Good morning, Franklin County. A financial game-changer is reshaping higher education in central Ohio. The newly announced "Buckeye Bridge" program will create a tuition-free pathway from Columbus State to Ohio State for students from families earning under $100,000. Starting fall 2026, this initiative aims to remove financial barriers for over 1,000 transfer students annually, potentially transforming thousands of educational journeys while strengthening Ohio's talent pipeline.
In restaurant news, the Rusty Bucket at Liberty Center is closing its doors next month as Cameron Mitchell Restaurants adjusts its portfolio throughout the region. Meanwhile, mark your calendars for October 25 when whiskey enthusiasts will gather at Henmick Farm Brewery in Delaware for the Ohio Craft Whiskey Festival. For $50, you'll enjoy eight tastings amidst live music and food trucks when tickets go on sale September 26.
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🎓 Free college pathway connects Columbus State to Ohio State. The new "Buckeye Bridge" program will allow Columbus State Community College graduates to complete their bachelor's degrees at Ohio State University without paying tuition. Starting fall 2026, Ohio residents with family incomes under $100,000 can qualify for this debt-free opportunity covering all tuition and fees for up to eight semesters. The initiative aims to strengthen education access for over 1,000 annual transfer students regardless of background. Officials believe this partnership will build a stronger talent pipeline for Ohio's growing economy while removing financial barriers for hardworking students.
🍽️ Rusty Bucket tavern shutting down its Cincinnati location next month. The restaurant, located at Liberty Center, will be closing its doors as part of changes within the Cameron Mitchell Restaurants portfolio. This closure follows a pattern of recent adjustments for the Columbus-founded restaurant group, which has both closed and opened various locations in the past year. While one Rusty Bucket location is closing, the company continues to evolve its restaurant concepts and has expansion plans that include moving into the Florida market.
🥃 Ohio's whiskey enthusiasts will gather for a spirited celebration next month. The Ohio Craft Whiskey Festival returns to Henmick Farm Brewery in Delaware on October 25, starting at 9 a.m. Tickets, priced at $50 each, include eight tastings and go on sale September 26. The festival grounds will feature live music, food trucks, and expansive acreage to explore, continuing the tradition established when the event began in 2021.
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