Issue 1: 11-18-24

Today’s Featured Partner:

Unplug Press invites you to bring the magic of Christmas into your home with this engaging activity book for the whole family. Create Your Own Christmas Storybook offers a screen-free way for families to bond and create lasting memories during the holidays. Children and parents collaborate to fill in imaginative story prompts and illustrate their own festive scenes, crafting a one-of-a-kind storybook they’ll treasure for years to come!

Top Stories

• State Route 750 (Powell Rd.) closed at the railroad crossing near Depot St. for seven days starting today.

• Olentangy Orange High School principal placed on paid administrative leave.

• Liberty football team defeats Upper Arlington to secure spot in Region 3 final.

Weather

• High 61°, Low 47°

• Cloudy, 15% chance of precipitation

Events

• Fit4Mom recreation program from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM; East Room of Powell City Building

• Musical Theatre Jazz with Cindy from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM; East Room of Powell City Building

• Powell Area Chamber of Commerce “Business Break” about new Corporate Transparency Act at 4:00 PM; Pizza Cottage located at 8753 Owenfield Dr.

• Musical Theatre Tap with Cindy from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM and from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM; East Room of Powell City Building

• Combo Tykes Dance with Cindy from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM; East Room of Powell City Building

• Beginner Tap Dancing with Cindy from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM; East Room of Powell City Building

• Liberty Township Board of Trustees special session at 6:00 PM followed by regular session at 7:00 PM at Township Hall. Agenda packet can be found here.

• BV Winter Tip Off from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. Meet the winter sports teams, watch a cheer performance and basketball scrimmage.

Daily Deals

• Your business’s offer here.

• Your business’s offer here.

Deadlines

• Liberty winter gear pop up store closes today.

• Wednesday November 20 is the deadline to donate non-perishable food items to Sewa Diwali’s food collection drive. Bring donations to Powell City Building during operating hours.

Crime and Safety

• Stolen vehicle reported on the 3700 block of Vistaview Way on 11-13-24.

• Theft reported on the 7300 block of Scioto Chase Blvd. on 11-14-24.

• Forgery/counterfeiting reported on the 4000 block of Powell Rd. on 11-15-24. 

Government

• The Liberty Township Board of Trustees seeks to pass a resolution declaring the property at 8939 Riverside Drive a public nuisance due to overgrowth, debris, and inoperable vehicles. The resolution states that the owner, Vaz Properties LLC, has 7 days to address the issues, or the township will step in to abate the nuisance and recover costs.

• The Liberty Township Board of Trustees will be discussing Havener Park improvements and grant funding tonight.

• The City of Powell's Monthly Reports webpage has not been updated with publicly posted reports for the Police, Building, Finance, Executive, Development, Parks & Recreation, and Public Service departments for the past seven months.

People Helping People

• Delaware County community partners and schools have joined together to provide a complete Thanksgiving meal to Delaware County residents in need. The Thanksgiving Meal Kit Giveaway takes place on November 26, 2024 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, or until meals run out. Each meal kit feeds up to six adults. Limit of one meal kit per household.

• Erin Michelle’s Daisy Girl Scout Troop is looking to volunteer this December to assist a local church, charity, or organization in need. Please contact Erin with any suggestions.

Buzzworthy

• State Route 750 (Powell Rd.) is closed at the railroad crossing near Depot St. for seven days starting today. For folks trying to access downtown Powell businesses coming from west of the tracks, consider taking Seldom Seen to Liberty St. or Murphy Parkway to Liberty St.

• Pink Friday, a national event dedicated to celebrating and supporting small businesses (not the Nicki Minaj album), will take place on Friday, November 22. Established in 2020, Pink Friday is held annually on the Friday before Black Friday, encouraging shoppers to prioritize small businesses during the holiday season. Powell, home to 1,300 small businesses, offers many opportunities to shop local and support the community.

Real Estate

• 8960 Francine Ln.; 4 beds, 3.5 baths; 2266 sqft; $500,000; 2 days on Zillow

• 8860 Linksway Dr.; 3 beds, 3 baths; 1756 sqft; $399,900; 2 days on Zillow 

Rave Reviews and Red Flags

• Elysium Body Enhancements, located at 240 N. Liberty St., received 16 out of 31 recommendations as the top local choice for children's ear piercings.

• No red flags to report today. Share your standout business experiences—whether awesome or sketchy—by emailing [email protected] or texting 614.210.3589.

District Updates

• Olentangy Orange High School Principal Monica Asher has been placed on paid administrative leave as the district investigates a newsletter she sent to staff containing messaging related to the 2024 election. Asher has served as principal since 2022.

• The annual Quality Profile is being distributed to all district residents. This report highlights the educational value of Olentangy Schools, providing insights into students' learning experiences and the district's overall contributions to the community. For more information and a message from Superintendent Meyer, visit the Quality Profile webpage.

Sports Corner

• Andrew Leonard's 13-yard touchdown pass to Geno Saccoccia in the final minute of the OHSAA Division I, Region 3 semifinal secured a 17-13 victory for the Liberty Patriots over Upper Arlington. Liberty advances to face Pickerington North in the Region 3 final on Friday, November 22, at 7:00 PM at Historic Crew Stadium.

Off The Field

• Throughout November, the Wyandot Run Elementary School PTO is collecting Letters of Gratitude. Students are encouraged to write letters to staff members who have positively impacted their educational journey. Letters can be brought to the school office, where blank copies of the Letters of Gratitude form are also available. The PTO will collect letters until Friday, November 22, and distribute them to staff on Monday, November 25.

Random Stuff

• Today is National Princess Day—take a moment to celebrate the princesses in your life!

• November ties October for the most U.S. presidents born in a month (6).

• Meme Monday