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Junior League of Columbus provide backpacks for Capital Kids

Photo By Terry Gilliam

Gina Ginn, of the Junior League of Columbus, and Mayor Michael Coleman distributes backpacks to participants of the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department’s Capital Kids after school program at the Marion Franklin Community Center, Tuesday, September 7, 2010. A project of the JLC, founded in 1999, Adopt-a-Backpack has donated over 23,000 supply-filled backpacks to elementary age children to provide them with the necessary tools for academic achievement. Each year, the League raises funds to supply about 3,500 children in Central Ohio with backpacks. The Junior League of Columbus has been donating backpacks to the Capital Kids program for nearly ten years.

Griffin name back on football roster for OSU Buckeyes

By Felix Hoover

Photo By Terry Gilliam

The school that featured Archie Griffin 35 years ago in his second Heisman Trophy season, has another A. Griffin is practicing as a Buckeye footballer.

Bonita Griffin, mom, Adam Griffin and Archie Griffin, Dad.

Walnut Ridge 51, East 0-----Thomas Worthington 28, Whetstone 6-----Linden 20, Westland 16-----Marion-Franklin 20, Dublin Scioto 6-----St. Charles 20, Eastmoor Academy 6-----West 30, Centennial 15-----Watterson 30, Beechcroft 6-----Hilliard Davidson 37, Brookhaven 3-----Northland 37, Central Crossing 6-----Briggs 21, Franklin Heights 0-----Mifflin 14, Independence 8-----Harvest Prep 36, South 7-----Hartley 42, Columbus Academy 34-----DeSales 41, Maumee 0

Watterson 30 Beechcroft 6

By Mike Wachsman

Cougars Spread Attack Fizzles Against Watterson

Photos by John Ray

Beechcroft has long prided itself on hard-nosed, aggressive defense, so to allow a team to march up and down the field, controlling the clock and scoring 30 points is about as painful as it can get.

CeaseFire march, rally brings anti-violence forces together in South Linden

By Felix Hoover

The CeaseFire Columbus program in the South Linden area is one the many recent efforts to mobilize communities against violence.

City’s first African-American Council President ushered out in style

By Felix Hoover

Photo By Terry Gilliam

The legacy of former City Council President Jerry Hammond is replete with swagger, style and substance in the political arena, the East Side community and other places he frequented during his 76 years of life.

People who knew him in different phases of his life took the stage of the Southern Theatre Tuesday to talk about the many ways in which Hammond helped the city grow They wove in remembrances of his leadership, loyalty and friendship as well as of his devotion to family and advocacy for the underserved.

The memorial service at the Southern wrapped up the public tribute in honor of the long-time political and community leader who died on Aug. 25.

Mourners also remembered him on Monday at the King Arts Complex, which is known to many as “The House that Jerry Built.”

The city already has a building named in his honor, but friend and mentee Ako Kambon made a plea at the Tuesday service for the Columbus Board of Education to set aside its policy of not naming school buildings after people. He wants the new all-male school named for Hamm

No longer hidden, Ohio Dominican becomes precious educational show piece

By Felix Hoover

Photo By Terry Gilliam

Even after changing its role from a small, women's-only college, Ohio Dominican University long remained a hidden gem on the East Side.

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Ohio Treasurer Kevin L. Boyce kicks off Campaign

Photo By Terry Gilliam

Ohio Treasurer Kevin L. Boyce speaks to a room of supporters during his kickoff bash at Catina in the Arena district, Wednesday, Aug. 25. The event was hosted by his wife, Crystal; Mayor Michael B. Coleman and other backers.

First day of school, Great day of school

Photo By Terry Gilliam

Students at Sherwood Middle School board their buses after the first day of class, Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Students were happy to be back in school and Principle Raymond Caruthers said the day went well and everything ran smooth.

Children have say in city’s anti-violence efforts

By Felix Hoover

Photo By Terry Gilliam

What looked like a career day sign-up sheet was really an anti-violence messge by the youths who attended Monday’s I Want 2 Live rally at Mount Hermon Baptist Church.

FamJam provides fun-filled day of information at Franklin Park

By Felix Hoover

Photo By Terry Gilliam

About 700 people took part in FamJam, an annual program presented by Franklin County Children Services to heighten awareness about resources available to foster parents, adoptive parents, volunteers and children.

Michael Redd shows he can distribute as well as shoot with back-to-school events

By Felix Hoover

Photo By Terry Gilliam

Michael Redd has made his name in the NBA as a sharpshooting guard for the Milwaukee Bucks, but lots of local youngsters will also remember him for his assists.

Last Splash

Photo By Terry Gilliam

Michael Williams, a fifth grade student at Windsor STEM Academy, enjoys the water slide during a back-to-school event at the Academy. The event invited students, families and other members of the community to celebrate the upcoming school year.

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Women's work as a Ministry sharing the Light

Photo by Terry Gilliam

A spiritual group of women gathered at the Franklin Park Conservatory Monday, August 16, 2010, for the 15th Annual Women's Day of Prayer. Women from across Columbus celebrated their faith traditions together, with prayers, dance and inspirational music. The theme this year was "Peace! God is with you."

Sixth Annual African-American Wellness Walk offers hot tips on health

By Felix Hoover

Photo by John Ray

After pep talks from city, state, county and federal officials, the walkers stepped off from the grounds outside the Neighborhood House, 1000 Atcheson St., to show a unified commitment to the well-being of the community, especially its men and boys.

Concert at historic Lincoln Theatre wraps up summer program for Y Performing Arts Camp

By Felix Hoover

Photo By Terry Gilliam

More than 500 youths took part in the arts camp, which also included an introduction to the stage by CATCO/The Phoenix Theatre for Children and to music by the Jazz Academy.

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