Spot Light On Business. Mr. Massaro has been a long time member of the GC Chamber, joining in 1993. Today, he's proud as ever to be able to live and work in G
• Franklin Heights Jazz Dinner. Friday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. Berwick Party House, 3250 Refugee Road, Columbus. Guest Artist Vaughn Wiester, Band Leader/Trombonist. Adults $25/Students $17.50/Children $15 (12 and under). For tickets call Brad or Cindy
• Parent Seminar Reminder - Tuesday, March 15, Jackson Middle School, 7-8 p.m. The topic is Internet Safety and the ComputerCOP Program, facilitated by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. 10TV partners with the Sheriff's office on this progra
• It's cold now. It will be warm soon. But the weather is always right for you to treat yourself to some amazing ice cream. We'll be hosting Graeter's Ice Cream at this years Taste of Grove City & Business Expo. One more reason to check
• Grove City High School Band Boosters 25th Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Bazaar Saturday, March 12 : 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday, March 13 : 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Admission $2.00; Seniors $1.00, Children under 12 free Breakfast and lunch served daily
• Did you know that the district posts routine Reports to the Community online? They can be found at
• GCHS Junior, Austin Dague, was hired by American Strongman Corporation to film their Strongman event at the 2011 Arnold Classic. His video will soon be available at www.americanstrongman.com.
• This week we had the chance to sit down with Frank Prince to talk about Talita's. Frank and his family runs the oldest Tex-Mex restaurant in central Ohio. He confidently proclaims that he makes the best burrito in the world using his mothers recipes
• GCHS Senior Colin Hopkins won "Best Student Documentary" in the documentary film festival at the Arnold Classic on Sunday, March 6, 2011. Congratulations Colin!
• Do you have an event you would like us to share? Post here so all of our members can enjoy it!
• Here is a short article examining innovation in business. In it Mark Johnson takes a look at the success and let downs of big business innovation in companies like Apple and Google.
• Did you know that the second board of education meeting of the month offers presentations providing insight into various areas of the school district? Many of the presentations are converted into podcasts, which are posted on the District Web site at s
• Sixteen JROTC units participated in the 27th Annual Westland JROTC Invitational Drill Meet at Westland High School. Congressman Steve Stivers assisted in the awards presentation.
• As part of their 2011 Read Across America celebration, OSU's two-time Heisman Trophy winner and Hall of Fame member Archie Griffin read to students at Prairie Norton Elementary School.
• Check out this video were Daniel Pink tries to answer the question, What drives us int he work place?
• GCHS students Jose & Angela Hughes qualified for OHSAA State competition. Angela will compete in vault at the State Gymnastics Meet-March 5 at 12:30 pm-Hilliard Bradley H.S. Jose will compete in the 160 lb. weight class at the State Wrestling Meet o
• Congratulations to the Grove City High School Orchestra for their superior rating at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) State Adjudicated Event, held last Friday, February 25, at Granville High School. The orchestra performed in class “A&
• School Board Meeting tonight. Presentations on Food Services and Transportation.
• We bet you're still interested in who's going to be at the Taste of Grove City & Business Expo next month. Well our members at Miracle Methods would like to talk to you about refinishing your bathroom. Call them today or find them at the ex
• You are now on Twitter! Find us at twitter.com/gcchamber
• This week we sat down with the owner of Mid-Ohio Shoe Repair. Are your favorite pair of shoes wearing out? Did the button of your prettiest purse come off? He'll help you with a quality repair and excellent service. Vitaliy Semchishin talks about th
• After seeing that the company he created and later sold wasn't going in the direction he had set in, he decided to buy it back. Check out why. Do you have an interesting business story you would like to share with us?
• Westland High School senior Alison Scudds will be representing the Greater Franklin County area in the 2011 Ohio Junior Miss Scholarship Program this weekend. The program will be held in Mount Vernon.
• The Taste of Grove City & Business Expo is quickly approaching! Be sure to check out our members from PakMail Grove City Ohio. They'll help you with all of your shipping needs.
• The GC Chamber is dedicated to bringing the best of business to the Grove City Area. We are always proud to see community members becoming entrepreneurs. The Service Core of Retired Executives is a service at which anyone who wants to start their own bus
• Twenty-one of the 23 dental seniors (91%) at the South-Western Career Academy recently passed the Ohio Career Technical Competency Assessment . The dental OCTCA is secondary education's tool that captures the students' level of success by meas
• Brookpark Middle School will present "Guys and Dolls" February 24-27. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are reserved seating and can be purchased at the door 45 m
• Joe Blundo's article about GCHS graduate Angela Sayers was in yesterday's Dispatch:
• Be sure to stay updated on what's happening in Columbus with The Columbus Dispatch, another member that will be joining us for this years Taste of Grove City & Business Expo. Check that out and sign up today!
• Hot Dawgs! And they are hot! We are positive that you'll find the highest quality of hotdogs, just the way you like them, as a price that will make your meal even more delicious. Owner Ken Jewell talks about the restaurant and the food that keeps hi
• At the GC Chamber, we believe that everyone has an entrepreneurial spirit, and we are always looking to bring others the information they need to foster that spirit. It you are interested in learning about business online, check out this short article fr
• Make sure that you are set to attend this years Taste of Grove City & Business Expo. We look forward to seeing you there! And while you're at it, be sure to "Like" our friends over at Grove City Family Dentistry. You can find them and
• Congratulations to Norton Middle School student Said Ahmed for winning the 2011 SWCS Spelling Bee! The winning word was "pyrite." Said will represent the South-Western City School District at the 2011 Sheridan WorldWise Regional Spelling Bee
• District Spelling Bee tonight at Pleasant View Middle School. Starts at 7:00 p.m. Come on out and cheer on our champion spellers from our intermediate and middle schools!
• Check out the BPA and DECA State Qualifiers plus GCHS Music Contest information. It's posted on the district Web site - In the News! www.swcs.us
• The Putt N Play Family Fun Center will be opening their indoor batting cages soon. Be sure to be on the lookout.
• The Garden Cafe on Broadway is a wonderful place to grab a cup of tea, a slice of homemade cake, and relax. Owner Carrol Alberts talks about the Cafe and their newly received liquor license.
• State Representative Grossman & 2 representatives from the Ohio Citizens for the Arts Foundation visited Westland High School to meet with students who were selected to represent WHS on May 11 at the Ohio Arts Day at the State Capital. After receivin
• The Taste of Grove City & Business Expo is coming up. Now is the time for vendors to reserve their tables! This years Expo is growing quickly. Check out one of our members joining us this year.
• Congratulations to former Grove City High School track standout & OSU thrower Max Mays. This past weekend, Max won the weight throw with a toss of 64'11.5" at the GaREAT Invitational in Geneva, OH. Last spring at the Big Ten Outdoor Track
• CCHS two-time varsity letterman Macy Cobb will be signing, full scholarship, with Morehead State University to play soccer. Macy played both forward and sweeper for the Comets. She has played for four years with the Ohio Premier Eagles Soccer Club. Ma
• We have no buildings without power. All buildings have full power.
• GCHS quarterback, captain & 2-year varsity letterman Luke Smurthwaite will be signing, full scholarship, with Kent State. Luke was 1st All-OCC, Special Mention All-Central District & played in the North South All Star Game. He had 141 rushing at
• GCHS linebacker & two-year varsity letterman Ken Reichle will be signing with Urbana College. Ken led the team in tackles with 63.5 - 2.5 tackles for loss & two forced fumbles. He was also the team's punter with his longest being 47 yards.
• The Chamber always has the weather for the area posted on our homepage! Be sure to check it out and bookmark it for the times in the future when you don't know if it's going to rain or snow.
• Athletics tonight: WHS: Gymnastics - canceled Freshman Girl's Basketball - canceled All sports practicing today - coaches contacting athletes re: times CCHS: Boys' basketball vs. Hilliard Bradley is canceled (rescheduled for Saturday night)
• Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - All South-Western City Schools are CLOSED. This includes the Student Enrollment Center and Community Education (GED & ESL).
• Grove City HS graduate & OSU Cheerleader Brittany Maynard has been selected to represent Team USA at the 2011 World Cheerleading Championships. Brittany & OSU teammate Cassie Benfield will be part of the 13 woman-20 man roster to compete April 2
• HS Athletic tonight for tonight: WHS: Girls' basketball game at Marysville is canceled. Boys' basketball practice will be held dependent upon weather. CCHS: Boys' basketball vs. Hilliard Bradley is canceled (rescheduled for tomorrow).
• Tuesday, February 1 - All South-Western City Schools are CLOSED. This includes Community Education (GED & ESL).
• Schedule for the Care Mobile for ages birth to 21. February 4, 2010 Finland Middle School 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. February 11, 2010 Norton Middle School 8:00-11:30 a.m. Pleasant View Middle School 1:30-4:00 p.m. February 18, 2011
• The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce is always looking for new and bright ideas. Feel free to let us know how we're doing and how you're feeling. We look forward to another year of working with our fans and members!
• The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is on the campus of the South-Western Career Academy from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and on the Finland Middle School campus from 1:30-4:00 p.m. TODAY! Members of the community are welcome to tour the Care Mobile, speak with Care Mo
• We would like to thank everyone who came and saw WE: LEAD present- Tammy Fleishman today. If you have interest in joing us for the Taste of Grove City & Business Expo or any future events please call the Chamber at (614) 875-9762
• Congratulations to Galloway Ridge teacher Patty Casteel, who was honored at the January 24 school board meeting, for earning National Board Certification. She joins 30 other SWCS National Board Certified Teachers.
• Congratulations to Westland art teacher Sandra Bacon, who was honored at the January 24 school board meeting, for achieving Ohio Master Teacher status. She joins 43 other SWCS Ohio Master Teachers. For the complete list of SWCS Master Teachers, visit
• The 2011 South-Western City Schools Educational Foundation Scholarship Applications are available for download at
• Southwest Public Libraries' expanded hours return one week from today!! Starting January 31, the hours will be as follows: Monday through Thursday - 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Closed Sunday
• Southwest Public Libraries' expanded hours return one week from today!! Starting January 31, the hours will be as follows: Monday through Thursday - 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. Closed Sunday
• Starting this Friday, January 28, the South-Western City Schools will begin the first steps of a partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital & Ronald McDonald House Charities to offer families the opportunity to access medical care in their
• This is a good time to check out one of the hottest deals in the area. Chamber members can save up to 30% on your electricity bill. For more information click the link below.
• There will be no Grove City Parks & Rec activities in building gymnasiums on Friday. All other athletic activities Friday evening and this weekend, including the middle school wrestling tournament at FHHS, will be held.
• Friday, January 21 - All South-Western City Schools will be closed due to inclement weather. This includes Community Education and the Student Enrollment Center.
• Starting this Friday, January 21, the South-Western City Schools will begin the first steps of a partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital & Ronald McDonald House Charities to offer families the opportunity to access medical care in their
• Don't forget our upcoming events! WE: LEAD will be hosting a very powerful speaker at WE: LEAD Presents- Tammy Fleishman , and it's going to be another great display of all that Grove City has to offer at the Taste of Grove City & Business
• On Tuesday, January 18 at 7:00 p.m., nationally renowned Youth To Youth speaker Ty Sells will be presenting "Creating Connections that Count!" at Jackson Middle School. Everyone is invited to learn how to build connections and relationships wi
• Grove City High School graduate (Class of '07) J.T. Murray was drafted in the second round of the MLS by Kansas City. J.T. played soccer all four years of his high school career at GCHS and was captain his senior year.
• No School on Monday, January 17 for Martin Luther King Day. Enjoy your three day weekend!
• The Franklin Heights High School PTSA will be sponsoring a Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, January 8 starting at 4:30 p.m. until the chili is gone! Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for students. This is during the evening's Grove City/Franklin Heights Bas
• Classes resume at all schools on Wednesday, January 5, 2011.
• Happy New Year from the South-Western City Schools! Darbydale Reminder: School will be in session for DARBYDALE STUDENTS ONLY on Monday, January 3 (Blue K and grades 1-4) and Tuesday, January 4 (Green K and grades 1-4). All other schools resume classes
• Darbydale Reminder: School will be in session for DARBYDALE STUDENTS ONLY on Monday, January 3 (Blue K and grades 1-4) and Tuesday, January 4 (Green K and grades 1-4). All other schools resume classes on Wednesday, January 5, 2011.
• Winter Break begins tomorrow, December 23rd. Happy Holidays to all!
• SWCS Art Teacher, Camilla McComb, drove to State College, PA this weekend where she was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Penn State University. Dr. McComb's dissertation, titled "Think, Record, Reveal: Studio Process Assessment and
• Jackson Middle School is in the finals of the Sunny95 Christmas Idol Contest. This is the final competition. Please go online to /8711027.php and vote for Jackson.
• Brookpark Middle School is in the finals of the Sunny95 Christmas Idol Contest. Voting ends at midnight tonight. Please go online to vote for Brookpark Middle School as they sing "Our Gift to You."
• Jackson Middle School is in the finals of the Sunny95 Christmas Idol Contest. Voting ends at midnight tonight. Please go online to and vote for Jackson Middle School as they sing "Carol of the Bells."
• The SWCA Culinary Arts students participated in the St. Stephen’s Community House 15th Annual Gingerbread House Event at Jefferson Country Club. Students worked in groups to assemble a gingerbread village, featuring a festive carousel in the cente
• The following Grove City High School students have been named to the 2010 Ohio Music Education Association’s All State Band: Ben McMurray (trumpet), Syndi Penney (bass clarinet), Will England (alto sax), Hillary Hobbs (oboe), and Emily Mulvany (ob
• Congratulations to the 2010-2011 National Honor Society inductees at FHHS: Karleeta Allen, Jacqueline Andrade, Matthew Bezold, Shayla Breedlove, Zachary Dennis, Michael Draudt, Christopher Francies, Lindsey Grimmet, Halima Hassan, Khadija Hassan, Angie H
• Jackson Middle School Holiday Celebration-Fri., Dec. 10, 4:30-8 p.m. Proceeds benefit 8th Grade Washington Trip. Spaghetti Dinner is 5-6:15 p.m. Orchestra & choir will be performing. One-stop shopping with 15+ vendors & a Santa Workshop to wrap
• Math Tips for the Holidays - During the holiday season, we spend a lot of time moving from place to place in cars, buses, trains and on foot. Use your travel time as an opportunity to learn math by helping your child find numbers on buildings, taxis, bu
• Congratulations to Grove City High School senior Jake Green for receiving 1st team All-Ohio honors in football. As a wide receiver, Jake had 53 receptions for 1104 yards and 11 touchdowns. Great job Jake!
• Thank you for all your generous support at our annual auction at Pinnacle Golf Club on November 20th, this money will go to help benefit the scholarship funds for South-Western city school's seniors and future programs for the Grove City Area Chambe
• Former Grove City High School soccer star J.T. Murray (starting midfielder) is having a great senior year for the Louisville Cardinals. Having earlier attained Big East Player of the Week honors, the Cardinals defeated Ohio State last night 2-1 to reach
• Darbydale Elementary School will be open on Monday, November 29th for classes. All of the necessary repairs have been finished and all systems have been tested. Thank you to everyone for their patience and cooperation during the repairs. A detailed au
• Eleven Hospitality Marketing students participated in the DECA New York Experience. They learned about the hospitality industry by experiencing it firsthand. They attended a Disney Theatre Marketing Workshop and a Dave & Buster's Advertising &am
• Darbydale will remain closed on Tuesday, November 23 to allow for repairs to continue.
• Darbydale Elementary School will be closed on Monday, November 22 to allow for repairs to continue.
• Congratulations to Beth Glitt! The Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) recently announced Beth Glitt of the South-Western City School District as the 2010 Foundation For School Business Management’s “Outstanding Food and Nut
• As a result of last Thursday's fire, Darbydale Elementary School will remain closed for the rest of the week: Wednesday, November 17, Thursday, November 18 and Friday, November 19, to make repairs.
• At this time, as a result of Thursday's fire in the boiler room at Darbydale Elementary School, the school will be closed on Monday, November 15 and Tuesday, November 16. Parents can pick up their children's coats and book bags today (11/12) f
• There will be no school at Darbydale Elementary School on Friday, November 12, 2010 due to a fire in the boiler room of the school. No one was injured and everyone got home safely today.
• Open House and Ribbon Cutting
• Ten FHHS Choir members sang at the Wreaths Across America presentation at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Grove City. More information on the program can be found at http://walmartstores.com/FactsNews/NewsRoom/9563.aspx
• Annual Kindergarten Kazoo Band before the Ohio State-Michigan Game with Dr. Gordon Gee and First Lady Frances Strickland
• SWCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Wise was awarded the Ohio School Boards Association 2010 Central Region Outstanding School Employee Award at its Fall Conference.
• School Board Vice President Mindy Garverick was presented with a plaque from the Ohio School Boards Association thanking her for her contributions as a member of the Board of Trustees, the association's governing body. OSBA Chief Legal Counsel Holl
• Congratulations to Central Crossing High School senior Nathaniel Combs for being named a Semifinalist in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program.
• U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary Peter Cunningham visited West Franklin Elementary School to share in a Reading Recovery lesson taught by Miss Kelly Floyd.
• Congratulations to the buildings earning the rating Excellent and Effiective on their Local Report Card.
• State Representative Cheryl Grossman presented a Commendation from the Ohio House of Representatives paying tribute to the South-Western City School District for earning an EXCELLENT rating on its Local Report Card.
• On behalf of the Citizens for South-Western City Schools, Rick Redfern presented a check to the Board of Education in the amount of $2,000 to be used to support middle school and high school students participating in service clubs at their schools.
• State Board of Education member Kristen McKinley presented the SWCS Board of Education with its EXCELLENT rating banner at the September 27 board meeting.
• Educators from Hong Kong and mainland China presented information to the community about their education system and culture at Park Street Intermediate School on September 27.
• Congratulations to Franklin Heights High School NJROTC Naval Science Instructor Captain Tom Lennon, US Navy (retired) for being honored with the Golden Eagle Award on behalf of the Military Order of the World Wars. Colonel Charles Fisher, US Army (ret)
• Come join the Grove City Chamber of Commerce as it hosts its 2nd annual Hoops Off Broadway, 3 on 3 basketball tournament! The event will take place on August 7 in the Grove City Town Center. The "playground style" tournament is open to boys and
• A big thank you to Verizon Business employees who donated a truck load of school supplies to Stiles Elementary School as part of the company's Tools for Schools program. Shown are Verizon Employees Charity Chittum and Lonnie Watson with Stiles staf
• Congratulations to our National Board Certified Teachers and Master Teachers, who were recognized at the September 13 School Board Meeting.
• Congratulations to Darbydale Elementary School, J.C. Sommer Elementary School and Hayes Intermediate School for earning an Excellent with Distinction rating from the Ohio Department of Education.
• Come join the Grove City Chamber of Commerce as it hosts its 2nd annual Hoops Off Broadway, 3 on 3 basketball tournament! The event will take place on August 7 in the Grove City Town Center. The "playground style" tournament is open to boys and
• Congratulations to Franklin Heights High School NJROTC Naval Science Instructor Captain Tom Lennon,
• State Board of Education member Kristen McKinley presented the SWCS Board of Education with its EXC
• Educators from Hong Kong and mainland China presented information to the community about their educ
• Congratulations to our National Board Certified Teachers and Master Teachers, who were recognized a
• Congratulations to Darbydale Elementary School, J.C. Sommer Elementary School and Hayes Intermedia
• Congratulations to the buildings earning the rating Excellent and Effiective on their Local Report
• State Representative Cheryl Grossman presented a Commendation from the Ohio House of Representative
• On behalf of the Citizens for South-Western City Schools, Rick Redfern presented a check to the Boa
• Come join the Grove City Chamber of Commerce as it hosts its 2nd annual Hoops Off Broadway, 3 on 3
• WII BOWLING, BLACK JACK, CORN HOLE TOSS AND DANCING TO A DJ - FUN FOR ALL
• Congratulations to PVMS 7th grade student Sarah Wright for placing 4th in the State in the 2010 Pow
• A big thank you to Verizon Business employees who donated a truck load of school supplies to Stiles
• Grove City girls won the district softball title! Congratulations Lady Hounds!
• Balloon festival RETURNS to Beulah Park: Balloons Off Broadway! free
• Alaska Cruise/Mission Trip 2008

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