Winter Wonderland

Restaurants step up their carryout game


Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, most restaurants were capable of carryout, and many of them excelled at it. Based on anecdotal evidence collected by this author, most pizza shops have continued to do quite well at it these past eight or so months. But they all have had to refocus their efforts as indoor dining has been limited since the […]

Redwood Wagon takes new approach


No one should be surprised that a couple of former hockey players found a way to grind their way through this COVID-19 pandemic and do some creative playmaking to re-create their food service concept. That’s just what the Redwood Wagon team of Kyle Hood and Michael Laughlin did in setting up their business at 6969 Worthington-Galena Road. Not far from […]

Cards earned many crowns during first 20 years of 21st century


The close of the year 2020, likely welcome to many, unofficially completes two decades of the 21st century. A lot happened during those 20 years, including some huge accomplishments by the Thomas Worthington High School athletic department. While it is impossible to list all the feats and milestones reached by Cardinals during that time, Worthington Spotlight is focusing on the […]

Kiwanis announces annual service awards

The Kiwanis Club of Northern Columbus is honoring a trio of residents with its Community Support Awards. By annually awarding this honor, Northern Kiwanis recognizes residents who work tirelessly and selflessly as community volunteers. Nominees were considered on the basis of several criteria including the nature of their volunteer activities, the number of organizations at which they volunteer, how long […]

Shared Power Network connects Indianola K-8


A local nonprofit organization is working to bring solar power to schools and educate students in the process. The Shared Power Network helps schools and educationally focused nonprofit organizations develop solar energy projects. Executive Director Jake Kuss, a Thomas Worthington High School graduate, and his father Greg Kuss established the organization in 2019. Their projects have included one with the […]