Good morning, Licking County. The streets of Groveport are about to get a $1.5 million makeover as the city prepares for its 2025 maintenance program. Bids are due in April for the ambitious project that will tackle everything from aging alleys to portions of Bixby Road, with work slated to begin in late May. As City Engineer Steve Farst notes, the relentless combination of traffic, weather, and drainage takes its toll on pavement—a reality familiar to anyone who's navigated Ohio roads after winter's retreat.
On the real estate front, a slice of Columbus history has hit the market with a stunning 155-year-old German Village home listed at $1.2 million. The Jackson Street property, completely renovated while preserving its historic charm, features exposed brick walls and a backyard oasis complete with hot tub and cocktail pool. Meanwhile, a sobering reminder of road safety comes after a high-speed Kia ran a red light Tuesday morning, critically injuring three people in a crash that authorities say involved an unlicensed driver.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🛣️ Groveport's street maintenance bids due in April for $1.5M project. The Ohio city's 2025 street program will potentially include work on multiple alleys, portions of Bixby Road, and shared-use paths in Groveport Park. City Engineer Steve Farst released a tentative list of streets for renovation, with work expected to begin in late May and finish by October. The maintenance will vary by location - some streets will receive concrete replacement while others will have asphalt milled and repaved. Farst explained that pavement deteriorates over time due to traffic volume, weather, drainage and other stressors, making regular maintenance essential for the city's infrastructure.
🏠 Historic German Village home hits market for $1.2 million. The 155-year-old property on Jackson Street was completely renovated from the studs out while preserving its historic charm. Originally built in 1870 as a duplex, the 2,082-square-foot home features exposed brick walls, custom walnut built-ins, and modern upgrades throughout. Owners Seth Whitlow and Todd Barrett transformed the backyard with a recessed hot tub, cocktail pool, and pool house before deciding to relocate to California. The renovation earned the property a spot on the village's 2022 Haus und Garten Tour.
🚗 High-speed driver runs red light, critically injuring three in Columbus. The Tuesday morning crash occurred when a Kia Soul traveling at approximately 70 MPH in a 35 MPH zone struck a Hyundai Santa Fe that had the green light at the Demorest Road intersection. The impact caused one vehicle to flip over, sending both occupants of the Kia to the hospital in critical condition. The Hyundai driver was transported to a different hospital in stable condition. Police noted the Kia driver had no license and both occupants were being investigated for a separate incident in Columbus.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
Newark's bats came alive in a 14-1 demolition of Groveport-Madison, giving the Wildcats their first win after an 0-2 start. Meanwhile, Granville showed no mercy in a 14-0 shutout of Licking Heights, improving to an impressive 4-1 on the season. In a nail-biter, Licking Valley edged Mt. Vernon 2-1 to remain perfect at 3-0, while Heath outlasted Johnstown-Monroe 8-5 in a high-scoring affair to keep their unblemished record intact.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Newark (1-2) | ||
@ Groveport-Madison | W 14-1 | |
Newark Catholic (2-1) | ||
vs Lakewood | L 5-1 | |
Granville (4-1) | ||
vs Licking Heights | W 14-0 | |
Licking Heights (1-3) | ||
@ Granville | L 14-0 | |
Licking Valley (3-0) | ||
@ Mt. Vernon | W 2-1 | |
Watkins Memorial (1-3) | ||
@ Zanesville | L 7-4 | |
Johnstown-Monroe (2-1) | ||
vs Heath | L 8-5 | |
Lakewood (3-0) | ||
@ Newark Catholic | W 5-1 | |
Heath (2-0) | ||
@ Johnstown-Monroe | W 8-5 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Watkins Memorial made quick work of Zanesville on Monday, cruising to a 12-1 victory that left the Blue Devils still searching for their first win of the season. The Warriors improved to an impressive 4-1 while Zanesville dropped to 0-4, setting up what could be dubbed "The Battle of the Winless" when they host fellow 0-4 squad Heath in Tuesday's Licking County showdown.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Newark (2-5) | ||
@ Canal Winchester | W 11-7 | |
Newark Catholic (2-3) | ||
vs Lakewood | L 6-0 | |
Granville (3-2) | ||
@ Licking Heights | W 6-5 (8) | |
Licking Heights (2-3) | ||
vs Granville | L 6-5 (8) | |
Watkins Memorial (4-1) | ||
@ Zanesville | W 12-1 | |
Lakewood (7-0) | ||
@ Newark Catholic | W 6-0 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Spacious ranch huge finished basement: Priced at $504,900, this stylish 4-bedroom ranch in Pataskala offers pond views, high ceilings, and over 3,400 sq ft of finished space including a basement with rec room, bedroom, and workshop.
Spacious ranch near Columbus schools: Listed at $475,000, this updated ranch on 1.82 acres boasts vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, chef's kitchen, and outdoor living spaces, all minutes from Granville schools and an easy Columbus commute.
Countryside dream farm estate: Priced at $925,000, this six-acre property offers a tranquil countryside retreat with a stream, pond, and spacious farm home, plus a barn with horse stalls, fenced pastures, and modern amenities throughout.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🙏 In Remembrance
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