Good morning, Westerville. Navigating New Albany this weekend? You'll want to reroute your plans as the critical Main and Market streets roundabout closes for urgent gas main repairs. The closure kicks off Saturday morning and continues through Sunday afternoon, with Columbia Gas crews working to restore normal traffic flow before the Monday commute begins. Meanwhile, a cautionary tale is unfolding in legal circles where a 74-year-old former attorney faces up to five years in federal prison after revealing confidential witness information to a sex worker during a trafficking case.
The pandemic may have locked us down, but it sparked creative liberation for Columbus duo Vivienne Vega and Casey "Oddfellow" Ward. Their lockdown video-watching sessions evolved into "Lunar Transmissions," a platform showcasing Ohio musicians' music videos. This musical passion project reaches its crescendo on March 23 at the inaugural Luney Awards, where fans can vote across twelve categories in an event designed to recapture that MTV-era thrill of musical discovery.
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🚧 Critical New Albany roundabout closing this weekend for urgent repairs. Columbia Gas will fix a gas main at the Main and Market streets intersection, with work beginning 7 a.m. Saturday and continuing through Sunday afternoon. While the northbound lane (U.S. 62) will be completely closed, the southbound lane remains open for traffic. The city has arranged detours and will provide updates via message boards throughout the closure period. Normal traffic flow will resume after 4 p.m. Sunday when repairs are completed.
⚖️ Former lawyer spills client secrets to sex worker during trafficking case. Dennis McNamara, 74, pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI after he disclosed information about a witness to a sex worker while representing them in a drug and sex trafficking case. The Department of Justice stated that McNamara's actions put the witness at risk of personal harm. When questioned by FBI agents, he denied telling anyone information about the witness. The case had to be relocated to Pennsylvania, and McNamara now faces up to five years in federal prison.
🎵 Pandemic boredom birthed a musical time-travel adventure for Columbus duo. Vivienne Vega and Casey "Oddfellow" Ward transformed their pandemic video-watching sessions into "Lunar Transmissions," a show highlighting Ohio musicians' music videos. The couple, who perform together in ElectroCult Circus, created the series after realizing local artists lacked platforms to showcase their work. Their creative vision expanded into the inaugural Luney Awards, happening March 23 at Natalie's Grandview, featuring live performances and fan-voted awards across twelve categories. The event aims to recapture that magical feeling of musical discovery reminiscent of MTV's golden era.
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💰 Financial Friday
Building an emergency fund to cover three to six months' worth of living expenses can provide a financial safety net that helps you navigate unexpected expenses and reduces the need for high-interest debt. This cushion can bring peace of mind and stability in uncertain times.
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