⛵️ For Sale: A U.S. President's $5M Lake Erie Island

Plus: 🧖‍♀️ Otherworld Founder Plans $10M Immersive Spa Near German Village

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Chelsea Wiley
January 20, 2026

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Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea, here.

Ohio is not exactly known for its plethora of hidden islands. Yet just off Catawba Island, a tiny seven-acre world sits waiting for someone to claim it. With its rocky shores, open lake views, and a past that once drew a president, Mouse Island is totally worth exploring (and owning, if you’ve got the $$) Curious? Read all about the property’s past and present at the link below. And if any of you get crazy enough to buy this island in the future, consider this my formal request for an invitation! I’m so curious about this place.

🧖‍♀️ Otherworld Founder Plans $10M Immersive Spa Near German Village
An immersive thermal spa inspired by European wellness culture is coming to the edge of German Village. Stillhaus, led by the founder of Otherworld, is set to open in late 2026.

🛼 Take A Look At The Columbus’ Roller Disco And Concert Hub That Time Forgot
Downtown Columbus wasn’t always picnic blankets and yoga mats. Take a trip back to the ‘70s and ‘80s to the place where you could show off your skating skills: The Centrum.

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🏫 Gahanna-Lincoln’s new high school is officially open, bringing all 2,400 students under one roof in a modern, high-security building designed to make learning and daily life easier for kids and staff. The $180-million school replaces the district’s patchwork of old buildings and was intentionally built to serve students well into the future. (WOSU)

🥶 A blast of brutally cold air is extending the long weekend for some central Ohio students, with several school districts canceling classes as temperatures struggle to climb out of the teens. Other districts, including Columbus City Schools, are already closed for scheduled professional development or administrative days, not because of the weather. (NBC4)

🧐 Ever driven past a warehouse on the South Side and wondered why it looks more locked down than Fort Knox? The Dispatch is bringing back its great “What’s Up With That?” series to get answers. (Dispatch)

🌤️ Weather: 21 and mostly sunny

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🖼️ The Best Things To Do This January In Columbus
January doesn’t slow Columbus down. From hockey games and big-name comedy to ice sculptures, winter hikes, and late-night museum events, this month is packed with reasons to get out and do something, even when it’s cold.

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😍 The Northern Lights were visible in Columbus last night thanks to a recent solar flare. Did you brave the cold weather for the chance to see them?

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