Friday, December 13, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
December 13, 2024

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Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

Happy Friday the 13th, my friends! Whether you’re superstitious or not, we will all be experiencing a very chilly Friday the 13th. As tempting as it may be to snuggle up inside and watch the iconic duo of Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in Freaky Friday, there are ways to go out and have some fun without freezing. The ultimate cold-weather date or social engagement is inviting someone to meet you for hot cocoa! Here are our favorite spots for that chocolatey deliciousness around Columbus.

Navigator Feature Story: Where to Get The Best Hot Chocolate In Columbus ☕️

❄️ Ohio’s Largest Tubing Park Is the Winter Adventure You Need Right Now
You’ll rarely catch me wishing for it to be the day after Christmas, but that’s what it’s come to. That’s because the largest tubing park in the state opens on December 26 and it’s one of the best ways to embrace winter weather in Central Ohio.

🎄 The Christmas Ranch Is The Happiest Little Holiday Village In Ohio
With over one million twinkling lights, The Christmas Ranch takes holiday cheer to the next level. The family-owned ranch opened in 2009 and, since then, has been inviting the public to explore, have fun, and even meet Santa Claus.

Headlines 📰 

🐟 Lake Erie’s cleaner water isn’t all good news. Researchers from Ohio State found that reducing nutrients like phosphorus benefits fish like walleye but harms species like yellow perch, which rely on nutrient-driven food sources. (WOSU)

☀️ Wondering how to get the Vitamin D you need to thrive this winter? Well, I’ve got great news. You don’t have to wonder anymore! (Axios)

💸 Ohio State fans hoping to snag tickets for the Buckeyes' first home playoff game faced disappointment Thursday. Public ticket sales for the Dec. 21 matchup against Tennessee opened at 10 a.m., but within minutes, only pricey resale options remained. (Dispatch)

☀️ Weather: 33 and mostly sunny, with a chance of flurries

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😍 After you grab your hot chocolate, I suggest you head over to Franklin Park Conservatory to enjoy the beautiful Conservatory Aglow. 

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- Chelsea