Tuesday, June 23 2020

This Beautiful Waterfall Is One Of Central Ohio’s Hidden Gems 😍

Happy Tuesday! Chelsea here.

There are some really beautiful places around Central Ohio that don't get enough attention and one of those is Rock Mill. Not the delicious brewery, but the actual Rock Mill. There's a waterfall, a covered bridge, and a historic mill, and it's all just a 30-minute drive from downtown Columbus. 

Navigator Feature Story: 

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Navigator Originals ✏️

The ongoing protests downtown have seen many clashes between heavily armored police and protestors. According to protestors, the tear gas that has been sprayed is causing adverse effects. 

Looking for an easy way to get a little physical activity and keep some physical distance between you and others? A leisurely bike ride around Columbus is a great way to explore the city!

Talking Points ❤️ 

The Statue "Controversy" Could Have Been Much Worse

However you come down on the Christopher Columbus statues being removed, I imagine everyone can agree that at least we aren't dealing with a "311-foot, 500-ton bronze Russian statue of Christopher Columbus". It almost happened, possibly more recently than you'd think. The statue

, after almost coming to Columbus in the 90's. This contemporary article from Columbus Monthly told the story of a statue that seemed like it was coming to Columbus regardless of the fact that nobody in Columbus wanted it.

(Columbus Monthly)

OSU Football Quick Hits 🏈

Ohio State football looks to be willing to schedule home-and-home games with SEC teams again, something they haven't done since a home-and-home with LSU back in 1987-88. They'll

. ...... Can you imagine if Ohio Stadium had

? ..... I had no idea: Ohio Stadium was

after opening in 1922.

Politics Quick Hits 🇺🇸

The Dispatch sat down for a

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 ..... This

from our newspaper of record ..... This

is partially reported from Ohio - Elkton Federal Prison, near Cleveland, and it's horrifying to read how prisons have become deathtraps.

Tree-Lined Streets 🌳

Click for the photo of how beautiful Broad St. once was, but the history behind the trees of E. Broad St and what happened to them is a surprisingly interesting story.

(ThisWeek)

Weather:

81 and mostly cloudy, with a chance for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day

Today's Photo 🤳

Look at this very good wire-haired dachshund in front of our skyline! So cute. As always, if you want to be featured, use 

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- Chelsea