Pickaway County • September 23, 2025
Good morning, Pickaway County. Batten down the hatches, central Ohio! Mother Nature is flexing her muscles today with a level 2 severe weather threat headed our way. The evening commute could get dicey as two rounds of storms roll through starting between 3-4pm, bringing damaging winds and potentially over an inch of rain. Keep those weather alerts handy as you navigate the afternoon.
In brighter news, Ohio Christian University president R.D. Saunders has officially joined the Circleville Noon Rotary, bringing his 22 years of pastoral experience to an organization 22 million members strong. Meanwhile, Columbus-founded restaurant chain Rusty Bucket is closing its Liberty Center location next month, marking another strategic shift for parent company Cameron Mitchell Restaurants as they eye expansion opportunities in Florida and new dining concepts elsewhere.
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🍽️ Rusty Bucket closing Cincinnati location next month. The restaurant at Liberty Center will shut its doors as part of changes for the Columbus-founded chain. This closure follows a recent trend for parent company Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, which closed another establishment less than a year after opening it. Despite this setback, the restaurant brand appears to be pursuing growth opportunities elsewhere, with plans to expand into Florida and launch new dining concepts.
🎓 Ohio Christian University president joins local Rotary Club. R.D. Saunders was inducted into Circleville Noon Rotary on September 18, embracing the organization's "service above self" motto. As a former pastor with 22 years of experience, Saunders expressed his belief that communities thrive through service and selflessness. He announced plans to build a home near OCU and highlighted the university's upcoming Community Action Day, demonstrating his commitment to Circleville. Rotary President Rob Radcliff welcomed Saunders to the global organization of over 22 million members across 34,000 clubs worldwide.
🌩️ Severe storms threaten Columbus commuters this evening. Central Ohio is under a Weather Impact Alert with a level 2 out of 5 threat from the Storm Prediction Center. The main concern is damaging wind gusts, with storms expected to arrive in two possible rounds starting between 3-4pm. While not all storms will reach severe levels, some areas could see over an inch of rain. Residents are advised to stay alert and have multiple ways to receive warnings as the system moves through.
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