🎭 Columbus horror festival marks a decade of screams and community. Nightmares Film Festival returns to Gateway Film Center for its 10th anniversary on October 16-19, featuring 18 feature films and 130 shorts. This year's lineup includes the Midwest premiere of Chris Stuckmann's "Shelby Oaks" and the North American premiere of "Pig Hill" starring local actor Dino Tripodis. Co-founder Jason Tostevin credits the festival's longevity to its dedicated fans, boundary-pushing programming, and the strong community it has fostered among filmmakers. Dubbed the "Cannes of horror," the festival has become what one filmmaker calls "summer camp and Christmas morning for horror fans, all wrapped into one."
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🏢 Data centers flood Ohio with mixed economic blessings. Central Ohio leads the nation in data center growth with 121 facilities, transforming the region into what officials call the "Silicon Heartland." While these centers bring massive capital investments and diversify local tax bases, they consume enormous amounts of water and electricity—with AEP warning Columbus demand will rival Manhattan by 2030. Critics question the value since completed centers create few permanent jobs and receive millions in tax incentives, though supporters point to construction jobs and long-term revenue gains. Some communities are now reconsidering their approach, with Jerome Township implementing a moratorium to assess impacts.
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🫶 Facebook post led to a life-saving kidney donation. Katie Corl discovered her former high school acquaintance Tish Cordle needed a kidney and decided to get tested as a potential donor. To Cordle's surprise, Corl called to share the incredible news that she was a perfect match. The transplant surgery took place at OSU Wexner Medical Center in September 2025, with both women recovering well afterward. What began as a social media connection between two Newark High School alums has blossomed into a profound friendship bonded by this selfless act.
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