Good morning, Pickaway County. Mark your calendars and plan your routes accordingly—the sounds of soul are about to take over Columbus streets! The fourth annual CBUS Soul Fest is expanding to a two-day celebration this year, bringing with it not just amazing music but also several road closures starting August 14th. While Washington Boulevard will be the first to transform from traffic lane to festival grounds, additional street closures will follow as the event prepares to welcome music lovers from 4-10 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday.
While sweet treats are on the horizon for Delaware residents with both Graeter's Ice Cream and Tim Hortons planning new locations, Circleville faces more serious considerations. Councilman Tom Duvall is making a passionate case for the city's 0.5% income tax levy, highlighting impressive infrastructure improvements already completed while warning of potential cuts to firefighter positions if the measure fails. The contrast between celebratory expansions and critical funding needs reflects the diverse challenges our region navigates.
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🎵 Columbus expands Soul Fest to two days, announces street closures. The fourth annual CBUS Soul Fest will bring multiple road closures starting Thursday, August 14, when Washington Boulevard closes from Broad to Town Street. Additional streets will shut down Friday morning, including portions of Rich/Main Street and Civic Center Drive. Festival-goers can enjoy the event from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday, August 15-16. All roads will reopen by Monday morning, August 18.
🏙️ Circleville councilman urges passage of critical 0.5% income tax levy. Tom Duvall emphasized how the failed 2024 levy forced the city to spend carryover funds to maintain personnel in 2025. He highlighted impressive infrastructure improvements, including comprehensive street mapping, water line inventories, and innovative sewer repair technologies. The city has also completed a $38 million wastewater plant upgrade and is conducting an EPA-funded study for softer water with fewer microplastics. Without levy passage, Duvall warned six firefighter positions would lose grant funding in May 2026, despite increasing demand for Fire/EMS services.
🍦 Delaware residents will soon have sweet new treat options. Graeter's Ice Cream and Tim Hortons are planning to open new locations in the city of Delaware. While complete details require a subscription to Columbus Business First, the article indicates both the popular ice cream chain and the Canadian coffee and doughnut shop are expanding their Central Ohio presence. This follows other recent Graeter's developments, including serving at the Indianapolis 500 and securing a $4 million loan for a major project. The company has also reportedly faced a shortage of its most popular flavor.
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