😍 A Nostalgic, Retro Website Is Bringing Old COSI Back To Life

Plus: ⛽️ Need Work? This Gas Station Chain Is Trying To Fill Hundreds Of Jobs

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Chelsea Wiley
March 19, 2026

Sponsored by the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
As America marks its 250th anniversary, celebrate the Buckeye State’s role in the nation’s story with Heartland: The Stories of Ohio Through 250 Objects. This new exhibit explores Ohio’s people, innovation and culture through artifacts that capture both iconic milestones and hidden histories. It will be on dsipaly through April 26 and you can plan your visit at decartsohio.org.

Hello, Thursday! Chelsea, here.

There was something special about growing up in Columbus in the 80s and 90s. Field trips felt bigger, weekends downtown felt like an adventure, and a visit to COSI was basically the highlight of any kid’s year. The exhibits weren’t flashy, but they stuck with you. The coal mine, the Street of Yesteryear, all of it felt larger than life at the time. Now, there’s a way to step back into that version of COSI and see it exactly how you remember it.

⛽️ Sheetz Is Hosting One-Day Hiring Events Across Ohio To Fill Hundreds Of Jobs
Looking for work? Sheetz is set to hire hundreds of workers in Ohio at upcoming job fairs, so it might be time to polish those resumes, my friends!

🚊 Columbus Is Hosting A Major Rail Summit And It Could Change How Ohio Travels
I’ll never stop being excited about potential passenger rail here in Ohio. There’s a big conference coming to town soon, and it’s putting Columbus right at the center of these long overdue passenger rail discussions.

Headlines 📰 

😷 COVID is already being taught as history in Ohio classrooms, but how it’s covered varies widely by district. Teachers say students’ own lived experiences are shaping the conversation in real time. (Axios Columbus)

💵 A new proposal would cut funding for the Greater Columbus Arts Council to boost Experience Columbus, sparking concern across the local arts community. Some say it risks undercutting the very culture that draws people here in the first place. (Matter News)

🎓 A program offering up to $5,000 a year helps Ohio foster youth attend college, but many eligible students never use it. Why not? Advocates say awareness gaps and life challenges are keeping participation low. (WOSU)

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March is well underway, and it’s jam packed. You can cheer on the Crew and the Blue Jackets, catch a play, enjoy an evening at the symphony, and more. Get out there and make the most of March, my friends.

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😍 I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of the LeVeque Tower. It opened nearly a century ago and it’s been the pearl of our skyline here in Columbus ever since.

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- Chelsea