💸 The Highest Paid Utility CEO In U.S. Is Here In Columbus

Plus: 😍 This Wild Cup Sculpture At The Columbus Library Is About To Come Crashing Down

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Chelsea Wiley
April 23, 2026

Sponsored by CCT 🎭
Get ready to roll the dice and fall in love with the electric energy of Guys and Dolls on stage in downtown Columbus this weekend. With big dreams, swinging jazz rhythms, and high stakes romance, this classic feels fresh, fun, and full of life. Grab your friends or bring the family (Ages 5+) and experience the show at the Southern Theatre. Tickets are on sale now!

Hello, Thursday! Chelsea, here.

Have you ever found yourself wondering just how much the CEO of American Electric Power makes? Well last year, the answer was $36.6 million. That makes Bill Fehrman the highest-paid utility executive in the country, a massive, multi-million dollar increase from the prior year. The number is big on its own, but it’s even more striking when you compare it to what the average Ohioan earns and how many customers are still struggling to keep up with their energy bills.

🌎 Food Trucks, Music, And 80+ Vendors Are Taking Over Scioto Audubon For Earth Day
Still looking for weekend plans? Let me suggest celebrating this beautiful planet we call home! Scioto Audubon Park is hosting one of Columbus’ biggest Earth Day celebrations this Sunday with 80+ vendors, food trucks, music, and more.

😍 This Wild Cup Sculpture At The Columbus Library Is About To Come Crashing Down
A giant sculpture made of thousands of cups has taken over the Main Library. The best part? You’re invited to help knock it down.

Headlines 📰 

💵 Ohio lawmakers are considering a new 2% fee on sports betting that could generate up to $200 million a year. Most of the money would go toward stadium projects, with a smaller share supporting school athletics. (NBC4)

🎥 Plans for a new Wexner Center for the Arts gateway have sparked fears that its film theater could be demolished, putting a cornerstone of Columbus’ arts scene at risk. Filmmakers and faculty say losing it wouldn’t just change the building, it would change the city. (Matter News)

🇺🇸 A new poll shows the governor and Senate races are basically toss-ups, with candidates separated by just a few points. It also suggests Ohio might not be as solidly red as it’s been, with some voters starting to shift. (WOSU)

☀️ Weather: 81 and mostly sunny

Sponsored by the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
As America marks its 250th anniversary, celebrate the Buckeye State’s role in the nation’s story with Heartland: The Stories of Ohio Through 250 Objects. This new exhibit explores Ohio’s people, innovation and culture through artifacts that capture both iconic milestones and hidden histories. The exhibit is almost coming to a close (on display through April 26) and you can plan your visit at decartsohio.org.

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🏈 The Best Things To Do in Columbus This April
There’s so much happening around Columbus this month that it’s hard to know where to start. It’s a great month to be a sports fan (Crew, Clippers, CBJ, Aviators, OSU Spring Game, and more), but there’s also plenty of concerts, theatre performances, and so much more. Have a great April, Columbus!

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😍 There’s something so beautiful about listening to music outside, especially when it’s a live performance in a one-of-a-kind spot. The Columbus Symphony at Ash Cave? Yes, please!

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- Chelsea