Good morning, Dublin. Downtown Columbus is bracing for a skyline shake-up as the iconic AEP headquarters considers relocating from its aging Riverside Plaza building. The potential departure of this familiar logo comes amid an urban renaissance, with Columbus State unveiling ambitious $38 million plans to transform a parking lot into a vibrant YMCA facility complete with childcare services and recreational amenities by 2028. These developments highlight the evolving landscape of our central city—where some landmarks fade while new community spaces emerge.
Meanwhile, in judicial circles, state appeals judge Ron Lewis has withdrawn from seeking the Republican Party's endorsement for Ohio Supreme Court despite winning a preliminary vote. His decision, citing concerns about party unity, arrives as questions linger about his past tax issues from his time as Xenia's law director. Lewis still intends to pursue the GOP nomination, potentially setting up a contest with Democratic Justice Jennifer Brunner.
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🏢 AEP logo may vanish from Columbus skyline soon. The American Electric Power headquarters building, a downtown landmark, is showing its age and needs renovations. As a result, the power company is considering relocating from its iconic 1 Riverside Plaza location. The potential move has prompted reactions from Columbus leaders concerned about downtown's future. This development comes amid other downtown changes, including a possible YMCA return and the $8B LinkUs project.
🏢 Columbus State plans $38 million YMCA and park downtown. The community college announced a potential partnership with YMCA of Central Ohio to build a 50,000-square-foot facility near Long Street and Cleveland Avenue. The project would transform half of a large campus parking lot into a YMCA with drop-in childcare and a park featuring pickle ball courts and green spaces. Funding would come primarily from a new student assessment fee of no more than $65 per semester, which students will vote on this fall. If approved, the facility would open in 2028, bringing much-needed recreational amenities to an underserved part of Downtown Columbus.
⚖️ Ohio judge withdraws from GOP endorsement race amid tax controversy. Ron Lewis, a state appeals judge seeking a seat on the Ohio Supreme Court, announced he's no longer seeking the Republican Party's endorsement despite winning a preliminary vote. In a letter to party officials, Lewis cited concerns about dividing the party ahead of important upcoming elections. His decision comes amid questions about tax issues from his time as Xenia's law director, when he faced a criminal charge in 2014 for failing to pay $2,296.28 in taxes. Lewis still plans to seek the GOP nomination and would likely face Democratic Justice Jennifer Brunner if successful.
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