Wednesday, September 25, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
September 25, 2024

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Dive into the vibrant world of Barbara Shermund, the pioneering feminist cartoonist behind iconic New Yorker characters! Join us for Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins, showcasing over 100 original pieces from September 21 to December 29, 2024. Don’t miss this celebration of art and empowerment. For more info, or to plan your visit, head over to decartsohio.org.

Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

When you picture the Ohio Governor’s mansion, there’s a decent chance that you’re picturing the Tudor-inspired home nestled along the border of Bexley and Columbus. But that wasn’t the first house in town to hold the title of Governor’s Mansion. The OG mansion is still standing today on East Broad Street. It’s a gorgeous, Georgian-style manor, and it’s hard to believe that it was replaced just mere decades after the state of Ohio acquired it. Luckily, it’s been beautifully restored and preserved, which means we can check out this little slice of history for ourselves!

🪵 Get Ready to Channel Your Inner Lumberjack at Ohio’s Quirkiest Fall Festival
Ohio has some pretty incredible festivals. We’ve got ice sculpting fests in the winter, entire weekends dedicated to pumpkins, even festivals that celebrate twins! But the quirkiest yet might just be the Paul Bunyan Show, an incredible display of lumberjack skills like wood carving, sawing logs, and so much more.

🐞 If You See It, Smash It: How Ohioans Are Fighting the Spotted Lanternfly
This invasive species has been creeping its way into Ohio, and now, a dozen counties are under quarantine, including Franklin County. Here’s what you need to know.

👕 Easton’s ’90s Fest Is the Throwback You’ve Been Waiting For
I’m a big fan of the 1990s. I’m sure you’re thinking, “yeah, everyone is a fan of the era they grew up in.” But I’ve been assured by many who were adults at the time that it actually was just that cool. If you want to relieve your favorite decade and snag some now “vintage” clothes, I’ve got the perfect suggestion for you: the 90’s Vintage Fest at Easton.

Headlines 📰 

🏡 Explore the charm of South Clintonville through the eyes of a longtime resident. Discover what makes this neighborhood tick, from beautiful ravines and walkable streets to Little Free Libraries and the Olentangy Trail. (Columbus Monthly)

🥬 The Mid-Ohio Food Collective's smart farm in Hilltop is thriving after a year of growth! With 300 vertical towers cranking out thousands of lettuce heads and plans for a community fruit orchard, the space is enhancing local food access and education. (NBC4)

⚾️ The Columbus Clippers are just one win away from their 12th International League title after a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers in Game 1. Game 2 is set for Wednesday at 7:35 p.m. (Dispatch)

🌦️ Weather: 79 and mostly cloudy, with a chance of thunderstorms

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Today's Photo 🤳

Have you ever visited any of the Presidential sites here in Ohio? Pictured above is the Harding Memorial. This resting place was completed in 1927 and the structure cost $783,103 to build.

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- Chelsea