🎖️ Veterans rally against VA cuts in Columbus rush hour protest. Indivisible Central Ohio organized the demonstration outside the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center to oppose reductions in veterans' benefits. Dejuan Sharp, a veteran from Hilltop, made an emotional appeal through a bullhorn, describing the VA as providing "life-saving resources" for veterans like himself. William Irvin, a retired teacher and Marine from Grove City, encouraged passing drivers to honk in support. This protest is part of a series of demonstrations the group has organized in recent months.
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👵 Columbus council candidate wants city to ease up on seniors' code violations. Tiara Ross proposes reviving a $1.2 million program that helped elderly homeowners fix issues like plumbing and roofing problems. As an assistant city attorney, Ross currently works with a specialty court helping about 50 seniors address code violations, but believes the city should be more proactive. The program was cut during budget constraints despite hundreds of seniors needing assistance annually. Ross argues helping seniors maintain their homes allows them to "age in place with dignity."
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🚇 Columbus is digging a massive tunnel to save its waterways. The 17,000-foot Lower Olentangy Tunnel aims to prevent untreated wastewater from flowing into the Olentangy River during heavy rains. Running 50 feet underground with a 12-foot diameter, this three-mile engineering marvel will connect to existing sewer systems at key points throughout the city. Construction began in 2021 and should finish by September 2026, funded by an Ohio EPA loan. Despite temporary disruptions, residents can look forward to cleaner rivers and fewer basement floods once completed.
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