Good morning, Franklin County. Move over, Manhattan delis - Columbus is writing its own sandwich saga. Wario's, our homegrown hero of hoagies, just claimed its second consecutive crown as the city's lunch champion, proving that sometimes the best things in life come between two slices of bread. With a new Clintonville location joining the Arena District original, they're spreading the joy faster than their signature garlic aioli.
While we're celebrating local flavors, COSI is serving up a different kind of dish with their new "Science Tour 614" series. They're revealing the fascinating science behind everything from Jeni's ice cream magic to the fossil-filled walls of our Statehouse. It's a delicious reminder that in Columbus, even our sweetest spots have stories worth discovering - stories that would surely delight fellow ice cream enthusiast Jimmy Carter, whose remarkable century-long journey came to a close this week.
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🥪 Columbus crowns Wario's as lunch king for second time running. The beloved sandwich shop, known for its massive East Coast-style creations, topped Columbus Underground's annual reader poll for best lunch spots in 2024. Their success has led to expansion, with a second location opening in Clintonville this year, joining their original Arena District spot. The top 10 list features a diverse mix of Columbus favorites, including Joya's, Northstar Café, and Katzinger's Deli rounding out the top spots. Social media followers can catch daily specials at both Wario's locations, where the menu otherwise remains consistent between shops.
🕊️ Jimmy Carter's final chapter closes at 100 years old. The 39th president, who died Sunday after entering hospice care last year, left an enduring legacy in Columbus through multiple visits and personal connections. Local leaders fondly recalled Carter's genuine character, from clearing interns' plates at church dinners to remembering staff members decades later with Christmas cards. His post-presidency set a new standard for public service through the Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity work. Governor Mike DeWine praised Carter's faith-driven public life and noted his administration had "one of the most impactful post-presidencies in American history."
🔬 Science lurks in Columbus's sweetest spots, new YouTube series reveals. COSI and Experience Columbus have teamed up to launch "Science Tour 614," exploring unexpected scientific elements throughout the city, starting with the fascinating process behind Jeni's ice cream creation. The series features hosts Lauren Sudimack and Sarah Townes uncovering hidden science stories, from fossil-filled Statehouse walls to the mechanics behind iconic landmarks. Future episodes will spotlight locations like Ohio Stadium, the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library, and Rumpke's recycling operations, with new content planned monthly through 2025. The collaboration aims to demonstrate how science touches everyday experiences, making familiar places feel fresh and educational.
🏒 Hockey Scoreboard
| Team | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
 Upper Arlington Golden Bears | ||
vs Shaker Heights** | W 4-1 | |
@ Olentangy Liberty | L 5-3 | |
vs St. Xavier | W 5-1 | |
 Worthington Kilbourne Wolves | ||
@ CVCA** | L 5-4 | |
vs Avon | W 8-4 | |
 Dublin Coffman Shamrocks | ||
vs St. Xavier | W 4-2 | |
 Dublin Jerome Celtics | ||
vs Olentangy | T 1-1 | |
@ Perrysburg | W 4-1 | |
@ Bowling Green | W 2-1 | |
@ Findlay | W 2-1 | |
@ Anthony Wayne** | W 3-0 | |
 New Albany Eagles | ||
@ Anthony Wayne** | W 9-2 | |
@ Findlay** | W 4-0 | |
@ Perrysburg** | W 4-2 |
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Boys)
| Team | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
 Beechcroft Cougars | ||
vs Big Walnut | L 74-50 | |
Centennial Stars | ||
@ Independence | W 59-44 | |
 Independence 76ers | ||
vs Centennial | L 59-44 | |
 Marion-Franklin Red Devils | ||
@ Dublin Scioto | L 72-43 | |
 Northland Vikings | ||
@ Bishop Hartley | L 56-48 | |
vs Richmond Heights | L 57-55 | |
 South Bulldogs | ||
vs Worthington Christian | W 43-38 | |
vs Hamtramck** | L 71-59 | |
vs Redford Union** | W 58-44 | |
 West Cowboys | ||
vs Logan | W 45-35 | |
 Walnut Ridge Scots | ||
vs Villa Angela-St. Joseph | W 69-68 (OT) | |
vs Groveport-Madison | W 72-67 | |
 Thomas Worthington CARDINALS | ||
vs Lakota East | L 59-42 | |
| Upper Arlington Golden Bears | ||
vs Sandusky | W 65-56 | |
@ St. Francis DeSales | W 59-51 | |
| Worthington Kilbourne Wolves | ||
@ Ashley Ridge** | L 55-47 | |
 Hilliard Bradley Jaguars | ||
vs Tri-Valley | W 71-70 | |
| Dublin Coffman Shamrocks | ||
vs Lincoln | W 51-50 | |
 Hilliard Davidson Wildcats | ||
@ Jonathan Alder | L 57-56 | |
vs Bellbrook | W 57-35 | |
 Hilliard Darby Panthers | ||
vs St. Charles | W 46-40 | |
| Dublin Jerome Celtics | ||
vs Archbishop Hoban | L 52-21 | |
 Lincoln Lions | ||
@ Dublin Coffman | L 51-50 | |
 Dublin Scioto Irish | ||
vs Marion-Franklin | W 72-43 | |
 Westerville Central Warhawks | ||
vs Lakota East | L 62-51 | |
 Westerville South Wildcats | ||
vs Lutheran West | L 64-57 | |
 Grove City Greyhounds | ||
vs St. Francis DeSales | W 55-48 | |
| New Albany Eagles | ||
@ Canfield | W 55-47 | |
@ Solon | W 49-46 | |
 Reynoldsburg Raiders | ||
vs St. Ignatius | W 73-63 | |
 Bexley Lions | ||
vs St. Charles | L 36-29 | |
vs Johnstown-Monroe | L 47-41 | |
vs Hamilton Township | L 60-41 | |
 Graham Local Falcons | ||
@ Urbana | L 51-24 | |
 Columbus International Lions | ||
@ Lakewood | L 48-27 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Updated family home with space
This recently updated four-bedroom home, listed at $195,900, offers over 1,500 square feet of living space, featuring a modern kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops. With updated bathrooms, spacious bedrooms adorned with shiny vinyl flooring, and a large fenced backyard accessible via a sliding door, this property is ready for your family to move in and make it their own.
Renovated ranch home ideal investment
This fully renovated two-bedroom ranch home is listed at $149,900 and offers a modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless appliances, and granite countertops, along with updated bathrooms and new flooring throughout. Additional highlights include a full basement ready for finishing, ample storage solutions, and fresh exterior features, making it a perfect opportunity for both move-in buyers and investors.
Unique land investment opportunity
For those looking to invest in land, a unique opportunity awaits with two parcels on Maple Canyon available for a combined price of $80,000. These adjoining lots, identified as Parcel 252-000167 and Parcel 252-000169, present a fantastic chance to create your dream space in a serene setting.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
-Philippians 4:8