🍦 Upper Arlington's new soft serve spot brings coffee and ice cream together. Mallway Market Coffee + Cone is coming to the historic Mallway at Old Arlington, designed as a grab-and-go destination for both parents and kids. Owner Alyssa Litzinger created the concept to fit naturally into neighborhood routines, offering classic vanilla soft serve alongside chocolate or seasonal flavors. The menu includes ice cream treats like sundaes and cookie sandwiches, plus One Line Coffee drinks focusing on approachable favorites. Still under construction, the new eatery is expected to open later this year.
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🏭 Whirlpool bets big on Ohio with $300 million expansion. The company plans to create up to 600 jobs across its facilities in Marion and Clyde, with about 200 of those positions coming to Marion. This investment marks a significant commitment to American manufacturing as the company celebrates 70 years in Marion. Mayor Bill Collins says the expansion puts to rest rumors about Whirlpool leaving town, emphasizing that "Whirlpool isn't going anywhere." The announcement reinforces the mayor's push for a new economic development director to foster relationships with existing local businesses.
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🏠 Ohio State extends off-campus housing deal as student numbers surge. The university renewed its agreement with StateHouse Columbus' Lane and Norwich properties through 2027-28, securing 500 additional beds for students. This extension comes as Ohio State's enrollment continues to exceed on-campus housing capacity, with the 2024-25 class enrolling approximately 1,500 more students than the previous year. The master lease allows the university to manage these third-party buildings as traditional residence halls, providing comparable rates and amenities. University policy requires unmarried, full-time students within two years of high school graduation to live in university housing unless exempted.
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Spacious bright home family ready: This well-maintained $164,500 property features four bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a bright layout. The spacious two-story home includes a detached garage, fenced yard, and finished attic space for flexible living options.
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