Tuesday, October 10, 2023

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Chelsea Wiley
October 10, 2023

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Hello Tuesday! Chelsea here.

This time of year, there’s truly nothing I love more than curling up somewhere cozy with a great book. Actually, to be honest, that’s my favorite thing to do no matter what season it is. The best place to start your cozy journey, you’ll need to get your hands on a book. Luckily, there are some great places around town where you can do just that. Whether you’re looking for a rare book, a children’s book, or the latest thriller, here are some incredible independent bookstores where you can start your journey.

Navigator Originals ✏️

This Sleepy Town Was The Site Of The Only Witch Trial In Ohio 👨‍⚖️
When you hear “witch trial”, there’s a decent chance that the first town that comes to mind is Salem. But here in Ohio, we had one documented witch trial of our own. This is the story of Nancy Evans, and how she proved her innocence by simply sitting down.

Sponsored by Franklin Park Conservatory
The Conservatory’s grounds will be illuminated with hundreds of pumpkins carved by staff, volunteers, and members during Pumpkins Aglow. Visit returning favorites, the gardening skeletons and Pumpkin Houses, new bewitching displays, the pumpkin tunnel light show, and the alien invasion. For more info, or to plan your visit, head over to fpconservatory.org. 🎃

Headlines 📰 

🚔 Since the West Side Greyhound and Barons Bus terminal opened, it’s been facing backlash from customers and neighbors. The terminal was the site of a shooting that left one man dead Sunday night and city officials say that’s just more proof that the site is not safe for mass transit. (WOSU)

🥕 The Mid-Ohio Food Collective will be offering a new service that will give customers the option to pick up food at a time that is convenient to them from secure, refrigerated lockers at the Mid-Ohio Market. (NBC4)

🏠 With Intel headed for Licking County, it’s bringing a huge boom to the local economy. But the county is already facing a housing shortage. (Columbus Monthly)

Weather: 64 and sunny

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☀️ Enjoy every minute of sunshine today, friends. This is the last sunset after 7 p.m. until this spring!

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- Chelsea