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News Grove City Nov 5

Grove City voters will now get a say on the biggest developments

Issue 28, a charter amendment, passed with about 55% in unofficial results. It requires a citywide vote on developments above set limits on size, power use or water use. Backers aimed it at data centers.

Source: WOSU

News Grove City Nov 5

New Grove City High School may need a second vote

Voters approved South-Western City Schools' $220 million bond to replace Grove City and Westland high schools. Issue 28 covers projects of 50 acres or more; the new Grove City High School site is about 52 acres, and the city's attorney reads Issue 28 as requiring another vote. City officials say November 2027 is the earliest, though the timing is not settled.

Source: 10TV

News Grove City Nov 5

Grove City precinct 1-A approves Sunday alcohol sales

About 81% voted yes on a local option for Sunday sales in precinct 1-A, in unofficial results.

Source: Franklin County Board of Elections

Event Obetz

State high school cross country championships at Fortress Obetz

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Fortress Obetz

The OHSAA state championships for all four divisions, boys and girls. Expect extra traffic around the stadium.

Source: People's Defender

Meeting Lockbourne

Lockbourne Planning Commission (special meeting)

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 7 pm
Lockbourne Municipal Building

The commission continues work on the village zoning code.

Source: Village of Lockbourne

Meeting Lockbourne

Lockbourne Planning Commission

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 5:30 pm
Lockbourne Municipal Building

Regular meeting on the village zoning code.

Source: Village of Lockbourne

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