Good morning, Licking County. Columbus's skyline is reaching new heights with the 15-story Pembroke Apartments set to begin leasing in May. Future residents will enjoy luxurious amenities including a rooftop pool and fitness center, while the public can look forward to "Preston Park," an elevated walkway connecting the development when it opens in October. The project even includes plans for a 75-foot mosaic honoring the site's history—a thoughtful nod to the past while building toward the future.
In more serious developments, the Ohio Supreme Court is deliberating a case that could redefine parental rights for same-sex couples who had children before marriage equality became law. Meanwhile, justice has been served in a disturbing child abuse case, with 27-year-old David Hamilton receiving a 24-year prison sentence after authorities discovered his horrific plans involving a 6-year-old child—a sobering reminder of the importance of protecting society's most vulnerable.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏙️ Downtown Columbus skyline grows taller with luxurious new apartments. The 15-story Pembroke Apartments at 195 E. Broad St. will begin leasing in May, offering 164 units above a 278-space parking garage. Residents will enjoy shared amenities with the adjacent Preston Centre building, including a rooftop pool, clubroom, fitness center, and pet bathing area. The two buildings will be connected by "Preston Park," an elevated walkway over Fourth Street that will open to the public in October. Developed by The Edwards Companies, the project includes plans for a 75-foot mosaic honoring the site's history, including the former WCOL radio station.
⚖️ Ohio's top court weighs parental rights for same-sex couples. The case centers on Priya Shahani and Carmen Edmonds, who had three children together but never married before their 2015 breakup. Now the Ohio Supreme Court must decide whether non-biological parents in same-sex relationships can seek parental rights after separation, particularly for couples who couldn't legally marry before 2015. The First District Court of Appeals ruled courts should determine if couples would have married had it been legal, while Shahani's attorney argues this "shoehorns marriage into a relationship." The decision could significantly impact how Ohio treats gay couples who had children before same-sex marriage was legalized.
🚨 Ohio man gets 24 years for plotting horrific child abuse. David Hamilton, 27, was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to making and possessing child sexual abuse materials. Court documents revealed he planned to drug and sexually abuse a 6-year-old boy, discussing these plans extensively on Telegram. When authorities searched Hamilton's home, they found anti-depressants, children's diapers, lubricant, and evidence he had threatened a young boy to produce sexual images. Investigators discovered thousands of child abuse materials on his devices.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
Licking Valley Panthers clawed their way to a 9-4 victory over Newark Catholic, improving to 9-2 on the season while leaving the Green Wave all washed up at 6-5. The Panthers' bats were relentless as they overwhelmed their crosstown rivals in Wednesday's league showdown.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Newark (5-4) | ||
vs Lancaster | W 4-0 | |
Newark Catholic (6-5) | ||
vs Licking Valley | L 9-4 | |
Granville (10-2) | ||
@ Johnstown-Monroe | W 16-0 | |
Licking Valley (9-2) | ||
@ Newark Catholic | W 9-4 | |
Licking Heights (1-10-1) | ||
@ Lakewood | L 11-1 | |
Watkins Memorial (6-3) | ||
@ Northridge | W 6-5 | |
Johnstown-Monroe (6-6) | ||
vs Granville | L 16-0 | |
Lakewood (12-2) | ||
@ Walsingham Academy | W 4-0 | |
vs Licking Heights | W 11-1 | |
Heath (7-3) | ||
vs Mt. Vernon | W 4-3 | |
Utica (3-9) | ||
vs Zanesville | W 12-3 | |
Northridge (4-7) | ||
vs Watkins Memorial | L 6-5 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
The Lakewood Lancers continued their dominant season with an 11-6 rout of Licking Heights, improving to an impressive 14-1 record. Meanwhile, Utica showed no mercy in a 19-0 demolition of winless Zanesville, giving the Blue Devils their unlucky 13th loss of the season. The Licking County softball landscape continues to feature teams at opposite ends of the spectrum, with Lakewood soaring while Zanesville searches desperately for that elusive first victory.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Newark (4-10) | ||
vs Canal Winchester | W 18-3 | |
Granville (6-8) | ||
@ Johnstown-Monroe | L 10-3 | |
Licking Heights (8-8) | ||
@ Lakewood | L 11-6 | |
Watkins Memorial (11-6) | ||
@ Northridge | W 13-0 | |
Utica (5-8) | ||
vs Zanesville | W 19-0 | |
Lakewood (14-1) | ||
vs Licking Heights | W 11-6 | |
Johnstown-Monroe (6-6) | ||
vs Granville | W 10-3 | |
Heath (3-7) | ||
vs Mt. Vernon | L 17-6 | |
Northridge (4-11) | ||
vs Watkins Memorial | L 13-0 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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💰 Financial Friday
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🙏 In Remembrance
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