Southwest Messenger

08/24/2026

Southwest Franklin County Historical Society: Emanuel A. White once owned several large tracts of land west of Broadway in the vicinity of Beulah Park adjacent to acreage owned by Adam G. Grant.

HomeLifestyleWhite family operated first local horse track White family operated first local horse trackAugust 5, 2026Lifestyle By James F. HaleSWFC Historical Society Emanuel A. White once owned several large tracts of land west of Broadway in the vicinity of Beulah Park adjacent to acreage owned b...

08/23/2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio — For the 34th consecutive year, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is one of the best hospitals in the nation, according to the 2026 – 2027 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings.

https://www.swmessenger.com/uncategorized/h1-wexner-medical-center-nationally-ranked-for-34th-straight-year-h1/2026/08/05/

08/22/2026

It’s that magical time of year again. Stores have replaced pool noodles with pencil boxes.

https://www.swmessenger.com/opinion/h1-dear-parents-we-survived-summer-barely-h1/2026/08/07/

08/21/2026

Book lovers will have an opportunity to meet some of the people behind the stories when the Ohio Authors Book Fair returns to central Ohio this September.

https://www.swmessenger.com/news/h1-ohio-authors-book-fair-to-bring-readers-writers-together-in-galloway-h1/2026/08/09/

08/20/2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After a record-high field participated in last month’s Hilltop USA 5K, the Columbus Westside Running Club presented the American Legion Post 532 Honor Guard with a $5,000 check recently.

https://www.swmessenger.com/uncategorized/h1-record-participation-helps-hilltop-usa-5k-raise-5-000-for-veterans-h1/2026/08/09/

08/19/2026

The landscape adjacent to Battelle Darby Metro Park is undergoing a glaring transformation into a large-scale solar farm.

https://www.swmessenger.com/news/h1-pleasant-prairie-solar-project-spans-two-westside-townships-h1/2026/08/12/

08/18/2026

There are few places where people of varying age and ability have the chance to play without boundaries. A few such places have been established in local communities.

https://www.swmessenger.com/news/h1-communities-offer-recreation-spaces-where-everybody-belongs-h1/2026/08/12/

08/17/2026

Long before the ABS Challenge System took the uncertainty out of a close call, an umpire in shirt sleeves and straw hat ruled the “base ball” field.

https://www.swmessenger.com/news/h1-ohio-village-muffins-come-to-century-village-h1/2026/08/12/

08/16/2026

In a split decision, Grove City Council advanced the development of a city-owned and operated community center.

https://www.swmessenger.com/news/h1-grove-city-council-advances-community-center-proposal-h1/2026/08/14/