Friday, June 2 2017

One of the best day trips in Ohio is just an hour south west

Hello Friday. It's James.

There's no shortage of great day trips from Columbus. One of the best has to be Yellow Springs. From the gorgeous parks, to Young's Jersey Dairy Farm, it's a great place to spend a day, especially in the summer time. Chelsea Wiley explores why you need to schedule some time soon for Yellow Springs.

The Rundown:Weather: 81. Sunny.To do: Lots going on today, and all weekend, including Bone Thugs & Harmony, a great barn treasure sale, African-American culture fest, the Memorial and lots more. Check it all out in our Weekender. 

Navigator Originals:IKEA Columbus Is Giving Away More Free Stuff Than Oprah During Its Opening WeekSo you might not want to camp out a couple of days for the free couch. That's ok. There's still lots of other IKEA giveaways to be had.Pencil It In: The 16 Best Things to Do In JuneSummer is finally here, and Columbus has a full summer schedule on tap. No matter your interests, you're sure to find something to look forward to in June in our June things to do guide.Opinion: Ohio Should Stand Against President Trump And Honor The Paris AgreementSeveral state governors and city mayors have announced they will continue to abide by the Paris Accord. If Pittsburgh can do it, I think it's fair to say Columbus should as well. Ohio might be a reach with Governor Kasich, but what's realistic isn't always what's right.Whoa, baby! DJ Tanner Visits Kalahari Resorts In SanduskyFirst Mathew McConaughey, now Candace Cameron Bure. Ohio vacation land is all of a sudden overrun with celebrities. Clevelander And Political Newcomer Mike Gibbons Announces His Intention To Run For U.S. SenateI guess the odds of Gibbons winning the GOP nomination are probably north of 0%, but not by much.

The Friday Conversation:I took the ACT one time, got a score that was good enough for me, and had zero desire to take it again. (I'm not sure I wouldn't have done worse on a second try anyway.) Many Reynoldsburg (and other district) students will not have the chance to make a similar decision, as ACT is refusing to score their tests, due to their error in sending an incorrect test to 21 districts on April 19th. Students will get a voucher to take the test again, which is nice, I guess, but kind of a kick in the teeth at the same time. [Neese, Candisky/Dispatch]I think Obetz is a thing that's going to happen. They had the fastest rising home prices so far this year, with 28% gains. Buyers are being priced out of pricier suburbs (the get in the door price in places like Bexley and Upper Arlington is getting to be $300k+) and areas like Obetz and Whitehall are benefiting. [Weiker/Dispatch]Ever wonder what empty big box retail locations might be good for? Huntington Bank is turning an empty Meijer's into an operations center that will eventually accommodate 1,400 employees. The pictures are interesting and show how these places can be transformed into very modern office space. [Weese/Business First]Google has released the most misspelled words by state. Ohio's is "beautiful". (Hopefully I spelled that right.) [Google Trends/Twitter]The Cavs .. the Cavs were not good last night. Turnovers are killer.  On to game 2 Sunday. [Manning/Fear The Sword]

Longread for your lunch break:Writer Drew Magary has been doing a commencement address style post at Deadspin for years. This year's installment is appropriately modest for the times we live in. It's also good advice.Deadspin: Walk: A Message To The Class Of 2017 

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