
🎸 Country stars ignite Ohio Stadium at Buckeye Country Superfest. The 10th annual festival featured performances from Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Treaty Oak Revival, Dasha, and Vincent Mason despite scorching temperatures. Jelly Roll stole the show with an emotional set that included a surprise appearance by actor Kevin James, while Kane Brown closed the night with pyrotechnics and visual effects. Performers connected with the crowd by wearing Ohio State gear and sharing personal stories, creating an energetic blend of country music with rock and pop influences.
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🚌 New bus route promises smoother commutes for Columbus suburbs. COTA is seeking public feedback on its planned Line 30 bus route connecting Dublin, Hilliard and Upper Arlington to Ohio State University. Expected to launch in September 2026, the route will serve key locations including OSU Wexner Medical Center and Upper Arlington High School. Transit officials are still finalizing exactly where the line will run through Dublin and Hilliard, with two potential options that can be mixed and matched. COTA is hosting a community meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Kingsdale Shopping Center to gather input on stop locations and service frequency.
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💰 Ohio rejects law allowing donors to sue over misused endowments. The Moritz family's latest attempt to change state law barring benefactors from suing colleges failed, despite multiple Senate approvals. Jeff Moritz discovered Ohio State University never provided the 30 annual law scholarships his father's $30 million endowment was intended to fund, while the fund's value decreased significantly. OSU disputes these claims, stating they've committed to funding 30 Moritz scholars annually since 2020. Lawmakers plan to introduce the issue as a standalone bill after the budget passes.
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