Threats, a med school trustee & coffee that'll change your week ☕
Good morning, Franklin County. Losing a 20-point fourth-quarter lead is painful enough — but the threats that flooded social media targeting Ohio State players and coaches after Saturday's collapse are a whole different kind of low. University and city leaders are drawing a firm line, and rightly so. On a brighter note, Bexley native Annie Feibel just earned a seat on Ohio State's Board of Trustees while still in med school — an overachiever in the best possible way.
Nationally, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, rattling Wall Street and sending bond yields climbing — worth a read before checking those fresh Real Estate listings inside. Meanwhile, the Columbus Coffee Festival is days away, Sports scores are in, and the PupArt Charity Auction is coming up for the dog lovers among us.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Bellamkonda, Ginther disapprove of threats against Ohio State’s football players and staff following Texas loss
🏈 Ohio State leaders condemn threats against players after stunning collapse. Following the Buckeyes' gut-wrenching 24-23 loss to Texas on Jan. 11 — after leading 23-3 heading into the fourth quarter — violent threats flooded social media targeting players and coaches, including a racially charged post on Yik Yak that garnered nearly 200 upvotes. University President Ravi Bellamkonda called the threats "unacceptable" and "not the Ohio way," while Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther emphasized that players and coaches deserve safety and community support. Ginther warned that continued threats could trigger a joint investigation by Ohio State and Columbus police. Read more
Feibel appointed to Ohio State board as student rep
🎓 A med student just joined Ohio State's Board of Trustees. Annabelle "Annie" Feibel, a second-year Ohio State medical school student, was appointed to the university's Board of Trustees by Governor Mike DeWine, beginning her term on June 5. The Bexley native brings an impressive résumé — Duke summa cum laude graduate, dermatology and orthopaedics researcher, and volunteer at a free Columbus clinic serving Spanish-speaking patients. Her term runs through May 2028, during which she hopes to amplify the student voice among university administrators and community leaders. Read more
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🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
☕ Oct. 03 - Columbus Coffee Festival
📍 Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard, OH · 🕒 6:00 AM
Calling all coffee lovers! Brew up some excitement at the Columbus Coffee Festival on Oct. 3 at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, where you can sip, savor, and celebrate everything coffee!
📚 Oct. 04 - Bookshop at Coffee Festival
📍 Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard, OH · 🕒 9:00 AM
Books meet brews at the Columbus Coffee Festival on Oct. 4! Wandering Quills Bookshop joins the caffeinated fun at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, OH — perfect for literary coffee lovers craving a great read with their roast.
🐾 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 fun-filled art auction benefiting charity—because great art and good causes are always a winning combo!
🎃 Oct. 24 - Halloween Trick-or-Treat with Pups
📍 Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center, Columbus, OH · 🕒 10:00 AM
Calling all furry friends and Halloween lovers! Bring your costumed pups to the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center on Oct. 24 for a howling good Trick-or-Treat celebration you won't want to miss!
🐾 Nov. 21 - Howliday Pet Adoption Bazaar
📍 Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center, Columbus, OH · 🕒 9:30 AM
Find your perfect furry companion this holiday season at the Howliday Bazaar on Nov. 21! Head to the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center in Columbus, OH, and give a pup the greatest gift of all — a forever home.
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2023, jolting Wall Street and signaling more tightening could still be on the table.
White House blasted the Fed’s rate hike as rather unfortunate, after the central bank defied Trump’s push for cheaper borrowing.
U.S. stocks slipped after the Fed’s hawkish move, with bond yields climbing and traders suddenly less excited about the party.
Kevin Warsh pushed through the Fed’s first rate hike since 2023, then warned inflation still has too much swagger.
Commerce Department reported August retail sales jumped 1.2 percent, giving the economy a surprisingly sturdy shopping-cart bounce.
Amazon landed rights to buy Generac stock in a massive power deal tied to Amazon’s booming AI data-center buildout.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
— Matthew 6:34
Take one step at a time and trust God with the next, freeing yourself to enjoy today’s blessings.
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