🗳️ Four candidates vie for two Orange Township trustee seats. Jeff Ayers, John Gabriel Hadam, Seth Moody, and Gregory Vogel are competing to replace outgoing trustees David Elson and George Parks. Each candidate brings unique backgrounds: Ayers is a third-generation farmer focused on fiscal responsibility, Hadam is a business owner and former fire chief promising improved communication, Vogel has road repair experience and aims to avoid unnecessary tax levies, while Moody hopes to strengthen zoning regulations. The newly elected trustees will join Brian Canfield for four-year terms starting after the November 4 election.
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🦎 Hellbenders get second chance in Ohio's wild waters. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, along with The Wilds, have been releasing these unique salamanders into streams throughout Ohio as part of a conservation breeding program. Staff members have been carefully gathering hellbender eggs from the wild to raise in protected environments before returning the grown amphibians to their natural habitat. This initiative aims to boost populations of these specialized aquatic salamanders, which spend most of their lives lurking under rocks in clean, flowing streams. The collaborative effort highlights ongoing work to preserve native wildlife in Ohio's waterways.
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🍕 Powell's beloved Massey's Pizza makes a delicious comeback. The popular pizzeria on Brewster Lane has reopened under new franchisee Vikas Potu after closing earlier this year. The restaurant quietly held a soft opening last week while staff gain experience before officially announcing their return. Potu chose the Powell location for its proximity to communities, Kroger, and the zoo, which bring in substantial foot traffic. A grand opening celebration with special pizza deals is planned soon, though the exact date hasn't been announced yet.
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