Good morning, Westerville. Literary dreams are taking physical form as Columbus Metropolitan Library seeks community input for its upcoming West Case Branch. Residents have until April 11 to shape what will become Franklin County's 24th library location, either by attending the April 3 meeting at Carriage Place Community Center or completing the online survey. This collaborative approach to design ensures the new branch, set to open in 2027, will truly reflect the community it serves.
Meanwhile, a Short North success story continues to unfold as Fireball Press expands to a spacious new location on Huntley Road. What began with a graphic designer making flyers in the late '90s has flourished into a full-service print shop with wide-format capabilities and faster turnaround times. Owner Doug Holmes still treasures those magical moments when clients see their creative visions transformed into tangible printed products—a reminder that in our increasingly digital world, physical media still sparks joy.
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📚 Columbus wants your ideas for its newest library branch. The Columbus Metropolitan Library is seeking community input on the design of its upcoming West Case Branch, which will be the 24th location in Franklin County. Residents can share feedback at a public meeting with library leaders and architects on April 3 at Carriage Place Community Center, or complete an online survey by April 11. Construction of the new northwest Columbus branch is scheduled to begin in 2026, with plans to open doors to the public in 2027.
🔥 Columbus printer Fireball Press moves to bigger space after outgrowing Short North. The company's new 3,700-square-foot location on Huntley Road gives owner Doug Holmes room for expanded equipment including wide-format printers and a high-speed plotter. Holmes, who started as a graphic designer making flyers in the late '90s, has grown his business through multiple relocations, each driven by increased demand. The new warehouse space allows Fireball to produce banners, signs, stickers, and wall graphics in-house, cutting prices and improving turnaround times. For Holmes, the most rewarding aspect remains seeing clients' faces light up when their visions become tangible printed products.
🎵 Musicians forge global grassroots connections in a digital age. Colin Newman and Malka Spigel's collaborative project "Nanocluster" brings artists together to push creative boundaries and experiment with new sounds. The duo, who also host the weekly radio show "Swimming in Sound," focus on discovering emerging artists outside mainstream algorithms. Their approach combines intimate venue performances with collaborative recording sessions, as demonstrated in their recent work with ambient country band SUSS. Through these grassroots efforts, Newman and Spigel offer a refreshing alternative to algorithm-driven music discovery while touring across America.
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Westerville Townhome Near Everything: For $524,900, this elegant 3-level townhome in coveted Westerville proper offers maintenance-free living near Uptown, Community Center, and Polaris Parkway. A refined residence designed for convenience and accessibility.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
💰 Financial Friday
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