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🏰 This Stunning Ohio Mansion Is Giving Major Downton Abbey Energy

Plus: 😎 How To Have The Coziest Day In Columbus

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Chelsea Wiley
October 16, 2025

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Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

Looking for your next local escape? There’s a historic mansion in Akron that feels like stepping straight into another century (on another continent!) With its grand Tudor design, lush gardens, and a story tied to one of Ohio’s most famous families, Stan Hywet Hall might just be the most magical spot in the state, and hardly anyone talks about it.

😍 Take A Road Trip To Lake Erie's Enchanting Lighthouses
You don’t have to head to the coast to find stunning lighthouses. Ohio’s Lake Erie shoreline is dotted with historic beacons like Marblehead and Lorain, where beautiful views and a little bit of maritime history make for the perfect Great Lakes getaway.

😎 How To Have The Coziest Day In Columbus (When You Have To Leave Your House)
Columbus knows how to do cozy. From a latte at Stauf’s to a slow wander through the Conservatory, we’ve got your perfect “curl-up-and-chill” day mapped out. All you have to do is go enjoy it!

Headlines 📰 

🪫 Did your lights flicker Wednesday morning? You weren’t imagining things. For about a minute, homes across central Ohio glowed and dimmed. Here’s what AEP says happened. (NBC4)

💧 While Ohio’s data center boom continues, cities like Marysville are starting to feel the strain on their most vital resource: water. With massive facilities like Amazon and Meta consuming hundreds of thousands of gallons a day, local leaders are weighing how to welcome growth without draining the state’s future supply. (WOSU)

🪧 As the federal government shutdown drags on and tensions rise over health care cuts and immigration raids, Ohioans are preparing to take to the streets. Dozens of “No Kings” protests are planned across the state this Saturday, from small-town squares to the Ohio Statehouse. (Ohio Capital Journal)

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🎃 Pumpkins Aglow is back at Franklin Park Conservatory and it’s looking epic. If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, I think you’ve just found it.

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- Chelsea