A hit-and-run, a pumpkin cake, and a trail for 7K neighbors 🐾
Good morning, Franklin County. Tragedy struck I-670 early Friday morning when a 22-year-old Columbus woman lost her life in a multi-vehicle crash — and investigators believe a fourth driver fled the scene. If you saw anything near the SR-315 exit ramp around 1:30 a.m., Columbus police need to hear from you. On a forward-looking note, city leaders are rethinking how much big data centers should pay for water and power — a quiet policy debate with a massive real-world impact on local infrastructure.
On the brighter side of things, a new multi-use trail is moving ahead in Dublin thanks to LinkUs funding, connecting about 7,000 residents by bike and foot. Sports scores are inside, the Community Dog Walking Event is this weekend, and fresh Real Estate listings are waiting too.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
1 killed in multi-vehicle crash along I-670 westbound
🚗 A Columbus woman died in an early-morning interstate crash on Sep. 20. Jordan Decker, 22, was killed when her vehicle collided with two others on I-670 westbound near the State Route 315 exit ramp just before 1:30 a.m. Several other people were hospitalized, though their conditions remain unknown. Investigators believe a fourth vehicle — a smaller SUV — may have fled the scene before police arrived. Anyone with information is urged to contact Columbus police at 614-645-4767 or Crime Stoppers at 674-461-8477. Read more
Changing the flow: Columbus Council eyes data center water costs and power
💧 Columbus leaders are taking a hard look at how much water and power big data centers should pay, and the city could rewrite the rules for large users soon. It’s a practical issue with a huge footprint, since these facilities can put real pressure on local utilities and infrastructure. Read more
LinkUs sales tax funds over 70% of multi-use trail project that township won’t pay for itself
🚲 A big piece of a new multi-use trail in the Dublin area is getting covered by LinkUs sales tax money, so the project can move ahead even though Washington Township won’t fund it on its own. About 7,000 residents are expected to benefit from the bike-and-pedestrian connection, which aims to close a major infrastructure gap. Read more
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🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🐕 Sep. 27 - Community Dog Walking Event
📍 Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center, Columbus, OH · 🕒 9:00 AM
Calling all dog lovers! Head to the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center in Columbus on Sep 27 to walk some adorable pups and brighten their day — no experience needed, just a big heart!
🎃 Oct. 02 - 3D Pumpkin Cake Decorating
📍 Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Franklin Park · 🕒 5:00 PM
Unleash your inner artist at Franklin Park Conservatory on Oct. 2, where you'll sculpt and decorate a stunning 3D pumpkin cake — a perfect fall skill to impress friends and family this season!
☕ Oct. 03 - Columbus Coffee Festival
📍 Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard, OH · 🕒 6:00 AM
Calling all coffee lovers! Brew up some fun at the Columbus Coffee Festival on Oct. 3 at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, OH — your perfect fall outing for discovering bold new favorites!
📚 Oct. 04 - Bookshop at Coffee Festival
📍 Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard, OH · 🕒 9:00 AM
Book lovers and coffee enthusiasts, this one's for you! Wander over to Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard on Oct. 4, where Wandering Quills Bookshop brings the perfect pairing of great reads and Columbus Coffee Festival vibes!
🐾 Oct. 17 - PupArt Charity Art Auction
📍 Brick House Blue: Bridge Park - Coworking, Meetings & Events, Dublin, OH · 🕒 6:30 PM
Calling all art lovers and animal enthusiasts! Head to Brick House Blue in Dublin on Oct. 17 for PupArt Party 2026, a charming art auction where every bid supports a great cause!
🎃 Oct. 24 - Halloween Trick-or-Treat with Pups
📍 Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center, Columbus, OH · 🕒 10:00 AM
Calling all pet lovers and Halloween enthusiasts! Head to the Franklin County Dog Shelter on Oct. 24 for a spooktacular Trick-or-Treat with the Pups celebration in Columbus, OH — costumes encouraged!
🐾 Nov. 21 - Howliday Pet Adoption Bazaar
📍 Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center, Columbus, OH · 🕒 9:30 AM
Find your furry soulmate just in time for the holidays at the Howliday Bazaar! Head to Franklin County Dog Shelter in Columbus on Nov. 21 and give a pup the greatest gift of all—a forever home.
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Paramount negotiates concessions with California’s attorney general, including a $1.5 billion investment, as the legal chess match keeps getting pricier.
Scott Bessent says the US proposed an AI incident alert system with China, adding a new guardrail to the tech trade détente.
Trump administration extends the $100,000 H-1B visa fee for another year, and US companies that lean on foreign talent are feeling the pinch.
Berkshire Hathaway names Warren Buffett chairman emeritus after he stepped aside as chair, closing a legendary chapter without the confetti cannons.
Meta sees its social networks go dark for thousands of US users, reminding everyone how fragile the digital water cooler can be.
Costco stays on investors’ radar ahead of its earnings report as Wall Street hunts for any sign shoppers are still splurging.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves."
— Philippians 2:3
Let this gentle reminder guide you to prioritize kindness over self‑interest, making each day a little brighter for you and those around you.
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