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🍩 Donut dominance

Pickaway County • October 8, 2025

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Good morning, Pickaway County. Columbus is claiming the crown as Ohio's donut paradise, with local bakeries securing an impressive six spots on the state's top ten list. Resch's Bakery leads the pack at #1, followed closely by Buckeye Donuts, proving that Central Ohio knows its way around these beloved breakfast treats. The months-long sugary research that went into this ranking has us contemplating a donut crawl through Columbus's finest establishments.

Meanwhile, White Castle is revolutionizing fast food with its futuristic "Castle of Tomorrow" prototype in Columbus. The innovative restaurant on Alum Creek Drive cleverly transforms into "Night Castle" after sunset and showcases cutting-edge AI and automation while maintaining the human touch that's central to their 100+ year legacy. In local politics, school board candidate Janeece Keyes is running on her experience as both a parent and "career techie," advocating for budget reforms that prioritize student services.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🍔 White Castle unveils futuristic restaurant prototype in Columbus. The new "Castle of Tomorrow" at 1025 Alum Creek Drive features cutting-edge automation and AI technology while maintaining the company's focus on customer service. The innovative design includes an exterior sign that cleverly transitions to "Night Castle" after sunset. Despite embracing technological advancements, company leaders emphasized that the human touch remains central to their business model. This prototype represents White Castle's vision for blending tradition with innovation in the fast-food industry.

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🏫 Single mom Keyes brings parent experience to Columbus school board race. As one of six candidates running for three open seats, Janeece Keyes believes her history as a district parent and community volunteer makes her uniquely qualified. She advocates for trimming administrative costs to address the $50 million budget deficit while protecting student services. Keyes wants to reform tax abatements for developers, make board meetings more accessible by rotating locations, and increase social workers in schools. She believes her experience as a "career techie" provides insight into combating chronic absenteeism.

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🍩 Central Ohio dominates Ohio's tastiest donut shops list. A travel writer for Decor Hint spent months sampling donuts across Ohio and crowned six Central Ohio spots among the state's top ten. Columbus claimed four of the top five positions, with Resch's Bakery taking the coveted #1 spot, followed by Buckeye Donuts at #2. Other local favorites making the list include Amy's Donuts (#4), DK Diner in Grandview (#5), and HoneyDip Donuts & Diner (#6), while Westerville's Shneider's Bakery secured the #7 position.

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

Real estate listing image Budget cozy modern mobile home: Priced at $59,900, this brand-new 1-bed, 1-bath home in Elsea Mobile Village offers modern comfort with laundry hookup, appliance package, and a spacious walk-in pantry.
Real estate listing image Circleville Gem Near Pumpkin Show: Priced at $179,900, this two-story Circleville home offers surprising space with newly updated roof, furnace, and water heater, featuring first-floor bedroom, refinished hardwoods upstairs, and a covered patio just blocks from the famous Pumpkin Show.
Real estate listing image Budget cozy Ohio starter home: This modest $59,900 starter home in Elsea Mobile Village features a single bedroom, modern amenities including appliances, and a walk-in pantry—perfect for those seeking affordable living in Circleville, Ohio.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

📚 Oct. 8 - Silent Reading Social Meetup: Bookworms unite at the Silent Book Club! Enjoy distraction-free reading and meet fellow literature lovers without assigned books at Pickaway County Library on Oct 8. No pressure, just pages and peace.
🤝 Oct. 8 - Business After Hours Networking: Mix and mingle at October's Business After Hours at Uniquely Yours (122 N Court St) on Oct 8. Network with local professionals in this welcoming downtown Circleville favorite—perfect for making meaningful connections!
🌳 Oct. 9 - Tree Commission Meeting: Root for urban greenery at the Tree Commission Meeting on October 9 at Circleville City Hall. Join fellow tree enthusiasts to discuss local forestry initiatives and community beautification efforts.
🤝 Oct. 9 - Business Network Mixer: Connect and grow your business at the NEW! Ashville Business Association's Networking Mixer on Oct 9. Mingle with local entrepreneurs at Blades Restaurant on 286 Long St while building valuable relationships.
🧶 Oct. 10 - Chunky Blanket Workshop: Get cozy at The Twisted Willow on Oct 10 and craft your own chunky blanket masterpiece! All supplies included in this hands-on workshop—just specify your desired yarn color when registering. 128 W Main St, Circleville.
🎃 Oct. 10 - Basic Beats & Pumpkin Treats: Grab your pumpkin spice and dancing shoes! Basic Beats & Pumpkin Treats brings fall flavors and sing-along hits to Kelli Jo's on October 10th at 7PM for a cozy night of seasonal fun.
🎸 Oct. 11 - John Schwab Party Band: Rock out at Rhoads Garden Center as the John Schwab Party Band lights up the stage on Oct 11! Led by McGuffey Lane's legendary frontman, this electrifying performance promises an unforgettable evening of musical magic.
🖋️ Oct. 11 - Fall Calligraphy Workshop: Dip your brush into autumn creativity at Rhoads Garden Center! Learn beginner-friendly calligraphy while decorating pumpkins on October 11—perfect for DIY enthusiasts and craft lovers alike.

🍞 Daily Bread Crumb

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.

-1 Corinthians 16:13-14

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