This Week in Westerville – May 11-17, 2026
Here’s a day-by-day look at the stories published in The Westerville News over the past week. You’ll find local government, public safety, community updates, and other Westerville news below.
- North High Brewing’s Grilled Cheese Comes With a Memory
A restaurant review of North High Brewing’s grilled cheese paired the sandwich’s grown-up blend of American, cheddar, Monterey Jack, Texas toast, and garlic aioli with memories of childhood comfort food. - City Hall Opens – Arby’s Closes – East Of Africa Closer To Completion
Westerville opened the new resident service area at City Hall, Arby’s on South State Street closed for renovation, and roadway work neared completion at the East of Africa development. - Strategic Plan Update Sparks Questions Over Affordable Housing
Westerville City Council’s review of strategic plan updates led to questions about affordable housing language, home repair assistance, Uptown investment, economic development, and how broad the city’s long-term goals should be. - Ready For The Weekend’s Wanderings?
The weekend lineup included the opening of the Uptown Farmers Market, Frog Friday and Wetlands Wonders at Highlands Wetlands, the Vine Street Art Walk, a parks history presentation, and the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk. - 64 East Walnut’s Other Plans and Residents Hear About The Process for Redevelopment
A Westerville-based developer said the city bypassed its lower-density concept for 64 E. Walnut St., while residents packed an open house to review the selected redevelopment proposal and raise concerns about size, traffic, density, and fit near Uptown. - Going To the Races – Photo Gallery
Young riders ages 5 and under practiced on balance bikes at the Westerville BMX track, with families cheering them through shortened race runs, green bells, and bubbles at the finish line.
Also included in each week’s Sunday edition is a roundup of news from cities around Westerville, recent obituaries, and a calendar for the upcoming week. Subscribers get this in their email each Sunday evening.
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