From Bahamian beats to Bastille Day — Columbus is wild this week 🌴
Good morning, Franklin County. Two hundred and fifty years in, and Columbus still knows how to throw a party. Thousands packed downtown on the Fourth for a full day of music, history, and fireworks — and if you were there, you already know it felt like something special. The kind of moment that makes the news cycle feel a little less noisy.
Speaking of noise, there's plenty of it this week — from federal savings accounts for kids and crypto losses that'll make your stomach turn, to a Super Typhoon bearing down on the Pacific. On the lighter side, the Bahamas Independence Cultural Fest and Franklinton Friday Artist Studios are both happening this week, fresh listings have dropped in Real Estate, and we're honoring community members in today's In Remembrance section.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
America 250 celebration draws crowds to Columbus
🎆 Columbus rang in America's 250th birthday in a big way. Thousands of Ohioans flooded downtown Columbus on July 4th for a massive free celebration spanning the Statehouse grounds, Ohio Theatre, and Columbus Commons. The day kicked off with a reading of the Declaration of Independence and featured live music, historical reenactors, food trucks, and free films before closing with a Columbus Symphony performance and fireworks. Attendees described the event as a unifying moment, with one visitor noting, "aside the division, we're all here supporting the exact same flag." Read more
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Ring in Bahamas Independence Day with food, music, comedy, and good vibes at Parsons North Brewing Company on July 10! This multicultural celebration brings the whole community together for an unforgettable night of culture and fun.
Discover Franklinton's creative heartbeat this July 10th! Artist studios at 400 West Rich Street and Chromedge Studios swing open their doors for a monthly celebration of local art, community, and The Good Market at 401 W Town St.
MTV's Wild 'N Out star Darren "Big Baby" Brand brings his hilarious crowd work comedy show LIVE to The Attic Comedy Club at 892 Oak St on July 10 — don't miss this one!
Book lovers, mark your calendars! Catch author Erik Jon Slangerup at booth #113 during the Columbus Book Festival at Topiary Park on July 11, where he'll be signing books and chatting about his upcoming middle grade novel, *The Intergalactics*!
Book lovers, mark your calendars! Meet the "Bigger Than Me: My Story, My Culture" authors at the Columbus Book Festival, July 11-12 at Topiary Park, celebrating a vibrant community partnership with Bexley Public Library.
Sci-fi meets horror when authors Tobias Buckell and Paul Tremblay take the stage for a thrilling conversation at the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S Grant Ave, on July 11!
Taste the islands at Island Girl's 3rd Annual Bahamian Independence Celebration on July 11! Head to Griggs Park (2933 Riverside Dr) for incredible Caribbean flavors and festive good vibes honoring Bahamian culture.
Ooh la la! Celebrate Bastille Day Columbus-style at Chouette (66 N High St) on July 12, 12-4pm, with French food, artisan vendors, and festive cocktails and wine.
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Trump Accounts launched as a new federal savings vehicle for children, kickstarting the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations with a fresh financial twist.
Microsoft prepared another round of layoffs affecting thousands in sales and Xbox, as the tech giant pours massive resources into artificial intelligence development.
Trump Memecoin cost retail investors nearly $3.8 billion, proving that hype rarely beats experience when the market decides who truly wins the crypto game.
Tyler Robinson faces court this week for the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, marking a pivotal moment in one of the nation's most shocking cases.
Super Typhoon Bavi approached Guam and the Mariana Islands with fierce winds, threatening to down trees and rupture power lines across the Pacific territories this weekend.
OPEC+ approved a new production increase for August, easing geopolitical tensions and keeping global oil prices hovering near pre-conflict levels despite market volatility.
🙏 In Remembrance
Marilyn Schiffer-Kline
Marilyn Schiffer Kline a retired Toledo Board of Education staff member. Started her teaching career in Leipsic, Ohio in 1958-59. Taught at DeVilbiss High School from 1959 as teacher for eight years; a Counselor at DeVilbiss High School for eight years and an Assistant Principal at DeVilbiss for...
Gary Dugan
Gary N. Dugan Oct 1, 1946 - Jun 29, 2026 Huron Gary N. Dugan, 79, of Huron, passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born October 1, 1946, in Cleveland, Gary grew up in Perry, where he developed the values of hard work, dedication, and community that...
Jeffrey Alan Gauthier
Jeffrey Alan Gauthier July 9, 1958 - June 30, 2026 Jeffrey Alan Gauthier, age 67, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Toledo, passed away June 30, 2026, in Doctors Hospital in Columbus, after a lengthy illness. Jeff was born July 9, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio, to Victor and Mary Alice (Sander) Gauthier. A...
Joey Mason
Joey Mason, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at Doctor's West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on April 28, 1954, in Columbus, where he lived a life rich with loyalty, love, and friendship. Joey’s memory will be...
Virginia Bent
Virginia "Ginny" Bent, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026. Born on February 21, 1935 to the late Emil and Louise Metzger. She graduated from Sparland High School, Sparland, Illinois. Retired from the City of Columbus, member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Sarah Circle, YMCA and...
Phyllis Davis
Phyllis Bea Davis left this world on June 24, 2026, in Madison, Wisc., at age 77, due to complications of cancer. Phyllis was born April 28, 1949, in Payne, Ohio, a small farming community in northwestern Ohio, the fourth and youngest child of Leo and Caroline Davis. She grew up on the family...
Howard Dale Markham
Howard Dale Markham Jr., 76, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026. Born on February 23, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio, Howard was the son of the late Howard Dale Markham Sr. and Virginia Ann Ross Markham. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 43 years, Jane Ellen...
Donna Joiner
Donna Marie Joiner passed away with dignity in the comfort of her home of over 60 years surrounded by loved ones on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was born on December 1, 1938, to her late parents, Verlin and Edna Hershberger in Indianapolis, Indiana. They moved to Columbus, Ohio where she...
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
— Romans 8:28
This beautiful promise reminds us that even in tough times, God is always working behind the scenes for our good, using every experience to shape us into the people He wants us to be. Trust in His goodness and love for you!
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