Note: Digitization efforts are still in progress. Some issues from 1880-2005 may not yet be available.Â
Westerville News & Public Opinion
Discover Your City's History
Explore Westerville's history with keyword-searchable digital access to the local newspaper ThisWeek Westerville News & Public Opinion from 1880-2005.
- Find your parents' marriage announcement.
- Research the opposition and support for a city development opportunity.
- Discover the grand openings and closures of various stores and restaurants.
- Read the horoscope and weather for the day you were born.
Note:Â This resource is only accessible while in the library.
What You Get
Access includes full-page scans of over 100,000 pages of newspaper articles, including photos and advertisements.
- Westerville Review (January 7, 1880-June 7, 1884)Â
- Central Ohio Review (June 14, 1884-May 2, 1885)Â
- Public Opinion (April 29, 1887-December 1993)Â
- Westerville News & Public Opinion (January 1994-March 2005)Â
Note: Westerville News & Public Opinion (March 2005-April 25, 2012) and ThisWeek Westerville News & Public Opinion (April 26, 2012-January 25, 2023) are still only available via print copies stored in the Westerville History Museum. Â
Whether you're looking for an ad published by your favorite restaurant of the past, or want to find your grandparent's wedding announcement, this is the best resource for local Westerville news available.
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