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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Columbus police therapy dog transformed one girl's toughest day
  • Are you a disabled vet owed BMV plate refunds in Ohio?

Also on today's calendar: Porch Talk: Caterpillar Crawl & Movie and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thundershower, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Columbus police therapy dog helps attack victim in moment of need (nbc4i.com) — Columbus police's therapy dog unit recently helped young attack survivor Avery Russell find the courage to testify in court, and she's now being honored with the unit's first stuffed mini therapy dog. The story highlights how Maverick and other Columbus Division of Police dogs comfort victims at crime scenes and trials, while also noting Avery's Law, which toughens penalties for dangerous dog owners in Ohio.
   

• Ohio court approves settlement refunding BMV taxes, fees to disabled veterans (abc6onyourside.com) — From Columbus, state officials have agreed to a settlement that will refund improperly charged BMV registration taxes and fees to Ohio veterans with 100% service-connected disabilities who bought specialty military plates since 2019. Eligible veterans statewide, including in Central Ohio, will receive full refunds without administrative costs and will be contacted by mail and email with instructions to claim their money.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thank you neighbors for looking out for this little escape artist.
    Came home after 3 days this morning. This is my son's cat that we were cat sitting and he hasn't been familiar with this neighborhood for 2 years, so… (Nextdoor Mountview/Ridgeview/Northam)
  • Lost Beagle found in a business lot off of W Hauge Ave!
    About a quarter mile south of the intersection at Hauge and Fisher Rd. Sweet as can be, looks really healthy, he is inside and safe now but please… (Nextdoor Westbrook)
  • U-Haul International, Inc. posted a job opening for Facility Housekeeper in Columbus. Apply here.
  • Chuy's Tex-Mex Restaurant posted a job opening for Janitor/Busser in Columbus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbus here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Upper Arlington continues cleanup following storms (nbc4i.com)
  • Ohio high school football scores for Week 1 in Columbus area (cincinnati.com)

Ok Columbus! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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