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When Westerville’s business community wins, we all win. You may have heard this from any number of city leaders. We say it because it’s true.

Residents and visitors to Uptown Westerville can expect to toast its new Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area beginning June 11.

Westerville council to decide on Uptown DORA and an appeal hearing for detox facility ThisWeek group A decision is expected by Westerville City Council on May 18 whether to allow a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area for Uptown Westerville. Lynn Aventino, executive director of Uptown Westerville Inc., led the effort to work with merchants on the DORA, with the hope that locals and tourists could enjoy an adult beverage from a participating establishment as they sip and stroll through the his...

Westerville eyes Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area for Uptown Westerville residents and visitors soon might be able to enjoy an adult beverage as they check out the city’s historic district this summer – if a proposed Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area is approved. Lynn Aventino, executive director of Uptown Westerville Inc., led the effort to work with merchants on the DORA that’s being considered by Westerville City Council, with a third reading set May 18.  “We hope Uptown We...