Good morning, Westerville. May in Columbus is bursting with energy as the city transforms into an entertainment playground this weekend. From exploring urban living spaces for just $10 to joining thousands of runners in the Cap City Half Marathon, there's barely enough hours to experience it all. Music lovers, bookworms, and farmers market enthusiasts will find their tribes gathering across the city in a perfect storm of springtime activities.
Meanwhile, Sheetz continues its convenience store conquest with an ambitious rollout that's changing Central Ohio's retail landscape. The Pennsylvania chain will have over 50 locations by year's end, proudly flaunting its "Coolest Thing Made in PA" award-winning menu. In more sobering news, former Faith Life Church members stood in solidarity with alleged victims as Tom Keesee Jr. faced serious charges in a packed courtroom, highlighting the community's commitment to supporting those affected by trauma.
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🎭 Columbus buzzes with weekend activities for every interest! The Urban Living Tour returns Sunday with 17 properties to explore for just $10. Saturday brings multiple opportunities including the Cap City Half Marathon, Independent Bookstore Crawl, and opening day for the Clintonville Farmers Market. Music lovers can enjoy Popgun's 80s Prom at Natalie's, while art enthusiasts have options from Opera Columbus's "Marriage of Figaro" to the OhioDance Festival. Earth Day celebrations, craft markets, and community cleanups round out this action-packed Mega Weekend.
🛒 Sheetz's rapid expansion hits full throttle in Columbus. The Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain is on track to open over 50 new locations in Central Ohio by the end of the year, with more than 40 already welcoming customers. Two additional stores are set to open in May at Polaris Parkway and West Broad Street in Galloway. The chain recently earned bragging rights in its home state, where its made-to-order menu was crowned "2025's Coolest Thing Made in PA," beating out iconic products like Crayola crayons and Hershey's chocolate.
🙏 Former church members stand with victims at Keesee's sex crime arraignment. Two ex-Faith Life Church attendees supported alleged victims as Gary Thomas "Tom" Keesee Jr., the church's former chief media officer, faced 27 charges including 11 counts of rape. The judge set a $2 million bond while Keesee's parents, including Knox County Commissioner Drenda Keesee, watched from the packed courtroom. Former member Connie McVay reported witnessing concerning behavior between Keesee and a teenage girl in 2023, ultimately leading her family to leave the church. Investigators confirmed a second church youth leader is also under investigation in a related case.
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💰 Financial Friday
Take some time to learn about compound interest, as understanding how your savings can grow over time can motivate you to save more and invest wisely for your future financial goals.
🙏 In Remembrance
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