🎨 Beloved art teacher's murder shocks Columbus school community. Rachel Prince, 46, was found dead in northwest Columbus on Sunday, with her boyfriend Jason Palmer charged with her murder. Prince, who taught at Marion-Franklin High School, was remembered by principal Tanita Fleming as someone who "devoted her life to uplifting young people, always leading with compassion." The school is providing support resources through its C.A.R.E Team to help students and staff process this devastating loss. Palmer is scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday.
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🏆 Columbus Monthly dominates with 10 statewide journalism awards. The magazine received first-place honors for feature, sports, and environmental reporting among publications of its size in Ohio. Editor Katy Smith's profile of Nancy Stranahan and the Arc of Appalachia was praised as "the perfect magazine article" by judges. Freelancer Chris DeVille earned top recognition for sports reporting with profiles of influential coaches, while photo editor Tim Johnson was named second-best photographer in the state. The magazine also received accolades for arts reporting, architecture writing, and health coverage, cementing its reputation for excellence in regional journalism.
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🥚 Ohio State Fair debuts wild deviled egg flights with cookie dough flavor. The Ohio Poultry Association's Devilishly Good Food Stand is offering over a dozen unique deviled egg varieties, including the featured Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Fairgoers can order various themed flights like the "2025 New Flavor Flight" or "Spicy Flight," each containing six creative combinations. Other innovative flavors include Hot Honey Everything, Columbus Pizza, and Sriracha Peach. Located in the Taste of Ohio Pavilion, this egg-centric attraction celebrates Ohio's resilient poultry farmers while showcasing the versatility of eggs.
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