Pickerington City Council Member Kevin Kemper

09/04/2026

Last week, deadly flash floods crashed through towns across Nepal and Tibet after a glacial collapse in the Himalayan mountains. Tonight, the Pickerington community came together for a prayer vigil at Pickerington City Hall to support our growing and vibrant Nepalese-American community. We heard from community members whose families are missing, eight days on from the flood. Thank you to community members who attended. Special thanks to Mayor Lee Gray for helping organize the event, and to PLSD Superintendent Dr. Charles Smialek, Asst. Superintendent Dr. Alesia Gillison and School Board Members Cathy Olshefski, Mark Hensen and Brooke LaGrasso for attending. Our community is asking for help for their loved ones abroad. If you want to help, there are many reputable organizations collecting donations.

08/26/2026

SKATE PARK IS OPEN!
Thanks to the young men who took it upon themselves to start cleaning the Randy Hughes Skate Park on Friday after last week’s flood, and thank you to the Pickerington Service Department for bringing in the big equipment to finish it up! As of 11 a.m. this morning, it was back open.

08/20/2026

08/06/2026

Coming soon!

A popular local restaurant group is preparing to unroll a “casual fine dining” concept and a members-only only speakeasy. According to Orange Umbrella Restaurants (behind Local Cantina…

07/09/2026

The Pickerington Police Department would like to remind residents that the annual Picktown Palooza returns Thursday, July 9, through Saturday, July 11. We look forward to another outstanding community event featuring live entertainment, great food, and a fun atmosphere for those attending.

Festival Hours
• Thursday, July 9: 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM
• Friday, July 10: 4:30 PM – 12:00 AM (Midnight)
• Saturday, July 11: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Midnight)

Please Note: The Picktown Palooza is an 18-and-over event. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times in accordance with the event's admission policy.

To accommodate the festival, Opportunity Way will be closed to through traffic between Lockville Road and the Pickerington Public Library (201 Opportunity Way) throughout the event.

The Pickerington Public Library and Pickerington Central High School will remain open during the festival. Visitors to either location should access the area from Hill Road South via Opportunity Way, as access from Lockville Road will be unavailable.
Motorists should expect heavier-than-normal traffic in the area, especially during the evening hours. To help reduce congestion and avoid delays, drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and use West Columbus Street or Busey Road as alternate east-west routes whenever possible.

The Pickerington Police Department appreciates your patience and cooperation as we work with event organizers to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone attending. Whether you're visiting for the food, entertainment, or spending time with friends, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable time at Picktown Palooza.

For additional event information including entertainment schedules, admission policies, and a list of permitted and prohibited items, please visit the Picktown Palooza webpage at: https://picktownpalooza.org

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day! Come join us in the Elevate District this afternoon for live music, kids activities, food and 4th of July themed drinks!

06/18/2026

Our friends at Johnson's Real Ice Cream will be serving up the official America 250-Ohio ice cream on July 4th. Grab a scoop of Red, White & Blueberry and a portion of the proceeds will support the Ohio History Connection.