This Week Worthington

The meeting started with a simple question, posed by David Bressman, the Worthington school board president. Full Story »

The Celebration of Sound Concert Series at Worthington Presbyterian Church, 773 High St., will feature a performance of Camille Saint-Saens' "Christmas Oratorio" at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13. Full Story »

There are two kinds of people: Those who put graffiti on public and private property because they think it's art, and pretty much everyone else. Full Story »

One of Worthington's least known historic buildings will open its door to visitors this Sunday afternoon. Full Story »

The Worthington Christian High School boys basketball team is in a position it has not been accustomed to in recent years heading into its opener Friday at Whitehall. Full Story »

The Thomas Worthington High School boys basketball team is counting on its experience and size to improve on last season. Full Story »

6516 Plesenton Dr, 43085, Joseph J. and Shelly M. Stotzer, $575,000. Full Story »

The Worthington Kilbourne High School boys and girls swimming teams begin the season at the Worthington/Dublin Invitational today as a leaner, hungrier group. Full Story »

Because of injuries and illnesses, Worthington Kilbourne High School boys basketball coach Tom Souder didn't have his full varsity lineup at his disposal until the 15th game last season. Full Story »

As the Thomas Worthington High School girls swimming and diving team opens the season today at the Worthington/Dublin Invitational, coach Jim Callahan has a solid security blanket in junior Claudia Doyle. Full Story »

For the third time in as many years, the Worthington Kilbourne High School wrestling program will be led by a new coach. Full Story »

Matthew Goldberg, a student at Worthington Kilbourne High School, recently received the 2009 Student of Integrity Award from the Better Business Bureau's Center for Character Ethics. Full Story »

The holidays are here again, and perhaps you find yourself casting about for the perfect gifts for family and friends. You need look no further, though, because the perfect gift is already in your head -- you just need to write it down. Full Story »

The strength of the educational system in this community is the relentless and continuous pursuit of improvement by our faculty. This is true in all areas, but especially in the special education department. As a district, we are committed to identifying and improving in areas where we believe we could do better. Our goal is simple: adequate academic growth for all students. Full Story »

Lauren Schueller, daughter of Jerry and Gay Schueller of Dublin, and Justin Bird, son of Gerry Bird of Dublin and Lynn Bird of Worthington, have announced their engagement. Full Story »

"Math Abstractions," an exhibit featuring artist Debbie Rosenfeld, through Jan. 4 at the Worthington Community Center, 345 E. Wilson Bridge Road. Full Story »

Central Ohio home sales for October were up 25.6 percent over October 2008, according to statistics released Nov. 23 by the Columbus Board of Realtors. Full Story »

The following programs are offered by Worthington Libraries. Old Worthington Library is at 820 High St., Northwest Library is at 2280 Hard Road and Worthington Park Library is at 1389 Worthington Centre Drive. Full Story »

Connells Maple Lee Flowers, a downtown landmark where generations of Worthington residents have bought their prom corsages and Christmas poinsettias, will close at the end of the holiday season. Full Story »

The Ohio State University Airport would like to thank those who participated in the noise study that began in 2007. Expert noise consultants spent two years analyzing operations at the Airport, following standards set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure safety and provide consistent measures with similar airports. Full Story »

• On Nov. 21, police responded to a report of a disturbance at the United Methodist Children's Home and to a report of a runaway. Full Story »

Lifeline of Ohio, a nonprofit group coordinating organ and tissue donation in central and southeastern Ohio, recently held its annual "Ambassador Appreciation" dinner. Full Story »

An independent review has affirmed what the Franklin County Engineer's Office had already concluded: A roundabout is the best long-term fix at Linworth and Olentangy River roads. Full Story »

Nine of Worthington's loveliest historic homes will open their doors to guests this Sunday afternoon, Dec. 6. Full Story »

Santa Claus and Hayden Garrett, 7, try to coax a shy Kate Garrett, 2, to talk to Santa. The siblings were among many in downtown Worthington Sunday to visit Santa during the annual holiday open house. Full Story »