🖼 Wall transformations

Good morning, Franklin County. There's something delightfully poetic about two soccer moms turning their wallpaper dreams into Columbus's newest design sensation. While most of us were debating patterns for a single accent wall, Lindsey Gulliver and her mom Anne Wheeler were busy building Ginger & Lu into the go-to name for transforming Central Ohio's walls from blank canvases into works of art.

Speaking of transformations, downtown Columbus is experiencing some notable changes of its own. OhioHealth Grant Medical Center welcomes veteran healthcare leader Jean Halpin to the helm, while a recent "Best Cities" study has us sitting at 32nd place - though we have to wonder if they've ever experienced our famous Midwest hospitality or tasted our food scene. Sometimes rankings, like wallpaper patterns, are all about perspective.

☕️ What's Brewing Locally

🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Girls)

Team	Opponent	Score
Beechcroft Cougars
	@ Columbus International	L 79-57
	vs Northland	W 47-37
Briggs Bruins
	vs Marion-Franklin	W 41-37
	vs South	W 44-31
Centennial Stars
	@ Whetstone	W 72-17
	@ Linden-McKinley	W 60-23
Linden-McKinley Panthers
	@ Mifflin	W 68-10
	vs Centennial	L 60-23
Northland Vikings
	@ Beechcroft	L 47-37
Marion-Franklin Red Devils
	@ Briggs	L 41-37
Mifflin Punchers
	vs Linden-McKinley	L 68-10
South Bulldogs
	vs Africentric Early College	L 62-27
	@ Briggs	L 44-31
West Cowboys
	vs Africentric Early College	L 82-14
Whetstone Braves
	vs Centennial	L 72-17
	vs Hamilton Township	L 75-45
	@ Columbus International	L 49-48
Africentric Early College Nubians
	@ South	W 62-27
	@ West	W 82-14
Upper Arlington Golden Bears
	vs Dublin Coffman	W 49-34
	vs Reynoldsburg	W 44-35
Thomas Worthington CARDINALS
	@ Hilliard Darby	L 62-30
Hilliard Darby Panthers
	@ Westerville Central	W 41-35
	vs Thomas Worthington	W 62-30
Dublin Jerome Celtics
	@ Newark	W 37-30
	vs Olentangy	L 58-55
Dublin Coffman Shamrocks
	@ Upper Arlington	L 49-34
Lincoln Lions
	@ Grove City	L 54-47 (OT)
Dublin Scioto Irish
	@ Olentangy Orange	L 71-64
	vs Hayes	L 42-35
Central Crossing Comets
	vs Hilliard Davidson	L 50-43
	@ Westerville Central	L 60-43
Westerville North Warriors
	vs Pickerington North	L 58-12
	@ Big Walnut	L 58-12
Westerville Central Warhawks
	vs Hilliard Darby	L 41-35
	vs Central Crossing	W 60-43
Grove City Greyhounds
	vs Lincoln	W 54-47 (OT)
Westerville South Wildcats
	vs New Albany	W 62-37
Franklin Heights Falcons
	vs Whitehall-Yearling	L 43-36
New Albany Eagles
	@ Westerville South	L 62-37
	@ Pickerington North	L 61-54
Bexley Lions
	vs Worthington Christian	W 34-30
	vs Whitehall-Yearling	L 46-40
Reynoldsburg Raiders
	vs Lancaster	L 55-45
	@ Upper Arlington	L 44-35
Grandview Heights Bobcats
	vs Buckeye Valley	L 56-18
	@ Worthington Christian	L 60-45
Whitehall-Yearling Rams
	@ Franklin Heights	W 43-36
	@ Bexley	W 46-40
Canal Winchester Indians
	@ Olentangy Liberty	L 52-19
Graham Local Falcons
	vs Tecumseh	W 64-57
	@ Benjamin Logan	W 52-41

🏡 Real Estate Reveals

Cape Cod fixer-upper opportunity

This corner lot Cape Cod in South Columbus is listed at $160,000 and offers a fantastic opportunity for investors or DIY enthusiasts. Featuring four bedrooms, two full baths, and charming wood floors, this property has potential as a flip project or long-term rental, complete with a fenced yard and a detached one-car garage. The home is being sold as-is, inviting creative visions for its future.

Opportunity awaits in this fixer-upper

Listed at $204,900, this 3-bedroom home in the South of Main/Franklin Park area presents a prime opportunity for both ambitious flippers and savvy owner-occupants eager to invest some sweat equity. With spacious rooms, a finished attic, a new deck, and a fenced yard, this solid house has updated mechanics and vinyl windows, but is ready for your personal touch as it is being sold as-is.

Renovated home near downtown Columbus

Discover this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom home at 1757 Ransburg Ave for $239,900, conveniently located near shopping and schools, just minutes from downtown Columbus. With a spacious living area featuring new flooring and paint, a modern kitchen with granite countertops, and a serene covered sunroom overlooking a large fenced backyard, this property offers both comfort and style, along with an option to convert the garage back to parking.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🙏 In Remembrance

Brenda K. Welch Brenda K. Welch, 79, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and humor. Born on November 5, 1945, in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, she was known for her vibrant spirit and resilience, notably graduating from the police academy and bravely battling cancer multiple times. Brenda's generous heart and infectious laughter enriched the lives of her family and friends, including her son Shane and daughter Angela. She enjoyed her work at Roxanne Lab, target shooting, beach trips, and reading Janet Evanovich novels. Brenda is survived by her immediate family and numerous close friends, who are invited to celebrate her remarkable life.

Sandra Kay Reinhart Sandra Kay Reinhart, known as Sandy, was born on November 21, 1955, in Jacksonville, Florida. She had a successful career in aerospace, contributing to projects at Rockwell International and other major companies, before enjoying a fulfilling retirement with her husband, Raymond. Sandy was known for her kindness, humor, and creativity, spending her time gardening, crafting, and going on camping trips. She was deeply loved by her family and pets, and her spirit will be cherished by those who knew her. Sandy passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, and is survived by her husband, son, siblings, and extended family.

Robert L. Brown Robert L. Brown, born on November 4, 1948, was a dedicated family man who celebrated 57 years of marriage with his wife, Sylvia A. Brown. Together, they raised four children and were proud grandparents to 18 grandchildren and great-grandparents to 30. A passionate truck driver until his retirement in 2002 due to a heart attack, Robert also enjoyed his work as a tow truck driver and loved sharing stories from his travels. He was an avid football and racing fan, known for his humor and the joy he found in connecting with others. Robert is preceded in death by his wife, parents, siblings, and one son.

🍞 Daily Bread Crumb

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

-Philippians 4:6-7