Good morning, Powell. The end of an era has arrived in Central Ohio as MAHLE Thermal and Fluid Systems prepares to close its century-old Mt. Sterling facility. Dating back to 1920, the manufacturing plant will wind down operations over the next eight months, affecting 141 workers. While the company's Dayton location remains operational, this closure marks another chapter in the region's evolving industrial landscape.
On a brighter note, Fox in the Snow continues its sweet expansion across Columbus with new locations planned for Westerville and Dublin, plus a catering service bringing those beloved egg sandwiches to morning meetings. Meanwhile, Ohio State officials have debunked what might be the strangest campus prank of the year – confirming the viral "OSU Pisser" account was merely someone squirting water bottles rather than actually relieving themselves on campus landmarks. The fake account managed to fool 6,700 followers before being exposed.
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🏭 A century-old manufacturing plant shuts down, leaving 141 jobless. MAHLE Thermal and Fluid Systems will gradually close its Mt. Sterling facility in Central Ohio between December 1 and August 31. The company, founded in 1920, cited "restructuring business" as the reason in its WARN notice filed with the Department of Job & Family Services. MAHLE, which develops climate-neutral mobility technologies including electrification and thermal management solutions, will keep its Dayton location operational for now.
☕ Fox in the Snow expands with new cafes and catering service. The popular Columbus coffee shop and bakery is bringing its signature souffled egg sandwiches and blueberry galettes to morning meetings through a new catering option. With locations already planned for Westerville and Dublin, Fox in the Snow continues its growth throughout the Columbus area. The expansion represents the latest development for the beloved local brand, which has been steadily increasing its footprint across central Ohio neighborhoods.
💦 Fake "OSU Pisser" account fooled thousands with campus prank. Ohio State officials confirmed the viral Instagram account showing someone allegedly urinating on campus landmarks was a hoax. University Police discovered it was simply water from a bottle being squirted, not actual public urination. Despite this revelation, the fake account amassed 6,700 followers in just one month before being exposed. A similar account called "The OSU Shitter" remains active on Instagram, though its authenticity has not been officially addressed by university officials.
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