Union County • August 18, 2025
Good morning, Union County. The intersection of Ohio 13 and Ohio 96 turned tragic Friday afternoon when a three-vehicle crash claimed a truck driver's life. The overturned Kenworth dump truck, partially ejected driver, and hospitalized minivan operator serve as stark reminders of how quickly life can change on our roadways. As investigators piece together what happened, the community mourns another highway fatality while emergency responders work to keep our transportation arteries safe.
In brighter developments, Delaware's downtown is getting a parking makeover that promises more flexible management through digital systems, while Columbus is embracing an unconventional landscaping crew at Antrim Park. The herd of 20 goats munching through invasive plants isn't just an eco-friendly alternative at half the cost of machinery – they're becoming local celebrities as parkgoers stop to watch these four-legged workers clear poison ivy and honeysuckle while inadvertently creating a new tourist attraction.
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🚚 Deadly crash claims truck driver's life at Ohio intersection. The three-vehicle accident occurred Friday afternoon at Ohio 13/Ohio 96, shutting down the highway for hours. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, an 81-year-old minivan driver attempted to turn left when his vehicle was struck by a Kenworth dump truck, which then overturned after hitting a guardrail. The truck driver was partially ejected and suffered fatal injuries, while the minivan driver was hospitalized. The third driver involved in the crash escaped without injuries, and authorities continue to investigate the incident.
🅿️ Delaware overhauls downtown parking rules for faster adaptability. The City of Delaware approved significant updates to its parking ordinances, giving officials more flexibility to manage downtown parking. Police Chief Adam Moore explained that the changes allow the public safety director (typically the city manager) to quickly establish parking zones and regulations based on data from new electronic payment systems. The amendments also modernize emergency parking notifications by adding digital communication methods alongside traditional signage. Long-standing provisions for free "bargain days" and holiday parking were repealed, though officials retain authority to implement such programs outside the formal code structure.
🐐 Hungry goats are Columbus' newest landscaping crew at Antrim Park. A herd of 20 goats is munching away invasive plants like poison ivy and honeysuckle as part of the city's first-ever goat landscaping project. The initiative aims to clear two acres of overgrown vegetation, opening up lake views and making trails safer in a sustainable way. At $4,100, the goat contract costs about half what machinery would, while delighting park visitors who enjoy watching the animals work. If successful, the program could expand to other parks across Columbus this fall.
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