We’re officially a week out from the Zucchinifest! Next Thursday (8/24) at 5:30 PM there will be a grand opening ceremony for Fortress Obetz inside the courtyard of the stadium. Everyone is invited! The festival starts at 5 PM that day, so you’ll have to time to walk around and the enjoy the festival and midway before Continue reading…
Obetz has two brand new parks opening: Braehead Nature Preserve and the Obetz Disc Golf Course known as “Area 51.” Braehead is located on Bixby Road next to Luxottica Optical Center. The grand opening is on August 11th at 6 PM. A nature preserve is a protected area of importance for wildlife or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation. The park is 39 acres and has walking/bike trails. It will also serve as a canoe/kayak launch in Continue reading…
Obetz is pleased to announce that Ted Nugent will be headlining this year’s Zucchinifest! The Zucchinifest dates for this year are August 24, 25, 26, and 27. Ted Nugent will be performing on Saturday, August 26. The concert will start at 8:30 PM and the gates will open at 5:30 PM. More details to come on the Obetz Zucchinifest Continue reading…
Award-Winning Country Singer/Songwriter Jamey Johnson Headlining Obetz Zucchinifest on August 25th Mayor D. Greg Scott is pleased to announce that platinum-selling singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson, one of today’s most respected country music artists, will play at Fortress Obetz on August 25, 2017 as a part of the Obetz Zucchinifest. The concert will start at 9:00 Continue reading…
The Obetz Police Department were able to visit the Obetz Kids Camp again! This time they were able to teach the older age group about bike safety. The kids had a blast riding in the Obetz Arctic Cat vehicle and learning their way around the police truck! Thank you Sergeant Ellison and Officer Maynard!
If you’re an Obetz resident, you have more than likely been to the K & M Market. Here’s a little bit about their history and their role in our community. History of K & M The letters in K & M stand for “Kelly” and “Murphy” and its first location was on the Continue reading…
The U16 Obetz Octane won the Central Ohio Youth Baseball League a few weeks ago, but they decided to do something a little unconventional after winning. Instead of accepting trophies, they chose to donate the cost of the trophies to the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute in the Obetz Octane Continue reading…
Just a reminder, the deadline to register for the 2017 Zfest pageant is Friday, August 11th. There are seven age divisions: Tiny Miss Obetz – 1-2 years old and walking Tiny Mister Obetz – 1-2 years old and walking Little Miss Obetz – 3-6 years old Little Mister Obetz – 3-6 years old Little Princess Continue reading…
Sergeant Debolt, Officer Fout, and Officer Elzey of the Obetz Police Department were thrilled to hang out with the kids at the Obetz Kids Camp! The campers had a very eventful afternoon with the OPD! After learning about bike safety, Sergeant Debolt took all the kids for rides in the Arctic Cat vehicle! While the Continue reading…
Obetz seniors have donated the most each year for the last three years! LifeCare Alliance is a home and community based nonprofit health organization providing programs such as meals-on-wheels and visiting nurses. One of the LifeCare Alliance programs is the Groceries to Go Food Pantry, and it supports people who are batting chronic illnesses. Every year, the Continue reading…