Westerville • September 5, 2025
Good morning, Westerville. Three decades after recording in a sweltering New York basement, garage-punk band Cheater Slicks is celebrating their chaotic masterpiece "Don't Like You" with a special anniversary reissue. The album, born during a turbulent period when drummer Dana Hatch briefly left the group, captures a raw energy that producer Jon Spencer amplified into something legendaryโproving some artistic flames burn brighter under pressure.
Meanwhile, Columbus-based White Castle is turning up the volume through a partnership with Spinal Tap II, just as they expand to their first Texas location. On a more urgent note, Franklin County residents should be aware that IMPACT Community Action's Emergency Rental Assistance program ends September 30 when COVID-era funding expires. After helping over 38,000 households with more than $132 million in assistance, the program is directing those in need to alternative resources like Rentful614.
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๐ธ Cheater Slicks revisits their chaotic '90s masterpiece after three decades. The garage-punk band's fourth album "Don't Like You" emerged during a turbulent time when drummer Dana Hatch briefly left the group before producer Jon Spencer convinced him to return. Recording in a cramped New York basement studio during sweltering heat, the band created a raw, chaotic sound that Spencer amplified in his solo mixing sessions. Now celebrating with a 30th anniversary reissue that includes original demos, Cheater Slicks continues to perform despite the members reaching "retirement age."
๐ธ White Castle turns up the volume with Spinal Tap II partnership. The Columbus-based burger chain is promoting the sequel to the iconic mockumentary film with special in-store materials. This collaboration is part of White Castle's expanding marketing efforts, which come alongside geographic growth including their first-ever Texas restaurant. The company has been making significant moves recently, including naming the first non-family president in its 104-year history.
๐ Franklin County's emergency rental aid vanishes this month. IMPACT Community Action announced its Emergency Rental Assistance program will end September 30 when COVID-era funding expires. Since its launch, the program has helped over 38,000 households with more than $132 million in rental and utility assistance. While new applications are no longer being accepted, existing submissions will still be processed. Other IMPACT programs for employment, utilities, and housing navigation will continue, with residents facing eviction directed to Rentful614 and the Franklin County Municipal Court's self-help center.
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