Good morning, Westerville. Downtown Columbus's skyline is changing as demolition crews actively clear the former United Way building on South Third Street. This April 2025 teardown isn't just erasing history—it's making way for much-needed affordable housing, highlighting the city's commitment to addressing housing accessibility challenges that affect so many local families.
Meanwhile, contrasting football headlines capture attention across Ohio State circles. Former Buckeye Raymond Small is seeking a reduced sentence after pleading guilty to gun trafficking charges, claiming ineffective counsel regarding his prior convictions from about a decade ago. On the national stage, the championship football team's White House celebration generated headlines for reasons beyond their athletic achievements, with factual discrepancies in presidential remarks about Columbus voting patterns and Vice President Vance's academic record becoming part of the conversation.
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🏗️ Old United Way building demolished for affordable housing solution. Demolition crews are actively clearing the former United Way building located at 360 S. Third St. in downtown Columbus. The April 2025 teardown marks a significant transition for the property as it makes way for much-needed affordable housing units. Multiple photos from the Columbus Dispatch document the ongoing demolition process, highlighting the city's commitment to addressing housing accessibility challenges.
🏈 Trump's claims about Ohio State visit don't match reality. During the Buckeyes' White House celebration, President Trump made several inaccurate statements, including claiming he won Columbus "by a lot of points" when he actually lost the city by 38 points to Kamala Harris. Trump also exaggerated Vice President JD Vance's academic achievements, correctly noting Vance graduated from OSU in two years but falsely claiming he was "No. 1 in his class" when he was actually one of 17 students who graduated summa cum laude. The factual discrepancies were documented by the Columbus Dispatch while covering the championship football team's visit.
🏈 Ex-Buckeye seeks lighter sentence for gun trafficking conviction. Former Ohio State receiver Raymond Small, who played from 2006 to 2009, is asking a federal judge to reduce his sentence after pleading guilty to selling eight guns to an undercover agent. Small claims his defense attorney was ineffective and should have objected to mentions of decade-old prior convictions. He was previously in the spotlight about 15 years ago when he revealed details about teammates' involvement in a memorabilia scandal. The judge has not yet ruled on his request.
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