Wednesday, September 6 2017

Hello Wednesday. It's James.

Everyone's driven by one of the Magic Mountain miniature golf courses, but you may not know that Columbus has a deep mini golf scene. Zoey does a deep dive and finds the 10 best courses in Columbus, from bucolic outdoor settings, to intense indoor glow courses, there's a tremendous variety.If you haven't played in awhile this is a great list to get you going, and it's an activity that hits the spot in a variety of life situations, from casual dates to the frazzled parent looking for something different to do with the kids. You really can't go wrong with any of these courses.Navigator full story: The Top 10 Miniature Golf Courses In Columbus, Ranked From ‘Meh’ To ‘Straight Up Amazing’ [Miller]

The Rundown:Weather: 66. Some fog in the AM, chance of showers after 3 PM. Otherwise, partly sunny. 20% chance of precipitation.To do: CD102.5 is having their HighBall Halloween Ticket Launch Party at Skully's Music Diner. Doors open at 6:00 PM for Happy Hour, and music starts at 8:00 PM with Joey Hebdo, followed by The Wet Darlings, and MojoFlo closing the night. More info here.

Navigator Originals:Chipotle Queso Is Just A Week Away [Arney]Chipotle's CEO has said this is the number one most requested menu item, so if you're looking to try the new queso next Tuesday, you may want to consider ordering online.Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me Live Show Coming To Columbus [Miller]The popular NPR comedy trivia news show is coming to Columbus next April, and there's an opportunity to win tickets.After Threatening A Run For Years, Is Jerry Springer Going To Finally Try For Governor? [Miller]There are so many parallels between Springer and Trump - the reality television past, the sordid history, and the repeated discussion of running for higher office. For Trump it was the presidency, but for Springer it's been the governor's office in Ohio. Could be be serious this time?Sierra Trading Post Is Coming To Columbus [Wiley]I've been puzzling over what might happen to the Dick's Sporting Goods near Easton that closed recently, and we now have an answer. It'll contain a Marshall's, Home Goods, and making it's Columbus debut, a Sierra Trading Post. Should be a welcome addition for those looking for discounted outdoor gear.

The Wednesday Conversation:A Bexley teen has donated over 40,000 books to kids in need. Meagan Warren's charity, Books for Bedtime, was started three years ago when she was just 11. [Dispatch/Hohbach]Ohio has been facing a catch-22 with medical marijuana legalization as the law requires testing by higher education institutions which have been reluctant to do so, given that it's still illegal under federal law. Hocking College is the first to dip their toes in the water, and has applied to be a testing facility. [Business First/Ghose]Did you know some Ohio towns allow urban deer hunting, with bows? Granville and Newark are two central Ohio communities that have had recent urban deer hunting programs to cull the deer population. [Dispatch/Kovac]

Longread for your lunch break:For 18 months, Chester County’s Coatesville, once a thriving steel-industry town, was besieged by fire after fire — set by the residents themselves. A shocking mystery unraveled.Philadelphia: Coatesville Fires: The Town That Burned Itself Down

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