Cops in the sky + Buckeye flights to chaos? Big week ahead 🍺
Good morning, Franklin County. Franklin County leads all Ohio counties in fatal crashes over the past four years — 531 in total — and law enforcement is responding with a week-long I-270 enforcement blitz starting Saturday, complete with aviation units overhead. Consider this your heads-up to drive like your grandma's watching. On a much more exciting note, United Airlines is adding direct flights from Columbus to Austin and Eugene for two massive Buckeye road games, so you can skip the layover chaos and get straight to the tailgate.
A fatal shooting on Lockbourne Road is still under investigation, the Taylor Farms lettuce recall has expanded, and Christopher Nolan just opened a Titanic movie to $124 million. Meanwhile, the Franklin County Fair is gearing up with history tours and Senior Day — check the Events section, and don't miss fresh picks in Real Estate.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Highway patrol, police to target speeding, reckless drivers on I-270
🚔 Ohio police are cracking down hard on I-270 reckless drivers. The Ohio State Highway Patrol, along with Columbus, Dublin, and Gahanna police, will conduct a week-long enforcement blitz on Interstate 270 from July 19-25. The operation comes after alarming data showing Franklin County leads all Ohio counties with 531 fatal crashes between 2021 and 2025. This year alone, 144 of 786 crashes on I-270 were caused by unsafe speeds. Aviation units will also join the highly visible operation aimed at saving lives. Read more
United Is Adding Special Flights From Columbus For Two Huge Ohio State Games
🏈 United Airlines is flying Buckeye fans directly to two massive Ohio State games. The airline is adding special flights from Columbus to Austin, Texas, for the September 12 matchup against the Longhorns—Ohio State's first meeting with Texas since 2005. United will also add flights connecting Eugene, Oregon, to Columbus for the November 7 Rose Bowl rematch between the Buckeyes and Ducks. The routes are part of United's broader college football expansion, featuring over 30 new routes nationwide, giving fans a direct travel option without complicated layovers. Read more
Shooting victim found dead in south Columbus on Saturday morning - NBC4 WCMH-TV
🚨 A shooting victim was found dead in south Columbus Saturday. Columbus police responded to the 2800 block of Lockbourne Road at 8:51 a.m. following a caller's report. No further details about the victim or a suspect have been released. Read more
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Beat the summer heat with a side of history! The Hilliard Ohio Historical Society's Village & Museum at Weaver Park welcomes visitors daily July 20-26, from 1-5 PM, with free tours and a gift shop.
Calling all seniors — head to the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 21 for a morning full of breakfast, bingo, and fair fun at 4100 Columbia St in Hilliard!
Rock out at Ace of Cups as 10 Years takes the stage on July 21 at 7:00 PM! Grab your tickets now for this electrifying night at 2619 N High St, Columbus.
Get ready for the ultimate summer celebration at the Ohio State Fair on July 23 at Celeste Center! Enjoy thrilling rides, live music, mouthwatering food, and spectacular livestock shows at Columbus's beloved yearly tradition.
Fire up your appetite and tune your ears for the Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest on July 23! Enjoy live jazz and mouthwatering ribs along the scenic Scioto Mile Promenade — and best of all, it's free!
Get ready to feast your ears and your appetite! Jazz & Rib Fest takes over Columbus, Ohio, July 24–26, 2026, serving up live jazz and smoky, finger-licking ribs for a can't-miss summer celebration.
Beat the summer heat with a side of history! Visit Hilliard Ohio Historical Society's Village & Museum at Weaver Park daily July 20-26, 1-5 PM for tours and gift shop browsing during Fair Week.
Get ready for jaw-dropping canine action at Fortress Obetz on July 25! Ohio EggFest brings the nation's top dogs performing jaw-dropping Frisbee, tricks, stunts, and agility feats that'll have the whole family cheering.
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping global tariffs, according to a Supreme Court ruling that could reshape trade policy.
U.S. Troops died and one went missing after an Iranian missile attack in Jordan, prompting fresh U.S. strikes and promises of swift retaliation.
CPI Inflation rose to 4.2% in May 2026, the highest in three years, driven by an oil price shock from the ongoing Iran war.
Taylor Farms expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce sourced from Mexico due to a potential link to a multistate cyclospora outbreak.
Titanic - The Odyssey opened big at the box office as Christopher Nolan's nearly three-hour epic topped the weekend with about $124.5 million in ticket sales.
Trump Accounts a new federal savings and investment vehicle for children, officially went live on July 4 under President Trump's initiative.
🙏 In Remembrance
David Wigginton
David Wigginton David Barbour Wigginton, 85, of New Kent, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. He retired as logistics manager for James River Paper Corporation. After his retirement, he spent most of his time at his favorite place in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. He kept busy as a realtor...
Gary Stanley
Stanley, Gary E. Born October 19, 1947, in Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 12, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. Born in Tennessee, he moved to Waynesville, Ohio with his parents and attended Waynesville High School, where he was among the school's very first...
Sarah Jackson
Sarah "Tiny" Jackson, age 71, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on July 18, 2026. Tiny was born on June 20, 1955 in Drew, Mississippi to the late Jessie Evans. Along with her mom, she is preceded in death by her son, Neon Evans, siblings, Daisy, Jessie, James, Al, Robert, Dorothy, Shirley,...
Roger D. Strausbaugh
Roger Dennis Strausbaugh, 88, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Saturday July 18, 2026 at his residence. He was born on September 17, 1937 in Chillicothe, the son of Howard Kenneth and Emma Lou (Dennis) Strausbaugh. On September 23, 1962 he married Carol June Overly, who survives. Also...
Marilyn Edwards
Marilyn Siegwarth Edwards Marilyn Siegwarth Edwards, age 96, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026. Marilyn was born January 8, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio, to Arnold and Gwendolyn Horstmann. She graduated from North High School. As a teenager she was advised to have a career in the church and that...
William "Bill" Lee YAKELY
Aug 8, 1943 - Jun 13, 2026 William "Bill" Lee Yakely, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, veterinarian, mentor, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, surrounded by the family he so dearly cherished. Bill lived with deep faith, devoted love, quiet...
Kenneth Boutwell
Kenneth Boutwell passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Vandalia.
Cynthia Lee Borden
Cynthia Lee Borden November 12, 1958 - July 4, 2026 Cynthia Lee "Cindy" Borden, 67, passed away at her home in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Born on November 12, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio, Cindy lived a life marked by kindness, compassion, and an infectious smile that brought joy to...
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of self-discipline."
— 2 Timothy 1:7
This verse reminds us that we don't have to let fear control our lives, because God has given us the power of love and self-discipline to overcome it. By embracing this truth, we can live with confidence and courage in our daily lives.
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