Columbus-Leila Gardner

Congratulations to our June Hometown Hero, Leila Gardner! Leila has served at a non-profit in Columbus called International Friendships, Inc. for over 20 years, helping international students and their families. She dedicates so much of her time and energy making them...

Hilliard- Bill Hawthorne

Congratulations to our April Hometown Hero, Bill Hawthorne. Bill is a Bus Driver for Hilliard City Schools who transports children with special needs. He treats each child like his own. Bill buys them treats out of his own pocket, works several jobs, and always smiles...

West Jefferson- Carnevale

Congratulations to our February Hometown Hero, Santino Carnevale. Santino has been fundraising since he was in third grade. In 2015, he raised $5,000 by selling lemonade and baked goods to donate to the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital. He has had many family members...

Columbus- Bob Lentz

Congratulations to our January Hometown Hero, Bob Lentz. Bob Lentz is a head operations site leader for Habitat for Humanity Mid-Ohio. He is retired, but still volunteers his time to help others. Bob works diligently around the clock to help build affordable,...

Powell- Tim Hamburger

Congratulations to our December Hometown hero, Tim Hamburger. Tim has made raising money for cancer research and helping cancer patients a central focus of his life. He has raised over $113,308 for cancer research through Pelotonia, which he has participated in every...

Columbus- William Herbert

Congratulations to our November Hometown Hero, William Herbert. William currently works as the Infectious Disease Coordinator on 2 unit with the Columbus Division of Fire and goes over and beyond in his job duties for his fellow firefighters.  This past year, William...