Good morning, Franklin County. Raise your glass to Columbus' brewing prowess! Our capital city just clinched an impressive fifth place in USA Today's national beer rankings, standing proudly among America's hop heavyweights. With approximately 40 breweries dotting our landscape, from major players to intimate nano operations, Columbus continues to ferment its reputation as a craft beer destination. Adding to the celebration, The Ohio Taproom near Grandview captured the No. 2 spot for best beer bar nationwide.
Behind the celebratory headlines, the city faces sobering challenges. A Sunday morning shooting in Southeast Columbus left one person in critical condition, while officials are launching new domestic violence prevention initiatives to address alarming statistics. Mayor Ginther's directive comes as domestic violence accounts for four of this year's ten homicides, a troubling continuation from last year's pattern. For those needing support, help is available through national and local hotlines.
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🍺 Columbus clinked glasses with America's beer elite, ranking fifth nationwide. The Ohio capital was recognized in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, finishing behind Grand Rapids, St. Louis, San Diego, and Pittsburgh. A panel of beer experts nominated Columbus among 20 cities competing for this prestigious recognition. The city's thriving beer scene boasts approximately 40 breweries, ranging from national brands to small-batch nano operations. Adding to the accolades, The Ohio Taproom near Grandview secured the impressive No. 2 spot for best beer bar in the country.
🔫 Southeast Columbus shooting leaves one in critical condition. Police responded to the intersection of Refugee and Courtright roads early Sunday morning after reports of gunfire. Officers found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound around 5:35 a.m. Emergency services rushed the injured person to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. Authorities have not yet released information about potential suspects or the circumstances leading to the shooting.
🚨 Columbus tackles domestic violence crisis with new prevention efforts. Mayor Ginther has directed the Office of Violence Prevention to address the alarming rate of domestic violence in the city, where 41% of women experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Four of this year's ten homicides were domestic violence related, continuing a troubling trend after 23 such homicides in 2024. The city is taking a two-pronged approach by investing in victim services and researching how to better support affected communities. Resources are available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) and the LSS CHOICES hotline (614-224-4663).
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Boys)
Reynoldsburg survived a shootout against Olentangy Liberty, holding on for a 98-91 victory to improve their impressive record to 25-1. The Raiders' high-octane offense will face a stiffer test next Sunday when they battle St. Ignatius in what could be a preview of late-tournament fireworks.In a defensive slugfest that would make James Naismith question his invention, North Royalton edged New Albany 38-35 to reach the 25-1 mark. The Bears' defense continues to hibernate on the offensive end but wakes up just enough when it matters most.
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New Albany (21-5) | ||
@ North Royalton* | L 38-35 | |
Reynoldsburg (25-1) | ||
vs Olentangy Liberty* | W 98-91 (2OT) |
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Girls)
Norwayne clawed past Africentric Early College 49-40 in Saturday's non-league showdown, with the Bobcats improving to an impressive 25-3 on the season. The Nubians' solid campaign comes to a close at 20-8, while Norwayne advances to face the 26-1 Portsmouth Trojans in what promises to be a heavyweight clash next Saturday.
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Africentric Early College (20-8) | ||
vs Norwayne* | L 49-40 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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Suburban retreat with pool access: This tidy 2-bedroom condo in Reynoldsburg for $205,000 offers a finished basement and fenced patio, plus access to a community pool and comes with a home warranty.
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