Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017

Hey there, Tuesday. It's Chelsea. Happy Mardi Gras!

After 63 years, the "longest service employee" from Kroger will retire from his Pickerington store. What will Larry Arnold miss most about the job that he has worked for over half a century?  Navigator full story: Kroger’s Longest Serving Employee is Retiring, You’ll Never Believe How Long He Has Worked There

The Rundown:Weather: 62. Thunderstorms. 80% chance of rainTo do: Mardi Gras celebrations are taking place all over Columbus today. If you're looking for a fun night out, check out WNCI's Official Fat Tuesday Party at BBR. Hosted by Jimmy Jam and Chris Davis, the 21+ party begins at 8PM. Admission is free if tickets are purchased in advance through the BBR website.  

Navigator Originals:Jon Husted, the Ohio Secretary of State has announced that up to 385 non-U.S. citizens have registered to vote illegally in the state of Ohio. Non-U.S. Citizens Discovered Illegally Voting in OhioWith last week’s record-breaking temperatures on everyone’s mind, it’s the perfect time to start planning summer adventures for your children. Get Kids Outside With Metro Parks Summer CampsIt's radio week here at Columbus Navigator. Feel those flash back vibes with some classic photos from local rock station, 99.7 The Blitz. Retro Radio: WKRZ 99.7 The Blitz

The Tuesday Conversation:A Georgia-based payment-processing company plans to set up operations in southwest Columbus, bringing a $25M facility and 145 Jobs. [Columbus Business First/Weese]Did you know Emma Stone’s dad grew up in Upper Arlington, and works in Columbus? Jeffrey Stone, the father of the Academy Award-winning actress shared his thought on his daughter's big victory. [The Columbus Dispatch/Blundo]Fast food giant, Wendy's, to install 1000 self-serve kiosks in high volume stores by the end of the year.  [WBNS 10TV/AP]

Longread for your lunch break:Hidden in the woods of Maine, a man lived for nearly 30 years alone. He survived by stealing food and other goods from the local community, earning himself the title of "The North Pond Hermit". Michael Finkel writes, "To the spooked locals, he became a legend—or maybe a myth. They wondered how he could possibly be real. Until one day last year, the hermit came out of the forest"  The Strange & Curious Tale of the Last True Hermit 

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