Good morning, Pickaway County. From heartwarming cinema to artistic legacies, this week's headlines remind us that creativity thrives in unexpected places. Mark Sutherland's journey with his aging whippet Abby evolved from a simple bucket list into a viral sensation and full documentary, capturing millions of hearts as the duo traversed America together. Even Jack Hanna made a cameo as a dogsitter in this Columbus-rooted story now streaming on major platforms.
Meanwhile, the artistic spirit of the late Sue Cavanaugh lives on through "A Common Thread," where 16 Ohio fiber artists have incorporated pieces of her final installation into their own works at the Riffe Gallery. Closer to home, Homeland Credit Union has unveiled its modernized Circleville branch after a 10-week renovation, marking over two decades of community service with fresh branding and a contemporary aesthetic that welcomes members weekdays from 8:30 to 5:00.
🌤 Sky Skoop | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
0%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🐶 Filmmaker turns dog's bucket list into heartwarming documentary. Mark Sutherland created "Abby's List: A Dogumentary" when his 14-year-old whippet Abby was aging, capturing their three-year journey across America fulfilling her bucket list. What began as a short video project went viral with over 5 million views and evolved into a full documentary as Sutherland noticed Abby "aging in reverse" during their adventures. The Columbus-rooted broadcaster even enlisted Jack Hanna as a dogsitter during filming. Now available on streaming platforms, the film documents an adventure that "shouldn't have happened but did."
🧵 Ohio artists weave legacies in powerful fiber art exhibition. "A Common Thread," curated by Char Norman and Caren Petersen, showcases 16 Ohio artists honoring the late fiber artist Sue Cavanaugh at the Riffe Gallery through October 3. Each artist incorporated pieces from Cavanaugh's final installation into their own unique works, creating a beautiful continuation of her artistic legacy. Norman, an accomplished fiber artist herself inspired by nature, explains that the exhibition demonstrates how artists influence each other through materials, concepts, and techniques. The free exhibition celebrates creativity while ensuring Cavanaugh's artistic spirit lives on.
🏦 Homeland Credit Union unveils fresh new look after 10-week renovation. The Circleville branch celebrated its modern remodel with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 4, marking over 20 years of service in the community. The extensive interior updates began in March, temporarily relocating staff to an outdoor trailer to expedite the process. Vice President Heather Irwin expressed excitement about the fresh branding and modern aesthetic, emphasizing their commitment to serving members for years to come. Customers can visit the newly renovated branch weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or connect through their website.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Modern dream home awaits: Priced at $345,990, The Dallas Modern Style offers an open-concept main floor with 9-foot ceilings, flexible living spaces, a luxurious owner's suite, and three additional bedrooms—all designed for both everyday living and entertaining.
Quirky dual home opportunity: List price: $650,000. This unusual property in the JEDD development area features a 4-bedroom residence that was once two separate homes and could easily be converted back to a duplex.
Ranch Paradise Near Everything: This $259,900 ranch boasts brick exterior, great room addition, sliders to patio, fenced yard, storage shed, new Thermopane windows, two full baths, updated kitchen, and is walking distance to school with easy highway access.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
-Romans 12:2
|
|