Good morning, Pickaway County. The true measure of a community reveals itself in times of need. Just ask Brad from Laurelville, whose stolen golf cart—his vehicle for helping seniors with groceries and businesses with cleanup—sparked a heartwarming response in his town of fewer than 500 residents. Thanks to local business owner Kim Wilson and Salt Creek Bank, Brad's now back on the road with an even faster cart, continuing his mission of neighborly kindness.
While community spirit remains constant, our weather patterns are shifting. Columbus just broke an 86-year-old drought record, and forecasts suggest we're facing a warmer-than-normal autumn that could extend through January. In more sobering news, a Circleville man faces vehicular homicide charges following a January collision on U.S. Route 22 that claimed the life of his passenger—a tragic reminder of road safety's importance.
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🏌️ Small town's heart shines after beloved neighbor's golf cart theft. When Brad, a well-known figure in Laurelville, Ohio, had his golf cart stolen, the tight-knit community of fewer than 500 residents sprang into action. Brad was known for using his cart to help senior citizens with groceries and assist local businesses with cleanup. Local business owner Kim Wilson felt called to donate a replacement cart, working with Salt Creek Bank to make it happen. Now back on the road with a faster cart, Brad continues his mission of kindness in a community that proves looking out for neighbors still matters.
🌡️ Columbus faces extended summer as fall temperatures rise. After breaking an 86-year-old drought record, the city has a 40-50% probability of above-average temperatures this autumn, according to the National Weather Service. Summer heat is lingering longer in Columbus, with warm temperatures lasting an extra five days compared to the early 1970s. While Columbus enjoyed a mild August, the month was Earth's third-warmest on record globally since 1850. Early forecasts suggest the warmer-than-normal trend could continue through January.
🚗 Fatal crash leads to vehicular homicide charges for Circleville man. Troy Newman appeared in Pickaway County Court this week after a January collision that killed his passenger, Jeff Moody. Investigators say Newman, who had a suspended license, turned his Subaru into the path of a pickup truck on U.S. Route 22. First responders discovered a firearm on Moody and suspected drugs in the vehicle, which was reportedly being driven without the owner's permission. Newman has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
-Philippians 4:8
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