Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
March 13, 2024

Sponsored by the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
By way of stunning photographs and stories, meet a group of Central Ohio residents who were once forced to flee their homes and become among the millions of refugees who have found hope and resilience in the face of adversity. Through the lens of award-winning photographer Tariq Tarey, discover how these individuals endured their arduous journeys to find a place to rebuild their lives. For more info, head over to decartsohio.org.

Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

There’s nothing quite like a relaxing train ride through the country. If we had passenger rail, I’d probably just ride around all day for fun. But since we don’t, I’ll have to settle for our incredible scenic railroads. And by settle, I mean have the time of life on a train ride through some of Ohio’s most beautiful areas. I’m trying really hard to resist using any train puns, so It’s probably best if I wrap this up and you start reading about these train-themed trips for yourself!

🌸 6 Columbus Parks & Gardens Perfect For A Spring Stroll
Spring might not be here on the calendar yet, but the already blooming flowers and 70-degree temps would bet to differ. What better way is there to kick off this season than by enjoying a stroll around town? Stop and smell the roses, or don’t, it’s your walk!

🌳 The 11 Best Things To Do At Shawnee State Park
Known as Ohio’s Little Smokies, this park might not have a mountain range, but it does have some incredible views from the hilly terrain. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Shawnee State Park is an absolute gem. When people see photos of the park, they often don’t realize it’s here in Ohio, and to be honest, I get it. It’s pretty magical!

Headlines 📰 

🏡 The city has seen a record amount of legal action against property owners and landlords and now, Columbus officials announced a revamp of the city's team of attorneys tasked with addressing blighted and nuisance properties. (WOSU)

🤔 There’s been some discussion on a Midwestern-themed social media page about which state has the best flag. Spoiler alert, the page ranked us way too low, especially when you consider how amazing the flag is. (Axios)

❤️ Have you ever visited Historic Zoar Village? The village was home to The 200 Zoarites who formed the utopian settlement. They were pacifists and German Separatists who made Tuscarawas County their communal home from 1817 to 1898. (Ohio History)

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