♻️ Starbucks' eco-friendly cups spark customer outrage across social media. The coffee giant's new compostable cups, currently available in 14 states but not Ohio, are drawing complaints about leaking, sogginess, and altered drink flavors. Made from fiber-based paperboard with bioplastic liner, the cups represent Starbucks' ambitious push toward 100% sustainable packaging by 2030. Customers particularly dislike the opaque design that makes their trendy cold drinks impossible to photograph. In response to the backlash, Starbucks acknowledges the design needs improvement and encourages customers to use personal reusable cups instead.
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🤼♀️ Three local female wrestlers crowned champions at Ohio sectional tournament. Adena's Kayla Grooms, Waverly's Abby Green, and Westfall's Savannah Holderby each claimed sectional titles in their respective weight classes at Gallia Academy. Grooms won at 110 pounds, Green dominated at 140 pounds, and Holderby secured a swift pin at 145 pounds. Three additional wrestlers - Mesaris, Hicks, and Anderson - also qualified for the upcoming district tournament. The district competition is scheduled for Sunday at Big Walnut High School.
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🐕 Over 1,200 dogs found shelter at Ross County Humane Society last year. The Ohio shelter saw a 25% increase in dogs needing care compared to 2023, successfully finding homes for 472 pups while reuniting 176 with their owners. A major hoarding case brought in 60+ dogs, contributing to the surge in numbers. Despite best efforts to save every animal, 332 dogs were humanely euthanized due to medical or behavioral issues. Looking ahead to 2025, the shelter aims to boost adoptions and expand spay/neuter programs.
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🏛️ Ohio's birthplace opens its doors for free Statehood Day celebrations. Chillicothe museums and historical sites across Ross County will welcome visitors on March 1 with special exhibits and activities. The Ross County Historical Society will showcase Ohio's militia history, complete with reenactors and a unique 19th-century Flea Circus performance. Visitors can explore everything from railroad cabooses to African American heritage sites, including the birthplace of First Lady Lucy Webb Hayes. Free guided tours and genealogical research assistance will be available throughout the day at various locations.
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Duplex with rental income potential: This charming duplex is listed at $150,000 and features two updated units, each with two bedrooms, one bath, and a cozy porch, offering immediate rental income potential from one side while the other awaits new tenants.
Affordable property with unique timing: This affordable property is listed at $65,000 and is part of the First Look Initiative, allowing owner-occupants to submit offers after seven days, while investors can do so after 30 days. All offers are subject to seller addendum and OFAC clearance, with specific earnest money deposit requirements for financed and cash offers.
Versatile triplex with income potential: This charming triplex, listed at $90,000, features two income-generating residential units upstairs, a downstairs apartment, and a storefront that could be transformed into a fourth unit or retained for commercial use. It's a prime opportunity for investors looking to enhance their portfolio in a desirable location.
