Good morning, Westerville. Defense giant Anduril is bringing a technological revolution to our backyard with plans for a massive 1-million-square-foot facility in Central Ohio. Backed by a $310 million grant from JobsOhio, they'll manufacture their newly unveiled unmanned fighter jet here—a striking example of how our region continues to attract cutting-edge innovation and substantial investment. Meanwhile, local singles are finding their 15 minutes of fame on "Date or Ditch," a new YouTube series capturing the raw moments of blind dates at beloved spots like High Bank Distillery.
While love may be in the air for some, Powell police are putting the brakes on speed demons along Sawmill Parkway. After clocking one driver at a shocking 76 mph and stopping nearly 400 vehicles since May, officers are determined to make the stretch between Seldom Seen Road and Home Road safer before school traffic returns. Consider yourself warned—the days of treating Sawmill like your personal racetrack are officially numbered.
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🛡️ Defense giant Anduril is ready to make waves in Central Ohio. Senior VP Zachary Mears outlined the company's innovative approach to defense technology during Columbus Business First's Opportunity Summit. Anduril plans to construct a massive 1-million-square-foot facility in the region, backed by a substantial $310 million grant from JobsOhio. The company will manufacture its newly unveiled unmanned fighter jet, Arsenal-1, at this Central Ohio location. Regional factors played a key role in Anduril's decision to establish operations in Ohio.
💑 Columbus gets its own spicy dating reality show "Date or Ditch". The new YouTube series pairs local singles on blind dates where they must decide whether to continue or leave immediately. Each 7-minute episode features Columbus residents meeting at local restaurants, with the first installment filmed at High Bank Distillery in Grandview. Viewers can win $100 gift cards by subscribing, liking, and commenting on the videos. The series arrives as excitement builds around rumors that a new season of Love is Blind may be set in Columbus.
🚓 Powell police crack down on speeders along Sawmill Parkway. Officers have targeted drivers between Seldom Seen Road and Home Road this summer after recurring excessive speeding issues. From May through mid-July, police stopped 385 drivers, with many citations issued for speeds exceeding 25 mph over the limit—one driver was clocked at 76 mph. The enforcement comes amid complaints from drivers, walkers, and bikers about safety concerns. Officers hope the enhanced enforcement will slow traffic as school commuters return for the upcoming academic year.
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