Monday, June 12 2017

Seeking thrills in Ohio? There are plenty of places to get your adrenaline pumping.

June 12, 2017

Hello Monday. It's James.

Chelsea Wiley does a rundown of some of Ohio's best attractions for thrill seekers. We have the best roller coasters in the world, but the fun doesn't stop there.

The Rundown:Weather: 92. Mostly sunny.To do: Are you a Disney expert? Tonight is your time to shine at The Pub Polaris. Disney Trivia Night starts at 7pm, and the best dressed team wins a prize. More info here.

Navigator Originals:Shop Local, Columbus : The 2017 Father’s Day Gift GuideFather's Day is fast approaching, and this guy is full of great gifts that will keep your dollars in Columbus.A Crazy Granny Joins The OSU Football TeamA 90 year old Grandmother goes head-to-head with the Ohio State Buckeyes and schools QB JT Barrett.Taking The Fight Local: How One Millennial Candidate Is Pushing For Progressive ChangeZoey Miller has in depth conversation with Will Petrik, who is running for city council in November.Local Band, Insane Jazz Posse, Wants To Challenge Everything You Think You Know About Jazz MusicAnd finally, Zoey Miller also has a look at one of the most interesting bands currently in the local Columbus music scene.

The Monday Conversation:We had air quality alerts over the weekend, and they may be continued for the next couple of days as temperatures will stay in the 90+ degree range. Be on the lookout and take it easy. [Zachariah/Dispatch]UnitedHealth will be renovating a 165,000-square-foot facility and adding 700 jobs in Dublin. [Newpoff/Business First]A Cleveland area ice cream shop had the perfect response to Draymond Green saying Cleveland fans aren't "the sharpest people". [CP's Cooler/Instagram]

The New York Times looks at a Chinese owned manufacturing plant near Dayton and the resulting culture clash between the Ohio workers and Chinese management. [New York Times]

Longread for your lunch break:Christopher McDougal, author of Born to Run, writes about his rescued donkey joining his Amish running group. You read that correctly.New York Times: Running With the Herd

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