Thursday, April 4, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
April 04, 2024

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Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

As a long-time Merion Village resident, I was surprised when I started hearing rumblings about the sale of Little’s Village IGA on Parsons Ave. It’s been a staple in the neighboring communities for years and like many other residents, I was anxiously awaiting the news about what would be moving into the space. I’m happy to say that a new meat market is taking over the spot and it’s going to be a great addition to the community, as well as Downtown Columbus as a whole. So exciting!

😍 The Best Scenic Views In Ohio
Sometimes, the best way to clear your mind and enjoy a little peace and quiet is to head out into nature. The Buckeye State has plenty of stunning spots to check out, but we’ve rounded up our favorite scenic vistas for you above. There are some truly spectacular views out there waiting for you!

🏨 Lost History Of Columbus: The Neil House Hotel
You all know by now that we love looking back at historic gems that have since been torn down here in Columbus. We’d love them a lot more if they still existed, but at least we can still see these places through postcards and photographs. Neil House Hotel was iconic in every iteration, and there were three separate versions of this hotel built over time. PS: Maybe it’s just me, but the final iteration of the hotel looks so much like some mixed-use buildings you see being built around Columbus today.

Headlines 📰 

🤝 Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants to use state and federal funds to help people affected by the EF-3 tornado that tore through Indian Lake in Logan County on March 14 — leaving three people dead and many homes destroyed. (Ohio Capital Journal)

🏆 Let’s all give a big round of applause to writer Hanif Abdurraqib, who has been named a recipient of the prestigious Windham-Campbell prize. The Yale-based award honors eight writers from around the world annually. (NBC4)

📻 Andy Downing took a deep dive into the rise and fall of 93X, the radio station that briefly took over the airwaves from CD92.9, and it’s a fantastic read. (Matter News)

🌨 Weather: 47 with snow and rain throughout the day

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Today's Photo 🤳

Flooding wasn’t just a problem here in Columbus. This photo shows flooding in Licking County.

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- Chelsea