Good morning, Westerville. A somber discovery has shaken our community this week as authorities pulled an unidentified body from Hoover Reservoir. Columbus police are actively investigating after the person was pronounced dead Tuesday morning, with few details yet available about the circumstances. The shocking find has prompted concerns throughout the area as residents await more information from law enforcement.
In lighter news, the local dining scene continues its evolution as Barrio taco shop confirms it won't be returning to its Grandview location after all, contrary to earlier announcements. Meanwhile, the literary world offers hope through collaboration as writers Saeed Jones and Maggie Smith launch "The People's Project," an anthology featuring prominent voices addressing contemporary challenges. The community-minded collection will donate 5% of proceeds to the ACLU, blending artistic expression with civic engagement.
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🌮 Grandview taco shop won't be making a comeback after all. The Barrio restaurant, which specializes in build-your-own tacos, will not reopen in its Grandview-area location as previously announced. The property owner confirmed the permanent closure of the popular eatery. This development comes amid other restaurant changes in the Columbus area, including a new salad chain expanding to Grandview and Mikey's Late Night Slice opening near OSU.
💧 Body discovered floating in Hoover Reservoir shocks Westerville community. Columbus police confirmed the body was pulled from the water after someone alerted Westerville police about the grim discovery. The unidentified person was pronounced dead at 10:30 a.m. on September 3, 2025. Authorities have not yet determined how long the body was in the reservoir or the circumstances surrounding the death. Police are actively investigating the situation as it continues to develop.
📚 Two writers forge literary alliance against political despair. Saeed Jones and Maggie Smith have created "The People's Project," a collaborative anthology featuring essays, poems and art from prominent voices like U.S. poet laureate Ada Limón. The slim volume emerged as a grassroots response to the 2024 election, aiming to build community during challenging times. Contributors address everything from trans joy to deportation fears, creating what Smith describes as a "galvanizing" collection that helps readers feel less alone. Five percent of sales will be donated to the ACLU, adding an activist dimension to this literary community-building effort.
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