Good morning, Pickaway County. Tragedy struck Columbus last week when lightning claimed the life of 36-year-old Mouhamed Seye at Northland High School's soccer field. The Franklin County Coroner confirmed the cause as lightning injury with cardiac arrest and thermal burns, while a second victim remains in critical condition. Our thoughts are with both families during this difficult time.
On a brighter note, summer festivities are heating up across the region. The Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest returns July 18-20 with its sizzling combination of BBQ and smooth tunes, expecting to draw 200,000 attendees to enjoy 30+ food vendors and performances by artists like Mavis Staples. Closer to home, Circleville's Uptown Classic brings 3-on-3 basketball back to town as part of a three-day "Christmas in July" celebration from July 17-19, welcoming players as young as 10 to participate in this summer tradition.
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⥠Lightning strike claims man's life at Columbus high school. Mouhamed Seye, 36, died on July 4 after being struck by lightning at Northland High School's soccer field on June 29. The Franklin County Coroner's report revealed his cause of death was lightning injury with cardiac arrest and thermal/electrical burns. A second person was also struck during the incident and taken to Riverside Methodist Hospital in critical condition. No updates have been provided on the second victim's condition.
đˇ Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest returns with sizzling BBQ and smooth tunes. The free three-day festival celebrates its 44th year July 18-20 at Bicentennial and West Bank Parks, expecting 200,000 attendees. Over 30 food vendors will serve everything from authentic BBQ to classic fair food, while nearly 30 musical performances feature artists like Mavis Staples and Lizz Wright. Visitors can find parking throughout downtown Columbus, use bike trails, or take COTA routes to reach the event, with several street closures in effect to accommodate the festivities.
đ Circleville's Uptown Classic brings 3-on-3 basketball back to town. The popular tournament will be part of a three-day "Christmas in July" event from July 17-19, featuring holiday cheer, local shopping, and good food. Saturday's basketball tournament welcomes all skill levels, with children as young as 10 able to participate. Uptown Circleville, a nonprofit organization, aims to make the area a vibrant destination that inspires people to invest, work, live and play in the city. The event organizers are seeking additional sponsors for this summer tradition.
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Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.
-1 Corinthians 16:13-14
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