Monday, October 21, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
October 21, 2024

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Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

Thereā€™s no such thing as too many green spaces. Like most girls growing up in the 1990s, I definitely went through a ā€œSecret Gardenā€ phase. I donā€™t think Iā€™ve ever seen a park that encapsulates those vibes quite like the new sunken park at Preston Centre. When this project was first announced, Iā€™ll admit that all of my focus was on the upcoming elevated park. But this garden is so much more than an honorable mention. If you find yourself downtown, youā€™ve got to check it out. If you wonā€™t be downtown anytime soon, have no fear! I visited for you and you can check it out below.

šŸ‘» 11 Hair-Raising Urban Legends Around Ohio
Ohio has its share of spooky spots, from legendary monsters to eerie ghost towns. Thereā€™s no better time than October to learn about the urban legends that have developed here in the Buckeye State over the years.

ā„ļø What Does La NiƱa Mean For Winter Plans In Columbus? NOAA Has Predictions
Wondering what kind of winter weā€™re in for? Ohioans have a lot of questions about the winter, including how cold it will get, how much precipitation we will see, and whether or not the drought will finally be over. NOAA has some predictions for the next few months that will answer all of those.

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šŸŒ³ Want to combine your love of history with your love of the great outdoors? The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has compiled an epic list of historic spots located within state parks, forests, and nature preserves. (ODNR)

āš½ļø Columbus Crew defeated the New York Red Bulls on Saturday with a last-second goal. Defender Malte Amundsen scored the game-winning goal in the 97th minute of the match. (Massive Report)

šŸ˜¬ Northeast Ohio native Parker Finn, director of the hit horror film Smile, is back with Smile 2. Known for eerie, unsettling scares, Finn's new film follows a pop star haunted by sinister smiles. (WOSU)

ā˜€ļø Weather: 77 and sunny

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How to Ace Early Voting in Franklin County This Election

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šŸ› Can woolly bear caterpillars predict the weather? Columbus Metro Parks says that according to legend, the wider the rusty band, the milder the winter! While itā€™s not backed by science, itā€™s still fun to spot these fuzzy little ā€œforecastersā€ around Columbus.

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- Chelsea