Good morning, Powell. September isn't just about pumpkin spice and football—it's Ohio Preparedness Month, a state-wide initiative urging residents to disaster-proof their homes. With weekly themes covering everything from risk identification to safety skills, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency is giving us all a gentle nudge to prepare before emergencies strike. After all, the best time to plan for a crisis is when there isn't one happening.
Sweet developments are churning in Delaware as Graeter's ice cream receives approval for a new location with drive-thru service near the Delaware Area Career Center. Meanwhile, Columbus-based Luxe + Lemons is transforming how busy professionals handle mealtime, with founder Kat Brown's meal-prep business already hitting $2 million in revenue. With ambitious expansion plans targeting 25 cities within a decade, this local success story proves that solving everyday problems can lead to delicious results.
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🚨 Ohio wants you ready for disaster this September. The state has designated September as Ohio Preparedness Month, coordinated by the Ohio Emergency Management Agency to enhance public awareness about emergency readiness. This year's theme, "Prepare Your Home for Disaster," focuses on strategies to make residences disaster-ready. The month is organized into weekly themes including identifying risks, planning ahead, mitigation, preparedness, and safety skills. Executive Director Sima Merick encourages all Ohioans to take proactive measures that improve their readiness for potential disasters.
🍦 Delaware's sweet tooth gets a Cincinnati-style treat with new Graeter's. The Delaware City Council has approved a development plan for the popular ice cream chain to build a restaurant with drive-thru on Preakness Way. The 2,649-square-foot location will include an outdoor patio and 38 parking spaces, situated near the Delaware Area Career Center. Council members expressed excitement about the new establishment, with Councilman Adam Haynes noting it would be "great for families" while Councilwoman Linsey Griffith joked about her wallet suffering when her DACC-attending daughter discovers it.
🍽️ Busy mom's meal-prep savior hits $2 million in revenue. Luxe + Lemons, founded by Kat Brown, delivers heat-and-eat meals focused on healthier versions of favorite foods. The Columbus-based company prepares 3,000-4,000 meals weekly from its kitchen at 1400 Food Lab, serving primarily busy working mothers in management and executive positions. With 40 employees and recipes created mostly by Brown herself, the company emphasizes presentation and quality. Brown plans to expand to Cleveland and Indianapolis next year, with ambitious goals to reach 25 cities and $150 million in revenue within a decade.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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Cul-de-sac gem near downtown: Listed at $399,850, this home in a cul-de-sac location features an updated kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, and a Jacuzzi tub, with a mostly fenced backyard just minutes from downtown Powell.
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