Good morning, Westerville. The sound of gunfire shattered the usual calm of Olde Towne East Tuesday, leaving one person critically wounded in the latest violent incident to rock Columbus neighborhoods. As police work to uncover what triggered the shooting on Oak Street, residents are left with more questions than answers about safety in the east side community.
On a lighter note, fishing enthusiasts can cast their lines without reaching for their wallets this weekend. Governor DeWine's free fishing days on June 14-15 open Ohio's waterways to everyone, supporting a $5.5 billion industry that stocks over 46 million fish annually. Meanwhile, Columbus drivers continue their peculiar habit of crashing into buildings—67 incidents already this year and counting. The phenomenon has become so common that police now formally track these collisions, while the "Only in Cbus" Instagram account documents each architectural encounter.
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🔫 Gunfire rocks Olde Towne East, leaving one critically wounded. Columbus police responded to a shooting at a home on Oak Street Tuesday afternoon in the east side neighborhood. Officers discovered the victim had already been transported to Ohio State East Hospital in critical condition. Authorities have not released information about potential suspects or what triggered the violence. The investigation remains ongoing as police work to gather more details about the incident.
🎣 Ohio offers two days of free fishing statewide this weekend. Residents can fish public waters without a license on June 14-15, the only weekend of the year with this opportunity. The initiative, endorsed by Governor Mike DeWine, aims to encourage outdoor recreation across Ohio's diverse waterways, which include Lake Erie, rivers, and inland lakes. The state stocks over 46 million fish annually across 200 locations, supporting a fishing industry that generates $5.5 billion in economic impact. First-time anglers can download the HuntFish OH app to find nearby fishing spots and learn about the Fish Ohio trophy program.
🚗 Columbus drivers can't stop crashing into buildings. Police report 67 incidents in the first half of 2025 where vehicles slammed into structures around the city, continuing a troubling trend. Last year saw 226 similar crashes, up from 161 in 2023 and 166 in 2022. The phenomenon has become so common that Columbus police now formally track these incidents, while a popular Instagram account "Only in Cbus" documents almost every crash. Despite analyzing the data, police haven't identified a single factor behind the surge in building collisions.
🎤 Featured Event of the Week
Summer Concert Series
Where: Alum Creek Park North, 221 W Main St, Westerville, OH
When: Jun 15
🎵 Westerville's beloved "Sounds of Summer" Concert Series returns to Alum Creek Park North on Sunday, June 15! Music lovers will be treated to the best hits from Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks at the picturesque amphitheater setting. Located at 221 W. Main Street in Westerville, this outdoor concert promises a perfect blend of nostalgic tunes and summer vibes. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for an evening of timeless classics under the stars.
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