Good morning, Pickaway County. The delicate balance of Ohio's ecosystem is taking center stage as the ODNR launches special deer hunts across 22 counties to protect native plant life. These controlled hunts—some archery-only, others allowing firearms—require a valid hunting license and a $5 lottery entry, with strategic harvest requirements designed to manage populations that threaten local habitats.
Central Ohio's economic landscape continues to evolve with defense giant Anduril breaking ground on a massive 1-million-square-foot facility, backed by a substantial $310 million JobsOhio grant. The facility will manufacture unmanned fighter jets, bringing significant investment to the region. Meanwhile, for those more interested in matters of the heart than matters of defense, Columbus is getting its own version of "Love is Blind" with "Date or Ditch," a locally-produced dating series filmed at High Bank Distillery where viewers can win prizes by engaging with the content.
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🦌 Ohio opens special deer hunts to protect native plants. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will hold controlled hunts in 22 counties where high deer populations threaten local ecosystems. Hunters must attend mandatory meetings and enter a $5 lottery for each preserve they wish to hunt. Some locations will offer archery-only hunts, while three preserves will allow gun and muzzleloader hunting. Participants must have a valid 2025-2026 hunting license, and some hunts require harvesting an antlerless deer before taking an antlered one.
🚀 Defense giant Anduril is ready to move fast in Central Ohio. Senior VP Zachary Mears outlined the company's distinctive approach to the defense industry during Columbus Business First's Opportunity Summit. Anduril plans to construct a massive 1-million-square-foot facility in the region, supported by a $310 million grant from JobsOhio. The facility will manufacture the company's newly unveiled unmanned fighter jet, bringing significant investment to Central Ohio. Several factors influenced Anduril's decision to establish operations in the region, positioning it for rapid growth in the defense sector.
💑 Columbus gets its own "Love is Blind" with new dating series. 614NOW has created "Date or Ditch," a reality show featuring blind dates between Columbus singles. Each episode pairs two locals who must decide whether to continue their date or leave immediately after initial drinks. The first episode is available for free on YouTube, with five more seven-minute episodes coming soon. Filmed at High Bank Distillery's Grandview location, the show is also running a contest where viewers can win $100 gift cards by subscribing, liking, and commenting on the videos.
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