Good morning, Franklin County. Late summer isn't done with us yet — Franklin County Public Health is moving forward with mosquito spraying after West Nile virus turned up in traps around Hilliard and Dublin, so maybe hold off on the backyard happy hour for a few days. On the development front, OhioHealth just dropped $22.5 million on 11 acres in the Hamilton Quarter corridor, quietly becoming one of northeast Columbus's biggest landowners. And if homeownership feels like a lot right now, a brand-new build-to-rent community just opened in Upper Arlington — four bedrooms, two-car garage, and someone else handles the lawn. Not bad.
Nationally, U.S.-China trade talks produced a rare cooperative moment, while Wall Street had its usual dramatic week. Fresh Real Estate listings are inside too.
🌤 Sky Skoop
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Westerville
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
West Nile-positive traps prompt mosquito spray across parts of Hilliard and Dublin
🦟 Franklin County Public Health is moving ahead with mosquito spraying after traps in Hilliard and Dublin tested positive for West Nile virus. Crews are set to treat targeted neighborhoods, a reminder that late-summer mosquito season is still very much in play around Franklin County. Read more
OhioHealth buys $22.5M office property beside former Big Lots headquarters
🏥 OhioHealth just picked up another big chunk of the Hamilton Quarter corridor in northeast Columbus, spending $22.5 million on an 11-acre office property next to the former Big Lots campus. The move deepens the health system’s footprint near Westerville and suggests more growth is coming in one of the county’s busiest development zones. Read more
Onyx+East Opens 23-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Columbus, Ohio
🏡 Columbus just got a brand-new twist on suburban renting. Onyx+East has opened Haven, a 23-unit build-to-rent community in Columbus's Upper Arlington neighborhood, with five homes ready for immediate move-in. The four-bedroom homes top 2,000 square feet and include an attached two-car garage, private driveway, fenced backyard, and covered front porch. Lawn care and snow removal are handled for residents, making it a low-maintenance alternative to homeownership. Early movers can score a "Founders Special" offering one month of free rent. Read more
This charming single-story condo in Westerville's peaceful Little Turtle community offers updated interiors, a tranquil porch, and resort-style amenities like a heated pool — all with low-maintenance living!
Tucked away on a quiet Westerville cul-de-sac, this charming tri-level offers generous living spaces, a private fenced backyard with mature trees, and a brand-new roof and HVAC — all within the sought-after Westerville Schools district!
This brand-new 2,198 sqft M/I Home in Hilliard's welcoming Hill Farm community blends modern style with everyday convenience, featuring an open-concept layout, screened porch, and a neighborhood atmosphere you'll love calling home!
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Trump administration banned nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports, turning a tariff spat into a cross-border shopping headache.
OpenAI delayed a new model release over safety concerns, proving even AI companies hit the brakes sometimes.
Nvidia boosted its buyback plan by $150 billion and unveiled new security tools, giving investors another reason to obsess.
U.S. stocks fell as Treasury yields and oil prices jumped, reminding Wall Street that macros still love drama.
U.S.-China trade talks produced new product lists for tariff cuts, a rare moment when Washington and Beijing sounded almost cooperative.
Trump administration lowered fuel economy standards, drawing criticism for a move that puts the pedal down on emissions.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him."
— Psalm 34:8
This reminds us that experiencing God's goodness is as simple as trying a sweet taste—trust that He welcomes you with open arms each day.
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