Friday, October 4, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
October 04, 2024

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Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

Happy weekend, friends. I don’t know about you, but this week has felt pretty long to me, and I have a suspicion that I’m not the only one. In fact, I’m fairly certain that one Columbus woman had a long week too! A backyard fence project turned viral mystery has captivated millions as Columbus resident Katie Santry uncovered a buried rug in her yard. With police, cadaver dogs, and strange happenings, this TikTok-fueled investigation has sparked intense speculation—what could really be hiding in her yard?

🌌 Will We Be Able To See The Northern Lights In Ohio This Weekend?
Recent geomagnetic storms mean that we’ve got a shot at seeing the aurora over the next couple of nights. Here’s what you need to know.

🧙 This Sleepy Town Was The Site Of The Only Witch Trial In Ohio
Did you know that there was a witch trial here in Ohio? It wasn’t anywhere near as well known as Salem, but Bethel, OH was home to the trial of Nancy Evans back in 1805.

👍 The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend
This will probably be the last weekend of summer-like temps, so if you’re not quite ready for fall, you’re in luck. There’s a bunch of stuff going on around town this weekend, so find something that makes you happy and do it! Have a great weekend, Columbus!

Headlines 📰 

🚌 Columbus City Schools will begin busing around 100 charter and nonpublic students after families rejected payment in lieu of transportation and sought mediation through the Ohio Department of Education. Busing starts Monday to comply with state law. (WOSU)

🤸‍♂️ Sources told NBC4 on Thursday that Ohio State University is cutting athletic scholarships for its men’s gymnastics team. While the scholarships are going away, the men’s gymnastics program itself isn’t going anywhere—for now. (NBC4)

⚾️ The Savannah Bananas are bringing their electrifying “Banana Ball” tour to Ohio in 2025! The team will take the field at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. Fans can enter a ticket lottery for this unique baseball experience as the team takes over MLB and football stadiums across the country. (ESPN)

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