Good morning, Dublin. The Buckeye State's artistic veterans are racing against the clock as the September 1 deadline approaches for Ohio's prestigious Veterans Art Exhibition. This celebration of military talent welcomes all mediums from painting to sculpture, with works to be showcased at the Vern Riffe Center this fall under the expert eye of internationally recognized Air Force veteran artist Daniel J. King.
Meanwhile, U-Haul's migration data reveals a striking shift as Ohio's major cities make a comeback, with one-way trips flowing into Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati from across the Midwest. The urban renaissance comes as two defunct recycling companies face a staggering $3 million fine for abandoning 150 million pounds of toxic waste in Columbus warehouses—a case Attorney General Dave Yost describes as "one of the largest hazardous waste" situations his office has tackled, requiring a $17 million cleanup effort.
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🎨 Ohio's veteran artists face September 1 deadline for prestigious exhibition. The 2025 Ohio Veterans Art Exhibition, a partnership between state veterans services and the arts council, will showcase works from active duty members and veterans across Ohio. Organizers welcome all mediums including 3D pieces, emphasizing that artwork doesn't need to depict military service. The exhibition runs October 21 to December 6 at the Vern Riffe Center, with submissions reviewed by Daniel J. King, an Air Force veteran artist and educator whose work has been displayed internationally.
🚚 Ohio's big cities are making a comeback on U-Haul's migration map. The moving company's 2025 midyear data shows Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati attracting one-way trips from across the country. This marks a shift from pandemic patterns when people fled to less crowded areas. Michigan, Florida, and Indiana appear frequently as top origin states for new Ohio residents. Major metropolitan areas like Detroit, Chicago, and Indianapolis rank among the most common starting points for those relocating to Ohio's urban centers.
♻️ Two defunct recycling companies slapped with $3M fine for toxic waste. The companies abandoned 150 million pounds of hazardous cathode-ray tube glass in Columbus warehouses before vanishing. Attorney General Dave Yost called it "one of the largest hazardous waste cases" his office has handled. Warehouse owners spent $17 million decontaminating the sites, which required floor-to-ceiling cleaning and removal of lead-containing materials. The state previously settled with the property owners for $250,000 for their actions and financial contributions to the cleanup.
🎤 Featured Event of the Week
Hadestown Teen Edition
Where: Abbey Theater of Dublin
When: $20
🎭 Step into the underworld with "Hadestown Teen Edition," a captivating folk opera that weaves mythology with American musical traditions at the Abbey Theater of Dublin for just $20. This sung-through musical follows two intertwining love stories—young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice alongside immortal rulers Hades and Persephone—taking audiences on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back. Drawing inspiration from classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, the production beautifully pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Don't miss this deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience that has enchanted audiences with its timeless themes and mesmerizing score.
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