Wednesday, August 21, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
August 21, 2024

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Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

This week’s weather has certainly been inspiring dreams of autumn around my house. I’m ready for pumpkin-flavored everything, but we aren’t there quite yet. We’ve got a warm-up coming next week, and now that I’ve seen the predictions for this fall, I think I’ll try to make the most of summer before it’s gone. This autumn is likely going to be chillier than normal. Here’s what you need to know!

🌳 Columbus ArborFest Is Here to Make Your Tree-Hugging Dreams Come True
There’s a lot going on this weekend, but the thing I’m looking forward to the most is spending a few hours with my fellow tree lovers. The inaugural Columbus ArborFest is happening on Saturday, complete with food trucks, performers, and free trees!

🤠 This Wild Old West Themed Town Just 1.5 Hours South Of Columbus
Hopping the car for an hour and a half seems like a pretty good deal when you’ll actually be traveling about 200 years into the past. Ready to explore this Wild West town? We’ve got all the details.

Headlines 📰 

🛴 30 scooters were found dumped in the Scioto River. It feels like this should go without saying, but don’t do that friends. These scooters damage local ecosystems and wreak havoc. (Axios Columbus)

🥓 Foris Extraordinary Meats, formerly known as North Country Charcuterie, just celebrated 10 years of crafting award-winning cured meats, sausage, bacon, and other products with yet another Good Food Award. (Columbus Monthly)

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Amy Acton has mentioned that she’s considering running for Governor here in Ohio in 2026. Here’s what we know so far. (WOSU)

☀️ Weather: 76 and sunny

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Today's Photo 🤳

🦘 What’s your favorite animal to see at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium? The kangaroos are pretty high up on the list for me!

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- Chelsea