We’re Back! Your Hometown Newspaper Returns

We’re proud to announce the return of The South & Canal Winchester Messenger, delivering the stories that matter to Canal Winchester and entire theCanal Winchester School District, including Obetz and Hamilton Twp. After a brief hiatus, we’re back to give you the trusted coverage you need about local schools, sports, events, government and more.

For the next several weeks, we’re offering the full paper, both in print and online, with all your essential hyperlocal content free of charge as part of our community relaunch. After that, we’ll be moving to a subscriber-supported model because real journalism requires real investment from readers like you.

We look forward to keeping you connected to the news that matters most to the community. Please bear with us as we work to get The South & Canal Winchester Messenger updated with the latest so you can stay in-the-know on the go.

Beyond Reason

by Rob PerezThe GoblinHalloween is a big night for ghosts and skeletons. Witches and vampires also loom large. Mummies and zombies spook with impunity. Even the werewolf shows up, independent of the lunar cycle. There’s…

    Community food resources

    By Theresa Garee At the time of writing this story, 42 million Americans are set to not receive their monthly snap benefits beginning November 1st because of the government shutdown according to the US Department…

    Ghost Tour of fun

    The night was full of ghosts and history during the annual Canal Winchester Historical Society Ghost Tours on Oct. 25. Participants walked the streets of Trine and Waterloo for about 1.2 miles and listened to…

    Canal Wellness Fest

    Photos from the weekend’s Canal Winchester Chamber Wellness Fest! Businesses focused on wellness joined individuals focused on wellness at the Canal Winchester High School on Saturday, Oct. 25. The day started with a 5k where…

    Find Your Fall View

    Explore Parks and Trails Near You This AutumnCity of Columbus Recreation and ParksAutumn is arriving in Columbus, and the city’s parks and trails are slowly starting to burst with vibrant shades of red, orange and…