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Friday, August 7 2020
Let's Go To The Beach, But Let's Stay In Ohio 🏖


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Happy Friday! Chelsea here.
It's the weekend, although that has a lot less meaning than it used to, and I'm ready to get outside. We have had gorgeous weather all week, but it's been a little too cold for swimming. That all changes this weekend and that's why it seemed like the perfect time to remind everyone that Ohio actually has some pretty fun beaches. You can splash around, soak up the sun, and stay a safe distance away from others while you're doing it. Don't forget to wear your sunscreen and to follow social distancing guidelines while out and about.
Navigator Feature Story:
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Navigator Originals ✏️
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I truly don't understand why every neighborhood and community doesn't have its own plant library. This unique and adorable community project offers free plant trades, and occasionally free planting and gardening items as well. Get your green thumb on, friends.
Talking Points ❤️
Quick Hits ❤️
Emptying out the saved links ahead of the weekend:
Columbus State is offering scholarships if you've been impacted by the pandemic. It probably isn't a bad time to opt-out of everything and go back to school, if you can swing it. (Columbus State)
This Instagram account has potential - Forgotten Mattresses of Columbus (Instagram)
Did you know Huntington Bank once printed paper currency? Check it out. (Antique Money)
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has promised to "hang 100" on Michigan after a conference call altercation with Jim Harbaugh. (Eleven Warriors)
Not a great look - Eyebrow-raising Twitter posts from the Columbus deputy chief (Alive)
Coronavirus Updates 💊
1,166 new cases, 135 new hospitalizations, 22 new deaths. Ohio's trend graph can be viewed here.
Governor DeWine tested positive for coronavirus yesterday ahead of meeting the President in northern Ohio. However, he later tested negative.
The coronavirus has exposed Columbus' digital divide. (Columbus Monthly)
Have you considered antibody testing? Well, good news, the Red Cross will test you for free, with a successful blood donation. Win-win. (Red Cross)
‘I just feel so powerless.’ Ohio teachers fear returning to class. (Ohio Capital Journal)
Capital University will begin this school year online-only. (WOSU)
Weather:
85 and mostly sunny
Air Quality:
Moderate (Ozone)
Pollen:
Medium-High (Grass, Chenopods, Ragweed)
Today's Photo 🤳

How about this view of Capital Square and downtown? Enjoy your weekend - it's going to be beautiful! 😍
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- Chelsea