🏈 Trump's claims at Ohio State's White House celebration don't add up. While praising the championship football team, the president made several factually incorrect statements about Ohio politics and Vice President JD Vance's academic record. Trump falsely claimed he won Columbus "by a lot of points" when he actually lost the city by 38 points to Kamala Harris. While Vance did graduate from Ohio State in two years as Trump stated, the claim that Vance was "No. 1 in his class" is misleading—he graduated summa cum laude, but 16 other students achieved the same distinction.
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🎨 Columbus artist Matthew Mohr dies at 57 after brain cancer battle. The retired Columbus College of Art & Design professor was known for creating the "world's biggest selfie machine," a 14-foot interactive LED sculpture at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Mohr, who retired in 2024 after his glioblastoma diagnosis, also created solar-powered kinetic sculptures and owned Wonder-Shirts, which licensed illustrations for screen printing. According to his wife's obituary, despite his 26-month battle with cancer, Mohr "never lost his sense of humor" or his "wonder-filled appreciation for life." He leaves behind his wife, Stephanie, two daughters, and a significant impact on the Columbus art community.
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🍕 Olde Towne East welcomes new pizza joint with neighborhood revival mission. Osteria Pizzeria recently opened at 892 Oak Street, taking over the space formerly occupied by Mikey's Late Night Slice. Owner Brad Hobbs, who also runs The Olde Towne Tavern across the street, expanded the menu beyond pizza to include pasta and sandwiches while giving the space a cleaner aesthetic. The restaurant sits below The Attic Comedy Club, which Hobbs also co-owns, creating what he hopes will be a vibrant corner destination. Osteria is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., continuing the building's legacy as a neighborhood pizza spot.
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