Good morning, Westerville. A chilling incident unfolded on Interstate 270 yesterday that feels more like a scene from an action movie than our community's reality. Columbus police are hunting for a suspect who inexplicably stopped mid-highway and opened fire at passing vehicles, striking two cars containing 13 people. While thankfully no one was directly hit by bullets, the random nature of this "heinous act" has authorities working to bring serious felony charges.
In lighter updates, mark your calendars for next week's trash collection adjustment due to Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday. Everyone will experience a one-day delay, though recycling schedules remain unchanged. Meanwhile, local pizza enthusiasts can look forward to Red Bank Pizza & Cafe taking over Antonio's former Sunbury Road location, though Antonio's owner Rita Pavuk wants everyone to know her beloved recipes aren't part of the deal—they'll be making a comeback at Westerville Campfire Brewing instead.
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🔫 Driver stops on busy highway, opens fire at passing vehicles. Columbus police are searching for a suspect who parked in the middle of Interstate 270 Wednesday afternoon and shot at multiple cars. Though no one was directly hit by bullets, one person was hospitalized after being struck by broken glass. Authorities say the shooter fired multiple rounds, hitting two vehicles containing 13 people and a nearby business. Police don't believe this was road rage or targeted, calling it a "heinous act" that will result in felony charges.
🗑️ Columbus residents face trash pickup delay for Indigenous Peoples Day. The city won't collect trash on Monday, October 13, with collection rotating forward by one day for residents assigned a color. Those without an assigned color will also experience a one-day delay during the holiday week. Recycling and yard waste collection schedules remain unaffected. Additionally, parking meters won't be enforced and some city offices will be closed for the holiday.
🍕 Westerville's Antonio's Pizzeria replaced by Red Bank Pizza & Cafe. The new eatery is taking over the 7001 Sunbury Rd. location where Antonio's closed this summer. While an opening date hasn't been announced, signage indicates Red Bank is "coming soon." Despite sharing a name with nearby businesses like Red Bank Barbershop and Red Bank Food & Beverage and Bait, it's unclear if they share ownership. Meanwhile, Antonio's owner Rita Pavuk clarified she didn't sell her recipes and plans to reopen inside Westerville Campfire Brewing.
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