Good morning, Pickaway County. With summer temperatures climbing, Columbus officials have timely advice: water safety should be top of mind as city pools prepare to open this month. The Recreation and Parks Department is urging residents to swim with buddies in designated areas, maintain constant supervision of children, and equip inexperienced swimmers with Coast Guard-approved life jackets. For those looking to improve their skills, the city offers affordable swim lessons before pools officially open starting May 24.
In other developments, Columbus's $125 million water meter upgrade project is creating waves throughout Central Ohio. The replacement of 300,000 aging meters with more accurate digital versions will continue until 2027, bringing improved leak detection and eventually monthly billing. Meanwhile, a serious legal case unfolds as eighteen-year-old Tamari Stroughter faces 20 felony counts after allegedly firing at police officers in January, with his bond set at a substantial $2.1 million.
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🔫 Teen fires on Columbus police, faces 20 felony counts. Eighteen-year-old Tamari Stroughter was indicted Wednesday after allegedly shooting at four officers in January when they responded to his girlfriend's apartment. Body camera footage captured the shootout where Stroughter, armed with a rifle, reportedly fired multiple times at officers and struck a police cruiser twice before fleeing. Originally charged as a juvenile, his case was transferred to adult court with a $2.1 million bond. The indictment also includes charges from two separate armed robberies in 2024, adding to his previous conviction as a minor for robbery in 2020.
🏊 Columbus officials warn: Warm weather brings water safety concerns. As pools prepare to open for the season, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is urging residents to practice water safety during National Water Safety Month. Officials recommend constant supervision of children, swimming with buddies in designated areas, and using Coast Guard-approved life jackets for inexperienced swimmers. The city offers affordable swim lessons for residents of all ages, with select pools opening May 24 before all city pools open daily starting June 7.
💧 Columbus water meter upgrade sparks bill shock for some residents. The city is replacing over 300,000 aging meters across Central Ohio in a $125 million project that will continue until 2027. The new digital meters are more accurate at detecting actual water usage and leaks that older meters might miss. Customers must schedule mandatory appointments for workers to install the meters, which will eventually allow for monthly billing instead of quarterly. Those experiencing unusually high bills after installation can contact customer service for troubleshooting.
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Portsmouth West edged out Circleville 2-1 in a nail-biter that gave the Senators a much-needed win to improve to 10-12 on the season. The Tigers couldn't find their offensive spark against West's pitching, sending them to a 7-12 record as they look ahead to their Mid-State Buckeye matchup with Fairfield Union.
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Circleville (8-12) | ||
@ Portsmouth West | L 2-1 | |
Westfall (10-11) | ||
@ Hillsboro | L 6-0 |
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Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
-1 Corinthians 15:58
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