🍔 Beloved diner Chef-O-Nette reopens with fresh look and familiar favorites. The decades-old Upper Arlington restaurant returned June 20 after more than a year of renovations under new owner Mike Purdum, founder of Old Bag of Nails. While preserving the restaurant's 1955 heritage, Purdum restored original features including reupholstered chairs and swivel counter seats, while adding modern upgrades like ADA-accessible restrooms and a new patio. The menu maintains longtime favorites while introducing quality improvements like cage-free eggs and artisanal bread. Chef-O-Nette is now open six days a week, becoming the third family-owned chapter in the restaurant's storied history.
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🧠 Free caregiver support group tackles dementia's growing challenge. The Alzheimer's Association Central Ohio Chapter is offering monthly meetings in Richwood for those navigating Alzheimer's and other dementias. Starting July 1 at the Richwood Civic Center, the group provides a safe space for sharing experiences and connecting with resources. The need is urgent—over 7 million Americans, including 236,200 Ohioans, currently live with Alzheimer's. Between 2000 and 2022, Alzheimer's deaths increased by 142%, highlighting the importance of community support.
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🏙️ Delaware joins downtown improvement district with $4,743 pledge. The City Council has authorized participation in a Special Improvement District (SID) aimed at beautifying downtown Delaware. Main Street Delaware expects to raise $100,000 from property owners who will be assessed 15 cents per square foot within the district. The five-year initiative will fund beautification, placemaking, community planning, and safety service projects beginning June 2026. City Manager Paul Brake emphasized that while the contribution is "nominal," it sends an important message that the city cares about downtown businesses.
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