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Westerville • May 8, 2025

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Good morning, Westerville. The digital age has created a troubling new version of "phone a friend" — scam artists posing as bail bondsmen extracting money from worried parents. An 81-year-old resident recently lost $1,300 to such a scheme before his quick thinking and bank intervention halted further losses. This serves as a stark reminder that verification calls to family members should always precede financial transactions, especially when emotions are running high.

On a brighter note, excellence continues to bloom in our agricultural community as three West Liberty-Salem students earned the prestigious Ohio FFA State degree through exceptional leadership and dedication. Meanwhile, international scholars can breathe easier after Ohio State PhD candidate Prasanna Oruganti had her immigration status restored following a brief revocation due to a minor traffic violation, highlighting the complex challenges faced by international students contributing to our academic community.

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🚨 Elderly man loses $1,300 in fake bail bond scam. An 81-year-old Bowling Green resident was tricked by someone claiming to work for All Ohio Bail Bonds, demanding payment for his son's release. The scammer convinced the father to pay $1,300 via bank card, then attempted to extract an additional $625 for an "ankle monitor." Fortunately, the victim realized it was a scam when his son confirmed he never requested bail, and his bank froze the card and promised to return the funds. Police are investigating the case and plan to issue a subpoena once they receive transaction reports.

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🌾 Three West Liberty-Salem students achieve prestigious Ohio FFA State degree. Owen Barger, Shyanne McClintick, and Ella Vondenhuevel earned this high honor through exceptional leadership and commitment to agricultural education. The State FFA Degree, awarded to only a small percentage of members, requires at least two years of membership, completion of a Supervised Agricultural Experience, and extensive FFA involvement. This achievement represents a significant milestone on the path toward the even more selective American FFA Degree. The students' success was supported by school staff and chaperones throughout their FFA journey.

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🎓 International student's immigration status restored after surprise revocation. Ohio State PhD candidate Prasanna Oruganti had her status reinstated following a federal lawsuit filed in April. The Trump administration had revoked her status due to a minor traffic violation from 2020, prompting quick legal action. Judge Algenon Marbley initially granted a temporary restraining order before the case was dismissed on April 30. This case appears part of a larger situation where the federal government has restored records for potentially thousands of international students whose database entries were abruptly terminated.

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

Real estate listing image Spacious family home near parks: This charming $450,000 Annehurst Village home boasts 4 bedrooms, updated kitchen with Bosch appliances, spacious family room with fireplace, and a finished lower level, all situated close to parks and schools.
Real estate listing image Forested luxury ravine estate: Priced at $849,900, this custom-built Highland Hills home sits on a private ravine with a stream, offering 5,500 square feet across three levels with multiple outdoor living spaces including a koi pond and screened porch.
Real estate listing image Luxury living maintenance free included: This delightful $375,000 home features a first-floor master suite, granite kitchen, vaulted ceilings, and three bedrooms total, all nestled in a community with amenities and maintenance services handled for you.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🧟 May 8 - Fulci: Gore Metal Icons: Gore enthusiasts, unite! Fulci brings their blood-soaked metal to Historic Crew Stadium on May 8, paying homage to the legendary Italian horror director. Grab tickets for this spine-chilling evening at One Black and Gold Blvd.
🎸 May 08 - Korn at Sonic Temple: Heavy metal legends Korn are bringing the thunder to Historic Crew Stadium on May 8! Grab your tickets now for this high-energy performance at Columbus' iconic venue. Show starts at noon.
🎸 May 8 - Ministry Industrial Rock Pioneers: Industrial music pioneers Ministry bring their groundbreaking sound to Historic Crew Stadium on May 8! Join founder Al Jourgensen and experience the legendary Chicago-born band live at One Black and Gold Blvd.
🎸 May 9 - Radio City Party Rock: Rock out with Radio City at Harry Buffalo Westerville on May 9! This high-energy Columbus band brings their electrifying mix of 80s hits and today's favorites for a night of pure party vibes.
🤘 May 9 - Metallica Rocks The Stage: Rock out with metal legends Metallica as they bring their thunderous sound to Historic Crew Stadium on May 9! Headbangers won't want to miss this epic show at One Black and Gold Blvd in Columbus.
🎸 May 9 - Sonic Temple Music Fest: Rock out at Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2025! Catch 200 Stab Wounds, Acid Bath, Alice Cooper and more at Historic Crew Stadium on May 9, starting at midnight. An epic night of music awaits!
🧟 May 09 - Rob Zombie Live: Rock out with horror icon Rob Zombie as he brings his electrifying live show to Historic Crew Stadium on May 9. Prepare for a night of heavy metal mayhem in Columbus!
🎸 May 9 - Mike Preisser Solo Performance: Talented musician Mike Preisser brings his solo performance to The Village of Westerville on May 9. Catch his engaging show at 215 Huber Village Blvd for a delightful afternoon of live music.
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