Good morning, Pickaway County. As Memorial Day approaches, Columbus pools are preparing to welcome summer splashers with $1 admission and electronic-only payments. All city pools will be operational by June 7, offering a refreshing retreat where "families connect," according to Recreation Director Bernita Reese. These community oases will operate from 1-7 p.m. weekdays and noon-6 p.m. weekends, providing affordable relief during the summer heat.
Meanwhile, two distinctive developments are reshaping our region's social landscape. Delaware's hospitality scene gets a boost as Leisure Club breaks from tradition with a new public-access cocktail lounge—a shift from their usual members-only approach. On the recognition front, the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its 2025 class before the June 1 deadline, honoring former service members who continue making exceptional contributions through volunteerism, advocacy, or public service.
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🎖️ Ohio seeks nominations for Veterans Hall of Fame before June deadline. The Hall recognizes former service members who continue making exceptional contributions to their communities through volunteerism, advocacy, or public service. Up to 20 veterans will be inducted into the 2025 class based on recommendations from an Executive Committee and approval from Ohio's Governor. Eligible nominees must be past or current Ohio residents with honorable discharges and good moral character. Nominations, which can be made posthumously, must be submitted by June 1 through the official Hall of Fame webpage.
🏊 Columbus pools are ready to make a splash this summer. Several city pools will open for Memorial Day weekend, with all locations operating by June 7. Admission costs just $1, though the pools will only accept electronic payments—no cash. Operating hours run from 1-7 p.m. weekdays and noon-6 p.m. on weekends. "Our pools are more than just places to cool off—they're places where families connect," said Bernita Reese, director of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.
🍹 Delaware's newest cocktail lounge breaks from members-only tradition. Leisure Club, a local social club, is expanding with a new location in Delaware that will be open to the public. This marks a shift from their typical members-only approach to hospitality. The expansion comes amid other recent developments for the company, including a coworking space in the Trolley District. Leisure Club joins several other new hospitality ventures in central Ohio, including a nostalgia-based sports bar in Grandview.
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