🎄 A European-Style Christmas Market Could Be Coming Next Year

Plus: 🦅 Baby Eagles Have Hatched Near Blendon Woods

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Chelsea Wiley
April 14, 2025

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Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

Welcome back to another week! I thought we’d kick things off this morning with some good news. Well, good news if, like myself, you’re obsessed with European Christmas Markets. Kind of niche, I know, but hear me out. If you’ve never heard of the epic Christmas markets that can be found all throughout Europe, you’re in for a treat. They’re charming, delightful, and most importantly, they have delicious mulled wine.

🦅 Baby Eagles Have Hatched Near Blendon Woods: Here’s How to See Them
Cute baby animal alert! There are some fluffy, recently-born eaglets out at the 100 Acrew Wood near Blendon Woods and if you’re in the mood for some free springtime seratonin, you can go see them yourselves!

🏛️ Lost History Of Columbus: The Old Franklin County Courthouse(s)
Over the years, the Franklin County Courthouse has gone through a lot of changes. Since the OG couthouse was built in 1840, t’s been built, torn down, rebuilt, remodeled, and just about everything in between.

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👏 I love when our State Parks get the love they deserve, so of course I had to let you all know that Great Council State Park made the 2025 Best of the Midwest award list! It’s a beautiful park and if you haven’t been to check it out yet, let this be your reminder to add that to your to-do list. (Midwest Living)

👩‍⚕️ OhioHealth just opened Central Ohio’s first Menopause and Midlife Clinic in New Albany to address a major care gap for women. With high demand and only one certified provider, the clinic is already changing lives for patients like Nancy Thompson, who calls it “life-saving.” (Axios Columbus)

🌳 Support Ohio’s forests with every step in the Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K, a virtual race happening later this month. Inspired by Bob Ross, this event lets you run, walk, or paddle anywhere while helping plant trees in Ohio state parks. Today is the last day to sign up, so don’t miss your chance. (ODNR)

☁️ Weather: 74 and mostly cloudy, with a chance of thunderstorms after 3 p.m.

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- Chelsea