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š± Why did a penguin spark a 40āminute Uptown sign debate?
Westerville, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Westerville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why did a penguin spark a 40āminute Uptown sign debate?
- Where does Westerville Central really stand among Franklin Countyās best schools?
Also on today's calendar: Westerville Saturday Farmerās Market 2026 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 86, low: 66. š¶ Hot!
- Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Does White Count? Whit's Sign Wins Approval After Uptown Color Debate (thewestervillenews.com) ā A Westerville Uptown review board has finally approved Whitās Frozen Custardās new sandwich-board sign, capping a 40āminute debate that ended with a sevenācolor limit where white doesnāt count. The story also unpacks how Westervilleās Uptown Review Board protects the historic districtās look, and why even small details like window art, fonts, and portable signs matter for local businesses and pedestrians. 
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ā¢ The 10 Best High Schools in Franklin County, OH: Rankings and Performance (mebaneenterprise.com) ā Westerville readers will notice Westerville Central High School ranked the top school within Westerville City and 83rd statewide in a new list of Franklin Countyās best high schools. The countywide rankings compare academics, graduation rates, and college prep strength across public and private campuses, offering families a snapshot of how local options stack up in Central Ohio. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Westerville
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Acoustic Open Mic at Java Central 2026 ā
Java Central CafƩ and Roaster, 20 S State St Suite B, Westerville
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
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Other local events
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Westerville Saturday Farmerās Market 2026 ā
COhatch Westerville, 240 S State St, Westerville
9:00 am -
Hanby House Summer Program Series ā
Hanby House, 160 W Main St, Westerville
1:00 pm -
Summer Concert
Blendon Township Minerva Park Middle School, 5002 Farview Rd Columbus, Ohio 43231
6:00 pm -
Columbus Board of Education Meeting
Columbus City 3700 S. High Street, Room 825
6:00 pm -
2700983 - Varsity Boy's Basketball Westerville South High School vs Northridge High School ā
Westerville South High School ()
6:00 pm -
Board of Trustees Meeting
Blendon Township BLENDON TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER, 6330 South Hempstead Rd Westervil
6:30 pm -
Equitable & Transparent Resource Management Committee
Columbus City 270 E. State Street Columbus Ohio 43215
5:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
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š Events Nearby
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2564856 - 2026 Safety City Graduation ā
Westerville North High School WNHS Commons, Multipurpose Room, WNHS Gymnasium, Main, and WNHS Parking Lot ()
8:00 am -
Summer Concert
Blendon Township Minerva Park Middle School, 5002 Farview Rd Columbus, Ohio 43231
6:00 pm -
Columbus Board of Education Meeting
Northland High School 3700 S. High Street, Room 825
6:00 pm -
Board of Trustees Meeting
Blendon Township BLENDON TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER, 6330 South Hempstead Rd Westervil
6:30 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Spring Traveler
Every spring, they arrive on invisible highways stretched across the continent. Tiny travelers weighing less than an ounce, guided by instinct, starsā¦ (Nextdoor Maxtown Sunbury) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
FOUND on December 10, 2025 in Columbus, OH 43211 near Near Joyce Ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,ā¦ (Nextdoor Little Turtle)
- City of Westerville Ohio posted a job opening for Part Time Facility Coordinator in Westerville. Apply here.
- Meijer posted a job opening for Overnight Stock in Westerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westerville here.
š Nearby News
Worthington
- Trinity Episcopal Church to host 5th annual Pride Mass in Columbus Thursday (abc6onyourside.com)
- Former Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett leaving central Ohio department (beaconjournal.com)
- Weighing the impact of red tape on housing affordability (hbsdealer.com)
Gahanna
- Classic Gahanna McDonald's to be demolished, rebuilt with modern look (dispatch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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