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1. Nearly 30 individuals recognized as U.S. citizens during Columbus naturalization ceremony (wrbl.com) — Nearly 30 of your new neighbors took the oath of citizenship Tuesday morning at the federal courthouse in downtown Columbus, officially joining the community as U.S. citizens. Hosted by Magistrate Judge Amelia Helmick, the ceremony welcomed 29 people from 15 countries, with friends and family filling the courtroom to celebrate their milestone.
2. Columbus Water Works names interim president, effective immediately (wrbl.com) — Columbus Water Works has appointed Executive Vice President Brittany Brossett as interim president, immediately taking over day-to-day operations after longtime president Jeremy Cummings resigned. Brossett, who joined the utility in 2011 and previously led engineering and infrastructure planning, will focus on maintaining safe, reliable water and wastewater service for Columbus residents while the board prepares a permanent leadership search.
3. Columbus residents divided over neighborhood cat colony (wtvm.com) — Georgetown subdivision residents in Columbus packed a recent city council meeting, sharply split over whether a neighborhood cat colony should be removed or managed in place. Some neighbors fear disease and overpopulation, while others say the fixed cats control vermin and deserve to stay, especially after residents spent personal funds on care. The city previously asked Paws Humane Society to remove the colony, but neighbors say they're still waiting for action.
4. Red Lobster closes more restaurants in 'right-sizing' effort (nrn.com) — Residents in Columbus just lost a 55-year dining staple, as the local Red Lobster closed after 55 years amid the seafood chain's nationwide downsizing following bankruptcy. The article explains how many locations have shut, why the company is shrinking, and what Red Lobster's leaders say about future plans and possible new restaurants.
5. From homeless to helped: Local organization works to assist people rebuild their lives (wrbl.com) — In Columbus, SafeHouse Ministries and United Way's 211 service are helping people move from the streets into stable housing through a structured three-phase program. Local shelters like Grace House, Freedom House, and Trinity House guide residents through getting identification, finding work, and building savings, though space is limited and some face extra barriers like mental health or addiction. Success stories show that with support and persistence, long-term homelessness can be reversed.
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