Good morning, Franklin County. A quick-thinking response from firefighters and staff at Lincoln Park Elementary School averted what could have been a serious crisis on Thursday, when a classroom fire triggered the sprinkler system. Thankfully, all students were safely evacuated to a nearby recreation center, with not a single injury reported – a testament to emergency preparedness that deserves recognition as families recover from the unexpected disruption.
As weekend plans take shape across the county, music enthusiasts have reason to mark their calendars for mid-July, when the Columbus Jazz & Ribs Fest returns with headliners Kenny Lattimore, Boney James, and Mavis Staples. The three-day extravaganza promises 30 bands across four stages alongside 20 BBQ vendors serving up mouthwatering specialties. New shaded dining areas on bridges with live performers will offer both comfort and entertainment for the hundreds of thousands expected to converge downtown for this summer tradition.
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🔥 Columbus elementary school evacuated after classroom fire. The incident at Lincoln Park Elementary School on Thursday triggered the sprinkler system, containing the blaze to a single room. All students were safely relocated to a nearby recreation center where parents picked them up for the day. Battalion Chief Geitter confirmed the fire broke out around 11:40 a.m. at the East Markison Avenue school. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though the cause of the fire remains unknown.
📢 Nationwide anti-Trump protests set for Saturday, including Ohio Statehouse. The "50501 Movement" (meaning 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement) is organizing over 400 events across America this weekend to push back against what organizers call "executive overreach" by the Trump administration. The grassroots initiative, which began on Reddit, aims to create a "social support web" for marginalized communities targeted by presidential policies. Over 40,000 Ohioans participated in early April protests, with additional events planned in Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Circleville, Marysville and Delaware this weekend.
🎷 Columbus Jazz & Ribs Fest unveils star-studded summer lineup. Kenny Lattimore, Boney James, and Mavis Staples headline the three-day festival running July 18-20 in downtown Columbus. The event will feature 30 bands across four stages, plus 20 BBQ vendors offering mouthwatering ribs and other specialties. New this year are shaded dining areas on bridges with live street performers, ensuring comfort for the hundreds of thousands expected to attend. Vegetarian and vegan options will also be available for those seeking alternatives to barbecue.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
Briggs Bruins showed no mercy in a 17-2 demolition of Independence, turning Wednesday's league game into batting practice at the 76ers' expense. The Bruins improved to 8-2 while Independence fell to 2-5, leaving them searching for answers before their upcoming non-league matchup with Cristo Rey.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
Briggs (8-2) | ||
vs Independence | W 17-2 | |
Centennial (5-4) | ||
vs Whetstone | W 1-0 | |
Independence (2-5) | ||
@ Briggs | L 17-2 | |
Mifflin (6-3) | ||
@ Northland | W 14-8 | |
Northland (5-4-1) | ||
vs Mifflin | L 14-8 | |
Walnut Ridge (0-4) | ||
@ Eastmoor Academy | L 15-4 | |
Whetstone (9-3) | ||
@ Centennial | L 1-0 | |
Upper Arlington (6-3) | ||
@ Olentangy Orange | W 2-1 | |
Worthington Kilbourne (8-2) | ||
@ Hayes | L 12-8 | |
Hilliard Bradley (4-5) | ||
@ Olentangy Liberty | L 11-3 | |
Hilliard Davidson (4-4) | ||
@ Dublin Coffman | W 13-10 | |
Hilliard Darby (4-4) | ||
vs Olentangy | L 4-3 | |
Dublin Coffman (2-7) | ||
vs Hilliard Davidson | L 13-10 | |
Dublin Jerome (2-6) | ||
vs Olentangy Berlin | L 10-4 | |
Lincoln (4-2) | ||
@ Westerville Central | L 6-5 (8) | |
Westerville Central (3-6) | ||
vs Lincoln | W 6-5 (8) | |
Westerville South (4-6) | ||
vs Westerville North | L 8-2 | |
Westerville North (5-2) | ||
@ Westerville South | W 8-2 | |
Grove City (5-4) | ||
vs Pickerington North | W 2-0 | |
Central Crossing (0-10-1) | ||
@ New Albany | L 4-0 | |
New Albany (4-3) | ||
vs Central Crossing | W 4-0 | |
Reynoldsburg (3-4) | ||
@ Lancaster | L 12-0 | |
Franklin Heights (3-5-1) | ||
vs Grandview Heights | L 15-0 | |
Bexley (5-5-1) | ||
@ Bishop Ready | L 6-5 | |
Grandview Heights (3-4) | ||
@ Franklin Heights | W 15-0 | |
Canal Winchester (2-4) | ||
vs Logan | W 10-1 | |
Graham Local (5-4) | ||
@ Benjamin Logan | L 4-1 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Upper Arlington erupted for 11 runs against Hilliard Davidson in a much-needed 11-1 victory Wednesday, giving the struggling Golden Bears (2-10) a rare bright spot in their season. The win might just be the confidence booster they needed before facing Hilliard Bradley, though their record suggests they're still hunting for consistency on the diamond.Worthington Kilbourne outgunned Westerville South 15-9 in Wednesday's slugfest, pushing the Wolves to a respectable 7-5 record. Both teams apparently left their pitching gloves at home, with batters feasting in a game where defense was clearly optional.New Albany Eagles soared past Westerville Central 6-2 on Wednesday, giving the 3-8 Eagles a much-needed confidence boost. The victory provides a small ray of sunshine for New Albany, who's been struggling to find their rhythm this season.Central Crossing blanked crosstown rival Grove City 4-0 in Wednesday's pitching showcase, improving to 6-3 while handing the Greyhounds their sixth loss. The shutout victory gives the Comets serious bragging rights in Grove City, where the short drive home surely felt much longer for the disappointed Greyhounds.Whitehall-Yearling outpaced Franklin Heights 14-8 in a
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Centennial (9-1) | ||
vs Whetstone | W 8-6 (9) | |
Marion-Franklin (8-3) | ||
@ West | W 19-1 | |
Whetstone (7-6) | ||
@ Centennial | L 8-6 (9) | |
Upper Arlington (2-10) | ||
@ Hilliard Davidson | W 11-1 | |
Hilliard Bradley (7-3) | ||
@ Dublin Coffman | L 11-6 | |
Hilliard Davidson (4-5) | ||
vs Upper Arlington | L 11-1 | |
Worthington Kilbourne (7-5) | ||
@ Westerville South | W 15-9 | |
Hilliard Darby (11-2) | ||
vs Marysville | L 16-8 | |
Dublin Coffman (8-5) | ||
vs Hilliard Bradley | W 11-6 | |
Dublin Scioto (10-2) | ||
@ Westerville North | W 13-3 | |
Lincoln (8-5) | ||
@ Pickerington North | W 12-4 | |
Westerville Central (3-4) | ||
vs New Albany | L 6-2 | |
Westerville North (5-8) | ||
vs Dublin Scioto | L 13-3 | |
Westerville South (2-8) | ||
vs Worthington Kilbourne | L 15-9 | |
Grove City (7-6) | ||
vs Central Crossing | L 4-0 | |
Central Crossing (6-3) | ||
@ Grove City | W 4-0 | |
Franklin Heights (2-11) | ||
@ Whitehall-Yearling | L 14-8 | |
Reynoldsburg (0-13) | ||
@ Pickerington Central | L 22-0 | |
New Albany (3-8) | ||
@ Westerville Central | W 6-2 | |
Bexley (3-10) | ||
@ Buckeye Valley | L 23-0 | |
Whitehall-Yearling (6-6) | ||
vs Franklin Heights | W 14-8 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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Ranch Paradise Near Park: This charming 3-bedroom ranch near Big Walnut Park is on the market for $215,000. The move-in ready home features a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, new appliances, roof, and windows, plus a partially fenced yard.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
💰 Financial Friday
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