Here are a few things happening in Bexley that (mostly) aren’t otherwise covered in this week’s Blast. Have a great weekend! – BK
The R.L. Stine Wall of Fame at BPL
The spookiest thing happened yesterday. Legendary author and Bexley native R.L. Stine toured his favorite Bexley haunts for a CBS morning piece about his life and legend, which included stops at Rubino’s; his childhood home; and our superb Bexley Public Library. At BPL, Mr. Stine severed the ribbon on the new “R.L. Stine Wall of Fame” in the children’s section, and I was honored to provide him with a creepy proclamation (signed in blood, of course) naming October 23, 2025 as R.L. Stine Day in Bexley! The whole experience gave me Goosebumps… let’s just say it was a Stine-chilling day here in Bexley…. (I know, I’m rolling my eyes too…)
November 6 7-8:30 pm Roosevelt Avenue Workshops
Thanks to a grant from the Bexley Beautification Fund, we’re working on concepts for refreshing the landscaping on the North Roosevelt medians to the north and south of Denver Avenue. Join our landscape designer for a workshop on November 6th at 7:00 pm at City Hall to see draft concepts and provide feedback on the plan!
The Schneider Park Beaver Strikes Again
If you notice some missing birches at the Robert Frost Birch Walk at Schneider Park, our resident beaver is again to blame. Don’t worry – autumn is the perfect time to plant trees, so we’ll get the missing gaps replaced, and we’ll also start trying out some different beaver guards now that it’s clear he’s here to stay…
Homicide at 540 N. Cassady Avenue
It is always deeply tragic when a life is lost to violence, and such incidents are especially rare here in Bexley. Earlier this week, Bexley Police responded to a homicide at 540 North Cassady Avenue, and since then our Detective Bureau has been working tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice. The murder of Demetrese Norvett is a heartbreaking reminder of the regional wave of youth and gun violence affecting communities across Central Ohio. In addition to the criminal investigation, the City is reviewing operations at the supportive housing property at 540 North Cassady. My resolve couldn’t be clearer – this property must, and will be, turned around. We are requiring the owners to take immediate corrective action to ensure responsible management and resident safety. Our hearts go out to all affected by this tragedy, and the City remains fully committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of every member of our community.
Bonus Thing:
Today my administration is shipping the 2026 budget to City Council to begin their review and approval process. This is my 14th consecutive balanced budget, in which we continue to prioritize investing in infrastructure, retiring debt, and providing tremendous value to our community with top-notch city services and innovative ideas for the coming years. I’ll be featuring 2026 budget concepts in the Four Things’ to come, so keep an eye out…
