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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How much would Westerville levy cost taxpayers?
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — As lawmakers at the Ohio Statehouse talk about property tax relief, Westerville City Schools is putting an earned income tax levy on the November ballot. Most recent school levies in central Ohio are property tax levies, but some said an earned income tax levy could be more appealing to voters, especially those on a fixed income. Westerville City Schools voters will see a 0.75 percent earned income tax levy in November, which means people who are retired, on social security or unemployed will not be taxed. Ohio House overrides one budget veto, hoping to provide property tax relief 'There's a potential future ballot issue that would eliminate property taxes in the state of Ohio,' Westerville City Schools Treasurer Nicole Marshall said. 'We've heard a lot of lawmakers, you know, they're focused on property tax reform.' With property taxes so high, Marshall said she thought the best thing for the district was an income tax levy. 'We were very much mindful of we have senior citizens who are worried about being able to stay in their homes, that are retired, and that we do think that this would be a relief to them,' Marshall said. Bill Phillis, a consultant for the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding, noted that with many local property tax levies failing in recent years, it makes sense for districts to try a different approach, especially in communities with many residents on fixed incomes. 'A lot of the older folks who, you know, don't have as much income as they did in previous years, that's kind of a good deal for them,' Phillis said. 'For the, you know, high salaried folks, it's not such a good deal.' Olentangy coach resigns amid investigation into inappropriate text messages With the most recent state budget, Phillis said the burden of paying for public education is falling more on local taxpayers. He said he could see more districts following in Westerville's footsteps. 'If they don't solve that and keep pushing it back to the local level, then I assume that there might be some more interest in the income tax,' Phillis said. For residents earning $60,000 a year, the levy, if approved, would cost $450 annually, Marshall said. To calculate how much the levy would cost you annually, multiply your annual salary by .0075. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
National sub chain opens location in Westerville
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – A restaurant group recently opened a Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Westerville, and has plans to launch multiple more in the Columbus area. The new restaurant began welcoming customers at 782 N. State St., located in the Northridge Crossing Shopping Center, on Saturday. The address previously housed a Panera Bread, which closed last year after not renewing its lease. Freedom Fest is returning to Hilliard for 2025 The new Westerville eatery marks the sixth Potbelly location in central Ohio. The owner of the spot, Florida-based Royal Restaurant Group, plans to open 15 more locations in the Columbus area in the coming years, according to a news release. The company owns multiple other Potbelly locations in the Columbus market and operates dozens of Burger Kings nationwide. Potbelly Sandwich Shop serves a variety of hot and cold subs, along with salads, soup, mac and cheese, chips, cookies and milkshakes. The Westerville Potbelly is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. It offers dine-in, take-out, delivery and catering services. Potbelly Sandwich Shop debuted in Chicago in 1977, and has since expanded to more than 425 shops across the United States, including 18 in Ohio. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
AEP, Westerville can take control of smart thermostats in heat wave, here's what to know
Don't touch that dial, Westerville. Residents in the city's energy savings program are watching their thermostats set themselves this week in response to the heat wave melting central Ohio and beyond. Westerville's Electric Division, which serves all of the city, on Monday, June 23, raised temperatures in the homes of the 1,084 customers in the division's energy savings program, and notified customers that it planned to do the same from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 25. Customers unhappy with the change can override the division's settings. The phantom thermostat changes aren't new. Each summer, the division typically adjusts thermostats eight to 13 times, said Westerville Community Affairs Manager Mariah Beidleman. Last summer, thermostats were adjusted nine times between June 19 and Aug. 28. The adjustments are typically done in two steps, said Beidleman. Thermostats are first dropped 2½ degrees for an hour to cool the home, then raised 4 degrees for two or three hours. American Electric Power manages a similar program called the Power Rewards: Smart Thermostat Program, which allows AEP to adjust participants' thermostats remotely. The AEP program changes thermostats in the same way as the Westerville one: homes are first cooled, then thermostats bumped up 3 degrees during heat waves. AEP officials could not be reached to say whether the utility has employed the program during this heat wave. Citing the "significant burden" the heat wave is placing on the electric grid, AEP asked customers this week to limit their energy use during peak hours of 3-7 p.m. by turning off or unplugging unused devices and lights, turning up their thermostats and avoiding the use of large appliances like dishwashers, ovens and washing machines. The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued an "extreme heat watch" for the central Ohio area from Sunday, June 22, to 8 p.m. June 25. Real estate and Development Reporter Jim Weiker can be reached at jweiker@ and at 614-284-3697. Follow him @JimWeiker This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Westerville, AEP programs save power by regulating home temperatures
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Westerville resident, PGA golfer Jason Day stands out at U.S. Open practice with wild shorts
He wasn't born in America, but that isn't stopping Westerville's Jason Day from representing the Stars and Stripes. As Day has started practice for the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Plum, Pennsylvania, he has done so while donning American flag shorts that have caught the attention of reporters and fans alike on hand covering the build-up to the event. Advertisement Day has rounded out the outfit with an American flag-themed white jacket, looking like he's ready for a Fourth of July cookout as much as a golf tournament. Day, 37, lives in Westerville with his wife and five kids. He did not participate in the 2025 Memorial Tournament due to a sore wrist. OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 10: Jason Day of Australia walks across the 11th hole during a practice round prior to the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 10, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) See Jason Day's outfit at the U.S. Open This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Jason Day's American flag shorts make waves at U.S. Open practice
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
T. Marzetti Company Names Judith Mondello Chief Research, Development and Quality Officer
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, June 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--T. Marzetti Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corporation (Nasdaq: LANC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Judith Mondello as Chief Research, Development and Quality Officer, effective today. In this role, Ms. Mondello will lead research and development, product innovation, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across the organization. Ms. Mondello has more than 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Most recently, she was Senior Vice President of R&D for the Meals and Beverage Division at Campbell Soup Company, where she was responsible for leading the R&D team that supports the soup, broth, sauce, pasta, frozen meals and beverage business unit. Prior to that, she spent 16 years at J.M. Smucker Company in R&D leadership roles across the company's Consumer Foods, Away from Home, Strategic Innovation, and Baking segments. Earlier in her career, she held roles with Sara Lee, McKee Foods, and Continental Baking Company. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University and an MBA from Walsh University. "Judi brings a wealth of technical knowledge and deep experience leading R&D, quality and regulatory teams," said Dave Ciesinski, President and CEO of Lancaster Colony. "She shares our company's commitment to quality and innovation, and we are thrilled to have a leader of her caliber leading our best-in-class culinary and product development team." Dr. Steve Hill, who has led the Research, Development and Quality organization at T. Marzetti since 2017, will retire from the company later this year. He will work closely with Ms. Mondello over the coming months as he transitions into an advisory role. "I want to acknowledge Steve's incredible leadership and contributions to T. Marzetti over the last eight years," said Mr. Ciesinski. "Steve built our RDQ team into the award-winning organization it is today and raised the bar for the way we approach product innovation, flavor delivery, food safety and quality standards. We wish him all the best in his next chapter." About T. Marzetti Company: T. Marzetti Company manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert's® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby's® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States. At T. Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our 3,900 team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Alysa SpittleSr. Director, Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
