Good morning, Franklin County. Forty years after its release, Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense" continues to strike a chord with music lovers of all ages. At Columbus's Southern Theatre, keyboardist Jerry Harrison recently shared behind-the-scenes stories about the iconic concert film, revealing his regret that their diverse ensemble missed performing at Live Aid. The film's enduring appeal lies in capturing that electric moment when nine musicians created something magical together—with Harrison noting how even Gen Z fans are discovering the band through modern playlists.
In more sobering news, Columbus has joined other cities in challenging conditions attached to federal homelessness funding that could cost the community $1 million as local homelessness reaches record levels. Meanwhile, a tragic case has shaken the county as a mother and her boyfriend face murder charges in the death of 6-year-old Eva Bretz, who suffered fatal injuries while in their care, raising difficult questions about child welfare oversight.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🎸 Stop Making Sense still brings joy 40 years later. Talking Heads keyboardist Jerry Harrison celebrated the iconic concert film's 40th anniversary at Columbus's Southern Theatre, sharing stories and regrets with fans. Harrison expressed disappointment that the expanded band lineup didn't perform at Live Aid, missing a chance to showcase their racially diverse ensemble on a global stage. The film's enduring appeal comes from capturing the "joy" of nine musicians performing together, with Harrison noting many Gen Z fans discovering the band through playlists where "the Talking Heads can be on a playlist of contemporary songs."
🏙️ Columbus sues Trump over strings attached to homelessness funds. The city joined several communities challenging conditions placed on Housing and Urban Development grants that could cost Columbus $1 million in homelessness prevention funding. The lawsuit claims the administration's requirements regarding gender identity, immigration, abortion, and DEI programs are unconstitutional. This comes as Franklin County reports homelessness has reached an all-time high, with a 7% increase from last year. Mayor Ginther also traveled to Washington to discuss Trump's proposed budget cuts, warning they could be "devastating" for city services.
💔 A mother and boyfriend charged with murdering 6-year-old girl. Columbus police found Eva Bretz with severe injuries including a severed liver and ligature marks around her neck on April 13. Ashley Fagan and Blake Hutchinson, who were caring for the child, allegedly made false statements about what happened. Bretz died hours after being taken to the hospital, with the coroner ruling her death a homicide. Child services had previously responded to concerns about the family, but cases were closed after children were deemed safe.
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The Memorial Hop - May 28th
⛳️ Network with Columbus's finest at Business Hop 3.0. This invitation-only gathering connects 75 mentors with 225 rising stars during Memorial Tournament week at Muirfield Village. Guests enjoy premium food and drinks while building meaningful relationships across three unique venues. Beyond valuable connections, the event also provides support to our community, with 10% of event proceeds support My Village Ministries.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
The Grandview Heights Bobcats showed no mercy in a dominant 12-0 shellacking of Whitehall-Yearling, improving to 12-5 while the Rams continued their season-long struggle at 1-14. Meanwhile, Teays Valley took care of business on the road, cruising past Canal Winchester 6-1 in league action to match Grandview's 12-5 mark for the season. The Indians will look to improve their 9-7 record when they visit the struggling 4-14 Logan Chieftains on Wednesday.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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East (6-5-1) | ||
vs Columbus International | W 16-4 | |
Independence (3-8) | ||
vs South | W 11-9 | |
South (2-11) | ||
@ Independence | L 11-9 | |
Lincoln (4-10) | ||
vs New Albany | L 4-2 | |
Westerville Central (9-9) | ||
@ Grove City | W 4-3 | |
Grove City (9-6) | ||
vs Westerville Central | L 4-3 | |
New Albany (9-6) | ||
@ Lincoln | W 4-2 | |
Grandview Heights (12-5) | ||
vs Whitehall-Yearling | W 12-0 | |
Whitehall-Yearling (1-14) | ||
@ Grandview Heights | L 12-0 | |
Canal Winchester (9-7) | ||
vs Teays Valley | L 6-1 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Groveport-Madison snapped their slump with a 9-4 victory over Canal Winchester, improving to 4-15 while giving their fans something to cheer about on Monday. The Cruisers found their groove just in time before facing St. Francis DeSales tomorrow.Upper Arlington made quick work of Westland with a commanding 12-0 shutout, as the Golden Bears clawed their way to a much-needed non-league win. The 6-14 Bears will look to start a winning streak when they host the formidable 14-4 Marysville Monarchs on Tuesday.Westerville South's bats came alive in a wild 21-10 slugfest against Bexley, with the Wildcats putting on an offensive clinic that had their supporters cheering from start to finish. The 4-14 Wildcats will need to keep that momentum rolling against a tough 15-4 Buckeye Valley squad tomorrow.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Upper Arlington (6-14) | ||
vs Westland | W 12-0 | |
Westerville South (4-14) | ||
@ Bexley | W 21-10 | |
Bexley (6-13) | ||
vs Westerville South | L 21-10 | |
Canal Winchester (8-12) | ||
@ Groveport-Madison | L 9-4 |
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